Aliza Imran

[Photo] Hive Insider: Capital Campus expansion, reviews and lion dancers for Lunar New Year

Kristopher Caalim, Clifton Bullock III, and Aaron Lofton
February 28, 2026

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[Photo] Sacramento’s Hispanic Heritage: 8 facts that bring the city to life

Lou Baudouin, News Staffer
October 13, 2025

Students gather at Sacramento State’s Library Quad on Oct. 30, 2024, to celebrate Día de los Muertos, an important occasion that highlights Hispanic heritage. Latino cultural traditions are celebrated...

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI election results, International student visa revoked, CFA protest and sports

Skylar Findlay and Jonathan Santiago
May 20, 2025

The State Hornet Broadcast dives into the most recent news on campus such as the ASI election results, the revocation of international students’ visas, California Faculty Association protests, sports and more.

State Hornet Spotlight: Science of Play with Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla

What does it mean to play?

Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown
May 14, 2025

In this episode of State Hornet Spotlight, hosts Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown interview professor of recreation, parks and tourism administration Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla, about the science behind play and her journey to Sac State.

Students partake in hunger strike demanding divestment and policy changes

Students for Justice in Palestine are standing united with “CSU-wide” strikes

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla and Aliza Imran
May 12, 2025

Co-ordinated by Sac State’s Students for Justice in Palestine, students are partaking in the CSU-wide hunger strike in solidarity with Palestine and demanding the CSU system to divest from companies that supply weapons and surveillance technology.

[Photo] Hive Insider: Rally in the Library Quad, Capitol Protest and Black History Month Events

Albert Gamez and Jeremy Brown
February 21, 2025

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Vice President of University Affairs removed after failing to adhere to ASI operating rules

Sabrina Charleston had accumulated five strikes, surpassing the three-strike limit

Aliza Imran, Podcast Editor
February 13, 2025

ASI’s Vice president of University Affairs has been removed from the board of directors after surpassing the three-strike limit.

Recursos para estudiantes indocumentados o familias de estatus mixto que enfrentan incertidumbre

Cómo buscar ayuda y mantenerse informado

Marcie Ortiz and Aliza Imran
February 12, 2025

A medida que aumentan la incertidumbre y el miedo por las redadas de inmigración, aquí hay una lista compilada de recursos, organizaciones e información para estudiantes y su familia inmediata.

Resources for undocumented students or mixed-status families facing uncertainty

How to seek help and stay informed.

Aliza Imran, Podcast Editor
February 5, 2025

As uncertainty and fear rises over immigration raids, here is a compiled list of resources, organizations and information.

Beyond the Hive #10: Afrobeats and Jollof

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
January 21, 2025

In this episode of Beyond the Hive, Aliza Imran and Evan Patocka chat with Nigerian student Osazemen Onaghise about her Nigerian heritage. Onaghise is the co-president of the Nigerian Student Association at Sac State and she talks about Nigerian food, culture and music.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: Election reactions, the 6th International Conference on Genocide, Native American College, Causeway Classic and sports updates

Skylar Findlay, Jessica Shona-Stewart, Evan Patocka, Kai Arellano, Jonathan Santiago, and Jada Trowel
December 14, 2024

Welcome to The State Hornet Broadcast. Multimedia staffer Skylar Findlay and social media staffer Jessica Shona-Stewart share the latest news at Sacramento State. Visuals staffer Kai Arellano and podcast editor Evan Patocka accompany the news updates with the most recent sports announcements for Sac State Athletics.

The State Hornet Podcast: Causeway Boxing Classic, rejection of Prop 6 and the Native American College

Aliza Imran, Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla, and Aaron Lofton
December 11, 2024

In this episode Aliza Imran, Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla and Aaron Lofton talk about campus news that includes Combat U’s inaugural Causeway Boxing Classic event, the rejection of Prop 6 and more.

[Video] President Luke Wood announces launch of Sac State’s Native American College

The institution will begin fall 2025 for freshmen and transfer students

Aliza Imran, Sharmarke Holif, and Jonathan Santiago
November 26, 2024

Luke Wood announces the beginning of the new Native American College in fall 2025.

[Photo] Day 2 of the International Conference on Genocide reflects on trauma and healing

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor
November 16, 2024

A graphic put up in the University Union Ballroom III detailing statues representing different women and their experiences Nov. 15, 2024. This was one of many significant pieces set up in the ballroom....

[Photo] Transforming lives: Project Rebound Outreach Coordinator helps students get a second chance

Cheryl Howard, Staffer
November 13, 2024

From left to right: Xavier Majstoric, Michael Love and Aaron Greene of Project Rebound gather in the student center Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The poster in the background illustrates the program’s...

President Luke Wood announces opening of the Native American College

The Native American College will open in fall 2025

Aliza Imran, staffer
November 9, 2024

President Luke Wood made an announcement on Nov. 8 at the State Capitol regarding the launch of the Native American College.

The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos

Aliza Imran and Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla
November 8, 2024

In this episode Aliza Imran and Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla discuss Sac State’s NIAIS, the Folklórico dance instructor, the 5k on campus and more

[Video] Quadcast Ep. 1: What is the most dangerous animal you think you could fight?

Students share what creatures they think they can take on

Evan Patocka, Daniel Gonzales, Jonathan Santiago, Skylar Findlay, James Fife, and Aliza Imran
November 6, 2024

Evan Patocka and Daniel Gonzales ask Sac State students about the most dangerous animal they could take on.

[Photo] Hornets fly north to take on the Big Sky Tournament

Alex Wong, Staffer
November 5, 2024

Sacramento State celebrates a goal against Northern Colorado Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The Hornets went on to draw with the Bears 1-1.

