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

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

September 15, 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 leave Sac State for his final year of eligibility.

[Photo] Sac State starting quarterback enters NCAA transfer portal

June 11, 2020
Graphic made using Canva, Picrew

BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E11: Favorite Songs Finale

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 his athletes have a chance to interact.

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

May 15, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E16: Double Double Coverage

May 14, 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 has expired, and will not be renewed.

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

May 11, 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.

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

May 4, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

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

May 6, 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 66th Causeway Classic.

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

May 4, 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.

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

April 30, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E14: 2020 NFL Draft Recap

April 29, 2020
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

April 28, 2020
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
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

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

April 22, 2020
Sac State alumnus Sam Amick interviews Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin

Sac State alumnus among top NBA writers at The Athletic

April 17, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

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

April 15, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

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

April 8, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

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

April 1, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

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

March 25, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

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

March 16, 2020
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

March 13, 2020
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

March 12, 2020

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

March 12, 2020
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

March 10, 2020
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

March 9, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

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

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.

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

March 9, 2020
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

March 8, 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.

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

March 7, 2020
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

March 4, 2020
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