Chiara Karagianes

Chiara Karagianes, A&E Staffer

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Chiara Karagianes is a third-year journalism major. This is her second semester working for The State Hornet as an A&E staffer. Last semester, she worked on Hivemind, did event coverage and explored the art scene in Sacramento. In the future, she hopes to work as a reporter, shedding light on important issues and showing people the heart of Sacramento.

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What Summer Sounds Like: 5 songs you’ll have on repeat

Tracks that take over every road trip

Chiara Karagianes, A&E Staffer
May 22, 2026

Looking for music you will play on repeat all summer long? The State Hornet has you covered with five songs from a multitude of genres.

Met Gala 2026: Everything you need to know

Inside the exclusive event where fashion and fame collide

Chiara Karagianes, A&E Staffer
May 11, 2026

From Sabrina Carpenter’s film-inspired gown to Madonna's new “witchy” style, the 2026 Met Gala brought the theme “Costume Art” to life. Click here to read more about how the red carpet fostered these looks.

‘Pippin’ takes the Sac State stage with an immersive twist

The student-led show invites audiences to investigate their purpose

Chiara Karagianes and Kate Sanders
May 6, 2026

With onstage seating and an immersive experience, “Pippin” brought audiences closer than ever to the spectacle. The production reimagines the beloved musical as an up-close theatrical experience.

Cultural showcase kicks off SWANA Week at Sac State

The SWANA community came together to celebrate their culture, tradition and art

Chiara Karagianes and Julian Panela
April 9, 2026

SWANA Week kicks off at Sacramento State with a cultural showcase showing the diversity and culture of the SWANA region. Explore the community and how they express themselves through art, food and fashion.

KSSU’s Musical Madness Marathon amps up the quad

Eight local artists perform at Sac State

Chiara Karagianes and Kate Sanders
March 18, 2026

Your March just got louder; KSSU organizes an event featuring eight local musical acts in the library quad, with appearances from Rated R, Youthanasia, Tastes like TV Static and Stallithescientist. Students gathered around the library listening to live music from a variety of genres.

Spring into the new season with 8 crowd-pleasing desserts

These desserts are so good you'll forget it's allergy season

Chiara Karagianes, A&E Staffer
March 17, 2026

Sweet treats are in full bloom, reclaim spring with eight delicious desserts fit for the season.

Gulal fills the air at Sac State Holi festival

Students gathered for a celebration featuring vibrant colors, dancing and activities

Melanie Arechiga and Chiara Karagianes
March 11, 2026

Colors, festivities and dancing: Heartbeat Holi took over the grass area near Acorn Amphitheater. Students enjoyed free food, listened to music from KSSU and painted the campus in vibrant colors.

‘In a Nutshell’ live storytelling features four unique stories that discuss ‘The People Who Made Us’

Kate Sanders and Chiara Karagianes
March 3, 2026

JP Frary, Brian Copeland, Joe Klocek and Meghna Bhat share their stories live at The Sofia for “In A Nutshell” Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. The stories evoked a multitude of emotions from the audience and...

The Crocker Art Museum celebrates Black identity and art through family festival

Poems, crafts and music highlight Black culture and history

Gabriel Solis and Chiara Karagianes
February 26, 2026

Live music echoed through the Crocker Art Museum while people explored the galleries, sculptures and learned about Black art history last Sunday.

Creativity, ingenuity and opportunity: the StingerStudio Makerspace fosters student learning

Where creativity clicks, prints and builds

Chiara Karagianes, A&E Staffer
November 16, 2025

The Create, Make and Share Faire showcased a wide array of art, 3D printed creations and handcrafted puzzles. From samurai armor to paintings with a purpose, the fourth annual fair highlighted the unique creativity students and staff bring to campus.

Chills and thrills: Five ghostly good horror movies

Step into the mind-boggling and wonderful spookiness of classic and newer horror films

Na’Jay Lewis and Chiara Karagianes
October 31, 2025

With Halloween creeping up slowly upon us, it’s time to get into the spirit of scariness by taking an in-depth look at the wonderful spectacles known as horror movies. Here are The State Hornet’s top 5 favorite horror movies of all time.

Matcha and Labubus: ‘Performative Hornets’ take over the Library Quad

Performative? Absolutely. The Hornets just made it competitive

Melina DeBolt and Chiara Karagianes
October 27, 2025

Hornets swarm the quad with Labubus, matcha and thrifted clothes in the Performative Hornet Competition. Two Sonny Angel dolls, a tote bag and certificates were awarded as prizes.

No tricks, just treats: 5 spook-tacular events in Sacramento

Ghouls, ghosts and goblins, gather your friends for a fang-tastic night out

Chiara Karagianes, A&E Staffer
October 25, 2025

Discover the scares around town, dance the night away or take a haunted tour in Old Sacramento. This Halloween, explore the year of fear with five spook-tastic events.

[Photo] Culture in motion: The Sundance Institute brings Indigenous film to Sacramento

Esmeralda Garcia, Podcast Staffer
October 7, 2025

Adam Piron, the Director of the Indigenous Program at the Sundance Institute (left), Roberto Fatal, director of “En Memoria” (middle) and Quinne Larson, the director of “Field Recording” (right),...

Four voices, one night: ‘In a Nutshell’ dives into ‘Unreal Reality’

Joe Hunter, Adam Strauss, JP Frary and Amy Bee share their versions of “Unreal Reality”

Chiara Karagianes, A&E Staffer
September 29, 2025

Ready to feel one thousand emotions at once? Last weekend in Sacramento, “In a Nutshell” brought four unique storytellers to the Sofia to share their stories live.

Downtown after dark: Our Street Market returned to celebrate Sacramento culture

Downtown nightlife mixed with food, vendors, dance battles and live music. What's not to love?

Gabriel Solis and Chiara Karagianes
September 12, 2025

Our Street Night Market brought Sacramento together with six blocks of nightlife vibes. Trying new food, talking to vendors, or even dancing in the silent disco gave people something fun to do Saturday night.

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