Michael Pacheco

[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.

[Photo] Si crees que es genial, deberías coleccionarlo’: World’s Worst Expo

Hailey Valdivia and Alexis Pedroza
January 31, 2023

Darren Sze sostiene una chaqueta de su quiosco en la exposición World's Worst, en el centro de Sacramento, el domingo 20 de noviembre de 2022. World's Worst reúne vendedores locales el tercer domingo...

Cinema Obscura Episode 5: The Black Hole, Event Horizon

Steven Gutierrez Jr., James Fife, Michael Pacheco, and Jacob Peterson
November 30, 2022

Cinema Obscura Hosts James and Steven talk with Jacob and Michael about movies “The Black Hole” and “Event Horizon” and what happens when evil scientists stay on starships for a little too long.

[Photo] ‘If you think it’s cool, you should collect it’: World’s Worst Expo

Hailey Valdivia
November 25, 2022

Darren Sze holding up a jacket from his kiosk at the World's Worst Expo in downtown Sacramento on Sunday, Nov. 20 2022. World's Worst holds a gathering of local vendors on the third Sunday of each month.

[Photo] Archaeological curation facility working with Native tribes to recover remains

Jacob Peterson
November 21, 2022

A necklace created by ethnic studies professor Anthony Burris near Amador Hall Oct. 19. Burris primarily uses materials found in traditional Miwok art such as shells and beads.

[Photo] ‘I’m an undersized hitter’: Bridgette Smith leaves her impact on the court

Arely Duran
November 18, 2022

Bridgette Smith poses for a portrait before women's volleyball practice at The Nest on November 1, 2022. After being named second team all-conference as a freshman, Smith was named first team all-Big Sky...

[Photo] GALLERY: Sac State celebrates 10 year anniversary of U-Nite at Crocker Art Museum

Chris Woodard
November 13, 2022

Sacramento State Communication Studies professor Elaine Gale talking about her career path as a performing artist during a seminar at the Crocker Art Museum on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. She described her...

[Photo] ‘6 months at a time’: Sac State gymnastics head coach’s journey to being cancer-free

Isaac Streeter
November 2, 2022

Sac State gymnastics head coach Randy Solorio stands outside of Sac State’s Athletics department on October 18, 2022. Solorio was deemed cancer free following surgery that removed his tumor and 45% of...

[Photo] Down goes Sac State men’s soccer after a 2-1 loss to UC Davis

Hugo Quintanilla, Men’s Soccer Beat Writer
October 30, 2022

LEAD: Junior midfielder Cody Sundquist runs back on defense trying to recover the ball from University of California, Davis’ junior defender Sean Bilter at Hornet Field on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. The...

[Photo] ‘Reparations that we haven’t received’: Juneteenth becomes paid state holiday

Elizabeth Meza and Stacy Hanson
October 25, 2022

Political science major Leila Cormier, 19, standing outside of The Hornet Bookstore on Thursday Oct. 20, 2022. Cormier hopes Californians spend time learning about the history of Juneteenth now that it...

[Photo] Protests for Iranian women: The fight for basic human rights

Kamelia Varasteh and Alexis Hunt
October 12, 2022

Assistant professor of political science and Director of the Iranian & Middle Eastern Studies Center Shar Razavi stands outside of Tahoe Hall on Oct. 6, 2022. “There’s always a sense here in the U.S....

[Photo] Sac State drops third match of the year to UCSD 3-2

Isaac Streeter
October 2, 2022

[FILE PHOTO]Freshman Midfielder Danny Govea handles the ball at home vs. LMU on Sept. 8th, 2022. Sac State will return to Hornet Stadium vs. CSU Northridge on Oct. 5 at 3 p.m.

[Photo] Sac State men’s soccer win first conference match 1-0 to CSU Bakersfield

Hugo Quintanilla, Men’s Soccer Beat Writer
September 29, 2022

[FILE]: Sac State junior forward Michael Gonzalez dribbles the ball through the Loyola Marymount University defense on Sept. 8 in a 2-1 win for the Hornets. Gonzalez is tied for second on the team with...

