Jordan Parker

[Photo] Buzzin’ Dozen — Edition 4

State Hornet sports staff
January 26, 2023

Opinion: A tearful farewell from The State Hornet’s editor in chief

State Hornet veteran Jordan Parker says some parting words after six semesters

Jordan Parker, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2022

After a tenure lasting six semesters, Editor in Chief Jordan Parker says goodbye to The State Hornet. Parker graduates this week at the spring 2022 Commencement ceremony, and will go on to work as an intern for the San Francisco Chronicle.

Breaking news: we’re graduating: BREAKING DOWN THE WALLS PODCAST

Magaly Muñoz, Jordan Parker, and Marin Perego
May 16, 2022

Magaly is joined by editor in chief Jordan Parker and arts & entertainment editor Marin Perego to talk about what it feels like to finally graduate and what lies ahead for them.

Deebo Samuel trade drama, NBA playoffs breakdown and Oakland A’s debacle: TAKE YOUR SHOT PODCAST

Jordan Parker and Brandon Bailey
April 22, 2022

Jordan and Brandon discuss the updates in each NBA playoff series and talk about the reality of Deebo Samuel being traded away from the 49ers.

Dissecting Frank Vogel’s firing and round one of the NBA Playoffs: TAKE YOUR SHOT PODCAST

Jordan Parker and Brandon Bailey
April 16, 2022

Jordan and Brandon select their picks in the first round of the NBA playoffs and pay homage to Jackie Robinson on this episode of Take Your Shot.

A recap of March Madness and NBA MVP Picks: TAKE YOUR SHOT PODCAST

Brandon Bailey and Jordan Parker
April 7, 2022

On this week’s episode of Take Your Shot, co-hosts Brandon Bailey and Jordan Parker recap the results of the March Madness tournament, then transition into their debate on the NBA MVP conversation, the...

Brady fools the world, MLB lockout ends, NFL Free Agency and more: TAKE YOUR SHOT PODCAST

Jordan Parker, Brandon Bailey, and Dylan McNeill
March 21, 2022

Editor in Chief Jordan Parker and sports co-editor Brandon Bailey are joined by sports beat writer Dylan McNeill to discuss the latest in the NFL, MLB and NBA.

Take Your Shot: Super Bowl review and the questionable Sacramento Kings trade

Jordan Parker and Brandon Bailey
March 7, 2022

This week, Jordan Parker and Brandon Bailey sit down with SacBee sports writer Cameron Salerno to discuss the Super Bowl, the future of the Rams and Bengals, and the trades made around the NBA.

Super Bowl recap, NBA championship predictions and the Sacramento Kings (Ft. Cameron Salerno) TAKE YOUR SHOT PODCAST

Brandon Bailey and Jordan Parker
February 23, 2022

On episode two of Take Your Shot, Brandon and Jordan bring on Sacramento Bee reporter Cameron Salerno to talk about his journalism career and give insight on the sports teams he’s covered before transitioning into debates about the Super Bowl, NBA championship predictions, and the future of the Sacramento Kings.

BREAKING: CSU Chancellor resigns following mishandling of sexual harassment complaints

USA TODAY report revealed Joseph Castro mishandled complaints against a former employee while President at Fresno State

Jordan Parker, Kamelia Varasteh, and Dylan McNeill
February 17, 2022

Joseph Castro resigned as chancellor of Cal State University after just 13 months in charge following complaints that he mishandled sexual harassment complaints during his tenure at Fresno State.

Tom Brady Retirement, Brian Flores and Super Bowl Predictions (ft. Brooke Uhlenhop): TAKE YOUR SHOT

Brandon Bailey and Jordan Parker
February 11, 2022

Sports co-editor Brandon Bailey and Editor in Chief Jordan Parker are joined by State Hornet alumna Brooke Uhlenhop on the first ever episode of their First Take style debate podcast, Take Your Shot.

