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The State Hornet

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The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Will Moon, Author

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The University Union was decorated for a construction-themed Phlagleblast Sept. 7, 2017. Senior business major Taryn Gonzales participated this Phlagleblast during her first year at Sac State.

[Photo] 5 things Sac State students are missing out on during virtual fall semester

Milan Cabebe
October 6, 2020

The University Union was decorated for a construction-themed Phlagleblast Sept. 7, 2017. Senior business major Taryn Gonzales participated this Phlagleblast during her first year at Sac State.

Former Sacramento State head coach Vyacheslav “Slava” Konikov talks with former player and current volunteer assistant Christopher Clayton after a match at the Rio del Oro Raquet Club. Konikov resigned after 11 years with the mens tennis program to coach professionally in Europe.

Sac State tennis program placed on 3-year probation following NCAA violations

Will Moon, Digital editor
April 20, 2018

The Sacramento State women’s and men’s tennis programs are under three years of probation through April 18, 2021, according to an NCAA report published on Thursday. The report cites numerous infractions...

Phillies left fielder Rhys Hoskins chats at the Sac State baseball programs Diamond Dinner on Jan. 19. Hoskins received the fourth-most votes for 2017 NL Rookie of the Year despite having played 50 games.

Hoskins welcomed home amid newfound stardom

Will Moon, Digital editor
January 28, 2018

Former Sacramento State first baseman Rhys Hoskins has yet to play a full season in Major League Baseball, but the Sacramento-native’s slugging has propelled his status from coast to coast. With 50...

What is your most memorable family-drama moment during Thanksgiving?

What is your most memorable family-drama moment during Thanksgiving?

Will Moon
November 23, 2017

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for having all your family members in one place at the same time. Some families are picture-perfect and enjoy their turkey, casseroles, mashed potatoes and cranberries...

Former Sacramento State center Eric Stuteville, middle, was selected No. 1 overall by the Northern Arizona Suns, the Phoenix Suns affiliate, in the 2017 NBA G League Draft on Oct. 21. 

played for the Sacramento Kings in the 2017 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Former Hornet selected No. 1 in NBA G League Draft

Will Moon
November 1, 2017

Eric Stuteville was waiting to watch the 2017 NBA G League Draft on Oct. 21 when the former Sacramento State center got a call from his agent. The Northern Arizona Suns — the Phoenix Suns affiliate...

Sacramento State engineering major Slavik Chiley discusses his religious views. He spoke against issues including pornography and marijuana and called women who wear yoga pants ‘whores.’

Student preacher draws crowds with controversial remarks

Will Moon
October 4, 2017

Among the shouting and snickering of students taking pictures, passersby in the Sacramento State Library Quad Sept. 20 saw a black sign with painted flames that read: “Repent or perish.” Engineering...

Members of the Guerilla Girls Kathe Kollwitz, left, and Frida Kahlo, right, stand with organizers of the 2016 Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon. The Guerilla Girls use humor, facts and eye-catching visuals to highlight gender and racial inequalities in art, politics and pop culture. They will arrive to Sacramento State on Oct. 5 to host a lecture about feminism.

Guerilla Girls go ape: Feminist artists combat oppression

Will Moon
October 2, 2017

Feminist artist collective The Guerrilla Girls will arrive at Sacramento State to host a lecture discussing their “crazy, creative” activism on Oct. 5 in the University Union ballroom. The Guerilla...

Sacramento State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson races down the field for a 59-yard rushing touchdown against Southern Utah Sept. 23 at Hornet Stadium. Thomson finished with 14 carries for 149 yards and four touchdowns.

Transfer quarterback makes Sac State history after surgery

Will Moon
September 29, 2017

Sacramento State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson was vying for his first snap of college football while playing through pain in his throwing elbow during practices at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada....

Sacramento State Department of Theater and Dance assistant professor Bernard Brown speaks during the Moonlight panel discussion in the Hinde Auditorium Wednesday. Bernard was accompanied by Centers for Diversity and Inclusion Director John Johnson and Golden Rules Services Executive director Clarmundo Sullivan.

Screening sheds ‘Moonlight’ on black LGBTQ representation, validation

Will Moon
September 28, 2017

Dozens of Sacramento State students gathered for a screening and panel discussion of the Academy Award-winning film “Moonlight” Wednesday in the University Union Hinde Auditorium. The film follows...

