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Sacramento State University President Robert Nelsen addresses students in the University Union about COVID-19 policies on campus on Sept. 3, 2020. In his address on Jan. 21, 2022, Nelsen discussed continuing COVID-related issues and plans to change the culture of the campus to fight systemic racism.
Nelsen’s 2022 Spring Address: Anti-Racism, COVID and a “Healing Campus”
Tanya Faison, founder of Black Lives Matter Sacramento, waves the Pan-African flag as she leads the “Reclaim MLK” car caravan parade at Sacramento State on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. BLM and the NAACP hosted a caravan parade that began at Grant Union High School then proceeded to Sacramento City College, Oak Park Community Center and ended at Sacramento State. (Photo by Keyshawn Davis)
Sac State serves as final destination for Reclaim MLK Day parade
The university union pictured during the COVID-19 pandemic Oct. 25, 2020. Sacramento State announced the Spring 2022 semester would begin virtually during a surge of cases in Sacramento County. (Madeleine Beck)
Sac State announces virtual instruction for first two weeks of spring semester
Black Student Union Board members Kameya Turner, Leila Cormier, Chiemena Agbakwuru and Ken Wilson during a board meeting on Oct. 11. BSU will be hosting this year’s Afrikan Black Coalition conference where BSU clubs from all over California will visit. Photo by Keyshawn Davis. Photo illustration by Ayaana Williams.
To be Black and free: Black Student Union to host 19th annual Afrikan Black Coalition Conference
The University Union remains closed due to the campus shutdown prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic on Oct. 25, 2020. The CSU announced that it will require boosters for staff, faculty, and students accessing campus by Feb. 28, 2022.
Boost up! CSU to require an additional COVID-19 shot by February
Tanya Faison, founder of Black Lives Matter Sacramento, waves the Pan-African flag as she leads the “Reclaim MLK” car caravan parade at Sacramento State on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. BLM and the NAACP hosted a caravan parade that began at Grant Union High School then proceeded to Sacramento City College, Oak Park Community Center and ended at Sacramento State. (Photo by Keyshawn Davis)
Sac State serves as final destination for Reclaim MLK Day parade
Black Student Union Board members Kameya Turner, Leila Cormier, Chiemena Agbakwuru and Ken Wilson during a board meeting on Oct. 11. BSU will be hosting this year’s Afrikan Black Coalition conference where BSU clubs from all over California will visit. Photo by Keyshawn Davis. Photo illustration by Ayaana Williams.
To be Black and free: Black Student Union to host 19th annual Afrikan Black Coalition Conference
The State Hornet compiled the results of our fall 2021 audit. Our audit found that each section had over half of stories focused or centered on underrepresented communities. (Graphic by Emma Hall).
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: fall 2021 audit results, mission for the spring
The State Hornet surveyed our staff’s demographics in order to analyze where we stand on diverse representation. This semester, The State Hornet had 34 students enrolled either as staffers or editors. Graphic by Emma Hall
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: The State Hornet’s fall 2021 diversity report
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen addresses students in the crowd of California Faculty Association protestors at the University Union on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Nelsen said he could not get involved in the bargaining of CFA’s contracts. Photo of Nelsen taken by John Cabales. Graphic created in Canva.
EDITORIAL: President Nelsen, we don’t accept your apology — you should resign
California Assembly Bill 367, entitled “Menstrual Equity for All,” requires public schools to maintain an adequate supply of menstrual hygiene products, such as pads and tampons, in an accessible location before or beginning fall 2022. Sacramento State plans to distribute menstrual products in a number of restrooms across campus as well as other high-traffic locations for student convenience. Graphic made in Canva by Ayaana Williams.
CSU system to enforce menstrual product distribution in 2022-2023 school year
David Moore stands outside of Sacramento State’s Tahoe Hall on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. As one of the only Black professors in business administration at Sac State, Moore said he has experienced more “coldness in isolation” after speaking out about his experience being racially profiled.
‘Stop being afraid’: Black faculty urge Sac State to call out campus racism
(From left to right) Amanda Croteau, Josiah Nelson, and María Elena Pulido-Sepulveda are all Indigenous students attending Sacramento State. For them, being a part of the smallest ethnic group at Sac State means facing a lack of representation, feeling no sense of belonging and having to navigate a space that doesn’t support them.
‘Existence is resistance’: the reality of being Indigenous students at Sac State
Members from the California Faculty Association protested California State University Chancellor Joseph Castro’s visit to Sacramento State on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, advocating for fair contracts for faculty. In the event’s open forum, students advocated for removing police from campus and for further anti-racism initiatives on campus.
CSU Chancellor faces faculty protests, anti-racism questions at Sac State during visit
Black Student board members (from left to right) Kayla Anderson, Leila Cormier, Kamiya Turner, Ken Wilson, Kameya Turner, Nilaja Robertson-Thompson, Chiemena Agbakwuru. BSU provides a sense of community for Black students at Sacramento State with 125 members. Photo Courtesy of BSU.
Meet the Board: Black Student Union board members share their experiences and goals
Sacramento State Vice President of Student Affairs Ed Mills discusses grants for students in the spring 2022 semester at an Associated Students Inc. meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. The university will be disbursing $20 million total to students after the fourth week of the semester.
Sac State students will receive another HEERF grant in spring 2022
Sacramento State is getting $2.2 million dollars from California to go toward the university’s Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) and Crisis Assistance & Resource Education Support (CARES) office respectively, according to Associate Vice President of SHCS Joy Stewart-James and Associated Students Inc. director of natural sciences and mathematics Isha Bindal.
Sac State to receive $2.2 million in state funding for mental health services, basic needs
(From left to right) Desiree McFarland, Mia Settles-Tidwell and Alan Figueroa-Camarena discuss Sacramento State’s anti-racism plan at a Zoom panel hosted by Associated Students Inc. Student Social Justice and Equity Council on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Panelists talked about the implementation of the plan and the importance of creating an anti-racist campus. Photo in background by Max Connor. Photos of panelists by Kris Hall.
Sac State ASI committee hosts forum discussing anti-racism plan, convocation delay
In an Associated Students Inc. survey, Sacramento State students and faculty shared mixed opinions on the Sacramento State Police Department and its role on campus. The Sacramento State Police Department is located on the southern edge of campus, between Parking Structure 3 and the Associated Students Inc. Children’s Center. Photo by Kris Hall. Graphic made in Canva by Ayaana Williams.
Sac State community has conflicting opinions on campus police, according to ASI survey
ASIs Childrens Center playground is empty on Oct. 5, 2021, after the center closes for the day. The playground is only available to a limited number of children due to the pandemic.
ASI programs work to combat $2.9 million loss in revenue since pandemic
(Left to right) Sacramento State Police Department Lieutenant Christina Lofthouse, Chief Chet Madison Jr. and Lieutenant Harvey Woo speak at the department’s “meet the chief event” in Sac State’s University Union on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. Madison discussed incidents of excessive force on campus and talked about being accessible to the campus community. Photo of Lofthouse, Madison and Woo by Kris Hall. Background photo by Mercy Sosa. Graphic created in Canva by Ayaana Williams.
Sac State police Chief Chet Madison addresses concerns in public dialogue at forum
Chet Madison Jr., Sacramento State Police Department’s new chief, speaks with The State Hornet regarding his plans for the department on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Students say they want Madison to focus on anti-racism, safety and outreach to the campus community.
Sac State Police Chief Chet Madison Jr. responds to anti-racism, police brutality
Sergeant Vincent Burton (left) of Sacramento State’s Police Department kneels on the neck of a cyclist for approximately 23 seconds while handcuffing him after Corporal Doug Nguyen (right) deployed his stun gun twice into the suspect on June 4, according to anonymous sources. Photo courtesy of Francisco Munoz.