Sac State announces virtual instruction for first two weeks of spring semester

Jordan Parker, editor in chief
January 4, 2022

Sacramento State announced that students will mostly have virtual instruction from January 24 to February 6 due to the Omicron variant surge.

Boost up! CSU to require an additional COVID-19 shot by February

Announcement comes as Omicron becomes dominant COVID variant in U.S.

Jordan Parker, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2021

The CSU announced that COVID-19 boosters are required for students by February 28, 2022.

Recap of Sac State’s season after playoff loss to South Dakota State: 4TH AND GOAL PODCAST

Mack Ervin III, Brandon Bailey, Jordan Parker, and John Cabales
December 13, 2021

“4th and Goal'' is The State Hornet’s newest podcast and features former football beat writer and current podcast editor Mack Ervin III alongside current football beat writer Brandon Bailey breaking...

[Photo] Preview: Sac State football begins chase for national championship

Brandon Bailey
December 3, 2021

Sophomore running back Marcus Fulcher (9) finds the edge versus UC Davis’ sophomore linebacker Calvin Mouisset (46) for a first down on November 20th 2021at UC Davis Health Stadium.The Hornets will face-off...

[Photo] Sac State football: Running game carries weight for offense

Dylan Mcneill
December 2, 2021

Sacramento State football freshman running back Cameron Skattebo picks up a first down at Hornet Stadium against Cal Poly in a 41-9 win on Nov. 6, 2021. Skattebo totaled seven carries for 85 yards, a rushing...

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball dominates UC Davis in 75-63 victory

Jordan Latimore
November 24, 2021

Sophomore forward Cameron Wilbon (22) pushes into the key Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2021 at Golden 1 Center. The Hornets beat the UC Davis Aggies in the Causeway Classic 75-63.

[Photo] Sac State football crowned Big Sky champions after 27-7 victory over UC Davis

Brandon Bailey
November 20, 2021

Athletic director Mark Orr and Head coach Troy Taylor hold up the 2021 Big Sky Conference trophy at UC Davis Health Stadium on Nov. 20th 2021. Taylor led the Hornets to a 27-7 victory against the Aggies...

Junior quarterback Jake Dunniway’s road to greatness at Sac State

Jordan Parker
November 19, 2021

Jake Dunniway opens up about his journey through football from winning the Pop Warner Super Bowl as a kid then a section title in his senior year of high school and now to his career in college.

[Photo] PREVIEW: Sac State football prepares for 67th Causeway Classic Showdown, one win away from Big Sky title

Brandon Bailey
November 19, 2021

Sacramento State defensive back Gregory "Munchie" Filer III (1) intercepts a pass thrown by Portland State senior quarterback Davis Alexander at Hornet Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Filer is tied...

[Photo] Sac State football: Secondary maintains mentality of a shark

Brandon Bailey
November 15, 2021

Sacramento State senior safety Malik Jeter looks toward the sideline at the end of the play against Cal Poly on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Hornet Stadium. The Hornets have the No. 3 ranked passing defense...

[Photo] Sac State crushes Portland State 49-20, team closer to Big Sky title

Brandon Bailey
November 13, 2021

Freshman Portland State wide receiver Darien Chase (19) high points the ball over freshman cornerback Patrick Dean (2) at Hornet Stadium on Nov. 13, 2021. The Hornets beat the Vikings 49-20 on the teams...

[Photo] Preview: Sac State football faces Portland State in final home game

Brandon Bailey
November 12, 2021

Junior quarterback Jake Dunniway drops back for a pass against Cal Poly. Sac State beat Cal Poly 41-9 on Nov. 6 at Hornet Stadium.

[Photo] Sac State football cruises to 41-9 victory over Cal Poly

Brandon Bailey
November 6, 2021

Senior cornerback Munchie Filer III (1) celebrates with freshman defensive lineman Leke Fashola (99) after intercepting a pass for a touchdown at Hornet Stadium on Nov. 6, 2021. The Hornets also had a...