Former Sacramento State forward Nick Hornsby signed with Giessen 46ers of Germany to play professional basketball overseas on Sept. 24. Hornsby was a three-year starter and had the third-most rebounds in Sac State mens basketball history.

Former Sac State stars sign to professional basketball programs overseas

Will Moon
September 20, 2017

After securing the third-most rebounds in Sacramento State men’s basketball history, forward and three-year starter Nick Hornsby will play in Germany for the Giessen 46ers beginning Sept. 24. Hornsby...

The 18th annual Phlagleblast was ornamented in construction-themed decor in the University Union on Wednesday.

Phlagleblast embraces Union construction with future focus

Will Moon
September 7, 2017

Thousands of Sacramento State students made their way through surrounding construction and filled the University Union Wednesday for the 18th annual Phlagleblast open house celebration. Twenty seven...

Former Sacramento State slugger and current Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Rhys Hoskins was named National League Rookie of the Month for August on Sept. 3.

Hoskins makes MLB history with powerful pace

Will Moon
September 3, 2017

Twenty-five days into his Major League Baseball debut, former Sacramento State first baseman and Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Rhys Hoskins was named National League Rookie of the Month for August...

Sacramento State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson, front, senior Kolney Cassel, left, and freshman Roman Ale, right, practice during training camp Aug. 21 at Hornet Stadium.

Hornets narrowing down quarterback competition

Will Moon
August 24, 2017

With one week before the season opener, the Sacramento State football team has yet to announce who will start at quarterback Aug. 31 against the University of Idaho. Following the departure of Nate...

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Caitlin Soliwoda voted ‘Best Female Athlete’ at Sac State

Will Moon
May 11, 2017

Click here for full results. After placing 10th all-around at the NCAA Seattle Regional in April, junior gymnast Caitlin Soliwoda was voted this year’s best female athlete at Sacramento State in The...

A turkey roams around campus. (Photo by Rin Carbin)

OPINION: Sac State turkeys should stay on campus

Will Moon
April 17, 2017

Wild turkeys have been roaming around Sacramento State for a few years now, and they are not part of the “farm-to-fork” trend. So where did they come from? The California Department of Fish...

Sacramento State junior Ana Loaiza Esquivias backhands the ball during a singles match against Long Beach State Friday at the Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Hornets upended 4-3 by Long Beach State on senior day

Will Moon
April 8, 2017

After losing four straight singles matches, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team fell short 4-3 to the Long Beach State 49ers to spoil the Hornets’ senior-day celebration. With rain pouring...

Sacramento State freshman Sofia Gulnova backhands the ball against Idaho State Saturday at the Campus Tennis Courts. (Photo by Cameron Leng)

Sac State endures illness and darkness en route to doubleheader sweep

Will Moon
March 19, 2017

Despite one-third of its active roster fighting the flu and a mid-match venue change during the second game of the day, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team swept Saturday’s doubleheader over Weber...

Sacramento State women’s tennis coach Clarisse Baca watches senior Alina Soltanici practice her backhand at the tennis courts on campus. Soltanici has been ineligible to compete for the last eight months due to an ongoing investigation. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Women’s tennis team struggles without top seniors due to ‘ongoing investigation’

Will Moon
March 9, 2017

With two months down and less than two months remaining in the spring season, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team has defied expectations, for better or for worse. Though the Hornets were projected...

Ivan Oseguera signs his National Letter of Intent to play soccer at Sacramento State Feb 1. (Photo courtesy of Brent Robken)

Sac State soccer teams sign 2017 recruits

Will Moon
February 20, 2017

After parting ways with their senior classes, the Sacramento State men’s and women’s soccer teams signed a combined 12 high school seniors to National Letters of Intent by Feb. 7. The men’s program...

Sacramento State senior Andie Mouzes returns the ball  against Northern Arizona at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center Saturday. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Sac State falls to Northern Arizona, tops Southern Utah in doubleheader

Will Moon
February 19, 2017

The Sacramento State women’s tennis team snapped a seven-game skid after splitting Saturday’s doubleheader with a 6-1 win over Southern Utah at the Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center. Though Sac State...