Sac State’s Games Room tournaments are back in action!

17-year-old Julian Cazarez wins the Smash Brothers tournament with only one game loss.

Michael Pacheco, Photographer
September 21, 2022

Sacramento State students swarm the University Union Games Room for the return of the video game tournaments!

[Photo] Sac State men’s soccer draws 2-2 against UNLV in Vegas

Hugo Quintanilla, Men’s Soccer Beat Writer
September 20, 2022

FILE: Sophomore defender Alejandro Padilla defends against Loyola Marymount's graduate student midfielder Leo Zulli at the Hornet field on Thursday, Sept. 8. The Hornets went down a man against LMU but...

[Photo] Chando’s Tacos now open in University Union, prepare for taco Tuesdays

Johnathan Rutz, deputy copy editor
September 20, 2022

Students line up for lunch at Chando’s Tacos in the University Union on Thursday, Sept. 16. Chando’s opened in the beginning of the fall semester, adding the local Sacramento-born taco chain to the...

[Photo] Sac State men’s soccer wins 2-1 over LMU

Hugo Quintanilla
September 9, 2022

Junior forward Michael Gonzales takes a shot on LMU goal at the Hornet field on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Gonzales took the first shot of the game for the Hornets in their 2-1 victory.

From poverty to peer leader: a refugee student finds success

20-year-old criminal justice major Chi Meng Vang works to lead the way for other struggling students

Michael Pacheco
April 25, 2022

When the United States military withdrew from Vietnam in 1975, many Hmong refugees migrated from Laos and Vietnam to refugee camps in Thailand and other countries in order to avoid the conflict. The...

Dedication and Sacrifice: An international student’s educational journey

APIDA student leader Maanvee Mehrotra talks of her experience of culture shock and finding her voice at Sac State

Michael Pacheco, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022

At home in India where she was born, Maanvee Mehrotra lived in the village of Hatod. She had to be dropped off at school 30 minutes away every day until the age of 10. “It doesn’t seem like a...

Sac State webinar breaks down stereotypes and the “model minority” mythos.

Sac State Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American students share their stories of discrimination and adversity

Michael Pacheco
February 8, 2022

With racial tensions toward Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American Community members on the rise, four Sacramento State students stepped up and spoke out during a Zoom webinar titled “To be Seen is...

Culture Club: The top five songs that should have been singles

The State Hornet discusses their favorite non-single tracks

Zachary Cimaglio, Marin Perego, Michael Eskridge, Jennah Booth, and Michael Pacheco
December 13, 2021

Sometimes the most popular track is not the best one on the album. Here are five songs that the State Hornet’s A&E section thinks were deserving of their own individual releases:

OPINION: Top 5 underappreciated movie sequels

Marin Perego, Zachary Cimaglio, Alec Ramey, Michael Eskridge, and Michael Pacheco
November 15, 2021

The first one is probably still better, but this list of underappreciated movie sequels from The State Hornet’s A&E section is still worth checking out:

Top 5 strangest horror films you’ll ever see.

Michael Eskridge, Zachary Cimaglio, Alec Ramey, Marin Perego, and Michael Pacheco
October 30, 2021

With Halloween coming up on us faster than Michael Myers, the time is now for some spooky movies. That’s why the arts & entertainment section at The State Hornet has compiled a list of the weirdest,...

[Photo] Indie artist Jayson Angove rocks Serna Plaza at Sac State

Zachary Cimaglio
September 10, 2021

Sacramento State’s UNIQUE program hosted Jayson Angove as part of their “nooner” on Wednesday, Sept. 8 to showcase music talent. Angove is an indie alternative rock artist who is also part of the...

Back on-campus: A guide to navigating Sac State

Where to find some of Sac State’s most notable buildings and resources

Michael Pacheco and Erick Salgado
September 8, 2021

To help new and returning students navigate Sac State for the first time in 18 months, we at The State Hornet created a guide to help new and returning students find the most important places and services on campus.

