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Alejandro Barron

Alejandro Barron, Visuals Staffer

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Alejandro Barron joined The State Hornet in fall 2023 and spent two semesters as a staffer for El Avispón del Estado. He is a journalism major and hopes to work in sports or Spanish language journalism.

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Sac State goalkeeper Edgar China stands on Hornet Field after practice Wednesday,  Sept. 18, 2024. China has the opportunity to play on the same field as his late brother.

Sac State goalkeeper continues family legacy

Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Edgar China honors his late brother
Alejandro Barron, Staffer
November 6, 2024
Former Galt High School soccer star and current Sac State goalkeeper honors his family.
Portland State senior quarterback Dante Chachere runs through a Hornet defender Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Chachere ran for a career-high four touchdowns.

[Photo] Sac State still struggles to find itself in their worst loss of season

Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 3, 2024

Sacramento State redshirt freshman running back Curron Borders running through a Viking defender Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Borders rushed for 38 yards.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: Multi-use stadium, fee increase, La Bienvenida and sports updates

Welcome to The State Hornet Broadcast. Multimedia staffers Sharmarke Holif and Skylar Findlay share news that happened at Sac State. We’ll also be joined by podcast editor Evan Patocka and visuals staffer...

Sac State Folklórico students in Ramírez’ class dance at La Bienvenida Saturday, Sept. 18, 2024. La Bienvenida was an event held in Sac State’s library quad to celebrate and honor Hispanic heritage.

[Photo] ‘It gives you a sense of freedom’: Sac State Folklórico instructor teaches intersectionality through dance

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2024

Sac State Folklórico students in Ramírez’ class dance at La Bienvenida Saturday, Sept. 18, 2024. La Bienvenida was an event held in Sac State’s library quad to celebrate and honor Hispanic heritage.

Sac State sophomore midfielder Ellie Farber winds up to kick leading to a goal against Weber State Sunday Oct. 6, 2024. The Hornets are heading to the Big Sky Tournament after earning their first road win of the season.

[Photo] Hornets earn first road win in final game of the season entering Big Sky Tournament

Alex Wong, Staffer
October 30, 2024

Sac State sophomore midfielder Ellie Farber winds up to kick leading to a goal against Weber State Sunday Oct. 6, 2024. The Hornets are heading to the Big Sky Tournament after earning their first road...

Sac State sophomore forward Donovan Sessoms celebrates with teammates after his 2nd goal of the match against UC Santa Barbara Saturday Oct. 19, 2024. Sessoms scored his 2nd goal in the 58th minute to put the Hornets up 2-1 against the Gauchos.

[Photo] Sac State commands important wins over a pair of Southern California opponents

Jose Diaz, Staffer
October 22, 2024

Sac State sophomore forward Donovan Sessoms celebrates with teammates after his 2nd goal of the match against UC Santa Barbara Saturday Oct. 19, 2024. Sessoms scored his 2nd goal in the 58th minute to...

Hispanic Heritage Month is when we highlight and cover the Hispanic/Latin community. (Graphic created in Canva by Jada Portillo)

[Photo] Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor
October 14, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is when we highlight and cover the Hispanic/Latin community. (Graphic created in Canva by Jada Portillo)

Estudiantes de Sac State bailan danzas folklóricas en La Bienvenida el 18 de Septiembre, 2024. Esta danza fue una de las formas de honrar la cultura hispana durante La Bienvenida.

[Photo] Estudiantes de Sac State se sienten bienvenidos en “La Bienvenida”

Maritza Ascencion, Staffer
October 11, 2024

Los estudiantes se acercaron para bailar la música del Grupo Orgullo el 18 de septiembre, 2024. El baile empezó con un grupo de seis estudiantes.

Senior midfielder Abigail Lopez, redshirt senior defender Sydney Sharts and sophomore forward Teysha-Ray Spinney-Kuahuia celebrate after a goal against Weber State Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Sac State has outscored their opponents at home 12-3.

[Photo] Hornets have been home-cooking to start conference play

Alex Wong, Staffer
October 10, 2024

Senior midfielder Abigail Lopez sends an assist into the box to extend their lead against Weber State Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Hornets were outshot by the Wildcats 14-11, but held them to 0 goals.

El Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles está localizado en Lassen Hall. El centro está aceptando a estudiantes que siguen esperando ayuda financiera el 9 de septiembre, 2024. Con préstamos de FAFSA siendo retrasados debido a cambios del sistema, los estudiantes han buscado ayuda en las oficinas de servicio financiero de Lassen Hall.

[Photo] Cambios y retrasos de FAFSA amenazan a los estudiantes financieramente vulnerables de Sac State.

Maritza Ascencion and Finneas Brumbaugh
September 29, 2024

El Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles está localizado en Lassen Hall. El centro está aceptando a estudiantes que siguen esperando ayuda financiera el 9 de septiembre, 2024. Con préstamos de FAFSA siendo...

Sac State sophomore forward Donovan Sessoms with the ball against the San Francisco Dons Thursday Sept.12, 2024 . The Hornets went on to win the game 1-0 for their first win of the season.

[Photo] Sac State flies past the Dons and Gaels

Jose Diaz, Staffer
September 19, 2024

Sac State sophomore forward Donovan Sessoms with the ball against the San Francisco Dons Thursday Sept.12, 2024 . The Hornets went on to win the game 1-0 for their first win of the season.