Sacramento State senior Andie Mouzes forehands the ball against Adriana Gergelyova of Nevada during a singles match at the Sac State tennis courts Sunday. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Women’s tennis team falls 4-3 to Nevada for sixth-straight loss

Will Moon
February 12, 2017

The Sacramento State women’s tennis team lost its sixth-straight match Sunday as the team could not overcome a doubles sweep and fell 4-3 to Nevada at the Sac State tennis courts. Following a loss...

Sacramento State junior gymnasts Courtney and Caitlin Soliwoda show off the trophy after helping the Hornets win the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Conference championship in 2016. (Photo courtesy of Courtney Soliwoda)

Twin sisters defy injuries to lead Sac State gymnastics

Will Moon
February 2, 2017

As 3-year-olds climbing swing sets, Sacramento State juniors Courtney and Caitlin Soliwoda’s mother enrolled them in gymnastics lessons for their own safety. “She just wanted us to learn how to...

Sacramento State junior Ana Loaiza Esquivias serves the ball to Kristy Jorgensen of UC Davis during a singles match at the Sacramento State Tennis Courts, Jan. 28. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State women’s tennis team edged by UC Davis 4-3

Will Moon
January 28, 2017

After falling behind early in a 3-0 doubles sweep, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team dropped Saturday’s Causeway showdown 4-3 to rivals UC Davis. The match marked Davis’ (2-1) eighth victory...

Sacramento State freshman Carolina Chernyetsky hits the ball in a doubles match with senior teammate Andie Mouzes against the University of San Francisco at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center on Jan. 20. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Women’s tennis team projected to finish first in Big Sky

Will Moon
January 26, 2017

With a new head coach and three true freshmen on its 10-player roster, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team is still projected to maintain its dominant reputation. The Hornets, now coached by...

Sacramento State junior Ana Loaiza Esquivias backhands the ball for a point in her singles match against Galina Bykova of Fresno State at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center, Sunday, Jan. 22. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Hornets fall 6-1 to Fresno State women’s tennis team

Will Moon
January 23, 2017

Fresno State handed the Sacramento State women’s tennis team its first loss of the spring season as the Hornets fell 6-1 Sunday at the Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center. Despite being one of the youngest...

Sacramento State freshman Carolina Chernyetsky hits the ball in a doubles match with senior teammate Andie Mouzes against the University of San Francisco at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center on Jan. 20. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Women’s tennis team opens spring season with sweep over USF

Will Moon
January 20, 2017

Sacramento State women’s tennis began the new year and the new season victoriously Friday with a 7-0 sweep over the University of San Francisco at the Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center. The Hornets...

Sacramento State student Vuong Nguyen suffered injuries in a January 2015 car crash that halted his ability to compete on the rowing team and his progress as a dance minor. (Photo by Diana Rykun)

Sac State rower pursues dance career after car crash

Will Moon
December 14, 2016

Though some suggested he blacked out, Sacramento State student Vuong Nguyen remembers closing his eyes and screaming as his foot bent backward and pain surged through his body. The Elk Grove native...

Sacramento State senior forward  Adaurie Dayak celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game winning goal against Weber State at Hornet Field on Oct. 21. Dayak was named all-Big Sky honorable mention for the second time in her career. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State women’s soccer team earns Big Sky accolades

Will Moon
November 16, 2016

Following seven Hornets honored by their conference, Sacramento State head coach Randy Dedini was named Big Sky Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year for the third time in 10 seasons. Though projected...

Sacramento State alumnus and guard Mikh McKinney drives past Trey Kennedy of Southern Utah at the Hornets Nest on Jan. 3, 2015. (The State Hornet - File Photo)

Hornet alumnus goes from unwanted college prospect to NBA D-League

Will Moon
November 15, 2016

Sacramento State men’s basketball coach Brian Katz now calls alumnus Mikh McKinney “the best player in the history of the school,” but the guard was first recruited as a backup. “I really didn’t...

Sacramento State senior forward Kassidy Kellogg battles MKenna Hayes of Eastern Washington for the ball at Hornet Field on Oct. 2. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Kellogg kicks the injury bug, keen to remain in soccer

Will Moon
November 14, 2016

After breaking her leg, getting two surgeries and recovering for two years, Sacramento State women’s soccer forward and team captain Kassidy Kellogg had the best season of her career. Kellogg’s...