Regreso en-campus: Un guia para navegar Sac State

Donde encontrar los edificios y recursos más notables de Sac State

Erick Salgado and Michael Pacheco
September 8, 2021

This article is also available in English. Después de 18 meses de lecturas virtuales, nuevos y regresando estudiantes de Sac State no han podido tomar una excursión o explorado el campus extensamente. ...

Nursing students urge Sac State to cover tuition for classes missed in pandemic

Students seek $1,850 in summer expenses

Emma Hall and Michael Pacheco
May 14, 2021

Nursing students at Sacramento State sent a letter addressed to Sac State President Robert Nelsen on Wednesday asking for the university to pay for their $1,850 worth of summer tuition for classes the cohort was previously unable to take due to COVID-19.

Sac State ASI approves addition of social justice scholarship

Aid geared towards student advocates for social justice and anti-racism

Michael Pacheco
May 12, 2021

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. approved the addition of a social justice scholarship geared towards student advocates for social justice and anti-racism.

Nelsen announces another round of direct payments to Sac State students in fall

Estimated $50 million in funds allocated aimed at helping students’ basic needs

Michael Pacheco
May 5, 2021

Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announced stimulus funds will be distributed to students in the fall as $50 million in federal funds is allocated to help students with their basic needs.

[Photo] Sac State community calls for CSU to defund university police at caravan

Tara Gnewikow
May 1, 2021

A “Caps > Cops” sign was taped to a protester’s car at a caravan in support of defunding university police in front of Sacramento State’s police department on Saturday May 1, 2021. “Caps” is...

ASI calls on Sac State to amend alcohol and drug policy to include medical amnesty

Resolution calls for removal of sanctions against students seeking substance abuse assistance

Michael Pacheco
April 29, 2021

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. passed a resolution in support of a medical amnesty policy towards students affected by substance abuse.

‘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.

Sac State ASI budget projects $690K loss amid campus return, lost revenue

Michael Pacheco and Chris Wong
April 15, 2021

Sac State Associated Students, Inc. is projected to lose $690,000 next school year as it plans increases in student employment spending but predicts an over $200,000 hit to revenues.

Samantha Elizalde wins Sac State ASI presidency

2021-2022 Board of Directors election draws 9% turnout

Michael Pacheco
April 8, 2021

Sacramento State’s Associated Student’s Inc. announced the winners of its election for the 2021-2022 Board of Directors. Samantha Elizalde was elected ASI president alongside running mate Joseph Sais who won the role of executive vice president.

ASI Board of Directors candidates share platforms ahead of elections

Voting for 2021-2022 positions opens today

Michael Pacheco
April 7, 2021

Voting in Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. elections for the 2021-2022 Board of Directors opened today at 8.a.m. Read about the candidates running for each position and learn how to vote here.

Sac State ASI elections for 2021-2022 Board of Directors starting Wednesday

Voting will take place on ASI website

Michael Pacheco
April 6, 2021

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. will be holding elections for positions on its 2021-2022 Board of Directors starting Wednesday morning on its website.

Student graduates react to Sac State’s CARmencement

‘I didn't feel like 100% effort was being put into the student's graduation’

Erick Salgado and Michael Pacheco
April 5, 2021

Graduating students of 2020 and 2021 react to Sac State’s decision to hold a CARmencement rather than an in-person commencement.

ASI passes resolution supporting undocumented students being eligible for federal scholarships

Michael Pacheco
March 17, 2021

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. passed a resolution to support making undocumented students eligible for federal scholarships in its meeting Wednesday.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about CARmencement

Michael Pacheco and Erick Salgado
March 6, 2021

Sacramento State hosted a Zoom information session on Friday to answer questions and address comments and a viral petition regarding CARmencement. Read more on CARmencement in The State Hornet’s FAQ here.

