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The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Vince Castellana, Author

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Lester Holt, a Sac State alumnus, claps during the 36th annual Cronkite Award Luncheon on November 4, 2019. Holt spoke with The State Hornet about his journalism career and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q&A: Sac State alumnus Lester Holt talks about career, coronavirus pandemic

Vince Castellana
May 18, 2020

Sacramento State alumnus Lester Holt has become one of the most well-known journalists in the country for his work on NBC. Holt, who grew up in Sacramento and graduated from Cordova High School, went...

AIRC voted ‘Best Study Spot’ at Sac State

AIRC voted ‘Best Study Spot’ at Sac State

AIRC still providing IRT services virtually
Vince Castellana
May 4, 2020

The Academic Information Resource Center (AIRC) was voted the “Best Study Spot”  at Sacramento State in The State Hornet’s fourth annual Best of Sac State survey. Brysen Klinefelter, a communication...

Lance Woods performs at the Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge in Sacramento, CA on March 12, 2020.

Local comedian racks up laughs across the country

Lance Woods delivers high energy comedy
Vince Castellana
April 28, 2020

Through his brand of high-energy comedy, Sacramento comedian Lance Woods has been able to stand out in the national comedy scene. The 33-year-old got his start in comedy when he imitated his pastor...

Former Sac State wide receiver DeAndre Carter currently plays for the Houston Texans. Carter and nine others will be inducted in the Hall of Fame alongside the entire 1988 football team.

10 new members and entire 1988 football team to be inducted in Sac State Football Hall of Fame

Inductees will be honored at the Harper Alumni Center on Oct. 10
Vince Castellana
April 10, 2020

The Sacramento State Football Hall of Fame will induct 10 new members and the entire 1988 team, which made it to the Div. II semifinals, for their 2020 class. In a State Hornet exclusive interview,...

Sac State sophomore shortstop Shea Graves waits for the play on Friday, March 6 at Christina M. Hixon Softball Park. The Hornets took home one win during the Wolf Pack Classic.

Sac State softball team earns one win in Wolf Pack Classic

Hornets held scoreless in first two games
Vince Castellana
March 8, 2020

The Sacramento State softball team finished 1-3 in the Wolf Pack Classic over the weekend, bringing them to 14-11 on the season. The Hornets (14-11) dropped their first game Friday 9-0 in a dominating...

Sac State senior midfielder Camila Fonseca dribbles through the defense against Eastern Washington on Friday, Nov. 8 in Greeley, Colorado. The Hornets lost to the Eagles 2-1 in overtime of the Big Sky Championship semifinals, snapping a record 17-game unbeaten streak.

Sac State women’s soccer team’s season ends in semifinals of Big Sky Championship

Hornets’ 17-game unbeaten streak ends with 2-1 loss to Eastern Washington
Vince Castellana
November 8, 2019

The Sacramento State women’s soccer team’s season and record 17-game unbeaten streak came to an end with a 2-1 overtime loss to Eastern Washington University in the semifinals of the Big Sky Conference...

Sac State junior forward Alyssa Baena dribbles upfield against Eastern Washington on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Hornet Field. The Hornets begin the Big Sky Championship Friday as the second seed in Greeley, Colorado.

Sac State women’s soccer team to play in Big Sky Championship

Hornets enter postseason with 17-match unbeaten streak
Vince Castellana
November 6, 2019

The Sacramento State women’s soccer team set a Big Sky record by ending regular season play with a 17-match unbeaten streak and will enter the postseason conference tournament as the second seed. The...

Sac State sophomore forward Benji Kikanovic dribbles the ball Saturday, Oct. 19 at Hornet Field. Kikanovic currently has 4 goals and one assist in the 2019 season.

Sac State sophomore forward was drawn to soccer at a young age

Vince Castellana
October 29, 2019

Sacramento State sophomore forward Benji Kikanovic had a successful freshman season in which he racked up many accomplishments from winning Big West co-Freshman of the Year to making the Big West All-Freshman...

Sacramento State junior forward Julia Herrera dribbles downfield against the University of Idaho Friday, Oct. 25 at Hornet Field. The Hornets won in double overtime over the Vandals 1-0.

Sac State women’s soccer team defeats Idaho with overtime goal

Hornet junior midfielder Samantha Craig scores with 44 seconds remaining
Vince Castellana
October 26, 2019

The Sacramento State women’s soccer team (10-1-6, 4-0-4 Big Sky) defeated the University of Idaho (4-12-2, 1-5-2) Friday 1-0 thanks to an overtime game-winning goal by junior midfielder Samantha Craig. The...

Sac State sophomore forward Benji Kikanovic dribbles the ball Saturday, Oct. 19 at Hornet Field. Kikanovic currently has 4 goals and one assist in the 2019 season.

