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Graduating during a pandemic…what now?

A guide to networking and finding a job from Sac State faculty

Gerardo Zavala, Sara Nevis, Garry Singh, Blynn Beltran, Alan Trinidad, Allisyn Mayhew, Dominic Vitiello, Patrick Posuniak, James Fife, and Madelaine Church
May 18, 2021

We talked to internship coordinators, professors and other faculty from several departments about the next steps graduates should take to find jobs and build their network.

[Video] Job advice for graduates from the Sac State criminal justice department

Sara Nevis, Multimedia Editor
May 18, 2021

Sacramento State criminal justice internship coordinator, Laurie Kubicek, gave students advice on how to think about the jobs they may find and how to put their best foot forward.

[Photo] Sac State baseball takes 3 of 4 against University of San Francisco

Dylan McNeill
May 17, 2021

Sacramento State senior Matt Smith slides into home to score in the bottom of the third inning in game one against the University of San Francisco at John Smith Field at Sac State on Saturday, May 15,...

[Photo] FAQ: Everything you need to know about Sac State’s return to campus in fall 2021

Chrissy Martinez and Alec Ramey
May 17, 2021

An empty view from above The WELL at Sacramento State Oct. 28, 2020. The WELL will re-open in August and will comply with the COVID-19 regulations required at that time.

[Photo] Sac State basketball player goes pro in Puerto Rico

Diego Tejeda
May 14, 2021

Sacramento State’s Brandon Davis (11) passes the ball around Fresno Pacific A.J. Kirby (3) during the second half in the non-conference game at the Nest at Sac State in Sacramento, California, Jan. 3,...

California loses congressional seat and vaccines are required for all CSU members: STATE HORNET NEWS

Dominic Vitiello, Sara Nevis, Gerardo Zavala, and Garry Singh
May 4, 2021

In this edition of the State Hornet news, California will be losing representation in congress, all CSU’s are requiring all faculty, students and staff to be vaccinated in order to return to campus and...

California pierde un asiento congresional y más: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO

Gerardo Zavala and Sara Nevis
May 4, 2021

En esta edición de El Avispón Del Estado, la reportera Allisyn Mayhew platica con el vicepresidente de asuntos estudiantiles en Sac State, Ed Mills, para aprender sobre el requerimiento de la vacuna...

[Photo] ‘Let the champagne bottle pop,’ all-time hitting record broken

Dominic Vitiello, Multimedia Reporter
May 2, 2021

[Photo] Training, sacrifice and camaraderie have shaped Sac State softball team’s pitching ace

Jacob Holden
April 29, 2021

Sacramento State sophomore Marissa Bertuccio sends her fastball to the plate, where one of her teammates is waiting at home plate to practice their swing on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Bertuccio has started...

[Video] Sophomore slugger brings championship pedigree to Sac State softball team

Lewa Day has 9 home runs on the season

John Cabales
April 24, 2021

Lewa Day and her former coach have high expectations for her while she’s at Sac State: “When it is all said and done, I plan to see her name in the Sac State record books,” her former coach Michael Thomas said.

[Photo] Baseball fans return to John Smith Field

Allisyn Mayhew
April 21, 2021

An empty view from above John Smith Field at Sacramento StateWednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. (Sara Nevis)

STATE HORNET NEWS: Sac State administers COVID-19 vaccine, new ASI president and more

Sara Nevis, Gerardo Zavala, Dominic Vitiello, and Chrissy Martinez
April 19, 2021

On this edition of State Hornet news, Sac State begins COVID-19 vaccination to students on campus, and Samantha Elizalde wins election for ASI president with 55% of votes. As a result of the pandemic,...

EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO: Vacunas disponibles para estudiantes, nueva presidenta-electa de ASI y más.

Gerardo Zavala, Kimberly Gomez Santos, and Sara Nevis
April 19, 2021

En esta edición de El Avispón Del Estado, Sac State hace las vacunas de Pfizer disponibles para estudiantes, Erick Salgado platica con presidenta-electa de ASI Samantha Elizalde, el senado de facultad...

