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State Hornet Spotlight
by The State Hornet
State Hornet: Spotlight is a series of audio profiles featuring interesting people from around the Sac State community.
Episodes
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State Hornet Spotlight: Breaking the ice with Kathy Kasic
In this episode, host Jeremy Brown is joined by Sacramento State film professor Kathy Kasic to talk about her recent documentary and its broader impact on our world. The two also discuss the influences that set Kasic on this path, how anybody can help to keep our world healthy and the upcoming...
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State Hornet Spotlight: Stepping into the time machine for queer prom
Podcast editor Jeremy Brown sits down with Hei Fok, the director of Sacramento State’s PRIDE center, to talk about queer prom. The two also discuss the nature of self-expression, sources of inspiration and the importance of fanfiction to the queer community.
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State Hornet Spotlight: A conversation with President Luke Wood
In this latest episode of The State Hornet Spotlight, President Luke Wood joins hosts Clifton Bullock III and Finneas Brumbaugh. Together, they discuss Sacramento State as a Black-serving institution, Wood’s legacy as president and the recent move to the Mid-American Conference.
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State Hornet Spotlight: Dealing with grief during the holidays
In this episode, Host Samuel Bierdeman and Sacramento State journalism Professor Amari Pollard discuss her journey throughout her career in journalism, including her poetry collection, “Where There Are Flowers and the Moon,” and her recurring spot on “PBS KVIE News Minute,” where she serves as a...
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State Hornet Spotlight: An exploration of video games and storytelling
Kristopher Caalim talks with Sac State’s first game studies professor, Luna Loganayagam—the two discuss the place of video games as art, pieces of culture and media as a whole, along with the difficulties of studying video games and the stories they tell.
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State Hornet Spotlight: A taste of Aztlán with Sac State’s MEChA
Sacramento State’s MEChA leaders Jessica Ramirez, Valeria Murillo and Katherine Robles talk with host Esmeralda Garcia about the history of the Chicano organization and how we must continue the fight for Latino rights and solidarity, not just during Hispanic Heritage Month but all year round.
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State Hornet Spotlight: The Power of Latiné Voices
In this episode, host Maya Denaé Taylor interviews Ethnic Studies Professor Elvia Ramirez and graduate student in science of counseling Víctor Tafoya about the Center on Race, Immigration and Social Justice’s podcast, ”Building Justice”, and the importance of amplifying Latiné and other...
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State Hornet Spotlight: Science of Play with Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla
In this episode of State Hornet Spotlight, hosts Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown interview professor of recreation, parks and tourism administration Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla, about the science behind play and her journey to Sac State.
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State Hornet Spotlight: KSSU Promotions Director on his time at Sac State
Host Kristopher Caalim talks with Orlando Rodriguez about what it’s like being a student while working with KSSU, his time with music and Dj-ing and more.
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State Hornet Spotlight: Sac State professor on becoming a Multi-Hyphenate
In this episode of the State Hornet Spotlight, Sacramento State professor Andrea Smith sits down with podcast staffer Jeremy Brown to talk about life in the East Bay, earning her PhD, the return of hip hop as a vehicle for protest, Kendrick Lamar’s recent halftime show and more.
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State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success
In this spotlight, Sac State sophomore wide receiver Jared Gipson sits down with football beat writer Jack Freeman to discuss his Montana catch fiasco, TikTok's rise to fame and finding balance in his busy life.
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State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State
On today’s episode, hosts Jack Freeman and Isaac Streeter speak with new member of the Sac State football team Carson Conklin on what his recruitment process was like leading up to his decision and why he chose to be a hornet. Related State Hornet stories:...