Sac State campus police officer seen kneeling on man in video
(Left to right) Deputy Chief of Rutgers University police Michael Rein, Sacramento County Sheriff Captain Todd Henry and Sacramento County Sheriff Chief Deputy Chet Madison Jr. speak at virtual town halls discussing their candidacies for Sacramento State Chief of Police. Current Chief Mark Iwasa announced in March that he would be retiring over the summer. Photos taken via Zoom by Erick Salgado, Emma Hall and Alec Ramey. Graphic made in Canva.
3 Sac State Chief of Police candidates selected, speak at town halls
Every week The State Hornet compiles crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status.
CRIME MAP: Aggravated assault reported on campus
Resumen del Semestre Otoño 2021: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST
Resumen del Semestre Otoño 2021: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST
David Moore parado fuera del Salón Tahoe de Sacramento State el viernes, Nov. 12, 2021. Como uno de los único profesores Afro-Americano en la administración de negocio en Sac State, Moore dijo que él ha experienciado más “frío en aislamiento” después de hablar sobre su experiencia siendo perfilado racialmente.
‘Dejen de tener miedo’: Facultad Afro-Americano urge a Sac State a llamar al racismo en campus
Debating our cultures’ superstitions and beliefs: SIN FILTRO
Debating our cultures’ superstitions and beliefs: SIN FILTRO
El foro del Jefe de Policía de Sac State Chet Madison Jr. y más: El Avispón Del Estado
El foro del Jefe de Policía de Sac State Chet Madison Jr. y más: El Avispón Del Estado
(Izquierda a derecha) Teniente del Departamento Policial de Sacramento State Christina Lofthouse, Capitán Chet Madison Jr. y Teniente Harvey Woo hablan en el evento del departamento “conozcan el capitán evento” en la Unión Universitario de Sac State el Martes, Nov. 9, 2021. Madison habló sobre incidentes de esfuerzo excesivo en campus y habló sobre estar accesible a la comunidad del campus. Foto de Lofthouse, Madison y Woo de Kris Hall. Foto de fondo por Mercy Sosa. Gráfico creado en Canva por Ayaana Williams.
Sac State Jefe Policial Chet Madison habla sobre preocupaciones en diálogo público en forum
Senior forward Bryce Fowler (23) attempting to make a cross-court pass against Northern Arizona Monday, Jan. 24th, 2022 in Walkup Skydome at NAU. Fowler finished with 16 points in the Hornets 70-65 loss to the Lumberjacks that put them at 1-7 in conference play.
Sac State Men’s Basketball suffers fourth straight defeat in 70-65 loss against Northern Arizona
Senior guard Jazmin Carrasco prepares to pass the ball into the paint at the Hornets’ game against Eastern Washington at the Nest on Jan. 20, 2022. Carrasco and the Hornets would get their second win in a row after defeating Eastern Washington 59-49.
Sacramento State women’s basketball team dominates Eastern Washington in 59-49 win
Senior guard William FitzPatrick guards the perimeter against Portland State Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at The Nest. The Hornets got a second straight loss against Eastern Washington Thursday in a 75-62 loss to the Eagles.
Sac State men’s basketball drops second straight match against Eastern Washington
Graduate guard Lianna Tillman handles the ball at the top of the key in a 75-46 loss against UC Davis at the Golden 1 Center on Nov. 23, 2021. Tillman was a key player in Sac State’s defeat of Portland State University 70-58 on Saturday, Jan 15, 2021.
Sac State women’s basketball earns first Big Sky win: 70-58 against Portland State
Freshman guard Rick Barros III (3) in a triple threat position on the wing against Portland State Saturday, January 15th, 2022 at the Nest. Despite Barros and the Hornets’ strong defense, the Vikings emerged with a 67-62 win, leaving Sacramento State winless against every conference opponent at home this season.
Sac State men’s basketball suffers brutal 67-62 defeat by Portland State
Senior forward Bryce Fowler (23) attempting to make a cross-court pass against Northern Arizona Monday, Jan. 24th, 2022 in Walkup Skydome at NAU. Fowler finished with 16 points in the Hornets 70-65 loss to the Lumberjacks that put them at 1-7 in conference play.
Sac State Men’s Basketball suffers fourth straight defeat in 70-65 loss against Northern Arizona
Senior guard Jazmin Carrasco prepares to pass the ball into the paint at the Hornets’ game against Eastern Washington at the Nest on Jan. 20, 2022. Carrasco and the Hornets would get their second win in a row after defeating Eastern Washington 59-49.
Sacramento State women’s basketball team dominates Eastern Washington in 59-49 win
Senior guard William FitzPatrick guards the perimeter against Portland State Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at The Nest. The Hornets got a second straight loss against Eastern Washington Thursday in a 75-62 loss to the Eagles.
Sac State men’s basketball drops second straight match against Eastern Washington
Graduate guard Lianna Tillman handles the ball at the top of the key in a 75-46 loss against UC Davis at the Golden 1 Center on Nov. 23, 2021. Tillman was a key player in Sac State’s defeat of Portland State University 70-58 on Saturday, Jan 15, 2021.
Sac State women’s basketball earns first Big Sky win: 70-58 against Portland State
Freshman guard Rick Barros III (3) in a triple threat position on the wing against Portland State Saturday, January 15th, 2022 at the Nest. Despite Barros and the Hornets’ strong defense, the Vikings emerged with a 67-62 win, leaving Sacramento State winless against every conference opponent at home this season.
Sac State men’s basketball suffers brutal 67-62 defeat by Portland State
Sac State sophomore pitcher Eli Saul throws at John Smith Field for the Hornets on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in a scrimmage against Cal. Saul made 16 appearances in the 2021 season including 13 starts.
Sac State baseball returns with fall scrimmages versus Cal
Sacramento State junior Dawsen Bacho crosses home plate as the team rushes the field after the walk-off win in the bottom of the seventh inning in game one against the University of San Francisco at John Smith Field at Sac State on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Moretto had three at-bats with one hit.
Sac State baseball takes 3 of 4 against University of San Francisco
(File photo) Martin Vincelli-Simard crosses home plate following a home run against Texas State on February 28, 2021. The Hornets split their series against California Baptist University despite hitting six home runs over the weekend.
Sac State baseball splits road series with California Baptist University
Senior Ryan Walstad receives a ball at first base in the Hornets’ home game against Grand Canyon University on Sunday, May 2, 2021. In five at bats, Walstad claimed all three of Sac State’s RBIs during the game.
Sac State baseball outscored by 26 runs in series loss to Grand Canyon University
Let the champagne bottle pop, all-time hitting record broken
‘Let the champagne bottle pop,’ all-time hitting record broken
Photo of Sac State sophomore running back Marcus Fulcher (9) taken by Ayaana Williams. Graphic made in Canva by Alex Muegge & Mercy Sosa
Recap of Sac State’s season after playoff loss to South Dakota State: 4TH AND GOAL PODCAST
Junior quarterback Jake Dunniway (12) and senior wide receiver Isaiah Gable (4) embrace after losing to South Dakota State on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Hornets hosted a second-round playoff game against the Jackrabbits.
Sac State football falls to South Dakota State in 24-19 second round loss
Sacramento State men’s basketball senior forward Bryce Fowler drives to the rim against Montana on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at the Hornets Nest. The Hornets lost their conference opener to the Grizzlies 65-58 after finding themselves in an early 17-point deficit.
Sac State men’s basketball trounced 65-58 in conference opener
Sophomore running back Marcus Fulcher (9) finds the edge versus UC Davis’ sophomore linebacker Calvin Mouisset (46) for a first down on November 20th 2021at UC Davis Health Stadium.The Hornets will face-off against the Jackrabbits for their most important game of the season on Saturday at Hornet Stadium.
Preview: Sac State football begins chase for national championship
Senior Sacramento State football running back BJ Perkinson runs against Dixie State on Sept. 4, 2021. Perkinson finished the win against Dixie State with 98 total yards.
Sac State football: Running game carries weight for offense
Cagnei Duncan runs during the 2021 cross-country Mark Covert Classic for Sacramento State on Sept. 4, 2021. She said that this past season, her 10th season running competitively overall, was her favorite season. (Photo courtesy of Cagnei Duncan)
Cross-country runner makes Sac State history
Each day The State Hornet will recap all the action from the day of sports at Sacramento State.
Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
Sports editor Shaun Holkko and copy editor Robbie Pierce. Both of these State Hornet editors participated in sports they felt had lower profiles in high school.
SPORTS PODCAST: Stories of underrepresented sports
Sac State cross country coach David Monk and a few members of the womens team watch as their fellow teammates run during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Hornets have high hopes and goals with rest of season ahead