[Video] STATE HORNET BROADCAST: Sac State police chief retires, Women’s Studies Department has 50th anniversary

James Fife
April 5, 2021

On this edition of State Hornet news, Sac State Police Chief Mark Iwasa announces retirement effective this summer and Dr. Sujatha Moni sits down with us to talk about the 50th anniversary of the Women’s...

[Video] El Avispón Del Estado: Las principales historias: Marzo 23-Abril 5

Gerardo Zavala
April 5, 2021

En esta edición de las noticias de El Avispón Del Estado, El Departamento De Estudios De La Mujer Y Género cumple 50, el jefe de la policía de Sac State anuncia su jubilación y miembros de la comunidad...

[Photo] Isolation and grief: Sac State students cope with declining mental health during pandemic

Chrissy Martinez
April 5, 2021

An empty view from above The WELL at Sacramento State Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.The WELL is still undergoing significant renovation and will be expanding the Counseling Center to increase its services,...

[Video] MULTIMEDIA: Hornets women’s soccer draw two games in a row against Eastern Washington

Sara Nevis, Multimedia Editor
March 21, 2021

The Sacramento State women's soccer team played against Eastern Washington on Sunday at the Hornet Soccer Field. This was the second game against Eastern this weekend, and both games finished in a 0-0...

[Video] STATE HORNET BROADCAST: Student employees are eligible for the vaccine, CARmencement

Dominic Vitiello
March 16, 2021

On this edition of The State Hornet News, with student employees now receiving invitations for vaccination appointments we spoke to several student safety ambassadors on campus about their feelings on...

El Avispon Del Estado: Noticias de Sac State en Español

Kimberly Gomez Santos, Dominic Vitiello, Gerardo Zavala, and Sara Nevis
March 15, 2021

En esta edición de las noticias de El Avispón Del Estado, empleados de Sac State alegan explotación laboral, el presidente de Sac State anuncia planes para un “carmencement” para graduación y el...

[Photo] Sactown comeback: Sac State basketball player is back at home

Jordan Latimore
March 12, 2021

[Photo] Swarm Report March 12: Sac State baseball team demolishes, women’s tennis team remains winless

Jordan Latimore
March 13, 2021

Sacramento State celebrates after winning the match against Portland State in the Nest at Sac State on Friday, March 12, 2021. Sac State won 3-1.

[Photo] Limited fans to be allowed at Sac State sporting events

Ian Edwards, sports editor
March 10, 2021

FILE PHOTO: A sky view shows John Smith Field at Sacramento State from above Oct. 28, 2020. Sac State will allow up to 100 attendees at outdoor ticketed events starting April 1.

[Video] Woman with BB gun spotted at Lark Sacramento apartment complex

No charges or arrest made, BB gun surrendered

Emma Hall and Chris Wong
March 9, 2021

A female resident of the Lark Sacramento entered the apartment complex’s clubhouse with a non-lethal weapon Tuesday evening, according to the Lark’s management.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball season turns in opposite direction after hot start

Brandon Bailey
March 7, 2021

The Sac State men’s basketball team gathers during a timeout in the second half of the conference game against Montana State at The Nest at Sac State on Jan. 23, 2021. The Hornets are entering the Big...

[Photo] Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong

Mengting Tian, Dylan McNeill, and Deanna Sanchez
March 1, 2021

Sacramento State junior right handed pitcher Travis Adams (32) pitches the first inning with no hits in game two against Texas State University at John Smith Field at Sac State Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021....

[Photo] Swarm Report Feb. 25: Both basketball programs suffer losses to Weber State

Michael Eskridge
February 26, 2021

: Sacramento State senior guard Christian Terrell (35) attempts a layup past Weber State Wildcats center Dontay Bassett (21) during the second half during the conference game at the Nest at Sac State Thursday,...