Best and worst cheesecake flavors?!: State Hornet BUZZED

Jordan Parker, Ayaana Williams, Kaylin Flatland, John Cabales, James Fife, and Mack Ervin III
November 7, 2021

On this episode of BUZZED: Editor-In-Chief Jordan Parker, visuals editor Ayaana Williams, audience engagement editor Kaylin Flatland and sports editor John Cabales discuss cheesecake. Parker, who calls...

The best and worst cheesecakes from The Cheesecake Factory: STATE HORNET BUZZED

Jordan Parker, Ayaana Williams, Kaylin Flatland, and John Cabales
November 2, 2021

On today’s episode of Buzzed, four editors debate the best and worst cheesecake options you can get from The Cheesecake Factory. With John’s expertise as an employee at The Cheesecake Factory, along...

STATE HORNET BUZZED: Astrology Signs

Jordan Parker, Magaly Muñoz, Mercy Sosa, Kaylin Flatland, Camryn Dadey, Mack Ervin III, and James Fife
October 27, 2021

On this episode of Buzzed: Editor-in-Chief Jordan Parker, managing editor Magaly Muñoz, digital editor Mercy Sosa, audience engagement editor Kaylin Flatland and news editor Camryn Dadey discuss and debate...

[Photo] Sac State football routs Northern Arizona in 44-0 blowout victory

Brandon Bailey
October 23, 2021

Senior wide receiver Isaiah Gable (4) turns upfield after a screen pass on Oct. 23, 2021, at Hornet stadium. The Hornets totaled 410 yards in the air against the Lumberjacks in a 44-0 shutout.

Astrology signs — a fun way to connect with friends or completely pointless?: STATE HORNET BUZZED

Mercy Sosa, Jordan Parker, Magaly Muñoz, Kaylin Flatland, and Camryn Dadey
October 18, 2021

Buzzed, The State Hornet’s variety show, returns for a third semester, and allows rotating panelists the opportunity to debate and discuss any topic, from food, to Marvel to Halloween stories. It's time...

Skip Bishop becomes fourth Black administrator to leave Sac State in the last year

Jordan Parker, editor in chief
October 6, 2021

Sacramento State Interim Vice President of Inclusive Excellence and Director of Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) William ‘Skip’ Bishop is leaving Sac State, according to a SacSend email from university President Robert Nelsen.

Newsom survives recall, editor roundtable reacts: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Mack Ervin III, Jordan Parker, and Magaly Muñoz
September 16, 2021

A follow-up episode of the State Hornet Spotlight podcast features podcast editor Mack Ervin III, Editor-in-Chief Jordan Parker and managing editor Magaly Muñoz giving their immediate reaction following...

Editor roundtable discussion about historic recall election: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Mack Ervin III, Jordan Parker, and Magaly Muñoz
September 10, 2021

A special episode of the State Hornet Spotlight podcast features a roundtable discussion with podcast editor Mack Ervin III, Editor-in-Chief Jordan Parker and features editor Magaly Muñoz where they talk...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Introducing The State Hornet’s new Editor-in-Chief

Jordan Parker, copy editor
May 18, 2021

Incoming Editor-in-Chief Jordan Parker talks about his goals for The State Hornet for the next school year.

Sac State director of inclusive excellence learning departing university

Jordan Parker, copy editor
May 18, 2021

Sacramento State’s director of inclusive excellence learning John Johnson announced he will leave Sac State in June.

Does ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ ending mean an MCU ‘reboot’?

Two copy editors duke it out in a ‘Civil War’

Jordan Parker and Alex Muegge
May 13, 2021

Copy editors Jordan Parker and Alex Muegge can do this all day. Read here as they tirelessly debate over whether or not the MCU is being rebooted.

STATE HORNET SPECIAL: Reacting to how you voted in State Hornet March Madness

Game of Thrones deserved better(?)