[Photo] When the dead rejoin the living: Sac State’s fifth Día de los Muertos gathering

Analah Wallace, DEI Editor
November 4, 2024

All visitors and participants of the Dia De Los Muertos celebration Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Participants shared about their ofrendas to those who visited.

Pink up the pace: Sac State hosts 5k strides to save lives

‘Screening is terrible, but cancer is worse’

Aliza Imran, Staffer
October 31, 2024

Sac State hosted the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k on campus Sunday.

[Photo] Battle between Hornets and Bears ends in draw

Alex Wong, Staffer
October 17, 2024

Senior midfielder Abigail Lopez dribbling the ball around a Northern Colorado defender Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The Hornets went on to draw against the Bears 1-1.

Beyond the Hive Episode 9: Hot topics from Chile

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
October 14, 2024

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran speak with Chilean golfer Florencia Dufey about moving to America from Chile.

The State Hornet Podcast: Stadium renderings, La Bienvenida and Ace of Spades

Jack Freeman, Aaron Lofton, and Aliza Imran
October 10, 2024

In this episode, Jack Freeman and Aaron Lofton discussed some campus news involving the stadium renderings, Hispanic Heritage Month and more.

The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues

Jessica Shona-Stewart and Aliza Imran
September 27, 2024

Aliza Imran and Jessica Shona-Stewart discuss recent Sac State news, such as President Luke Wood announcing that winter commencement will be held at the Golden 1 Center and FAFSA delays causing financial issues for students.

Sac State hosts the inaugural Asian American Pacific Islander Statewide Policy Summit

"Engaging our communities: Democracy Beyond the Ballot Box."

Aliza Imran, Staffer
September 24, 2024

Sac State hosted the first Asian American Pacific Islander Policy Summit on Wednesday with attendees from all over the country.

The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State freshman killed in scooter accident, Sac State releases independent examination of CapRadio

Mateo Davis and Aliza Imran
September 12, 2024

Aliza Imran and Mateo Davis discuss recent Sac State news, including the death of a Sac State freshman, the proposal of additional student fees and an independent investigation of CapRadio.

The Buzz Ep. #3: ‘Atomic Habits’ and big achievements

Wan-Ling Yang and Aliza Imran
May 23, 2024

Hosts Wan-Ling Yang and Aliza Imran chat about the TikTok sensation "Atomic Habits," exploring its methods for building new habits and sharing their own experiences.

Inside The Ring #3: WrestleMania 40 review

Asyah Zamani, Zacariah Aguila, Michael Pepper, and Aliza Imran
May 16, 2024

Join Zacariah Aguila, Asyah Zamani, Michael Pepper and special guest Emanuel Espinoza, as they review the matches and milestones of Wrestlemania 40.

Beyond the Hive Episode 8: Sports, steak and shopping from Argentina

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
April 9, 2024

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran speak with Argentine golfer Guadalupe Dabos about life in America compared to Argentina

Beyond the Hive Episode 7: Boba origins and school uniforms

Evan Patocka, Aliza Imran, and Wan-Ling Yang
March 27, 2024

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran chat with fellow State Hornet podcast staffer Wendy Yang, an exchange student from Taiwan, about life in Asia compared to the United States.

The State Hornet Podcast #4: Black Student Success Task Force and upcoming podcasts

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
March 5, 2024

Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran talk about the past week of stories from The State Hornet such as the Black Student Task Force, best skincare products, movie reviews and more.

The Buzz Ep. #1: ‘Mean Girls:’ Then & Now

Wan-Ling Yang and Aliza Imran
February 28, 2024

Hosts Wan-Ling Yang and Aliza Imran take it back to 2004, talking about the iconic movie "Mean Girls" and comparing what's changed in the 2024 version.

Beyond the Hive Ep. #6: Battle Across The Pond

Aliza Imran and Evan Patocka
February 13, 2024

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran take it back to 1776, a classic UK vs USA battle where they compare the differences between both countries.

Beyond the Hive Ep. #5: The 6 to the 916

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
December 12, 2023

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran chat with Canadian student Meg Dennison about the differences between living in Canada and the U.S.

The State Hornet Podcast #9: Teamsters strike, Leaders of Tomorrow and Hornet Harvest Gathering

Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran
November 21, 2023

Podcast staffers Aliza Imran and Trevor Harris talk about the news from the last week, including the Teamster’s one-day strike on campus and the Leaders of Tomorrow networking event.

Beyond the Hive Ep 4: Hustlin’ and Bustlin’

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
November 20, 2023

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran chat with Indian student Aranjot Kaur about the differences between living in the United States compared to India.

The State Hornet Podcast #5: Fentanyl overdoses, breast cancer walk and Hornet’s soccer struggles

Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran
October 24, 2023

Podcast staffers Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran go over the week’s news and stories across campus.

Beyond the Hive Ep 3: Waffles and Mannekin Pis

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
October 19, 2023

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran talk with Belgian student Thomas Cartenstadt about European life compared to the U.S.

Beyond the Hive Ep 2: Kangaroos and Didgeridoos

Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran
October 9, 2023

Hosts Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran talk with Australian student Luke Klusman about his experience of moving across the world.

The State Hornet Podcast #3: CapRadio troubles, inadequate restitution for sexual assault vicitms, Sac State Professor Manual Barajas and Sac State football.

Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran
October 6, 2023

Join Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran as they go over this week’s campus news headlines. ASI President Nataly Andrade-Dominguez addresses financial mismanagement at CapRadio. Sac State Professor of sociology, Manual Barajas, looks back on his life of achievements and hardships.

Beyond the Hive Ep. 1: Denmark

Aliza Imran and Evan Patocka
September 22, 2023

Every international student has a different story to tell. Beyond the Hive aims to shine a light on students at Sacramento State who come from different countries around the world. The State Hornet will...