Kris Hall

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Farewell for now

Alexis Pedroza and Ruth Finch
May 8, 2023

Watch the latest State Hornet Broadcast for salsa dancing at sundown and one final message from our multimedia editor. Robert Nelsen is retiring from Sac State and some administrators are following him out. Also check out our coverage on the sustainable fashion show last month.

The State Hornet Podcast: ChatGPT, graduation photos, spring fashion show and Ed Mills retirement

Lawrence Charles, Chris Woodard, and Kris Hall
April 29, 2023

Faculty update academic policy in face of AI, Hornet March Madness marches on

March Madness returns! Vote for your favorite musical artist

More March-er and Madder than ever

Kris Hall
March 10, 2023

Who deserves the title of the number one stand-alone artist?

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Oops! All sports

March 8, 2023

Another State Hornet broadcast: a recap of last week’s Buzzin’ Dozen

[Video] State Hornet broadcast: Strife in campus life

February 22, 2023

This week’s broadcast covers the campus safety march on Thursday and last week’s abortion protest. We also spoke to political science major Michael Lee-Chang, a first-year student who helped arrange last semester’s sexual assault town hall.

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Sac State celebrates Lunar New Year and mourners remember Tyre Nichols at candlelit vigil

February 6, 2023

Welcome back to campus Sac State. Catch up with the APIDA Center’s Lunar New Year paint night, the opening of the ‘Cloth as Community’ gallery in the library and Tyre Nichols’ candlelit vigil in North Sacramento.

[Video] Social justice activists in Sacramento persist in calls for institutional change to policing

Cristian Gonzalez
January 29, 2023

Videos released by the Memphis Police Department in connection with the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols inspired Sacramento activists to take to the streets in protest of police brutality.

Sac State gives Nelsen farewell finger

Roasters sent the CSUS president off to retirement with a collaborative ‘stingers up’

Kris Hall
January 25, 2023

Current and former faculty focused on Nelsen’s fancy footwear and flattery during Friday’s roast.

Cinema Obscura ep 6: Holiday Special

Steven Gutierrez Jr., James Fife, and Kris Hall
December 15, 2022

With Christmas nearing, Steven and James talk with Kris about holiday themed movies on this week’s episode of Cinema Obscura.

[Video] Kris takes it to the streets to find Sac State’s movie of the year

Kris: Personal space? Never heard of it.

December 14, 2022

The State Hornet's movie of the year bracket comes to a close as multimedia editor Kris Hall gets first hand accounts of the year's best movie.

[Video] ‘They’re going through higher education by themselves’ : The foster student experience

Only 3-5% of foster students are estimated to complete undergraduate studies

Jacob Peterson, news staffer
December 3, 2022

Foster students represent an often ignored section of the campus community, facing unique challenges.

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: November update

November 21, 2022

Professors make art, Hmong fashion show honors Hmong new year and students demand action at a student-led town hall addressing sexual assault.

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Midterm Election Preview

November 7, 2022

Watch The State Hornet Broadcast before you vote to find out where you can cast your in person ballot for the midterms on Nov. 8.

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Spooky edition

October 24, 2022

Kris Hall and Chris Woodard present the Halloween Broadcast; get spooky with the State Hornet.

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: October update

October 11, 2022

Two art galleries and a pro-union win at the capital, The State Hornet fills you in on what you might have missed: feat. artist and activist Xico Gonzalez and Rage Against the Machine Guitarist Tom Morello

State Hornet Broadcast en Español: Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2022

Alexis Pedroza, Itzel Espinoza, Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla, Kris Hall, Bram. C Martinez, Will Smith-Moore, and Gavin Hudson
October 8, 2022

Este es el primer broadcast del semestre en Español. En esta edición, los reporteros Alexis Pedroza y Itzel Espinosa hablan sobre eventos, remedios y deportes en Español. Lo pueden ver aquí:

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Hispanic Heritage Month 2022

September 26, 2022

Check out the first fall semester broadcast featuring concerts, ice cream and VapoRub.

[Video] !Si se puede!’ trabajadores agrícolas concluyen la marcha hacia la capital del Estado

Laura De la Garza Garcia, Spanish Editor
September 10, 2022

Trabajadores agrícolas del grupo UFW realizaron una marcha hacia la capital del Estado el pasado Viernes 26 de Agosto. El grupo marchó urgiendo que el Gob. Gavin Newsom firme la ley 2183 que les otorgara derechos de votar y de poder formar sindicatos.

[Video] Pro agricultural union pressure reaches Newsom’s office

Activists marched 23 days and 335 miles to the California Capitol

Laura De la Garza Garcia, Spanish Editor
September 10, 2022

United Farm Workers organized a 335 mile march that reached the California State Capital on August 26. UFW hopes to convince Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign Assembly Bill 2183 which would guarantee safer unionization efforts for California farm workers.

OPINION: Homeless people are people first

An unfortunately necessary reminder to have a conscience

Kris Hall, Opinion Editor
May 19, 2022

Housing insecurity affects thousands in Sacramento. Camps keep getting cleared out before solutions can be certified.

Best Of Sac State 2022: Elden Ring wins best video game

Alexis Hunt and Kris Hall
May 5, 2022

“Elden Ring” won Best Video Game at Sac State for 2022, only the second game to earn the title. The extremely popular game is the first open world title produced by “Dark Souls” developer Fromsoftware. Gameplay...