Sacramento State senior guard Ashlyn Crenshaw drives into the lane for a layup against Mary Kate Evans of Cal Poly at the Hornets Nest on Sunday, Nov. 13. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Women’s basketball team holds on to win home opener 97-96

Will Moon
November 14, 2016

After squandering a six-point lead and falling behind late in the fourth quarter, Sacramento State women’s basketball team defeated Cal Poly 97-96 on a three-pointer from senior guard Emily Easom. Following...

Sacramento State senior defensive back Nick Crouch rips through a Cal Poly offensive players block at Hornet Stadium on Oct. 29. Crouch had five total tackles in the Hornets 59-47 loss. (Photo by Francisco Medina)

Lone defensive starting senior leads football team by example

Will Moon
November 8, 2016

Though his college football career ends in November, senior defensive back Nick Crouch plans to carry the lessons he has learned at Sacramento State to a new team: the U.S. Navy. Crouch has played all...

Sacramento State senior forward Ivan Ramirez shoots the penalty kick for the game-winning goal against UC Riverside at Hornet Field on Saturday, Nov. 5. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Men’s soccer team secures first-ever Big West Tournament victory 2-1

Will Moon
November 5, 2016

The Sacramento State men’s soccer team secured its first-ever Big West Tournament victory Saturday after senior midfielder Ivan Ramirez’s penalty kick lifted the Hornets 2-1 over UC Riverside. Sac...

Sacramento State women’s tennis coach Clarisse Baca watches senior Alina Soltanici practice her backhand at the tennis courts on campus. Soltanici has been ineligible to compete for the last eight months due to an ongoing investigation. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Former Sac State women’s tennis captain returns as new coach

Will Moon
November 1, 2016

After contributing to one of the most successful runs in the history of Sacramento State athletics, alumna Clarisse Baca has rejoined the women’s tennis program as the new head coach. Baca, at 26...

Sacramento State freshman forward Kennedy Nicholas shoots over Tatiana Howard of Holy Names at the Hornets Nest on Sunday, Oct. 30. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Women’s basketball team cruises in exhibition win over Hawks 92-55

Will Moon
October 30, 2016

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team overcame a shaky start and cruised to a 92-55 victory over Holy Names University to open exhibition play Sunday at the Hornets Nest. As an NCAA Division...

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Opinion: Costume yourself with a conscience

Will Moon
October 28, 2016

With Halloween right around the corner, many students are putting together the finishing touches on their costumes. Some love to cosplay, some make you laugh, and some dress to impress. Wearing another...

Sacramento State senior forward Adaurie Dayak celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against Weber State at Hornet Field on Friday, Oct. 21. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Women’s soccer clinches playoff spot after 1-0 win

Will Moon
October 21, 2016

The Sacramento State women’s soccer team has clinched a playoff spot and holds a first-place tie in Big Sky conference standings after a 1-0 victory over Weber State on Friday. “Any time you can...

Sacramento State senior goalkeeper James Del Curto became the fifth player in school history to record at least 200 saves despite only becoming the Hornets full-time starter during his junior season.

Sac State soccer defeated by UC Davis, 3-1

Will Moon
October 16, 2016

Sacramento State men’s soccer fell from second to third place in the Big West North conference standings after losing to rival UC Davis 3-1 at Hornet Field on Saturday. Davis (7-6-2, 3-3-0 Big West)...

Sacramento State freshman Mikayla Reed dribbles passed Makena Bambei of Idaho State at Hornet Field on Sunday, Oct. 9. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Soccer programs face tough road ahead

Will Moon
October 14, 2016

The journey has been far from glamorous, but both Sacramento State men’s and women’s soccer have scraped and clawed their way to win games, and have their sights set on conference tournaments. Men’s...

Members of the Sacramento State marching band make their way into Hornet Stadium for the homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 8.  Senior clarinet member Ydalia Hernandez leads the way. (Photo by Michael Zhang)

Marching band mixes music, community at Sac State

Will Moon
October 13, 2016

Marching band is referred to as a class, sport, hobby, and an art form, but to the nearly 200 students who play and perform for Sacramento State, band is family. The musicians and performers enjoy the...

