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The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI election results, International student visa revoked, CFA protest and sports
The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI election results, International student visa revoked, CFA protest and sports
Skylar Findlay and Jonathan Santiago May 20, 2025
The State Hornet Broadcast dives into the most recent news on campus such as the ASI election results, the revocation of international students’ visas, California Faculty Association protests, sports and more.
After stints at Arizona State and Georgia, ex-four star quarterback Jaden Rashada returns to Northern California to get his collegiate career back on track. Rashada signed with the Hornets on April 25, 2025.
Northern California high school legend returns home to rewrite his legacy
Jack Dann, Staffer • May 9, 2025
Sac State rocks the Big Sky Conference, adding former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada ahead of their potential FBS push.
The sign in front of Folsom Hall Thursday, May 8, 2025. Staff and faculty who have been at Folsom Hall for over a decade complained of feeling ignored during the football team’s move.
Faculty and staff left feeling ignored and disrupted amidst football team’s Folsom Hall move
Adam Camarena and Jack Freeman May 8, 2025
Sac State staff and faculty were left feeling frustrated after the football team’s unannounced move to the third floor of Folsom Hall, home to the school’s nursing and physical therapy departments.
Freshman Gur Libal stands ready to return an oncoming ball Thursday, April 26, 2025. Sac State lost to Montana 4-0 in the Big Sky Conference Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona.
Putting the season behind them, men’s tennis looks ahead to a bright future
Andrew A. Brown, Staffer • May 8, 2025
Sacramento State men’s tennis falls to Montana in the Big Sky Tournament, but they’re looking ahead to a break and the upcoming season.
Jackson Slater stands looking forward after a game. Slater was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. (Photo Courtesy of Sac State Athletics/Graphic created in Canva)
Draft Diaries: Jackson Slater leaves NFL Draft with dreams fulfilled and new goals on the horizon
Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2025
Sac State offensive lineman Jackson Slater is now a Tennessee Titan. Hear what he had to say about the NFL Draft, social media’s reaction and his goals for the next level of football.
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.
Hornets go antelope hunting in the high desert, return with first place in hand
Logan Chrisp, Staffer • May 6, 2025
Sac State outhit GCU baseball in series victory to take first place from WAC leaders.
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.
Bats as hot as the weather: Hornets win big versus Pacific
Cynsere Kelly, Staffer • May 6, 2025
Sac State softball beat Pacific in its final game before Big Sky Conference tournament play.
Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts
Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts
Zachary Hernandez and Madison Flewellyn May 5, 2025
Students react to Sac State's new head coaches! The multimedia team hit campus to get real reactions from students about the fresh faces leading Hornet basketball and football.
Sac State men’s basketball head coach Mike Bibby returns to Sacramento 24 years after making his debut with the Sacramento Kings. Bibby looks to bring life to what has been a struggling program.
From Jesters to Royalty: Kings legend Mike Bibby is all in on Hornet hoops
Mateo Davis, Staffer • May 3, 2025
Former Sacramento Kings star Mike Bibby is officially in the driver's seat of Sacramento State men’s basketball.
Senior right fielder Ryan Christiansen reaches second on a double against the Highlanders Friday, April 25, 2025. Christiansen scored four RBIs against Riverside, thanks to an RBI single and a 2-run homer.
Hornets finish marathon week 3-2 after sweeping Highlanders
Logan Chrisp, Staffer • May 2, 2025
Sac State swept UC Riverside in a weekend series thanks to ace pitching, but lost to the UC Davis Aggies and Stanford Cardinal.
Sacramento State Hornets raise the trophy as back-to-back champions Saturday, April 26, 2025. The Hornets swept in both the semifinals and the finals, moving to the NCAA Tournament where they’ll face the California Golden Bears.
Championship ace in a familiar place: Hornets raise the trophy once again
Andrew A. Brown, Staffer • May 2, 2025
Sacramento State women’s tennis defeats Northern Arizona University to win the Big Sky Conference Championship and move on to the NCAA Tournament, where they’ll play the California Golden Bears.
Sacramento State women’s golf celebrates its third consecutive conference championship Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The Hornets will compete in the Gold Canyon Regional starting on May 5.
No clouds in the Big Sky for Sac State’s third straight conference championship
Mateo Davis, Staffer • May 1, 2025
Sacramento State women’s golf continues to dominate the Big Sky Conference, as they accomplish the first 3-peat in program history.
The Hornets celebrate one of their 26 runs Friday, April 25, 2025. Sac State added 38 runs total in its weekend sweep of Montana.
Sac State freshmen lead the way in series sweep versus Montana
Cynsere Kelly, Staffer • April 30, 2025
Sac State softball sweeps the Montana Griz to gain bye in Big Sky Conference tournament.
Sac State men's basketball hired Shaquille O'Neal to become their first general manager in a voluntary capacity. Here are some reactions from social media. (Graphic made in Canva by Jack Freeman)
Social media reacts to Sac State hiring Shaquille O’Neal as new voluntary general manager of men’s basketball
Andrew A. Brown, Staffer • April 28, 2025
Sacramento State men’s basketball hires Shaquille O’Neal as the new voluntary general manager of their men’s basketball program.
(L-R) Rick Barros III and Zach Chappell in The Nest before practice Nov. 17, 2022. The duo have played both high school and college basketball together in Sacramento.
Ballin’ since birth: Sac State basketball players aligned since day one
Nathan Uebelhoer December 13, 2022
Zach Chappell and Rick Barros III were born in the same hospital on the same day and now both play basketball for Sac State.
Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka
Swarm Report: Sac State football falls short against UC Davis, volleyball brings home Big Sky Championship
Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano, and Aaron Lofton December 6, 2024
Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano and Aaron Lofton return to talk about the latest in Sac State sports, discussing football’s loss against UC Davis and volleyball taking home the Big Sky Championship.
VIDEO
Managing editor Magaly Muñoz and sports staff writer Jordan Latimore sit down and talk to Samaad Hector, who left the Sacramento State men’s basketball team before the fall 2021 semester.
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