Sacramento State junior cross country runner Amy Quinones has placed first among team members in each race this season and in the top 20 overall at each event.
Junior cross country runner pushing for all-conference honors
Senior defender Aubrey Goodwill pushes the ball upfield on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at Jackson Stadium. The Hornets defeated the Lumberjacks 1-0 and advanced to the semifinal round of the Big Sky tournament.
Sac State women’s soccer exacts revenge against Northern Arizona in gritty Big Sky Tournament win
Freshman forward Jhared Willcot attempts to fake out a UC Davis defender on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Willcot finishes the year with a goal and two assists.
Sac State men’s soccer season over, fell 2-1 to UC Davis
CSU Fullerton’s junior defender Edward Salazar shoves Sacramento State sophomore forward Titus Washington at Hornet Field on Sunday October 23, 2021. The play resulted in a red card for Salazar as the Hornets moved on to win 3-1. (Screenshot taken via ESPN)
Sac State men’s soccer keeps playoff hopes alive with 3-1 win
Freshman forward Danna Restom attacks the Eagle defense against Eastern Washington on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Hornet Field. Sac State was defeated by the Lumberjacks 3-2 in a double overtime loss on Friday.
Sac State women’s soccer suffers heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Northern Arizona
Northern Colorado’s sophomore middle blocker Lauren Strain (left) and redshirt senior setter Daisy Schultz (center) face off against Sac State’s (from left to right) sophomore middle blocker Kalani Hayes, junior middle blocker Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin and senior outside hitter Macey Hayden on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. Strain and Schultz prepare at the net for their teammate to serve.
Sac State volleyball sweeps No. 2 seed Northern Colorado
Sophomore third baseman Lewa Day secures a run for the Hornets against Southern Utah University at Kathryn Berg Field in the first game of the doubleheader Friday, May 7, 2021. Day hit four home runs during the games held Friday, setting a record for most home runs hit by one player in one calendar day in program history. Photo Credit: Joey DeGraaf and the Southern Utah University athletic department.
Sac State softball ends regular season with 1-2 series loss to Southern Utah
Charizma Guzman pumps up her team before the start of the last of three games against Idaho State at Shea Stadium at Sacramento State on Saturday May 1, 2021. The Hornets dropped 2-of-3 from the Bengals over the weekend.
Sac State softball drops 2-of-3 to Idaho State in last home series
Sacramento State sophomore Marissa Bertuccio poses for a photo during her team practice at Shea Stadium at Sac State on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Bertuccio leads the Hornets in strikeouts, wins and games pitched this season.
Training, sacrifice and camaraderie have shaped Sac State softball team’s pitching ace
Lewa Day visualizes her hit while at bat against Santa Clara University during the Capital Classic at the Shea Stadium at Sacramento State on March 5, 2021. Lewa Day has played in all 30 of the games that the team has played so far this season.
Sophomore slugger brings championship pedigree to Sac State softball team
Hornets’ softball junior Mejia sets school home run record
Hornets’ softball junior Mejia sets school home run record
Devonn Johnson and teammate keep the lead on San Jose State at Sacramento States Hornet Invitational at Hornet Stadium on Saturday March 20, 2021. Sacramento State’s relay team placed second against San Jose.
Photo Gallery: Sac State Track and field team hosts Hornet Invitational
Setter Ashtin Olin sets the ball for teammates Bridgette Smith or Sarah Falk to spike during the third set of Sacramento State’s last game at home against Portland State University at the Nest Sunday, March 13, 2021. The Hornets lost the match against Portland State with a final score of 3-1.
SWARM REPORT MARCH 13: Rough day for Sac State sports, all teams lose
Each day The State Hornet will recap all the action from the day of sports at Sacramento State.
Swarm Report March 12: Sac State baseball team demolishes, women’s tennis team remains winless
Each day The State Hornet will recap all the action from the day of sports at Sacramento State.
Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong
Sacramento State’s Jabari Reynolds II walks back to drill following 10x10 100-meter warm-up on the track at Sac State on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Jabari has the fifth fastest 200-meter time in Sac State history at 21.81 seconds in 2020.
High school ultimatum leads Sac State track star to scholarship
Freshmen Rudolfs Aksenoks and Jan Silva fist bumping during their doubles set against Saint Mary’s Friday, March 12, at the Sac State tennis courts. The men’s tennis team lost the match 4-1.
Sac State men’s tennis continues struggle of recruiting U.S. players
Senior forward Julia Herrera plays keep away against Eastern Washington player Brittany Deldrige in the opening of Big Sky Conference play Friday, March 19, 2021 at the Sac State soccer stadium. Herrera claimed 1 of the 5 total shots taken by Sac State.
Swarm Report March 19: All wins and ties for Sac State teams on Friday
Sac State freshman Jan Silva celebrates after a great serve against Fresno State on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Silva lost his singles match and the Hornets lost to the Bulldogs dropping to 2-7 on the season.
SWARM REPORT March 14: Sac State baseball team pours on the scoring
Setter Ashtin Olin sets the ball for teammates Bridgette Smith or Sarah Falk to spike during the third set of Sacramento State’s last game at home against Portland State University at the Nest Sunday, March 13, 2021. The Hornets lost the match against Portland State with a final score of 3-1.
SWARM REPORT MARCH 13: Rough day for Sac State sports, all teams lose
Each day The State Hornet will recap all the action from the day of sports at Sacramento State.
Swarm Report March 12: Sac State baseball team demolishes, women’s tennis team remains winless
Senior middle blocker Cianna Andrews poses with a ball in hand inside the Sacramento State volleyball team’s practice gym on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2021. Andrews recently returned to the team after recovering from an injury and was named Big Sky defensive player of the week in October.
Sac State volleyball player finds ‘structure’ and ‘fulfillment’ in sport
Sacramento State volleyball’s sophomore middle blocker Kalani Hayes (12) and sophomore outside hitter Bridgette Smith (8) face off with Portland State senior setter Ally Wada (4) at the Hornets Nest on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. The Hornets were eliminated from the Big Sky tournament in a 3-2 loss against Portland State in the Big Sky conference tournament hosted in Utah on Thursday.
Sac State volleyball knocked out of Big Sky tournament by Portland State
Sophomore outside hitter Bridgette Smith (8) gets ready to send the ball to the Montana Grizzlies defense at the Hornets Nest on Nov. 11, 2021. Smith had 13 kills and seven digs in the match against the Grizzlies.
Sac State volleyball sweeps Montana in Veterans Day matchup
Outside hitters Bridgette Smith (8), Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin (17) and middle blocker Kalani Hayes (12) prepare for an incoming serve from Portland State at the Hornets Nest on Oct. 19, 2021. The Hornets defeated Portland State on the road in four sets in an away matchup on Thursday.
Sac State volleyball downs Portland State for sixth victory in a row
Sac State senior outside hitter Macey Hayden (3) attempts to force the ball over the net in a battle with Weber State redshirt sophomore opposite hitter Emma Magnum (9), at the Hornets Nest on Oct. 28, 2021. Sac State swept the Weber State Wildcats and extended its win streak at home to four games.
Sac State volleyball sweeps undefeated Weber State at home
Graphic created in Canva by Zachary Cimaglio and Mercy Sosa.
Culture Club: The top five songs that should have been singles
Laura Hansen’s “Constrained,” featured in the “META:morphosis” exhibition on Nov. 23, 2021, is a mixed-media assemblage which features broken frames, chains and metal coils. The exhibition ran in the University Union Gallery from Nov. 22 through Dec. 2.
Sac State ‘META:morphosis’ exhibition delves into isolation and loss
Ember de Boer stands in front of her work at the “Emerging Artist Showcase” at the Arthouse in Sacramento on Nov. 5, 2021. She said spent a lot of time carefully hanging each piece of the exhibit and the prices of each piece are listed to not undercut the values of the other works in the gallery.
How Sac State artist Ember de Boer found her passion in 3D sculpture
The State Hornet has compiled previous coverage on this page relating to the Native community in celebration of this month. Turtle Island (center element) is a Native term that refers to the American continent and various oral histories of a turtle that holds the world on his back, according to The Canadian Encyclopedia. The medicine wheel (background element) embodies four directions that are utilized in Native tribes for health and healing, according to the National Library of Medicine. Graphic created in Canva.
