Ruth Finch

Ruth Finch, Visuals Staffer

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Ruth Finch is a journalism major in her third semester with The State Hornet. She’s previously served as copy editor and DEI staffer, and this year she’s a member of the visuals staff. She’s passionate about covering music, housing issues and LGBTQ+ issues. Outside The State Hornet, she likes to play music, practice film photography and make short films.

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[Photo] Una celebración del Día de la Independencia de México escalada

Melanie Arechiga and Jocelyn Hill
September 19, 2025

El Mariachi toca música Mexicana tradicional al frente del Capitolio del Estado mientras una asistente del evento se tomó foto con ellos lunes 15 de septiembre, 2025.

[Photo] Turning Point USA holds on-campus vigil in remembrance of Charlie Kirk

Jack Dann, Sports Editor
September 14, 2025

President Luke Wood speaking to the crowd assembled in the Redwood Room for the vigil of Charlie Kirk at the Student Union on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. The vigil hosted almost 100 people, some of whom gave...

[Photo] BREAKING: Sexual assault reported at Riverview Hall

Jenn Galinato, Staffer
October 5, 2023

Riverview Hall, which houses freshmen, sophomores and upper-class students, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. According to the Sacramento State Police Department’s crime bulletin, a sexual assault occurred there...

State Hornet Broadcast: Farewell for now

Alexis Pedroza and Ruth Finch
May 8, 2023

Watch the latest State Hornet Broadcast for salsa dancing at sundown and one final message from our multimedia editor. Robert Nelsen is retiring from Sac State and some administrators are following him out. Also check out our coverage on the sustainable fashion show last month.

Disability and Visibility: Sac State Students take on film challenge

A student-led short film features people with disabilities

Ruth Finch
May 1, 2023

The Easterseals film challenge gives Sac State students five days to make a film with a cast and crew with disabilities.

Shamelessly Relevant Ep 3: Queer awakenings

Elena Burgé, Julie Blunt, Madelaine Church, Ruth Finch, and Aile Flores
March 29, 2023

Hosts and social media editors Elena Burgé and Julie Blunt invite A&E staffers Madi Church and Ruth Finch to sit down and deep dive into how celebrity crushes made them come to terms with their sexuality.

[Video] State Hornet broadcast: Strife in campus life

February 22, 2023

This week’s broadcast covers the campus safety march on Thursday and last week’s abortion protest. We also spoke to political science major Michael Lee-Chang, a first-year student who helped arrange last semester’s sexual assault town hall.

Artist spotlight: Hobo Johnson’s getting his groove back

Local alternative hip-hop artist returns to Harlow’s

Ruth Finch and Christina Mendez
February 22, 2023

Hobo Johnson returned to Sacramento’s music scene with a line up of old favorites, new material and helped a local community.

OPINION: Top surgery before Trump – the presidency and transgender healthcare

A new topic for the 2024 presidential race, my gender!

Ruth Finch
February 17, 2023

If Trump wins the presidency, thousands of trans people will lose their healthcare, and if he doesn’t, they still might.

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