ASI provides details on CARmencement, doubles amount of available scholarships

Michael Pacheco
March 4, 2021

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. provided more details about the CARmencement ceremony and doubled the amount of available ASI scholarships at its meeting Wednesday.

ASI appoints two new members to fill out remaining board vacancies

Board allocates $50k to fund transfer peer coach wages

Michael Pacheco
February 17, 2021

Sacramento State’s Associated Students Inc. appointed two new board members to fill out the remaining board vacancies.

Sac State League of Legends team dominates Southern Utah in 2-0 series

Third win in the Big Sky Conference season

Colby Case and Michael Pacheco
February 15, 2021

Sacramento State’s Hornets League of Legends team secured a dominating victory over Southern Utah University’s Thunderbirds in a 2-0 series.

ASI seeking out potential candidates to run for student government

Campaign workshop on election process will be held Friday

Michael Pacheco
February 5, 2021

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. is looking for more potential candidates to run for office for the 2021-2022 school year. A workshop discussing ASI’s election process will take place Friday.

ASI supports unemployment insurance for students

ASI’s United States Armed Forces Scholarship changed to include student veterans

Michael Pacheco
February 3, 2021

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Inc. passed a resolution supporting unemployment insurance for college students who are unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CRIME MAP: One theft on campus occured in the first 2 weeks of December

Sac State crime from Nov. 29 to Dec. 12

Michael Pacheco
December 16, 2020

One theft occurred at Sac State over the last two weeks.

PODCAST: Updates given on police budget, Black students react to talent show incident

Robbie Pierce, Max Connor, Madeleine Beck, Michael Pacheco, Nijzel Dotson, and Brandon Bailey
December 14, 2020

On the final episode of The State Hornet Podcast for this semester, investigative reporter Michael Pacheco shares details and updates on a story posted about the Sac State Police Department’s budget for this semester and the next, arts and entertainment editor Nijzel Dotson and staff writer Brandon Bailey discuss their story about Black students’ reactions to anti-Black racial slurs sent by ‘Zoombombers’ during UNIQUE’s talent show and more.

Sac State Police Department continues operations during campus closure with $6.6 million budget

5 to 7 crimes reported per month during campus closure

Michael Pacheco
December 10, 2020

Sacramento State Police Department continues operating during the campus closure with a $6.6 million budget, despite university budget cuts and lower reported crimes this semester.

CRIME MAP: 4 non-violent crimes on campus during first 2 weeks of November

Campus crime map from Nov. 1-14

Michael Pacheco
November 18, 2020

Four non-violent crimes occurred at Sac State over the last two weeks. Crime on campus stays low during quarantine.

Sac State counselors discuss how to cope with a post-election environment

Reports of restlessness and loss of sleep among students due to the stressful environment

Michael Pacheco
November 5, 2020

Sac State Division of Student Affairs and other counselors discussed coping strategies to deal with the stress of a post-2020 election environment.

Sac State professors discuss misinformation in the 2020 election

‘The actual president of the United States is engaging in this disinformation’

Michael Pacheco and Piper Haitsuka
October 30, 2020

Sac State’s Friends of the Library hosted a webinar led by political science professors to help with making sense of the 2020 election on Zoom.

Former ASI president Christian Landaverde says resignation was due to COVID-19 campus closure

‘I was approaching the lame duck months of the presidency’

Camryn Dadey and Michael Pacheco
October 12, 2020

Former ASI president Christian Landaverde details the reasons for his resignation last semester, saying it was due to the campus closure caused by COVID-19 occurring during the “lame duck” months of his presidency.

Friends remember the life of Sac State grad Mulwa James Sumbi

‘He was the joy of Sac State’

Michael Pacheco and Piper Haitsuka
September 22, 2020

Mulwa James Sumbi’s friends are all able to recount similar experiences with him: “He had a way to become friends with anyone and make everyone feel like they could open up to him,” childhood...

Michael Pacheco, multimedia reporter