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Women's basketball team reacts to being named best female team: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT SHORT
Former Hornet graduate guard and Big Sky MVP Lianna Tillman, former guard Jazmin Carrasco and all-Big Sky center Isnelle Natabou sit down with sports editor Jordan Latimore to react to the women’s basketball team being named “Best Female Team” in the 2022 Best of Sac State oll on this State…
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Sac State alumni’s up-and-down football journey and USFL dream: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT SHORT
In a special audio story version of The State Hornet Spotlight, staffer Jack Freeman talks to Sac State alumnus and former Hornets wide receiver Isiah Hennie about his eventful journey to make it in the professional football world. Hennie, who recorded 139 catches for 1,523 yards and 11…
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Hornets appreciate being in person after two years of being locked inside: STATE HORNET QUADCAST
Quadcast has returned after a two-year absence! On this edition, staffer Laura de la Garza Garcia, newsletter editor Odin Rasco and opinion editor Kris Hall host a special “Quadcast” edition of State Hornet Spotlight where they interview Sac State students about their experiences and thoughts on...
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Discussing the journey of women of color in modern-day America: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
On this episode of State Hornet Spotlight, multimedia staffer Alexis Hunt sits down with Sacramento State student Maya Coleman and asks her about her personal experiences as a woman of color in today’s society. Coleman shares her thoughts with the audience about the struggles women of color face...
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How Sac State students can receive confidential support for sexual violence: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
Confidential campus advocate Laura sits down with State Hornet visuals editor Dominique Williams to discuss resources for Sacramento State students who have experienced sexual violence. Laura, whose last name is withheld to protect confidentiality, works for WEAVE (When Everyone Acts Violence…
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Dr. Alma Flores breaks down teaching as a Latinx professor, campus’ HSI funding: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
On this episode of State Hornet Spotlight, former digital editor Mercy Sosa sits down with Dr. Alma Flores, an assistant professor of Education at Sacramento State. Flores discusses the funding Sac State receives for being a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), the lack of Hispanic representation…
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A Native student’s survival story turned academic journey: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
Context warning: this episode of State Hornet Spotlight features mentions of sexual abuse, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and substance abuse Diversity, Equity and Inclusion editor Emma Hall talks with Pauline Ghost-Perez, a Native American Studies student at Sacramento State...
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Former Sac State basketball player discusses prioritizing mental health: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
On this episode of State Hornet Spotlight, managing editor Magaly Muñoz and sports beat writer Jordan Latimore sit down with former Sacramento State basketball player Samaad Hector about his decision to leave the team before the season to prioritize his mental health. Hector discusses his...
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Alumna shares her experience being a Hispanic woman in media: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
On this edition of State Hornet Spotlight, State Hornet alumna Aranza Mora talks to managing editor Magaly Muñoz about her experience with being a Latina woman in media and how her love for being Hispanic pushed her into working in Spanish broadcast. Mora also shares her advice for those seeking…
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Newsom survives recall, editor roundtable reacts: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
A follow-up episode of the State Hornet Spotlight podcast features podcast editor Mack Ervin III, Editor-in-Chief Jordan Parker and managing editor Magaly Muñoz giving their immediate reaction following the 2021 California recall election. The three debate the wider than expected margin of…
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Editor roundtable discussion about historic recall election: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
A special episode of the State Hornet Spotlight podcast features a roundtable discussion with podcast editor Mack Ervin III, Editor-in-Chief Jordan Parker and features editor Magaly Muñoz where they talk about their opinions concerning the upcoming recall election. The trio debates the moments…
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Sac State students Nahom & Ayra on getting “Mic’d Up”: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
Mic’d Up Students home page Mic’d Up Students Instagram Episodes mentioned in pod Sac State students look to spark change with new podcast
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Jesse Thorn’s virtual visit to Sac State: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT
Maximum Fun podcast network PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series – Russ Buettner PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series – Wesley Lowery 54% of classes will have on-campus components: STATE HORNET PODCAST
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STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT: Passion Bailey’s love and support of reading
State Hornet article on Passion Bailey and Hidden Gems
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SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: History professor examines history and rise of conspiracies
How QAnon came to be, and why it’s still here On this edition of State Hornet: Spotlight, podcast staffers Rose Vega and Gavin Rock talk with Sacramento State history professor Joseph Palermo. Palermo, who has done research and writing on Watergate and 1950s politics, discusses the history and...