Sacramento State senior softball catcher Nikki Gialketsis holds up her Greek national team jersey on Sept. 28, 2016. (Photo by Will Moon)

Sac State senior represents Greece in national softball tournaments

Will Moon
October 11, 2016

This July, Sacramento State senior softball catcher Nikki Gialketsis spent 10 nights in a Canadian schoolhouse with girls from 10 different countries. However, this was no summer camp — it was a business...

Sacramento State senior Jennifer Lum dribbles past Katherine Roberts of Idaho State at Hornet Field on Sunday, Oct. 9. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Overtime goal leads Sac State soccer to senior day success

Will Moon
October 9, 2016

Sacramento State players stormed the field after senior forward Kassidy Kellogg scored a goal with 19 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the women’s soccer team over Idaho State on Sunday. Sac...

The College Assistance Migrant Program took home first prize with a cart designed with a cutout of President Nelsen in his signature stingers-up pose at Saturday night’s 2016 homecoming parade.
(Photo by Will Moon)

College Assistance Migrant Program wins sustainability-themed homecoming parade

Will Moon
October 8, 2016

Saturday’s football game may have started at 6 p.m., but dozens of Sacramento State students and staff members began working at 9 a.m. to decorate golf carts for the Homecoming parade. This...

Senior midfielder Jennifer Lum shows off her dribble moves against Idaho at Hornet Field on Friday, Oct 7. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Hornet soccer lose to defending Big Sky champions Idaho, 5-1

Will Moon
October 8, 2016

After allowing only 11 goals in the last 12 games, the Sacramento State women’s soccer team was defeated 5-1 by the Idaho Vandals on Friday. Despite being heavily outscored and outshot 22-14, Sac...

Sac State professor now a U.S. Rugby Hall of Famer

Sac State professor now a U.S. Rugby Hall of Famer

Will Moon
October 4, 2016

When Steve Gray first heard about rugby in college, he thought it was played with sticks. Years later, the Sacramento State recreation, parks and tourism administration professor is now a member of...

Senior forward Kassidy Kellogg battles MKenna Hayes of Eastern Washington for the ball at Hornet Field on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State women’s soccer downed by Eagles, 1-0

Will Moon
October 3, 2016

After battling through rainy conditions in a scoreless match, Big Sky conference-leading Eastern Washington scored a late goal to give the Sacramento State women’s soccer team its first home loss of...

Sacramento State junior midfielder Jennifer Lum takes a late second-half shot on goal against  Montana sophomore defender Janessa Fowler on Sept. 30, 2016 at Hornet Field. (Photo by Rich Merrill)

Hornets late equalizer leads women’s soccer to tie against Montana

Will Moon
October 1, 2016

The Sacramento State women’s soccer program remains undefeated at home after tying against the University of Montana 1-1 on Friday evening. In the team’s first Big Sky conference game on Hornet...

Tyler Beardsley holds the record for fourth most career saves in Sacramento State baseball history. Beardsley helped the Cedar Rapids Kernels earn a playoff berth as a starting pitcher. (Photo by Bob Solorio/Sac State Athletics)

Sac State alumni turn baseball dreams into minor league careers

Will Moon
September 27, 2016

During this year’s Major League Baseball draft in June, three Sacramento State alumni turned childhood dreams into minor league baseball careers. Pitcher Tyler Beardsley was selected by the Minnesota...

Sacramento State senior Aaron Beverly was named the Big Sky Mens Golfer of the Year for the second straight season on April 25 and won the Big Sky Tournament Sunday as both an individual and a member of the team. (Photo by Michael Zhang)

Senior golfers lead the way at Sac State

Will Moon
September 24, 2016

If the Sacramento State men’s golfers look confident and loose on the course this year, it is because they have been there before. With four seniors on its six-man roster, including Big Sky Conference...

Junior forward Kylee Smith evades a Nevada defender, Sep. 9, 2016 at Hornet Field. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State shutout by visiting Wolf Pack, 2-0

Will Moon
September 10, 2016

The Sacramento State women’s soccer team played well but left Hornet Field with their third loss of the season after being defeated by Nevada 2-0 on Friday. The loss put the Hornets’ season record...

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