Shawn Chand

Shawn Chand, A&E Staffer

(he/him)

Shawn Chand is a journalism major in his senior year at Sacramento State. This is his second semester at The State Hornet as a part of the arts and entertainment section. Equipped with a deep appreciation of pop culture, he plans to pursue a career at a music journalism publication in the future. He is interested in music, culinary arts and dance.

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Coachella 2026 brings heat to the desert with fresh performances

Endless talents are featured in California’s largest music festival, like Justin Bieber and Slayyyter

Shawn Chand and Giancarlo Diloy
April 18, 2026

Coachella, California’s largest music festival, featured many performances from artists we are obsessing over. Artists like Slayyyter, Justin Bieber and Geese are in our radar for weekend two – and they should be in yours, too.

Slayyyter is released from the ‘Khia Asylum’ after releasing ‘WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA’

Viral pop singer Slayyyter releases her genre-bending third studio album

Shawn Chand, A&E Staffer
April 7, 2026

Slayyyter’s “WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA” explores hedonism, self-hatred and toxic relationships in intense electropop music.

Theatre Rats REDUX: Having the time of our lives with ‘Mamma Mia!’

Walking the balance between joy and melancholy.

Kristopher Caalim, Katy Day, Shawn Chand, and Amaya Baker
March 21, 2026

Host Kristopher Caalim sits with Amaya Baker, Katy Day and Shawn Chand to talk about the 2008 musical film “Mamma Mia!” in celebration of Women’s History Month. The four discuss the film's joy and unapologetic energy as a female-led story.

The Buzz: Covers and Parodies

Dive into the divisive world of recontextualized music

Julian Panela, Shawn Chand, and Kristopher Caalim
March 14, 2026

Hosts Julian Panela and Shawn Chand are joined by Kristopher Caalim to explore the controversial genre of cover and parody music. The group discusses the TV show “Glee” and the diverse range of recontextualized music.

Remembrance: Artists commemorate vibrant African history in ‘Black History Month Exhibition’

African artists pour out their history and passion in a variety-packed exhibition

Shawn Chand and Maribel Martinez
February 18, 2026

African artists celebrate their history and culture in “Black History Month Exhibition.” The exhibit featured African artwork and artifacts, as well as two performance groups.

It’s Tiiimeee! Here are the best Christmas albums to liven up your holiday season

From golden classics to modern releases, here’s a guide to the Christmas soundscape

Shawn Chand, A&E Staffer
December 3, 2025

Dive into five of the best Christmas albums of the past century. From a range of musical styles and artists, here’s a guide to brighten up your Christmas.

‘Open Mic: Living Our Truths Showcase’ elevates student voices and explores self-identity

The exploration of visible and invisible identity

Melina DeBolt and Shawn Chand
November 7, 2025

‘Open Mic: Living Our Truths Showcase’ facilitated conversations around invisible and visible identity. The PRIDE Center and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Student Center hosted the event.

Sacramento’s fourth annual Golden Harvest Festival highlights the city’s multicultural richness

The festival featured diverse representation of culture through community artwork and performances

Shawn Chand, A&E Staffer
November 7, 2025

Sacramento’s Golden Harvest Festival featured a multicultural parade, stage performers, vendor booths and activity programs.

Flavor and Tradition: Terra Madre Americas celebrates farming food culture

World-renowned food festival makes its Sacramento debut

Gabriel Solis and Shawn Chand
October 7, 2025

Terra Madre Americas came downtown last weekend to bring Sacramento together to enjoy diverse food cultures. Live cooking from celebrity chefs, new foods to try and artisans selling a variety of crafts and goods kept people entertained.

‘The West End Blues’: Sacramento’s Hidden Jazz Story

Harley White Jr. Orchestra casts a spotlight on Sacramento’s rich jazz history

Shawn Chand, A&E Staffer
September 19, 2025

The Sacramento History Museum collaborates with Harley White Jr. Orchestra for “The West End Blues: A Sacramento Jazzstory.”

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