Native American Heritage Month 2021
Graphic created in Canva by Zachary Cimaglio and Mercy Sosa
OPINION: Top 5 underappreciated movie sequels
Laura Hansen’s “Constrained,” featured in the “META:morphosis” exhibition on Nov. 23, 2021, is a mixed-media assemblage which features broken frames, chains and metal coils. The exhibition ran in the University Union Gallery from Nov. 22 through Dec. 2.
Sac State ‘META:morphosis’ exhibition delves into isolation and loss
Ember de Boer stands in front of her work at the “Emerging Artist Showcase” at the Arthouse in Sacramento on Nov. 5, 2021. She said spent a lot of time carefully hanging each piece of the exhibit and the prices of each piece are listed to not undercut the values of the other works in the gallery.
How Sac State artist Ember de Boer found her passion in 3D sculpture
Shuga Cain from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” returns to Sac State’s University Union Ballroom stage with a performance Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. Cain is a drag queen who came in seventh place during season 11 of the show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” in 2019.
GALLERY: Shuga Cain drag show returns to Sac State with energetic event
The University Union’s Gallery at Sac State will display the “Organic Flux” exhibit from Oct. 25 to Nov. 4. Acrylic painting “Summer Break” by Genesis “The Mayor” Torres will be displayed in the exhibit. Image of the painting “Summer Break” courtesy of Torres. Graphic created in Canva.
Sac State’s IMPACT Club hosts multimedia ‘Organic Flux’ exhibit
J.J. Jones stands outside of the University Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. Jones plays the lead character Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Sac State’s “The Rocky Horror Show” production that opens on Oct. 20, 2021.
Sac State’s lead in ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ shares experiences being Two-Spirit, drag artist
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Best and worst cheesecake flavors?!: State Hornet BUZZED
Music, candy and movies: All you need for Halloween 2021
Music, candy and movies: All you need for Halloween 2021
Customers order from Boba Loca inside the Arden Fair mall May 5, 2021. Workers, including assistant manager Lillian Phan, on the left behind the counter, push tea out to waiting customers.
“We’ve had to call security”: Sacramento boba shops brace for boba shortage, backlash
President and co-founder of MealMe Matthew Bouchner works on a computer at his family’s home on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. Designed alongside co-founder Will Said as a streamlined food photography app last March, MealMe found its niche as a price comparison tool between food delivery services such as Postmates, GrubHub and Doordash. (Taken via Zoom)
Hungry Sac State students can save money and time with MealMe
Flexibility, strength, delivery: How 3 Black-owned restaurants are surviving the pandemic
Flexibility, strength, delivery: How 3 Black-owned restaurants are surviving the pandemic
Graphic created in Canva by Zachary Cimaglio and Mercy Sosa.
Culture Club: The top five songs that should have been singles
Shuga Cain from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” returns to Sac State’s University Union Ballroom stage with a performance Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. Cain is a drag queen who came in seventh place during season 11 of the show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” in 2019.
GALLERY: Shuga Cain drag show returns to Sac State with energetic event
Peligro Brass members (left to right) Jared Collins, Michael Lapilusa, Ron Ochoa, Rob Keedy, Marco Guerrero and Sam Miranda pose at the staircase leading to their practice studio on Oct. 26, 2021. The band practices at Cider Sessions near the Two River Cider Company. (Note: Member Chris Tadina not present at band rehearsal).
How Sacramento Latin band ‘Peligro Brass’ landed a vinyl record-deal
Music, candy and movies: All you need for Halloween 2021
Music, candy and movies: All you need for Halloween 2021
Sacramento State’s intermediate jazz ensemble rehearsing for an upcoming concert on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. The intermediate and advanced ensembles will be performing in Capistrano Hall on Thursday, Oct. 14.
Sac State jazz prepares for their first concert since return of in-person learning
Graphic created in Canva by Alex Muegge
Finding gender identity through theater: THE FANATIC FULCRUM
Shuga Cain from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” returns to Sac State’s University Union Ballroom stage with a performance Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. Cain is a drag queen who came in seventh place during season 11 of the show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” in 2019.
GALLERY: Shuga Cain drag show returns to Sac State with energetic event
J.J. Jones stands outside of the University Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. Jones plays the lead character Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Sac State’s “The Rocky Horror Show” production that opens on Oct. 20, 2021.
Sac State’s lead in ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ shares experiences being Two-Spirit, drag artist
The department of theatre & dance is located in Shasta Hall just at the end of campus on February 8, 2019. Thursday’s performance of Sacramento State Department of Theatre and Dance’s “The Rocky Horror Show” was canceled due to an actor suffering injuries from a car accident, according to director Michelle Felten.
Sac State ‘Rocky Horror’ performance canceled Thursday after actor injured in car accident
J.J. Jones (left), Phoenix Brewer (middle), and Avery Hersek (right) rehearsing the song “Sweet Transvestite” in the University Theatre on Oct. 15. The Rocky Horror Show opens Wednesday and runs until Oct. 31.
Live theater returns to Sac State with production of ‘Rocky Horror’
Graphic created in Canva by Zachary Cimaglio and Mercy Sosa
OPINION: Top 5 underappreciated movie sequels
“Reservation Dogs (2021, left) takes the extra time to show Native communities in the modern day to demonstrate the fact that they do still exist, whereas “Dances With Wolves” (1990, right) portrays Native Americans plays off of the “white savior” trope while simultaneously perpetuating the erasure of modern Native people that has become so common. (Images courtesy of FX/Hulu and Orion Pictures)
Native Americans in entertainment: the ‘good’ and the ‘bad’
The State Hornet’s Arts & Entertainment section present their top five choices on what they think are the weirdest Halloween movies. Graphic created in Canva.
Top 5 strangest horror films you’ll ever see.
Music, candy and movies: All you need for Halloween 2021
Music, candy and movies: All you need for Halloween 2021
From left to right: Daniella Pineda, John Cho and Mustafa Shakir, the main cast of 2021’s “Cowboy Bebop,” on set in full costume show off the distinct looks and personalities of each character. Comparisons to the original designs are inevitable, according to State Hornet staff writer Zachary Cimaglio. (Image credit: Netflix)
OPINION: Let’s give Netflix’s “Cowboy Bebop” a chance, okay?
Return to virtual learning, mandatory booster shots and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
Return to virtual learning, mandatory booster shots and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
Resumen del Semestre Otoño 2021: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST
Resumen del Semestre Otoño 2021: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST
Native American heritage month, end of semester coverage: STATE HORNET NEWS
Native American heritage month, end of semester coverage: STATE HORNET NEWS
New anti-racism and inclusion convocation date, spring 2022 FAQ and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
New anti-racism and inclusion convocation date, spring 2022 FAQ and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
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Cosplay breeds androgynous, nonbinary discovery within Sac State student: THE FANATIC FULCRUM
Return to virtual learning, mandatory booster shots and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
Return to virtual learning, mandatory booster shots and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
Resumen del Semestre Otoño 2021: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST
Resumen del Semestre Otoño 2021: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST
New anti-racism and inclusion convocation date, spring 2022 FAQ and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
New anti-racism and inclusion convocation date, spring 2022 FAQ and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
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Cosplay breeds androgynous, nonbinary discovery within Sac State student: THE FANATIC FULCRUM
Photo of Sac State sophomore running back Marcus Fulcher (9) taken by Ayaana Williams. Graphic made in Canva by Alex Muegge & Mercy Sosa
Recap of Sac State’s season after playoff loss to South Dakota State: 4TH AND GOAL PODCAST