Hornet Stadium lays empty Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024. Hornet Stadium currently holds a max capacity of 21,195. (Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka)

[Photo] The “Sac 12” announces plan to push Sac State into Pac-12

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
September 18, 2024

Hornet Stadium lays empty Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024. Hornet Stadium currently holds a max capacity of 21,195. (Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka)

Department of Ethnic Studies professor and CHLFSA Board member Elvia Ramirez stands by the mural at the Center on Race, Immigration & Social Justice Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Though she serves as coordinator for the CRISJ mentorship program, Ramirez also dedicates her time to the Chicanx/Latinx Faculty Staff Association.

[Photo] CHLFSA calls on Sac State to increase Latinx/Chicanx representation and leadership

Omid Manavirad, Staffer
September 18, 2024

Department of Ethnic Studies professor and CHLFSA Board member Elvia Ramirez stands by the mural at the Center on Race, Immigration & Social Justice Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Though she serves as coordinator...

Lassen Hall houses the Student Service Center, currently accepting students who are still waiting for financial aid September 9, 2024. With FAFSA loans facing delays due to system changes, students have been seeking assistance at Lassen Hall’s financial service offices.

[Photo] FAFSA delays and changes threaten Sac State’s financially vulnerable students

Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer
September 17, 2024

Lassen Hall houses the Student Service Center, currently accepting students who are still waiting for financial aid September 9, 2024. With FAFSA loans facing delays due to system changes, students have...

Brenda Romero, profesora de español en Sac State y directora de Voces de Sacramento, dentro de su oficina el martes 16 de abril, 2024. Romero habla de lo que es Voces de Sacramento y por qué es importante que gente del área de Sacramento participen.

Vista Previa: Voces de Sacramento

La comunidad de Sacramento participa en una competencia de escritura en español
Alejandro Barron
May 22, 2024
La competencia de escritura, Voces de Sacramento, es una oportunidad para todos en el área de Sacramento para demostrar sus habilidades para escribir en español.
Michael Lee Chang, estudiante en prácticas de Estudiantes para Educación de Calidad (SQE) dirigiendo manifestantes hacia Sacramento Hall el miércoles 10 de abril del 2024. Manifestantes se reunieron afuera del edificio antes de dejar sus folletos en la oficina del Presidente Luke Wood.

Estudiantes marchan en contra de aumento de matrícula universitaria de 34%

CSU aumentará la matrícula universitaria por 6% cada año por los próximo cinco años
El grupo de Estudiantes para Educación de Calidad (SQE) se reunieron en el patio de la biblioteca para marchar en contra del aumento de 34% de la matrícula universitaria, que fue aprobada por el consejo directivo de la CSU el pasado septiembre.
El tiroteo ocurrió en la estación de tren ligero en la calle University y 65 el jueves 21 de marzo del 2024. Servicios del tren ligero fueron interrumpidos en ambas direcciones para que los detectives del Departamento de Policía de Sacramento y el CSI procesaron la escena del crimen.

Tiroteo y robo de auto deja estudiantes de Sac State deseando más comunicación

Estudiantes dicen que correos electrónicos no es suficiente cuando se trata de seguridad

This article is also available in English. Un tiroteo y robo de auto en la estación de tren ligero en la calle University y 65 dejó a un muerto y dos heridos el 21 de marzo, según un anuncio al campus...

La comunidad Latina comparte sus opiniones sobre el colorismo en la comunidad Latina. Colorismo se define como el prejuicio o la discriminación en contra de gente de piel oscura, según Latino Policy Forum. (Gráfico hecho en Canva por Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla)

Comunidad Latina en Sac State comparte sus opiniones, experiencias con el colorismo

‘Tenemos que empezar desde la raíz’
Alejandro Barron
April 22, 2024
Estudiantes de Sac State dan sus puntos de vista sobre el colorismo, que es definido como el prejuicio o la discriminación en contra de gente con piel oscura.
Sac State mimics the celebration of sophomore first baseman JP Smith after his home run against Utah Valley on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Smith went three for five and scored three times against the Wolverines in the third game of the series.

[Photo] Sac State wins their first conference series against Utah Valley

Kai Arellano, Staffer
March 12, 2024

Sac State mimics the celebration of sophomore first baseman JP Smith after his home run against Utah Valley on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Smith went three for five and scored three times against the Wolverines...

 Una mujer sentada en un cobija pensando en la frase “ni de aqui ni de alla”.  Esta frase es común en los que se sienten divididos entre dos identidades. Gráfico hecho en Canva por Rosienelly Salguero.

‘Ni de aqui, ni de allá’ Las luchas de ser de EEUU con raíces Latinoamericanas

Comunidad de Sac State lucha contra identificarse dentro de sus dos culturas
Rosienelly Salguero and Alejandro Barron
February 20, 2024
Conozca las historias de estudiantes y facultad en Sac State que tienen orígenes Latinoamericanos y crecieron en los Estados Unidos.

[Video] Eventos en conmemoración al Mes de Herencia Hispana, la reacción estudiantil a noticias sobre DACA, y más: EL AVISPÓN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST (12/5/23)

El Avispón del Estado les trae cobertura de los eventos en conmemoración al Mes de Herencia Hispana, la reacción estudiantil a noticias sobre DACA y más.

Discutiendo Dìa de los Muertos: SIN FILTRO

Rosienelly Salguero, Angelica Brito, Alejandro Barron, and Regina Lerma
November 2, 2023
En este episodio de Sin Filtro, los reporteros para El Avispón del Estado discutieron celebraciones para el Día de los Muertos, la película Coco, y pan de muerto.
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