Sac State sophomore forward was drawn to soccer at a young age

Benji Kikanovic doesn’t care about personal awards
Vince Castellana
October 24, 2019

Sacramento State sophomore forward Benji Kikanovic had a successful freshman season in which he racked up many accomplishments from winning Big West co-Freshman of the Year to making the Big West All-Freshman...

Sacramento Republic FC President and Chief Operating Officer, Ben Gumpert, speaks in front of a crowd during the Indomitable Block Party Mon. Oct. 21. Sacramento Republic FC held the party to celebrate joining Major League Soccer.

Sacramento MLS team to positively affect Sac State, Republic FC announcer says

Vince Castellana
October 23, 2019

Sacramento Republic FC President and Chief Operating Officer, Ben Gumpert, speaks in front of a crowd during the Indomitable Block Party Mon. Oct. 21. Sacramento Republic FC held the party to celebrate...

Sac State sophomore midfielder Oscar Govea takes a corner kick against Cal State Fullerton Saturday, Oct. 19 at Hornet Field. The Hornets lost to the Titans in overtime 2-1.

Sac State men’s soccer team defeated by Fullerton in overtime

Vince Castellana
October 19, 2019

Sac State sophomore midfielder Oscar Govea takes a corner kick against Cal State Fullerton Saturday, Oct. 19 at Hornet Field. The Hornets lost to the Titans in overtime 2-1.

Sac State junior goalkeeper Hector Grajeda makes a save against UC Davis Saturday Oct. 5 at Hornet Field. UC Davis went on to win 2-1 in overtime.

Sac State men’s soccer team defeated by UC Davis 2-1

Hornets now on three-match losing streak
Vince Castellana
October 6, 2019

The Sacramento State men’s soccer team suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to the UC Davis Aggies Saturday afternoon at Hornet Field. The Hornets struck first in the 24th minute with a goal from freshman...

Sac State sophomore midfielder Camila Fonseca kicks the ball against Northern Arizona on Friday, Oct. 4 at Hornet Field. Fonseca scored the only goal for the Hornets in a 1-1 draw with the Lumberjacks.

Sac State women’s soccer team draws against Northern Arizona

Hornets unbeaten streak now at 11
Vince Castellana
October 5, 2019

The Sacramento State women’s soccer team, led by sophomore midfielder Camila Fonseca, tied Northern Arizona University Friday 1-1. The Hornets and Lumberjacks played an even first half, tied at zero...

Sac State senior goalkeeper Kaylyn Evans poses for a photo on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Hornet Field. Evans tore her ACL in the first team practice of her senior year on July 22.

Senior goalkeeper focused on career after season-ending ACL tear

Kaylyn Evans looks forward to moving from soccer to nursing
Vince Castellana
September 24, 2019

Sacramento State senior goalkeeper Kaylyn Evans tore her ACL in the first practice of the 2019 season and is now focused on her future beyond the game of soccer. Evans, who is a team captain, organized...

Sac State senior midfielder Matt Carnefix dribbles upfield against San Francisco on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Hornet Field. The Hornets defeated the Dons 4-2.

Sac State men’s soccer team defeats San Francisco 4-2

Benji Kikanovic breaks out of scoring drought with hat trick
Vince Castellana
September 20, 2019

The Sacramento State men’s soccer team defeated the University of San Francisco Thursday 4-2 led by sophomore forward Benji Kikanovic, who scored a hat trick. The Hornets got off to a fast start against...

Sac State senior midfielder Mikayla Reed prepares to kick the ball against Cal Poly on Sunday, Aug. 25 at Hornet Field. The Hornets defeated the Mustangs 3-1.

Sac State women’s soccer team unbeaten in last 7 matches

Hornets remain undefeated at home with 4-0-1 record
Vince Castellana
September 16, 2019

The Sacramento State women’s soccer team began the 2019 season with a 3-1 loss at rival, University of California, Davis, but have not lost since, going unbeaten in seven consecutive matches. Since...

Sac State freshman defender Genaro Alfaro fights for positioning against Santa Clara on Sunday, Aug. 25 at Hornet Field. The Hornets and Broncos played a 1-1 draw.

Sac State men’s soccer team starts season 4-2

Hornets focused on winning Big West Conference Championship
Vince Castellana
September 16, 2019

The Sacramento State men’s soccer team has gotten the 2019 season off to a good start with a 4-2 record and some key wins against top opponents. The Hornets scored big wins against #25 Air Force on...

Sac State sophmore forward Benji Kikanovic attempts to make a goal against CSU Bakersfield on Sunday, Sept. 9, at Hornet Field. The Hornets lost to the Roadrunners 5-2, ending the teams undefeated record.

Sac State men’s soccer team’s perfect streak ends

Hornets lose at home to CSU Bakersfield 5-2
Vince Castellana
September 9, 2019

The Sacramento State men’s soccer team (3-1-1) was defeated 5-2 Sunday at home against California State University, Bakersfield, ending the Hornets’ undefeated record. Roadrunners junior forward...

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