In this episode of The State Hornet Podcast, Aliza Imran, Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla and Aaron Lofton go over campus news. Rodriguez Bonilla goes over the failed promises of the California Tribal College, the announcement of the Native American College opening and the Esak’tima Center. Imran talks about the three-day International Conference of Genocide, Project Rebound and winter activities around Sacramento. Lofton discusses the Causeway Boxing Classic event and the reactions to the rejection of ...
Dec 12, 2024•8 min•Ep. 134
In this week’s episode, Aliza Imran and Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla go over this week’s campus news. Imran talks about the breast cancer 5k held on campus, students feeling frustrated about fee increases and the Art de Inspiracion: Día de Los Muertos exhibition being held at the California Museum. Rodriguez Bonilla discusses the AI tools that the National Institute on Artificial Intelligence in Society is rolling out and Sacramento State’s only Folklórico dance instructor, Osvaldo Ramírez Vidales....
Nov 09, 2024•5 min•Ep. 133
In this episode of The State Hornet Podcast Aaron Lofton and Mateo Davis go over recent news. Lofton talks about the impact that the “For the People” gallery had on people viewing the art. Davis talked about some big names who performed at the Golden Sky Festival such as Luke Bryan and other artists.
Oct 25, 2024•4 min•Ep. 132
In this episode of the State Hornet Podcast, Aaron Lofton and Jack Freeman go over the news from the last two weeks. Lofton discusses “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the Native American repatriation survey and the newly released stadium renderings for Sac State football. Freeman discusses the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with La Bienvenida, Golden 1 Center offering to host Sac State basketball and the Ace of Spades headliners.
Oct 10, 2024•4 min•Ep. 131
Join Aliza Imran and Jessica Shona-Stewart as they discuss recent Sac State news. Imran discusses the announcement last Thursday that winter commencement will be held at the Golden 1 Center on Dec. 14. She also talks about Sac State’s increase of Latinx/Chicanx representation, the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Center opening and the Sacramento Reptile Show. Shona-Stewart talks about the financial instability that Sac State students are experiencing from delays in the Free Application...
Sep 27, 2024•6 min•Ep. 130
Join Aliza Imran and Mateo Davis as they discuss recent Sacramento State news. Imran discusses Sac State President Luke Wood’s fall address, lovelytheband’s latest album and the release of a forensic examination of CapRadio. RELATED: Sac State freshman deceased after scooter accident in South Sacramento Davis talks about the proposed new fees for Sac State students, Hornet football’s 0-2 season start and the death of a Sac State freshman. Show notes: BREAKING: Sac State releases independent fore...
Sep 12, 2024•6 min•Ep. 129
Join Evan Patocka and James Fife as they rundown the past week in Sacramento State news. Patocka discusses the Japan Day celebration as well as the Big Sky championships from both men’s and women’s tennis and golf . RELATED: Pro-Palestine encampment draws support from students and community members at Sac State Fife talks about the recent divestment announcement from Sac State, the California Faculty Association ceasefire agreement drawing resignations from members and Elk Grove Unified School D...
May 13, 2024•5 min•Ep. 128
Podcasting staffers Aaron Lofton and Wendy Yang recap the last few weeks of Sacramento State news in this episode of The State Hornet Podcast. Yang starts out discussing the attack outside of Klamath hall, the Students for Quality Education tuition increase protest and the 13th Annual Out of the Darkness walk on campus. RELATED: Students and organizers comment on Sac State’s encampment Lofton then talks about a profile on Sac State’s librarian Ántonia Peigahi and hiking trails in the area. He al...
May 02, 2024•6 min•Ep. 127
Authors: Daniel Gonzales & Zacariah Aguila Podcasting staffers Daniel Gonzales and Zacariah Aguila recap the last few weeks of Sacramento State news in this episode of The State Hornet Podcast. Gonzales starts out discussing the low voter turnout for this year's Associated Student, Inc. election , the seven new murals on campus and the return of a missing hornet. RELATED: Sac State Says: Students are excited for the Oakland A’s move to Sacramento Aguila then talks about the resignation of Vi...
Apr 26, 2024•4 min•Ep. 126
Authors: Daniel Gonzales, Wendy Yang Podcast staffers Daniel Gonzales and Wendy Yang recap recent Sacramento State news, in this episode of The State Hornet Podcast. Gonzales discusses the on campus protest about the California State University tuition increase and opportunities for on-campus jobs . RELATED: Voters support second term for current ASI president with 13% turnout Yang discussed the "Day of Action" fair, supporting sexual assault survivors , the Women’s Resource Center at Sacramento...
