Chrissy Martinez

Chrissy Martinez, diversity, equity and inclusion staffer

Chrissy Martinez joined The State Hornet as a COVID-19 and higher education beat writer in spring 2021. A Tracy native, Chrissy advocates for the youth in Tracy and informs Tracy residents about local news. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in broadcasting and run for local office to represent the Tracy community.

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Native American heritage month, end of semester coverage: STATE HORNET NEWS

Chrissy Martinez, Marin Perego, and James Fife
December 17, 2021

In this special edition of State Hornet News, we celebrate and talk about the latest coverage to come during Native American heritage month and other top stories from the end of the fall 2021 semester.

Looking beyond land acknowledgements: Sac State’s history sitting on Native land

Chrissy Martinez and Odin Rasco
December 2, 2021

Members of the many Native communities at Sacramento State, in Sacramento and beyond discuss how they feel about land acknowledgments and the Native lands that Sac State occupies. Sac State is located on Miwok, Maidu and Nisenan land.

Sac State AAPI students and faculty call for more resources, representation

Chrissy Martinez
November 22, 2021

The State Hornet spoke with student and faculty members about AANAPISI and how Sacramento State can improve representation and allocate more funds for the AAPI community on campus.

Serna Center supports Sac State Latino and Hispanic students on campus

Chrissy Martinez
October 11, 2021

The Serna Center’s mission is to promote and enhance leadership among Latino and Hispanic students. Noel Mora, Sac State’s Serna Center coordinator, tells The State Hornet how Sac State’s Serna Center...

STATE HORNET NEWS: COVID-19 accessibility, anti-racism efforts in theatre department and more

Chrissy Martinez, Ayaana Williams, and James Fife
October 5, 2021

Welcome back to State Hornet News. In this episode we talk about campus accessibility for uncertified students, Hornet Football, issues in the theatre department and more!

Sac State students celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Chrissy Martinez
September 27, 2021

For Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, The State Hornet spoke with Hispanic and Latino students about what the month means to them.

Black Sac State community, therapist discuss psychological impacts of police brutality

‘We’re really not valued’

Chrissy Martinez and Michael Eskridge
June 7, 2021

Ever since George Floyd was killed by now-convicted police officer Derek Chauvin, the conversation about police interactions with Black people has been prevalent in the U.S. Sacramento State students voiced their concerns regarding police brutality and how the media coverage affects their mental health.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about Sac State’s return to campus in fall 2021

Chrissy Martinez and Alec Ramey
May 17, 2021

It’s been over a year since all Sacramento State classes went remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students are planning on returning to campus for the first time in the fall 2021 semester. The State Hornet compiled answers to frequently asked questions about the fall semester’s COVID-19 regulations, on-campus services and more.

Meditation, doodling, working out: how some students are coping with the pandemic

Gerardo Zavala and Chrissy Martinez
April 30, 2021

Mental health is one of the last things in a lot of students' minds during this pandemic, but it’s also one of the most important. News reporter Chrissy Martinez talked to several students earlier this...

‘Justice is being served’: Sac State students react to Derek Chauvin verdict

Chrissy Martinez and Michael Pacheco
April 21, 2021

Sacramento State students share their thoughts on the verdict of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer found guilty of murdering George Floyd on Tuesday.

STATE HORNET NEWS: Sac State administers COVID-19 vaccine, new ASI president and more

Sara Nevis, Gerardo Zavala, Dominic Vitiello, and Chrissy Martinez
April 19, 2021

On this edition of State Hornet news, Sac State begins COVID-19 vaccination to students on campus, and Samantha Elizalde wins election for ASI president with 55% of votes. As a result of the pandemic,...

Isolation and grief: Sac State students cope with declining mental health during pandemic

Mental health services available around Sac State, Sacramento

Chrissy Martinez
April 5, 2021

A year after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down campus, Sacramento State students reflect on their mental health journey and reveal their experiences with mental health, mental health services and more.

Sac State’s immunocompromised community reflects on a year of COVID-19

‘For my husband and I, it could be life or death’

Chrissy Martinez
March 15, 2021

Sac State students and professors share their experiences as immunocompromised people or living with people who are immunocompromised during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PODCAST: Breaking Down the Walls: Looking back on a year of COVID-19

Magaly Muñoz, Mercy Sosa, Jordan Parker, and Chrissy Martinez
March 12, 2021

Opinion editor Magaly Muñoz is the host of Breaking Down the Walls, a brand-new chat podcast focused on current events and roundtable discussions. For episode one, Magaly and three of her fellow journalists look back on one whole year of COVID-19.

Sacramento City Councilman Eric Guerra reflects on journey to state Senate candidacy

Chrissy Martinez
March 4, 2021

Sacramento State alumnus and five-year Sacramento City Councilman Eric Guerra announced his candidacy for the California State Senate District 6 seat.

Sac State will not require COVID-19 vaccine — student, faculty react

‘We’re at the mercy of the school to keep us safe’

Chrissy Martinez
February 26, 2021

Sacramento State will not require the COVID-19 vaccine for returning students and faculty in the fall 2021. Students and faculty react to the decision.

Sac State will not require COVID-19 vaccine – students, faculty react

‘We’re at the mercy of the school to keep us safe’

Chrissy Martinez
February 13, 2021

Sacramento State will not require the COVID-19 vaccine for returning students and faculty in the fall 2021. Students and faculty react to the decision.

CSU anticipates at least 50% of classes will be in-person for fall 2021

Fall 2021 will be different for all 23 CSU campuses, chancellor says

Chrissy Martinez
February 9, 2021

The California State University Chancellor Joseph Castro discussed his plans for the CSU’s fall 2021 in-person instruction and more priorities during a student press conference on Monday.

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