Return to virtual learning, mandatory booster shots and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
Return to virtual learning, mandatory booster shots and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
New anti-racism and inclusion convocation date, spring 2022 FAQ and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
New anti-racism and inclusion convocation date, spring 2022 FAQ and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
Football loses in playoffs, Sac State’s Native history and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
Football loses in playoffs, Sac State’s Native history and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
New Native student center, basketball updates and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
New Native student center, basketball updates and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
Provost departs Sac State, football team Big Sky champs and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
Provost departs Sac State, football team Big Sky champs and more: STATE HORNET PODCAST
Pauline Ghost-Perez with her daughter, Wynonna. Ghost-Perez, Miwok and Oglala Sioux, says her daughter changed her life after she survived sexual abuse in foster care and susbtance abuse throughout her adult life. Now, Ghost-Perez hopes to make a difference and help children in foster care.
A Native student’s survival story turned academic journey: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
State Hornet Spotlight: Former basketball player Samaad Hector chooses mental health over basketball
State Hornet Spotlight: Former basketball player Samaad Hector chooses mental health over basketball
Former Sac State basketball player discusses prioritizing mental health: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
Former Sac State basketball player discusses prioritizing mental health: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
State Hornet alumna Aranza Mora at Univision’s Despierta Sacramento on Oct. 5, 2021. Mora talked to managing editor Magaly Muñoz about her struggles with being a Hispanic woman in broadcast media.
Alumna shares her experience being a Hispanic woman in media: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
Gavin Newsom retains his position as Governor of California after 63 percent voted no to the recall on Tuesday. Photo of Gavin Newsom by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Newsom survives recall, editor roundtable reacts: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
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Best and worst cheesecake flavors?!: State Hornet BUZZED
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The best and worst cheesecakes from The Cheesecake Factory: STATE HORNET BUZZED
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Halloween Special
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Astrology Signs
STATE HORNET BUZZED: Astrology Signs
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Is your favorite Halloween candy good, bad, inedible or just ‘mid’?: STATE HORNET BUZZED
El foro del Jefe de Policía de Sac State Chet Madison Jr. y más: El Avispón Del Estado
El foro del Jefe de Policía de Sac State Chet Madison Jr. y más: El Avispón Del Estado
88 estudiantes de Sac State fallan a certificar su estado de vacunación: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO
88 estudiantes de Sac State fallan a certificar su estado de vacunación: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO
Nelsen anuncia otra ronda de pagos directos en el otoño de 2021: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO
Nelsen anuncia otra ronda de pagos directos en el otoño de 2021: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO
Un sindicato y centro en Sac State dan análisis del racismo sistémico en la universidad: EL AVISPON DEL ESTADO
Un sindicato y centro en Sac State dan análisis del racismo sistémico en la universidad: EL AVISPON DEL ESTADO
El CSU a requerir la vacuna de COVID-19 en el otoño 2021: EL AVISPON DEL ESTADO PODCAST
El CSU a requerir la vacuna de COVID-19 en el otoño 2021: EL AVISPON DEL ESTADO PODCAST
Resumen del Semestre Otoño 2021: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST
Resumen del Semestre Otoño 2021: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST
Native American heritage month, end of semester coverage: STATE HORNET NEWS
Native American heritage month, end of semester coverage: STATE HORNET NEWS
SAC STATE SAYS: Students react to in-person commencement announcement
SAC STATE SAYS: Students react to in-person commencement announcement
Debating our cultures’ superstitions and beliefs: SIN FILTRO
Debating our cultures’ superstitions and beliefs: SIN FILTRO
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Sac State AAPI students and faculty call for more resources, representation
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Culture Club: The top five songs that should have been singles
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen addresses students in the crowd of California Faculty Association protestors at the University Union on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Nelsen said he could not get involved in the bargaining of CFA’s contracts. Photo of Nelsen taken by John Cabales. Graphic created in Canva.
EDITORIAL: President Nelsen, we don’t accept your apology — you should resign
Debating our cultures’ superstitions and beliefs: SIN FILTRO
Debating our cultures’ superstitions and beliefs: SIN FILTRO
The cover art for Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s “An Evening with Silk Sonic.” Photo courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation and Aftermath Entertainment.
REVIEW: ‘An Evening with Silk Sonic’ is nostalgia gone right
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OPINION: Top 5 underappreciated movie sequels
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen addresses students in the crowd of California Faculty Association protestors at the University Union on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Nelsen said he could not get involved in the bargaining of CFA’s contracts. Photo of Nelsen taken by John Cabales. Graphic created in Canva.
EDITORIAL: President Nelsen, we don’t accept your apology — you should resign
The State Hornet Editorial Board urges Sac State students to vote no on the California gubernatorial recall election that could see Gavin Newsom ousted from office should it succeed. The election will take place Tuesday, Sept. 14.
EDITORIAL: Sac State students, you must vote no on the California recall election
According to the CDC, people ages 18-29 are responsible for 22.4% of COVID-19 cases in the United States as of March 4. That is 4,836,514 cases, the highest of any age group in the U.S.
EDITORIAL: Please, get the COVID vaccine
California State University Chancellor Joseph Castro said he anticipates at least 50% of classes across the CSU system will be in-person this fall semester at a news conference on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Graphic made in Canva.
EDITORIAL: CSU backtracking on in-person instruction is nothing short of betrayal
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EDITORIAL: Great, we had an anti-racism convocation — here’s what Sac State needs to do next
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Culture Club: The top five songs that should have been singles
The cover art for Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s “An Evening with Silk Sonic.” Photo courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation and Aftermath Entertainment.
REVIEW: ‘An Evening with Silk Sonic’ is nostalgia gone right
The titular Mitchell family from The Mitchells vs. The Machines. From left to right, Linda, voiced by Maya Rudolph, Katie, voiced by Abbi Jacobson, Aaron, voiced by Michael Rianda, Monchi, voiced by Doug the Pug, and Rick, voiced by Danny McBride. Photo courtesy of Netflix.
REVIEW: “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” is fittingly eccentric and heartfelt
Evan Jonigkeit as Greg in 20th Century Studios’ THE EMPTY MAN. Photo by Ilze Kitshoff. © 2020 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
OPINION: It’s time to join the hive of ‘The Empty Man’
OPINION: Spongebob’s top 5 most underrated songs
OPINION: Spongebob’s top 5 most underrated songs
The State Hornet’s copy editor Alex Muegge said Larry Elder’s decision to make the “L” in his surname the shape of the state of California for his campaign logo is an insult to Californians everywhere. Larry Elder by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
OPINION: Republican recall campaigns are a circus
Illustration concept by Khalil Bourgoub.
Khalil’s Virtual Venue: 6 Chill Songs to Relax and Study for Finals To
Illustration concept by Khalil Bourgoub
6 Songs To Quit Your Job To: Khalil’s Virtual Venue
Illustration concept by Khalil Bourgoub
Khalil’s Virtual Venue: Alternative Rock Subgenres
Level Up with Shelby: EA’s botched vow against racism
Level Up with Shelby: EA’s botched vow against racism
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Students walk across the library quad in May 2019. Sac State students unfamiliar with campus will have an opportunity to tour and get familiarized with the university in time before returning to school in fall 2021.

