Raymond Purscell

Raymond Purscell, staff writer

Raymond Purscell was born and raised in Sacramento, California. He is a senior and a journalism major. It is his first time participating in a publication.

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10 holiday songs to explore the meaning of the season

What does holiday music mean to you?

Raymond Purscell
December 14, 2022

This list of 10 holiday tunes dives into different genres, eras and emotions to paint a full picture of what holiday music can be.

‘I just felt the call’: From walking a bassline to walking the stage

Sac State musician wants to modernize music theory

Raymond Purscell
December 4, 2022

Tyler Miles is a bassist earning his master’s degree in bass performance at Sac State.

The State Hornet Podcast: Lunar New Year holiday, women’s basketball wins and policing on campus

Nathan Uebelhoer, Raymond Purscell, and Steven Gutierrez Jr.
December 1, 2022

This week, hosts Nathan Uebelhoer and Ray Purscell look back at the Lunar New Year, the criticism of campus police, the women’s basketball win and much more!

[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.

Sac State music alumnus returns home to perform in FeNAM

The group DuoXylo performed their eclectic set in Capistrano Hall

Raymond Purscell
November 11, 2022

DuoXylo experiments with time and timbre as they showcase their technical mastery of percussion and bassoon.

The State Hornet Podcast: President Nelsen’s retirement, election day and some great reads

Nathan Uebelhoer, Raymond Purscell, and James Fife
November 8, 2022

Hosts Nathan Uebelhoer and Ray Purscell discuss President’s Nelsen’s retirement, the upcoming basketball season and election day news Tune in for more!

StingerStudio Makerspace opens a new niche for creativity

Students can use 3D printers, sewing machines and a VR headset

Raymond Purscell
October 25, 2022

The StingerStudio Makerspace hosts various creative machines

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: Spooky edition

October 24, 2022

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

The ultimate songs for fall

10 songs to listen to while carving pumpkins with friends

Raymond Purscell
October 20, 2022

10 songs to listen to while driving on a fall evening.

Sac State’s Symphony Orchestra brings Dvorak’s work to life

The ensemble performed a symphony for a full crowd

Raymond Purscell
October 17, 2022

Sac State symphony orchestra performed Dvorak and Farrenc for their first performance this term

[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

Art comes to life at West Sacramento exhibit

Immersive experience showcases Van Gogh’s wide range of works

Raymond Purscell and Hailey Valdivia
September 29, 2022

Van Gogh’s artwork comes to life in new immersive exhibit

REVIEW: NIKI serenades a packed Ace of Spades crowd

The Indonesian singer brought her ballads to Sacramento as a part of, “NIKI: The Nicole Tour”

Raymond Purscell
September 16, 2022

‘I’ve always dreamt of coming to see NIKI.’ 88rising record’s star NIKI sang at Ace of Spades to an excited crowd Tuesday night.

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