Opinion: What to expect from ‘Moon Knight’ finale

Marvel teases a third personality for the show

Kris Hall, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2022

Disney’s MCU franchise has been just one huge tease after another. What will they actually give us for the “Moon Knight” finale?

Ruh Roh? Recapping the madness of State Hornet March Madness 2022: STATE HORNET BUZZED

Kris Hall, Odin Rasco, and Krys Shahin
April 19, 2022

This week’s hosts break down the results of the 2022 State Hornet March Madness tournament and the somewhat surprising results on this special episode of State Hornet Buzzed.

State Hornet’s March Madness season is over

Scooby-Doo conquers all

Kris Hall, Opinion Editor
April 19, 2022

The State Hornet’s second annual March Madness comes to a close. It’s no mystery, Scooby-Doo is an unrivaled champion.

OPINION: Sac State’s student government committed to student outreach unsuccessfully

Directors should make better efforts connecting with student body

Kris Hall, Opinion Editor
April 13, 2022

ASI announced their election results with games and food. If they want Sac State to know who they are, they need to host events like these all the time.

OPINION: Florida Gov. DeSantis passes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, but who asked?

Kris Hall and Hannah Asuncion
April 12, 2022

The Florida bill nicknamed the ‘don’t say gay’ bill gives parents the authority to manage children’s exposure to the LGBTQ+ community. The move is offensive to the existence of LGBTQ+ people, insinuating that children must be protected from knowledge of their existence.

Hornets appreciate being in person after two years of being locked inside: STATE HORNET QUADCAST

Laura De la Garza Garcia, Odin Rasco, and Kris Hall
April 8, 2022

This week’s two-part episode of State Hornet Spotlight is from our “Quadcast” podcast event focusing on how two years of COVID-19 has affected student life and routines.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: ‘Liberty and Justice for All’ means women, too

State Hornet Editorial Board
March 15, 2022

Women at Sacramento State walk around campus, their rights in the hands of a majority male US Senate, protected by a pro-choice California State Senate. Women at Sac State have more jurisdiction over their...

March Madness 2022: Top movie franchise edition

Out of these 32 movie franchises, only one can reign supreme

Kris Hall and Jennah Booth
March 9, 2022

The best movie franchises face off this month to see which will come out on top.

What to know about Sac State’s 2021-2022 commencement ceremony

Kris Hall, Opinion Editor
February 18, 2022

Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announced on Nov. 29 that Sac State will host its first in-person commencement in two years for fall 2021 and spring and summer 2022 graduates. The State Hornet...

Fire alarms set off in Sac State Library during Club Days event

Zachary Cimaglio, Keyshawn Davis, and Kris Hall
February 9, 2022

Fire alarms went off in the Sac State Library this afternoon, followed by the Sacramento Fire Department arriving to assess the situation. Students and faculty were reportedly evacuated from the library...

Sac State students will receive another HEERF grant in spring 2022

Kris Hall
December 13, 2021

Sacramento State Vice President of Student Affairs Ed Mills told Associated Students Inc. Wednesday that the university would be disbursing $20 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) funds in the spring 2022 semester.

SAC STATE SAYS: Students react to in-person commencement announcement

Dominique Williams, Kris Hall, and Alec Ramey
December 8, 2021

Graduating Sac State students share their thoughts on the 2022 commencement being at the Golden 1 Center for the first time in two years.

Sac State to receive $2.2 million in state funding for mental health services, basic needs

Money to fund hiring of counselors, medical expenses

Kris Hall
December 6, 2021

Sacramento State is getting $2.2 million dollars from California to go toward the university’s Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) and Crisis Assistance & Resource Education Support (CARES) office respectively, according to Associate Vice President of SHCS Joy Stewart-James and Associated Students Inc. director of natural sciences and mathematics Isha Bindal.

Sac State ASI committee hosts forum discussing anti-racism plan, convocation delay

‘To keep delaying it, I know there are reasons behind that. It’s tiring’

Kris Hall
December 1, 2021

Sacramento State Associated Students Inc. Student Social Justice and Equity Council hosted a Zoom panel on Monday for students to talk about the anti-racism plan and the importance of making Sac State an anti-racist campus.

Sac State Jefe Policial Chet Madison habla sobre preocupaciones en diálogo público en forum

Madison abierto a trabajadores sociales, psicólogos trabajando con el departamento

Kris Hall and Erick Salgado
November 12, 2021

El Departamento Policial de Sacramento State alojó un lugar para sus miembros de la comunidad de Sac State para hablar con el Capitán Policial Chet Madison Jr. y dos de sus Tenientes, Harvey Woo y Christina...

Sac State police Chief Chet Madison addresses concerns in public dialogue at forum

Madison open to social workers, psychologists working with department

Kris Hall
November 9, 2021

Sac State police Chief Chet Madison Jr. hosted a forum talking to the campus community Tuesday where students were able to talk to Madison about their concerns with police on campus.

New interim director of Sac State’s Office of Equal Opportunity announced

Search continues for a permanent appointment

Kris Hall
November 5, 2021

Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announced a new interim director for the university’s Office of Equal Opportunity as the search continues for a permanent appointment to the position.

Sac State community has conflicting opinions on campus police, according to ASI survey

Police chief plans meet and greet with community on Nov. 9

Kris Hall
November 2, 2021

A survey of over 200 participants conducted by Sacramento State’s Associated Students Inc. suggests that students are conflicted about the role of police on campus.

Sac State ASI finalized their annual goals, including upholding the university’s anti-racism plan and meeting with campus police to discuss their presence on campus.

Kris Hall, multimedia editor