Nijzel Dotson, Magaly Muñoz, Jordan Parker, Alex Muegge, Shelby Tolly, and Bradley Hinkson
April 26, 2021

Thank you all for voting in last month’s State Hornet March Madness TV show event - now listen to arts & entertainment editor Nijzel Dotson and opinion editor Magaly Muñoz react to the results in today’s special edition of the State Hornet Podcast.

STATE HORNET BUZZED: Childhood movies – best, worst and underrated

Rose Vega, Bradley Hinkson, Jordan Parker, and Garry Singh
April 9, 2021

Podcast staffer Rose Vega is joined by copy editor Jordan Parker, broadcast staffer Garry Singh and film writer Bradley Hinkson to discuss their favorite childhood movies, as well as which ones might just be over or underrated.

Sac State registrar outlines spring 2021 Letter Grade/No Credit grading option

Students can begin changing grade basis April 5

Jordan Parker
March 18, 2021

Sacramento State students will be able to choose a Letter Grade/No Credit grading basis starting April 5 and the option will be available until May 14, according to an email from University Registrar Danielle Ambrose.

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.

OPINION: Ranking the top streaming services from best to worst

Nothing beats HBO Max (so far)

Jordan Parker, copy editor
March 11, 2021

Copy editor Jordan Parker ranks the available streaming services available to subscribe to.

Swarm Report Feb. 20: Women’s basketball and softball secure close wins, baseball falls short

Jordan Parker and Max Connor
February 21, 2021

Saturday’s Swamp Report recap of Sac State sports features baseball falling short, a dominant pitching performance in softball and women’s basketball getting their second win of the season.

Nelsen announces up to $850 direct payments to Sac State students

Jordan Parker and Chris Wong
February 18, 2021

Sac State President Robert Nelsen said that students will receive another HEERF grant in a SacSend email on Thursday.

OPINION: Tom Brady is unequivocally the greatest football player in history

Buccaneers quarterback just won his 7th Super Bowl

Jordan Parker, copy editor
February 17, 2021

Copy editor Jordan Parker explains why Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is the greatest player the NFL has ever seen.

NO LIMITS S2E1: Super Bowl Pre-Show, NFL Coaches, Sacramento Kings

Garry Singh, Mack Ervin III, and Jordan Parker
February 7, 2021

No Limits with Garry and Mack is back for a second season! This week the two invite State Hornet copy editor Jordan Parker to help them discuss the run up to the Super Bowl, the state of the NFL’s coaching landscape and the outlook for the Sacramento Kings.

OPINION: The Rooney Rule has done nothing but fail minority coaches

When will league executives take systemic racism seriously?

Jordan Parker, copy editor
February 2, 2021

Since 2003, there have been 108 head coaching vacancies in the NFL and only 21 of the coaches hired to fill those vacancies were minorities. Read why copy editor Jordan Parker says the Rooney Rule has failed minority coaches.

Sac State announces no changes to spring break following discussion around its cancellation

Jordan Parker
December 15, 2020

The spring 2021 semester will begin as planned on Jan. 25 and the current spring break schedule will remain unchanged, according to a SacSend email from Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen.

Big West Board of Directors gives men’s soccer the boot

Big West fall sports set to take place in the spring have been canceled

Jordan Parker
December 11, 2020

The Big West announced the cancellation of the men’s soccer season Thursday. The decision ended the Sac State men’s soccer season before it even started.

OPINION: Don’t let misinformation cloud your judgement about whether to get the COVID-19 vaccine

You should base personal decisions using fact not fiction

Jordan Parker
December 10, 2020

Opinion writer Jordan Parker explains why it’s important to look at science and not misinformation when deciding whether or not to get the COVID-19 vaccine when available.