Apr 17, 2024•7 min•Ep. 125
Authors: Daniel Gonzales & Aaron Lofton Podcasting staffers Daniel Gonzales and Aaron Lofton recap the last few weeks of Sacramento State news in this episode of The State Hornet Podcast. Gonzales and Lofton both start out discussing the near-campus carjacking and shooting , along with the escape of the suspects. Lofton then discusses the Sac State NFL Pro Day and the Division of Inclusive Excellence event. RELATED: A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State studen...
Apr 11, 2024•4 min•Ep. 124
Author: Evan Patocka, Zacariah Aguila Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Zacariah Aguila recap the recent Sacramento State news in this episode of The State Hornet Podcast. Patocka discusses the awards The State Hornet won at the Associated Collegiate Press national media conference, as well as the Title IX legislation for California State Universities and the Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement Program . RELATED: Cooper-Woodson College Enhancement centers academic success on Black excellence Agui...
Mar 18, 2024•6 min•Ep. 123
Author: Evan Patocka, Aliza Imran Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Aliza Imran recap the last week of Sacramento State news in this episode of The State Hornet Podcast. Patocka highlights a surge in the podcast section,shouting out current and future podcasts that will be released later in the semester. RELATED: Back to the 80s: ‘The Burbs’ Imran discusses the Black Student Success Task Force , a list of best drugstore skincare products and ‘The Burbs,’ one of the many movie reviews in the Back...
Mar 05, 2024•5 min•Ep. 122
Authors: Evan Patocka and Aaron Lofton Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Aaron Lofton recap the latest in Sacramento State news on this episode of The State Hornet Podcast. Patocka talks about the ratification of the new California Faculty Association and California State University tentative agreement, student concerns regarding the rise of anti-LGBTQ laws and opening weekend for baseball. RELATED: Sac State outfielder hit seven times in eight plate appearances Lofton discusses historic Black a...
Feb 26, 2024•5 min•Ep. 121
Authors: Evan Patocka, Wendy Yang Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Wendy Yang highlight people, places and events impacting the Black community around Sacramento State and the city of Sacramento. Patocka talks about Sac State football’s cornerback Dillon Juniel , the Hornet soccer team’s Willcot brothers on the soccer team and a local Black-owned soul food restaurant. RELATED: Meet the Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Yang talks about the Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Dr. Mia Set...
Feb 19, 2024•7 min•Ep. 120
Authors: Evan Patocka, Daniel Gonzales Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Daniel Gonzales talk about recent Sacramento State news. Patocka discusses the California Faculty Association’s strike that ended abruptly due to a tentative agreement being made. He also talks about the origins of Black History Month and updates on the men’s and women’s basketball season. RELATED: BREAKING: California Faculty Association reaches tentative agreement with CSU Gonzales breaks down President Luke Wood’s spring...
Feb 12, 2024•6 min•Ep. 119
Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris talk about the recent news around campus from the past week. Evan discusses the passing of a bill that would offer more doctorate degrees across CSU campuses. He also touches on Hornet football’s performance in the FCS playoffs and the Hispanic Economic Report. RELATED: BREAKING: Factfinding report provides recommendation for CSU and CFA bargaining Trevor talks about the recent strike on campus and the recent reports from the negotiations between t...
Dec 12, 2023•6 min•Ep. 118
Authors: Evan Patocka & Trevor Harris Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris talk about the recent Sac State news from the past week. Evan discusses the reduction of language classes, as well as the “Red Zone” and CapRadio’s finances. RELATED: Continued vigilance: campus safety challenges beyond the ‘Red Zone’ Trevor talks about the recent ASI resignation, as well as a threat made during a campus protest. He also discusses the CFA strike happening on Dec.7 and lowrider culture being...
Dec 04, 2023•5 min•Ep. 117
Podcast staffers Aliza Imran and Trevor Harris go over the stories across campus from the past week. Aliza talks about the Leaders of Tomorrow networking event hosted by the Allied Students for Justice, stories from two student veterans from this past Veterans Day and the best coffee shops for studying before finals. RELATED: Home opener for men’s basketball is full of records Trevor discusses the one-day strike that happened on multiple CSU campuses, including Sac State. He also talks about the...
Nov 22, 2023•5 min•Ep. 116
Author: Evan Patocka, Trevor Harris Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris discuss the stories from the past week. Evan talks about the statement put out by the California Faculty Association regarding when they will be striking at four CSU campuses, men’s soccer breaking their long winless streak against UC Davis. He also touches on the traditions of Hmong New Year, an annual celebration of the harvest season ending that includes food, clothing and dances. RELATED: Hmong New Year 2023 ...