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

May 17, 2021

Students walk across the library quad in May 2019. Sac State students unfamiliar with campus will have an opportunity to tour and get familiarized with the university in time before returning to school...

(File photo) Students walk across the library quad in May 2019. Sac State revealed this week that students returning to campus for the fall 2021 will not be required to have taken the COVID-19 vaccine.

[Photo] Sac State will not require COVID-19 vaccine – students, faculty react

February 13, 2021

(File photo) Students walk across the library quad in May 2019. Sac State revealed this week that students returning to campus for the fall 2021 will not be required to have taken the COVID-19 vaccine.

Sac State junior guard Summer Menke prepares to shoot a free throw against Idaho on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the Nest. Menke led the team in scoring with 18 points, five rebounds and four steals.

[Photo] Sac State’s women’s basketball team swept by Idaho

December 6, 2020

Sac State junior guard Summer Menke prepares to shoot a free throw against Idaho on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the Nest. Menke led the team in scoring with 18 points, five rebounds and four steals.

Sac State junior point guard Milee Enger dribbles up court against Idaho on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Nest. Enger lead the team in both defensive rebounds and assists in the loss.

[Photo] Sac State women’s basketball team drops first game of the season

December 5, 2020

Sac State junior point guard Milee Enger dribbles up court against Idaho on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Nest. Enger lead the team in both defensive rebounds and assists in the loss.

Sac State junior guard William FitzPatrick shoots a 3-pointer against Cal Poly on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Nest. FitzPatrick transferred from Folsom Lake JC and is one of five local players on the team.

[Photo] From the backyard to the Nest: Sac State men’s basketball embraces local ties

November 19, 2020

Sac State junior guard William FitzPatrick shoots a 3-pointer against Cal Poly on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Nest. FitzPatrick transferred from Folsom Lake JC and is one of five local players on the team.

MAX’S TABLE: All about In-N-Out Burger

MAX’S TABLE: All about In-N-Out Burger

September 15, 2020
On the first episode of Max’s Table this semester, editor-in-chief Max Connor talks to Sac State alumnus and former State Hornet sports editor Shaun Holkko about In-N-Out Burger.
Sac State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson rushes for a first down against UC Davis on Nov. 23, 2019 at Hornet Stadium. Thomson entered the NCAA transfer portal signalling the possibility that he will leave Sac State for his final year of eligibility.

[Photo] Sac State starting quarterback enters NCAA transfer portal

June 11, 2020

Sac State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson rushes for a first down against UC Davis on Nov. 23, 2019 at Hornet Stadium. Thomson entered the NCAA transfer portal signalling the possibility that he will...

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BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E11: Favorite Songs Finale

May 15, 2020

On the final episode of Brooke’s UhlenBops, Brooke asks another set of editors and staffers what their favorite songs are and why those songs mean so much to them.  RELATED: BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS...

Sac State coach Troy Taylor chats with the officials during a match against UC Davis on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Hornet Stadium. Taylor said losing summer camps could be a tough situation since this is where his athletes have a chance to interact.

[Photo] Sac State coaches forced to adapt recruitment efforts amid stay-at-home order

May 15, 2020

Sac State coach Troy Taylor chats with the officials during a match against UC Davis on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Hornet Stadium. Taylor said losing summer camps could be a tough situation since this is where...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E16: Double Double Coverage

May 14, 2020

For the season finale of Double Coverage, Mack Ervin III and Shaun Holkko host a double-sized special edition. In it, they discuss the most recent UFC fight card, analyzing the hypothetical NFL season...

Former KSSU Sports Director Anthony Rifenburg (left) and Keith Jouganatos broadcast a mens basketball game on Nov. 11, 2018 at the Nest. The KSSU sports departments agreement with the Athletics Department has expired, and will not be renewed.

[Photo] Sac State Athletics Department will no longer broadcast games with student radio station

May 11, 2020

Former KSSU Sports Director Anthony Rifenburg (left) and Keith Jouganatos broadcast a men's basketball game on Nov. 11, 2018 at the Nest. The KSSU sports department's agreement with the Athletics Department...

Sac State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson rushes for a first down against UC Davis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at Hornet Stadium. The hornet on the pants is flying backwards to represent Sac States alumni.

[Photo] Sac State football team wins ‘Best Team Uniform’

May 4, 2020

Sac State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson rushes for a first down against UC Davis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at Hornet Stadium. The hornet on the pants is flying backwards to represent Sac State's alumni.

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E15: USWNT equal pay claim denied, NFL free agent signings, Marshawn Lynch vs. Frank Gore

May 6, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage, hosts Mack Ervin III and Shaun Holkko discuss the U.S. Women’s National Team having their claims of discrimination in pay and playing conditions denied, several...

Sac State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson rushes for a first down against UC Davis on Nov. 23, 2019 at Hornet Stadium. Thomson had 300 passing yards, 166 rushing yards and three total touchdowns in the 66th Causeway Classic.

Sac State quarterback wins ‘Best Male Athlete’ following historic 2019 season

May 4, 2020

Sac State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson rushes for a first down against UC Davis on Nov. 23, 2019 at Hornet Stadium. Thomson had 300 passing yards, 166 rushing yards and three total touchdowns in the...

Sac State head coach Brian Katz instructs one of his players to enter the game against UC Davis at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Katz recently signed a multi-year extension with the Hornets.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball coach on contract extension, basketball shutdowns

April 30, 2020

Sac State head coach Brian Katz instructs one of his players to enter the game against UC Davis at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Katz recently signed a multi-year extension with the Hornets.

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E14: 2020 NFL Draft Recap

April 29, 2020

This week on Double Coverage, hosts Shaun Holkko and Mack Ervin III go over the NFL’s first virtual draft, and talk about where the top rated quarterbacks went, how they feel about their favorite picks,...

Sac State senior pitcher Parker Brahms poses for a photo at practice on Thursday, Feb. 6 at John Smith Field. Brahms was drafted in the 27th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers but chose to return to Sac State.

Senior pitcher satisfied with return to Sac State, even in shortened 2020 season

Parker Brahms broke the school record for career strikeouts
April 28, 2020

On Jun. 5, 2019, Sacramento State senior pitcher Parker Brahms had a childhood dream come true, being selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. The Los Angeles Dodgers chose the right-handed pitcher...

Sac State pitcher Parker Brahms prepares to throw a pitch during his sophomore year against Santa Clara University at John Smith Field on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Brahms is currently a senior and inactive due to the cancellation of spring athletics.

SPORTS PODCAST: Senior pitcher Parker Brahms on Sac State career

April 24, 2020

On this episode of The State Hornet Sports Podcast, senior pitcher Parker Brahms met with State Hornet sports writer Shaun Holkko to discuss Brahms’ childhood, his baseball career, how he got to Sac...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E13: NFL Draft Review and Preview, Gronkowski joins Brady in Tampa Bay

April 22, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage, Mack and Shaun review the 2017 NFL Draft with three years of hindsight while also previewing this week’s 2020 Draft, and take time to discuss Rob Gronkowski’s...

Sac State alumnus Sam Amick interviews Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin Magic Johnson before a Clippers and Lakers game on Oct. 19, 2017 at the Staples Center. Amick currently works as an NBA insider for The Athletic, and was one of the few reporters assigned to work inside the NBA bubble.

Sac State alumnus among top NBA writers at The Athletic

Sam Amick was set to cover 2020 NBA Playoffs before COVID-19 pandemic
April 17, 2020

As a 7-year-old boy, Sam Amick found himself at the Super Bowl XIX media day between the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins at Stanford Stadium. This was not Amick’s only exposure to the sports...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E12: Greatest Sports Films, Kyle Larson’s Suspension

April 15, 2020

This week on Double Coverage, Mack and Shaun welcome two guests at once for the first time, sports editor Robyn Dobson and fellow podcast host Brooke Uhlenhop, to discuss the greatest baseball and overall...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E11: Trump’s call with commissioners, MLB in May, Basketball Hall of Fame

April 8, 2020

This week on Double Coverage, Mack and Shaun discuss President Donald Trump’s conference call with sports commissioners and whether sports are ready to reopen. Specifically, they talk about whether the...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E10: 2020 NFL Mock Draft with Mack and Shaun

April 1, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage with Mack and Shaun, the two break from their usual format to go over their picks in a mock draft for the first round of the NFL 2020 Draft. Music: Funkorama...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E9: NFL free agency, COVID-19 testing, Olympics postponement

March 25, 2020

On this episode of Double Coverage, Mack and Shaun sit down —  and log into SquadCast — to discuss perhaps the only thing still happening in pro sports, NFL free agency, as well as the spread of COVID-19...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E8: Coronavirus cancellations, NFL CBA and free agency

March 16, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage with Mack and Shaun, the two discuss the various sports world cancellations caused by the spread of coronavirus, how Shaun was in the Golden 1 Center when a...