Stay-at-home order for Sacramento region to go into effect end of day Thursday

ICU capacity in the region falls below 15%

Jordan Parker
December 9, 2020

A new regional stay-at-home order will go into effect in the Sacramento region by Friday after the region fell below 15% ICU capacity.

Sac State women’s basketball game against UC Davis canceled

Cancellation is due to updated health order in Yolo County

Jordan Parker
December 7, 2020

Sac State women’s basketball game against UC Davis on Tuesday has been canceled after an updated health order in Yolo County.

Prepare for a 6-week stay-at-home order, Sacramento County Health officials say

Forum covered the state of the pandemic in Sacramento County, vaccine availability

Jordan Parker
December 4, 2020

Sacramento County Director of Health Services Dr. Peter Beilenson said everyone should prepare for the stay-at-home order to last for about six weeks at a public health and COVID-19 forum Thursday.

Sac State talent show interrupted by racist comments

Investigation indicated that the users could not be tied to the university

Nijzel Dotson and Jordan Parker
December 4, 2020

Two users attending Sac State’s Got Talent hosted by UNIQUE on Thursday via Zoom filled the chat with racial slurs.

OPINION: The NFL has fumbled the ball with its handling of COVID-19

Revised health protocols need to be issued if the season is going to survive

Jordan Parker
December 3, 2020

Opinion writer Jordan Parker outlines why the NFL is at fault for the coronavirus outbreak occurring at multiple team facilities over the course of the season.

Sac State chooses to implement a partial no credit grading policy for this semester

Too late in the semester to implement a full credit/no credit policy, says provost

Jordan Parker
December 2, 2020

Sacramento State has chosen to implement a partial no credit policy for the fall 2020 semester. Read here what that means for undergraduate and graduate students this semester.

Faculty Senate to discuss start date of spring semester, possibly eliminating spring break

One option would include starting semester a week later and canceling spring break

Jordan Parker
December 1, 2020

Sacramento State’s Faculty Senate will meet Thursday to discuss whether or not to start the spring semester one week late as well as options for spring break.

2 campus dining food service employees test positive for COVID-19

Dining commons will be closed through Saturday

Jordan Parker and Mercy Sosa
November 21, 2020

Two positive COVID-19 cases have been identified within Sacramento State’s Campus Dining, according to an email sent to students living in the residence halls from interim Executive Director for University Housing Services Samuel Jones Saturday.

Sac State announces plans to reduce amount of people on campus beginning Monday

Decision made due to rising amount of COVID-19 cases in Sacramento County

Jordan Parker
November 20, 2020

Sac State will begin efforts to depopulate the campus beginning on Monday, Nov. 23. Read what that means for the campus here.

OPINION: Biden needs to bridge the gap between McConnell and Democrats

It’s imperative for major legislation to pass under Biden administration

Jordan Parker
November 19, 2020

Opinion writer Jordan Parker talks about why President-elect Joe Biden needs to re-establish a connection with current Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to advance his agenda.

OPINION: Joe Biden is the right choice for America on Election Day

Jordan Parker
October 29, 2020

Read why opinion writer Jordan Parker is trusting Joe Biden with his vote and why you should too during this election cycle.

OPINION: ASI President’s resignation was disgraceful

Christian Landaverde resigned March 13 last semester due to campus closure

Jordan Parker
October 19, 2020

When students choose to vote for you, they are trusting you to faithfully serve and carry out the very promises you made to them during the campaigning process.

‘See you next fall’: No college football for Hornets this season

Sac State opts out of spring 2021 Big Sky Conference play

Jordan Parker
October 15, 2020

The Hornets have chosen to opt out of the Big Sky Conference spring 2021 football season, meaning they will not play again until fall 2021.

OPINION: Congratulations LeBron, but you’re still not the GOAT

Michael Jordan is still the king of basketball

Jordan Parker
October 13, 2020

With LeBron James leading the Lakers to their 17th NBA Championship Sunday night, James’ fourth win, the rumblings have never been louder about who the greatest basketball player of all time is.

