Vanessa is a fourth-year journalism major in her second semester at The State Hornet. She transferred from San Joaquin Delta College, where she was the news editor for two semesters. She is also an intern with EdSource’s California Student Journalism Corps for the fall semester.
Redshirt sophomore Jakob Poturnak clinks helmets with his teammates Thursday, April 17, 2025. Poturnak had 10 hits, including a home run, over the 3-game series against GCU.
Junior outfielder Faith Epperson yells in celebration after stealing third base Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Sac State won this game soundly, ending 9-1 against Pacific.
Junior first baseman JP Smith stretches to make a play at first against the Highlanders Saturday, April 26, 2025. Smith has been a part of 37 of Sac State's 39 doubles this season.
Students asked for answers and accountability from Sacramento State and the CSU system Thursday, April 24, 2025. Many shared concerns about affordability and access to public education.
Sophomore Henry Lamchinniah returns with a backhand swing against UC Davis Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Lamchinniah went on to lose the singles match at first, and the Hornets lost 1-4 against the Aggies.
Sophomore Reese Walker sets up to return the oncoming ball with a forehand motion against Grand Canyon University Saturday, April 12, 2025. The sophomore’s match went unfinished, as the Hornets acquired...
Junior outfielder Lafulafu Malepeai lines up to bat against Northern Colorado Saturday, April 12, 2025. Malepeai was vital in Sacramento State’s sweep of Northern Colorado.
Junior first baseman JP Smith dodges a pitch that was up and in Saturday, April 12, 2025. Smith went 2-14 against Seattle in the three-game series, but one of those hits was a go-ahead grand slam on Saturday.
Redshirt sophomore Jakob Poturnak takes a swing at a pitch Saturday, March 15, 2025. Poturnak broke his longest home run streak of the season with a 3-run knock on Friday, his team-leading eighth of the...
Sophomore Malissa George whacks a homer to left field in the first game in a series vs Idaho State Friday, March 28, 2025. This was the only run scored in the 7-1 Hornet loss.
Senior starter pitcher Evan Gibbons delivers a pitch Friday, March 7, 2025. Gibbons collected his third win of the season in Friday’s matchup against UT Arlington, going 6.2 innings while striking out...
Senior outfielder Tyler White celebrates after reaching first Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. White went 2-for-4 at the plate in Tuesday’s game against the Tigers, scoring once.
Freshman utility player Madison Evers-Lyles throws a heater to first base to get an out Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The team played stellar defense in a 10-2 win versus Columbia.
Senior starter pitcher Tyler Stewart delivers a pitch with junior first baseman JP Smith ready to defend Saturday, March 1, 2025. Stewart had his worst outing of the season in the latter half of Saturday’s...
Sac State’s softball team huddles up in the sun before a rainy game versus Cal Berkeley Thursday, March 13, 2025. The Hornets only managed five hits against the Golden Bears and ultimately lost 11-1.
The Hornet defense meets at the mound with pitching coach Jon Wente Friday, March 7, 2025. Kade Brown took over for senior starter Evan Gibbons, giving the Hornets two shutout innings and a conference-leading...
Freshman Madison Evers-Lyles hit a solo home run to left field against Nevada Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. The home run was the only offense for Sac State as they suffered a loss.
JP Smith completes his swing at the plate on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Smith had five RBIs on five hits over the 4-game series against South Dakota State.
Judges Dan Burns and Angela Rader exchange their thoughts on Chef Aguilar’s dish, the “Salmon Cascabel” Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Burns is the district manager for Aramark, while Rader is the director...
Junior third baseman Jacob Poturnak prepares to swing Sunday, Feb. 16, 2024. Poturnak finished the first series of the year with a .333 batting average, six hits, two home runs and six RBIs.
Senior pitcher Caroline Evans delivers a pitch Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Evans received Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after totaling 18 strikeouts during her two wins this weekend.