Sac State senior center Joshua Patton looks to make a pass against UC Davis senior center Matt Neufeld on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at Golden 1 Center. The NCAA formally announced Friday that it will begin discussions regarding eligibility relief for student-athletes due to seasons being suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak.

NCAA begins talks for eligibility relief amid coronavirus concerns

Sac State senior athletes’ careers may not be over
March 13, 2020

The NCAA announced Friday that it will begin discussions regarding eligibility relief for student-athletes due to spring seasons being suspended amid the COVID-19 outbreak. This decision comes less...

Sac State senior guard Izayah Mauriohooho-Le’afa dribbles the ball down court against Weber State on Wednesday, March 11 at CenturyLink Arena. Sac State spring sports teams seasons have been suspended indefinitely due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Sac State spring sports teams’ seasons suspended amid coronavirus fears

Play may be reinstated later this spring
March 12, 2020

Amid coronavirus fears and a shift to online instruction, all Sacramento State spring sports teams’ seasons have been suspended indefinitely.  The Athletics Department announced Thursday evening...

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Coronavirus update, Super Tuesday and more

March 12, 2020

The State Hornet is bringing biweekly broadcasts to Sacramento State. Our third broadcast includes updates about the coronavirus, students participating in Super Tuesday on campus a and thoughts on the...

Sac State sophomore Evan Gibbons throws a pitch against Pacific on March 3, 2020 at John Smith Field. The Hornets lost at San Francisco on on Tuesday, 12-4.

Sac State baseball team struggles in midweek game at San Francisco

Hornets score first, but surrender 9 unanswered runs in 12-4 loss
March 10, 2020

The Sacramento State baseball team continued a season-long 11 game road trip with a 12-4 loss at the University of San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon. The Hornets (9-7) scored first but surrendered...

Sac State sophomore point guard Milee Enger dribbles the ball up court against Northern Colorado on Monday, March 9 at CenturyLink Arena. The Hornets season came to an end with a 79-61 loss to the Bears.

Another first-round exit ends Sac State women’s basketball team’s season

Hornets eliminated by Northern Colorado in Big Sky Tournament with 79-61 loss
March 9, 2020

For the fourth year in a row, the Sacramento State women’s basketball team’s season ended with a first-round exit in the Big Sky Tournament. The Hornets (8-22, 6-14 Big Sky) came into the tournament...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E7: Tom Brady, Rockets’ Small Ball, Lakers’ Championship Chances

March 9, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage, Mack and Shaun discuss where Tom Brady might go if he chooses to leave New England after becoming a free agent for the first time in his career. Then, the two...

Sac State sophomore forward Tiana Johnson prepares to shoot at Yosemite Hall. Johnson has averaged 11.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in the 2019-20 season.

‘I was definitely a late bloomer’: Sac State sophomore forward continues to evolve

March 9, 2020

Sac State sophomore forward Tiana Johnson prepares to shoot at Yosemite Hall. Johnson has averaged 11.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in the 2019-20 season.

Sac State junior righty Scott Randall throws a pitch against UC Irvine on Saturday, March 7 at the Bren Events Center. The Anteaters won the first two games, leading to a series win over the Hornets.

UC Irvine takes first-road series from Sac State baseball team

Hornets avoid sweep with dominant 8-0 victory Sunday
March 8, 2020

For the first time in 2020, the Sacramento State baseball team hit the road to play a three-game series at the University of California, Irvine. The Anteaters (8-7) took the first two games of the series ...

Sac State sophomore forward Tiana Johnson gets instruction from assistant coach Derrick Florence against Portland State on Friday, March 6 at the Nest. The Hornets fell to the Vikings 91-68 on Senior Night.

Sac State women’s basketball team loses to Portland State 91-68 on Senior Night

March 6, 2020

Sac State sophomore forward Tiana Johnson gets instruction from assistant coach Derrick Florence against Portland State on Friday, March 6 at the Nest. The Hornets fell to the Vikings 91-68 on Senior Night....

Sac State freshman second baseman Jorge Bojorquez celebrates his home run with junior shortstop Keith Torres against Pacific on Tuesday, March 3 at John Smith Field. The Hornets defeated the Tigers 9-2.

University of Pacific no match for Sac State baseball team

Hornets hit 3 homers in 9-2 victory over Tigers
March 3, 2020

In the final game of a 12-game homestand to begin the year, the Sacramento State baseball team obliterated the University of Pacific Tigers 9-2. The Hornets (8-4) hit three home runs in the first four...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E6: NFL Combine, Harden vs. Giannis, Special Guest Jason Jones

March 2, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage with Mack and Shaun, the two discuss this year’s NFL Combine and whether it is truly necessary as well as the new NBA media feud between James Harden of the...

VIDEO: Hornets salvage series against Santa Clara with split

Sac State baseball team wins 6-3 Saturday and 6-1 Sunday
March 2, 2020

The Sacramento State baseball team split a four-game series with Santa Clara over the weekend at The John. Hear from Sac State coach Reggie Christiansen, senior infielder Ryan Walstad and sophomore pitcher...

Sac State sophomore pitcher Travis Adams throws a pitch against Santa Clara on Sunday, March 1 at John Smith Field. The Hornets and Broncos split the four-game series.

Sac State baseball team splits 4-game series with Santa Clara

Broncos win first two, Hornets win Saturday and Sunday
March 1, 2020

Coming off a four-game sweep of the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, the Sacramento State baseball team played a four-game series at John Smith Field this weekend against Santa Clara University. The...

Sac State sophomore guard Brooke Panfili attempts to get by Montana sophomore guard Sophia Stiles on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Dahlberg Arena. The Hornets lost to the Lady Griz 90-45.

Montana doubles up Sac State women’s basketball team

Hornets suffer ugly loss to Lady Griz in road finale
February 29, 2020

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team played its final road game of the season at the University of Montana on Saturday afternoon, seeking redemption after suffering a 44-point loss at Montana...

Sac State sophomore guard Tiana Johnson shoots the ball against Montana State on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The Hornets were defeated 113-69 by the Bobcats.

Sac State women’s basketball team demolished at Montana State

Without Nicholas and Bade, Hornets lose to Bobcats 113-69
February 27, 2020

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team attempted to shock the Big Sky Conference with a road win at first-place Montana State on Thursday night to no avail. The Hornets (8-19, 6-12 Big Sky)...

Sac State senior forward Osi Nwachukwu high-fives teammates during pregame introductions before playing UC Davis on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at the Golden 1 Center.

[Photo] SPORTS PODCAST S2E6: One-on-one with Osi Nwachukwu

February 27, 2020

Sac State senior forward Osi Nwachukwu high-fives teammates during pregame introductions before playing UC Davis on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at the Golden 1 Center.

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Voting, baseball and hit-and-runs

February 25, 2020

The State Hornet is bringing biweekly broadcasts to Sacramento State. Our second broadcast includes students’ thoughts on what voting means to them, hit-and-runs on campus and Sac State baseball player...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E5: Kobe Bryant memories, NFL CBA talks, Wilder vs. Fury II

February 24, 2020

For this week’s episode of Double Coverage, hosts Shaun Holkko and Mack Ervin III are joined by State Hornet staffer Garry Singh to discuss their favorite Kobe Bryant moments following his celebration...

VIDEO: How sweep it is: Sac State baseball team takes 4 from Milwaukee

Hornets outscore Panthers 24-6 over the weekend
February 23, 2020

The Sacramento State baseball team swept a four-game series from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee over the weekend in dominant fashion, outscoring the Panthers 24-6. RELATED: Sac State baseball...

Sac State sophomore center fielder Trevor Doyle (left) and senior left fielder Matt Smith (right) both attempt to catch a fly ball against the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee on Sunday, Feb. 23 at John Smith Field. The Hornets swept the four-game series from the Panthers.

Sac State baseball team sweeps 4-game series from Milwaukee

Senior pitcher Parker Brahms sets new program strikeout record with 280 Ks
February 23, 2020

The Sacramento State baseball team bounced back from an opening weekend series loss with a four-game sweep of the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee at John Smith Field. The Hornets (5-2) defeated the...