OPINION: The lack of justice for Breonna Taylor is the reality for Black women in America

Taylor was killed by police March 13

Jordan Parker
October 7, 2020

Breonna Taylor was an innocent Black woman who was slain mercilessly in her apartment after being awoken by people banging on her door who ultimately broke in and began shooting wildly at her and her boyfriend.

This week in Hornet sports history: Week of 10/4

Sac State football wins a Homecoming Thriller, men’s soccer scores victory against Fullerton

Jordan Parker
October 5, 2020

With live sports currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, sports writers for The State Hornet will be going through the archives each week to highlight some of the best performances in Sac State...

OPINION: Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a titan of the American justice system

Justice died Friday at the age of 87

Jordan Parker
September 23, 2020

“I dissent.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg was not afraid or shy to let her colleagues know that she didn’t agree with them. As an advocate for the American people, such was her duty to uphold and defend what...

Joseph Castro announced as eighth CSU chancellor

Fresno State president will be first native Californian and Mexican American to hold position

Jordan Parker
September 23, 2020

Fresno State President Joseph Castro was announced as the eighth chancellor of the California State University in a press release Wednesday morning. He is set to take office Jan. 4, 2021, after finishing...

The WELL postpones reopening outdoors to Wednesday pending Nelsen’s office’s review

Poor air quality delays plans, prompts additional review

Jordan Parker and Chris Wong
September 17, 2020

The WELL at Sacramento State planned to open for outdoor fitness by reservation Sept. 17 but is now scheduled to reopen for outdoor services Wednesday pending additional review from the Sac State President’s Office prompted by poor air quality.

OPINION: Defunding the police is the only option left

Jordan Parker
September 11, 2020

"It’s become clear that excessive police funding takes away funding from education, city enrichment and other services in low-income communities and in communities of color," writes opinion writer Jordan Parker.

CSU announces spring semester will be largely online for all campuses

Jordan Parker
September 10, 2020

All 23 CSU campuses will have a mostly virtual spring semester, CSU Chancellor Timothy White announced Thursday.

OPINION: Chadwick Boseman was a superhero who inspired the world

'Black Panther' actor died on Friday after four-year battle with colon cancer

Jordan Parker
September 2, 2020

When you’re an actor, you get one shot to wow a crowd. You either impress or disappoint. For me, Chadwick Boseman never failed to impress. He was a talent you could never get enough of. It was a Twitter...

Sac State student renters clash with landlords to cancel 2020-2021 leases

Off-campus residents say they were pressured into renewing leases early as December

Jordan Parker
August 21, 2020

Sac State student renters say they want to move home due to unaffordability and health concerns, but their leases still stand.

Big Sky Conference pushes remaining fall sports to spring 2021

Sac State will have no sports competition this fall

Jordan Parker
August 13, 2020

Following the postponement of the Big Sky Conference's fall football competition, the conference has postponed competition for its remaining fall sports, pushing the Sacramento State volleyball, women’s...

Big Sky Conference fall football competition postponed, pushing back Hornets’ season

Conference to work with NCAA to have championships moved to spring

Jordan Parker
August 6, 2020

The Big Sky Conference has postponed fall 2020 football competition, pushing back the Hornet football team’s season to the spring, according to Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen. 16 of...

Big West Conference postpones fall 2020 sports competition

Sac State men’s soccer only campus team impacted by announcement

Jordan Parker
July 29, 2020

The Big West Conference board of directors announced Wednesday that fall sports competition will be postponed through the end of the calendar year.

OPINION: If it wasn’t for John Lewis, I wouldn’t be here today

Civil Rights hero died Friday following an eight-month battle with cancer

Jordan Parker
July 19, 2020

I was walking around my kitchen Friday night when I received a notification from The Washington Post that Rep. John Lewis — “the conscience of congress” — had died. I paused in a moment of sadness...