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PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Sacramento Pastor Tecoy Porter discusses how to serve a community
South Sacramento pastor wants to change status quo with state Senate run Tecoy Porter 2022 Senate campaign website
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STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT: Kylie Robison of ‘Kyliebytes’ talks stocks post-GameStop
KYLIEBYTES on Substack 4 Things to Know About the GameStop Insanity Robinhood in-app glossary claims Nazis were socialist Robinhood customers file class action lawsuit after popular app halts GameStop stock trading Investopedia page on DogeCoin
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SPOTLIGHT EXTRA: Student shares personal experiences with gun violence in speech
Candlelight vigil held for two teens killed at Arden Fair Mall
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SPOTLIGHT: Defensor legal explica la situación de DACA y Dreamers
Sac State Dreamer Resource Center CHIRLA sitio DACA fully reinstated for first time since 2017 ‘Nothing in my life is secure’: Sac State DACA recipients speak out
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SPOTLIGHT: Legal advocate explains the situation for DACA and Dreamers
DACA fully reinstated for first time since 2017 ‘Nothing in my life is secure’: Sac State DACA recipients speak out Sac State Dreamer Resource Center CHIRLA website
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SPOTLIGHT: Sac State professor discusses suffragette and civil rights activist Mary Church Terrell
This week on Spotlight, news reporter Gavin Rock spoke with Sacramento State professor Mona Siegel about the life of suffragette and civil rights activist Mary Church Terrell. Siegel presented a brief slideshow of Terrell’s life for the Crocker Art Museum’s U-Nite 2020. Music: Inspired by Kevin...
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SPOTLIGHT: State Hornet alumna Shiavon Chatman on being a young Black author
Shiavon's book available now on Gumroad
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SPOTLIGHT: Political strategist Daraka Larimore-Hall evaluates results of ballot propositions
On this episode of State Hornet: Spotlight, podcast editor Robbie Pierce and editor-in-chief Max Connor talk with Daraka Larimore-Hall, a vice chair of the state Democratic Party and political strategist and consultant, about why some of the ballot propositions turned out the way they did and…
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Sac State alumnus makes the cut in soccer, music and barbering
Mez’s Twitter Mez’s IG Mez’s Beatstars feed Mez’s SoundCloud
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SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series – Russ Buettner
During our Hornet Speaker Series last month, Pulitzer Prize-winning State Hornet alumnus reporter Russ Buettner appeared on our Twitch stream Oct. 21 to discuss how to manage and find sources for hard-hitting investigative stories, find a career in the modern journalistic landscape and earn and...
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SPOTLIGHT: How to use the Modoc Hall 4-day vote center this year
Sac County election resources Sac State voting resources Sac State Community Engagement Center Instagram Sac State Community Engagement Center homepage Associated Students, Inc. advocacy page California Ballot Bowl
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SPOTLIGHT: Hornet Speaker Series: Wesley Lowery
The State Hornet hosted its first ever live Twitch event last week: the Hornet Speaker Series of virtual Q&A sessions. Wesley Lowery, a Pulitzer Prize winner, author of “They Can't Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, and a New Era in America's Racial Justice Movement” and creator of The Washington...
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SPOTLIGHT: Electoral activist Dann Mead analyzes ballot measures and propositions
Experts explain: California propositions, what they’ll cost Ballotpedia Comstock’s Magazine article by State Hornet multimedia editor Sara Nevis featuring Mead
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SPOTLIGHT: President Nelsen talks campus reopening, student fees, future commencements
On this episode of State Hornet: Spotlight, Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen talks to State Hornet podcast editor Robbie Pierce and editor-in-chief Max Connor about when and how campus might reopen, the reasons student tuition and fees have not been reduced, the future of commencement...
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SPOTLIGHT: Onit Coffee founder Shadi Khattab on how to brew a business
State Hornet reporters Chanelle Muerong and Garry Singh bring you another episode of the State Hornet: Spotlight audio profile series, this time featuring Sac State business alumnus and Onit Coffee CEO Shadi Khattab. Khattab discusses the role coffee played in his family life, how and why he...
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SPOTLIGHT: Voice of Youth founder Berry Accius discusses activism, police defunding
On the first episode of our new State Hornet: Spotlight audio profile series, multimedia reporter Sara Nevis talks with local father, activist and chef Berry Accius to discuss his personal history and views on activism, what more he feels needs to be done following the shooting death of Zarrie...
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