Sac State senior guard Camariah King surveys the floor against Idaho on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Nest. The Hornets lost to the Vandals 96-88.

Single-quarter woes lead to Sac State women’s basketball team’s downfall, again

Hornets lose to Idaho 96-88 after poor second quarter
February 22, 2020

As has been the case for most of the 2019-20 season, the Sacramento State women’s basketball team struggled in one quarter, leading to a home loss to the University of Idaho. The Hornets (8-18, 6-11...

Sac State senior guard Gabi Bade stares down an opponent against Eastern Washington at the Nest on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Hornets lost 78-73 to Eastern Washington.

Sac State women’s basketball team upset by Eastern Washington

Eagles outscore Hornets 34-14 in fourth period to earn fourth win
February 20, 2020

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team led by 19-points in the first half but ultimately collapsed in the fourth quarter leading to a 78-73 home loss to Eastern Washington University. With the...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E4: All-Stars, Astros, Kings

February 18, 2020

On this week’s episode of Double Coverage with Mack Ervin III and Shaun Holkko, the duo discuss All-Star Weekend, the Astros scandal and the status of the Sacramento Kings franchise. Music: Funkorama...

[Video] VIDEO: Sac State baseball team lose opening series to UC Santa Barbara

Hornets struggled to score runs losing 2 out of 3 games
February 17, 2020

The Sacramento State baseball team opened the 2020 season with a 6-1 win against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on Friday. RELATED: VIDEO: Sac State baseball team defeats UC Santa Barbara on opening day However,...

Sac State junior pitcher Scott Randall throws a pitch against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, Feb. 15 at John Smith Field. The Hornets lost two of three games to the Gauchos.

UC Santa Barbara earns revenge with series victory over Sac State baseball team

Gauchos take 2 of 3 from Hornets after 2019 NCAA Regional elimination
February 16, 2020

The Sacramento State baseball team opened the 2020 season with a win Friday night but lost the final two games and the series to the University of California, Santa Barbara. The Hornets (1-2) and Gauchos...

Sac State sophomore point guard Milee Enger shoots a 3-pointer against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Nest. The Hornets fell to the Bears 90-73 on the road Saturday, Feb. 15.

Early struggles hamper Sac State women’s basketball team in road loss

Hornets fall behind early again and lose 90-73 at Northern Colorado
February 15, 2020

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team fell behind early once again Saturday afternoon, leading to a 90-73 wire-to-wire loss at the University of Northern Colorado. The Hornets (8-16, 6-9 Big...

[Video] VIDEO: Sac State baseball team defeats UC Santa Barbara on opening day

Brahms allows one run in Hornets’ 6-1 win against Gauchos
February 15, 2020

The Sacramento State baseball team opened the 2020 season Friday night at John Smith Field with a 6-1 victory against the University of California, Santa Barbara. The Hornets (1-0) got out to an early...

Sac State sophomore forward Tiana Johnson drives to the basket past Southern Utah senior forward Ashley Larsen against the Thunderbirds on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Nest. The Hornets defeated Southern Utah 71-62 on the road Thursday.

Johnson scores career-high to lead Sac State women’s basketball team to victory

February 13, 2020

Sac State sophomore forward Tiana Johnson drives to the basket past Southern Utah senior forward Ashley Larsen against the Thunderbirds on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Nest. The Hornets defeated Southern Utah...

[Video] VIDEO: Sac State baseball team enter 2020 season with experience

Reigning WAC champs play at home Friday
February 12, 2020

Following a trip to the NCAA Regional in 2019, the Sacramento State baseball team will attempt to go even further in 2020. The Hornets return most of their team from last season with only three notable...

HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Our online news broadcast debut

Sac State students’ semester goals, pop-up pantry, softball
February 11, 2020

The State Hornet is bringing biweekly broadcasts to Sacramento State. Our first broadcast includes student’s semester goals, issues with the Iowa Caucus, a weekend sports recap, baseball preview, the...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E3: XFL opening weekend, NBA trade deadline, NBA All-Star Weekend predictions

February 10, 2020

On the latest episode of Double Coverage, hosts Mack Ervin III and Shaun Holkko kick off with impressions on the return of the XFL, switch into reactions to the final NBA trades before the deadline and...

Sac State sophomore outfielder Trevor Doyle poses for a photo at practice on Thursday, Feb. 6 at John Smith Field. Doyle started in 49 games as a freshman and had eight multi-hit games in 2019.

Consistency is key for Sac State baseball team entering new season

Hornets begin 2020 campaign Friday against UC Santa Barbara
February 10, 2020

The most consistent sports team at Sacramento State will begin its 2020 season Friday night with a three-game series against No. 22 University of California, Santa Barbara.  The baseball team, led...

Frehshman guard Jordan Olivares prepares to shoot the ball against Idaho State on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Nest. The Hornets fell 75-51 to the Bengals.

Idaho State defeats Sac State women’s basketball team in wire-to-wire victory

Bengals make twice as many field goals in dominant win
February 8, 2020

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team struggled to make a basket early against Idaho State and never caught up Saturday afternoon at the Nest, losing 75-51. The Hornets (7-15, 5-8 Big Sky Conference)...

Sac State sophomore point guard Milee Enger prepares to shoot a free throw against Weber State on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Nest. The Hornets defeated the Wildcats 58-52.

Sac State women’s basketball team overcomes poor first half to defeat Weber State

Hornets beat Wildcats 58-52 at home
February 7, 2020

In a low-scoring game, the Sacramento State women’s basketball team overcame a 15-point first half deficit to defeat Weber State 58-52 on Thursday night at the Nest. The Hornets (7-14, 5-7 Big Sky...

Sac State senior guard Gabi Bade crosses over while wearing her Philippines national team jersey on Monday, Jan. 26 at the Nest. Bade is one of three seniors on the Hornets young roster.

‘I never thought she could be an athlete’: The story of senior guard Gabi Bade

Sac State basketball player details her journey from New York to the Philippines
February 6, 2020

At a young age, Sacramento State senior guard Gabi Bade struggled to walk, often stumbling and falling down as she tried to keep her balance. Because of these early struggles, her father Chris Bade,...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E2: NBA All-Stars, NFL Honors, Super Bowl 54 recap

February 4, 2020

This week on Double Coverage, Mack and Shaun zone in on the NBA All-Star rosters before tackling the NFL Honors awards and the Super Bowl. Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)

Sac State sophomore point guard Milee Enger defends Southern Utah freshman forward Shalyn Fano against the Thunderbirds on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Nest. The Hornets lost 70-44 at the University of Idaho on Monday night.

A tale of 2 halves for the Sac State women’s basketball team

Hornets outscored 47-19 in second half of loss at Idaho
February 3, 2020

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team held a halftime lead at the University of Idaho on Monday night but collapsed in the second half and ultimately lost 70-44. The Hornets (6-14, 3-7 Big...

Sac State sophomore guard Summer Menke sprints past Southern Utah senior guard Rebecca Cardenas against the Thunderbirds on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Nest. The Hornets won 74-67 at Eastern Washington on Saturday afternoon.

Sac State women’s basketball team overcomes slow start to win at Eastern Washington

Hornets trailed by 19 in first quarter
February 1, 2020

Despite trailing by 19 points in the first quarter, the Sacramento State women’s basketball team was victorious 74-67 at Eastern Washington University on Saturday afternoon. The Hornets (6-13, 4-6...

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DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E1: Sacramento Kings, Super Bowl 54 preview, Kobe Bryant

January 28, 2020

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Sac State senior guard Camariah King dribbles around Northern Arizona junior guard Lauren Orndoff on Monday, Jan. 27 at the Nest. The Hornets were defeated by the Lumberjacks 85-65.

Sac State women’s basketball team struggles early in loss to Northern Arizona

Hornets lose to Lumberjacks 85-65, end win streak
January 27, 2020

On a somber night for the basketball community, the Sacramento State women’s basketball team lost 85-65 to Northern Arizona University at the Nest on Monday. The Hornets (5-13, 3-6 Big Sky Conference)...

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