Nov 14, 2023•5 min•Ep. 115
Authors: Evan Patocka, Trevor Harris Podcast staffers Evan Patocka and Trevor Harris discuss the stories across campus from the past week. Evan talks about the recent awards won by The State Hornet at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention. He also discusses the approved strike vote by the California Faculty Association, and mental health counseling available at the WELL. RELATED: Celebrate life at the Día De Los Muertos Communal Gathering Trevor covers the Día de los ...
Nov 06, 2023•4 min•Ep. 114
Podcast editor James Fife and podcast staffer Evan Patocka talk about the news across campus from the past week. James talks about the faculty roundtable regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict and the protest held by Students for Justice in Palestine the following week. He also talks about the new Stinger Sound Session with guests Venetian Veil. RELATED: ‘You are not alone’: The Barrio Art Program makes a comeback Evan covers the revival Barrio Art Program, along with the regulation of the ASI ...
Oct 31, 2023•4 min•Ep. 113
Authors: Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran In this episode of The State Hornet Podcast, staffers Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran discuss last week’s news. Aliza Imran covers the increase in fentanyl overdoses and how to spot and treat someone experiencing one. She also talks about last week’s walk for breast cancer and the Dia De los Muertos celebration at the California Museum. RELATED: Thinking pink: Community rallies behind breast cancer fundraiser at Sac State Trevor Harris covers the winner of th...
Oct 24, 2023•3 min•Ep. 112
AUTHOR: Evan Patocka, Victor Rodriguez-Tafoya Staffers Evan Patocka and Victor Rodriguez-Tafoya talk about news from the past week in this new episode of The State Hornet Podcast. Evan discusses the resignation of 16 CapRadio board members following ASI President Nataly Andrade-Dominguez’s request, as well as the demonstration made by CSU union representatives ahead of a vote for strike authorization in the near future. He also talks about the third delay of the ‘Esak’tima Center due to more con...
Oct 16, 2023•5 min•Ep. 111
Trevor Harris and Aliza Imran discuss the Hornets’ incredible 31-30 win against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and how Associated Student Body Inc. President Nataly Andrade-Dominguez addressed the financial mismanagement at CapRadio. Sac State professor of sociology and social justice activist Manual Barajas reflects on challenges and his achievements as a migrant. This week’s episode of Sac State Says addresses student's concerns with the University's commitment to their safety. Show notes: B...
Oct 07, 2023•3 min•Ep. 110
In this episode of The State Hornet Podcast, staffers Evan Patocka and Victor Rodriguez Tafoya discuss last week’s news. Victor talks about Hispanic Heritage Month and the events that Sac State hosted to celebrate. He also talks about the newest article in the Hornet Horrors column, which is an analysis of the movie “The Changeling.” RELATED: Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito – The State Hornet Evan covers the recent Sac State football loss to Idaho, as well as the recent rise in...
Sep 28, 2023•6 min•Ep. 109
In this week’s episode of the State Hornet Podcast, Host and Podcast staffer Trevor Harris talks about how the California State University Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition across the CSU college system. RELATED: BREAKING: CSU Board of Trustees approves tuition increase proposal – The State Hornet Next, he covered the last Stinger Sound Sessions Performance by Jakhari Smith. After that he touched on the ongoing case on Sexual Battery and Sexual Harassment that happened on Campus. Lastl...
Sep 22, 2023•3 min•Ep. 108
Authors: Feyi Ekundare, Latravion Jones In this week’s episode of The State Hornet Podcast, host and podcast staffer Feyi Ekundare and co-host Latravion Jones talk about the teamsters protest,The State Hornet’s updated sexual assault timeline, the Asain-American art showcase and Olympic gold medalist Charles Clark’s speach on normalizing mental health. Related Links: https://statehornet.com/2023/05/sac-state-post-traumatic-growth-conference/ https://statehornet.com/2023/05/teamsters-local-protes...
May 11, 2023•4 min•Ep. 107
Authors: Lawrence Charles, Casey Rafter This episode of The State Hornet Podcast features Hornet staffers Lawrence Charles and co-copy editor Casey Rafter covering the recent Take Back the Night event, a march against sexual violence and about recent thefts around campus as well as tips to prevent them. We also learn more about plans for Sac State to expand its campus to Placer County along with how the middle class scholarship can benefit certain students. Related State Hornet stories: https://...
May 05, 2023•7 min•Ep. 106
Authors: Lawrence Charles, Kris Hall and Chris Woodard A new episode of The State Hornet Podcast features Hornet staffer Lawrence Charles and editors Kris Hall and Chris Woodard covering the retirement of Student Affairs Vice President Ed Mills, who is stepping down after 15 years at Sacramento State. We also get a behind the scenes look from the recent Spring Fashion Show as well as how Sac State faculty are responding to the recent use of Chat GPT by students. Related State Hornet stories: htt...
Apr 29, 2023•6 min•Ep. 105