[Video] Black excellence at Florin Square: the African Market Place showcasing culture

Vendors work to recycle money in the Black community

Sara Nevis, Multimedia Editor
February 22, 2021

The sound of drums playing in the distance, the smell of food in the air and the voices of the vendors mingling with customers, the African Market Place continues to bring the community together during...

[Video] STATE HORNET NEWS: COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory for students, fall instruction anticipated to be 50% in-person

February 22, 2021

On this edition of The State Hornet News, students will not need COVID-19 vaccines to return to campus, classes next year are expected to be 50% in-person and Congresswoman Doris Matsui tours the Sac...

[Photo] How the Sac State baseball team preps through adversity ahead of new season

Michael Eskridge
February 19, 2021

Sacramento State senior infielder Keith Torres bunts the ball while running drills during baseball practice at the John Smith Field at Sac State in Sacramento, California, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. During...

[Video] Some Sac State faculty to receive COVID-19 vaccination invitations this week

Faculty and staff currently working on campus with students will be prioritized

Erick Salgado
February 17, 2021

Sacramento State will send invitations this week for face-to-face faculty and on-campus staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 according to Sac State President Robert Nelsen.

[Video] ‘It’s been a huge adjustment’: Sac State softball team embraces changes entering 2021 season

2021 season began Friday against Cal Baptist

Deanna Sanchez and Mengting Tian
February 16, 2021

After COVID-19 swiftly ended the Sacramento State softball team’s spring 2020 season, the Hornets are back on the field with 18 players returning from the 2020 roster among the 25 athletes for the 2021...

[Photo] Hornets’ weekly preview: 5 Sac State games to watch

Dylan McNeill
February 16, 2021

Sacramento State sophomore pitcher Marissa Bertuccio (15) pitches in the top of the fifth inning during the NorCal Kickoff in game one of the doubleheader against California Baptist University at Shea...

[Photo] Swarm Report Feb. 12: Sac State tennis teams swept, softball team opens split

Jordan Latimore
February 13, 2021

Sacramento State sophomore Lewa Day (44), third base, gets California Baptist University’s Maile Olsen (55) out atnd third and tries to turn a double play with a throw to first base in the top of the...

[Photo] South Sacramento pastor wants to change status quo with state Senate run

Estefany Nuñez
February 11, 2021

(left to right) Sam Stanton, Sacramento Bee reporter; Jackie Rose, Rose Family Creative Empowerment; Stevante Clark, Stephon Clark’s brother; and Dr. Tecoy Porter, pastor at Genesis Church and the president...

[Video] STATE HORNET NEWS: First vaccine doses, interview with recently deceased soccer player’s coach, and more

February 9, 2021

On this edition of The State Hornet News, the first vaccine doses distributed in the Student Union, an interview with head coach of recently deceased soccer player Arath Chavez, and a look into our most...

[Photo] Sac State women’s basketball 0-11 start is worst since 2003-04 season

Garry Singh
February 8, 2021

Milee Enger, Summer Menke, and Brooke Panfili square up to Nevada Wolfpack during an at-home season-opener game on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. The Hornets have struggled with injuries and roster continuity...

[Photo] Sac State women’s basketball loses last second heartbreaker

Garry Singh
February 6, 2021

Sacramento State’s Summer Menke (11) attempts a layup past University of San Francisco’s Abby Rathbun (55) during the fourth quarter in the game at the Nest at Sac State Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The...

[Photo] Men’s basketball game canceled as player awaits COVID-19 test results

Mercy Sosa and Camryn Dadey
February 5, 2021

Montana Grizzlies guard Cameron Parker (11) attempts a layup over Sacramento State Hornets forward Samaad Hector (0) during the second half during the conference game at the Nest at Sac State Saturday,...

Sac State celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Female student-athletes reflect on their experience as women in sports

Allisyn Mayhew and Sara Nevis
February 3, 2021

Sacramento State is recognizing its female student-athletes today for the 35th National Girls & Women in Sports Day, which acknowledges the accomplishments and inequality of women in sports. Although...

Sara Nevis, multimedia editor