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The State Hornet Podcast has various editors and staffers recapping this week in campus events and local news.

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  1. The State Hornet Podcast: Causeway Boxing Classic, rejection of Prop 6 and the Native American College

    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...

  2. The State Hornet Podcast: 5k for breast cancer, Folklórico dance instructor, Día de Los Muertos

    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....

  3. The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State football, GoldenSky Festival, “For the People” gallery

    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...

  4. The State Hornet Podcast: Stadium renderings, La Bienvenida and Ace of Spades

    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...

  5. The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues

    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...

  6. The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State freshman killed in scooter accident, Sac State releases independent examination of CapRadio

    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...

  7. The State Hornet Podcast #10: Sac State announces policy changes, CFA members resign following resolution and Japan Day

    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…

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  8. The State Hornet Podcast #9: Encampment starts in library quad

    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...

  9. The State Hornet Podcast #8: Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Resigns and New murals on campus.

    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,...

  10. The State Hornet Podcast #7: Tuition increase protest and the ‘Day of Action’ fair

    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…

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  11. The State Hornet Podcast: Episode 6: Shooting and carjacking near Sac State and a trans-rights protest.

    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…

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  12. The State Hornet Podcast #5: The Online Pacemaker, Title IX legislation and movie reviews

    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…

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  13. The State Hornet Podcast #4: Black Student Success Task Force and upcoming podcasts

    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...

  14. The State Hornet Podcast #3: CFA ratification, anti-LGBTQ legislation and a wild opening series for baseball

    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...

  15. The State Hornet Podcast #2: Black History Month special

    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...

  16. The State Hornet Podcast #1: CFA agreement, Black History Month and President Luke Wood’s spring address

    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...

  17. The State Hornet #11: CFA strikes and negotiations, more doctorate degrees and football

    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...

  18. The State Hornet #10: Strikes, ASI resignation, firearm scare and class reductions

    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…

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  19. The State Hornet Podcast #9: Teamsters strike, Leaders of Tomorrow and Hornet Harvest Gathering

    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...

  20. The State Hornet Podcast #8: CFA strike dates, arson on campus and Hmong New Year

    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...

  21. The State Hornet Podcast #7: State Hornet awards, CFA strike approval and Día de los Muertos

    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…

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  22. The State Hornet Podcast #6: Faculty roundtable and protest over Israel-Palestine conflict, ASI director resigns

    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…

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  23. The State Hornet Podcast #5: Fentanyl overdoses, breast cancer walk and Hornet’s soccer struggles

    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...

  24. The State Hornet Podcast #4: CapRadio board members resign, Aftershock Festival and another delay for the ‘Esak’tima Center

    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…

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  25. The State Hornet Podcast #3: CapRadio troubles, inadequate restitution for sexual assault vicitms, Sac State Professor Manual Barajas and Sac State football.

    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...

  26. The State Hornet Podcast #2: Hispanic Heritage Month, COVID-19 surging on campus and a new Disability Cultural Center

    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...

  27. The State Hornet Podcast #1: Tuition, Crime, Music and Football!

    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...

  28. The State Hornet Podcast #12: Teamsters Protest, Sexual Assault Timeline and Asian-American studies art showcase.

    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...

  29. The State Hornet Podcast: Take Back the Night, theft on campus and the Middle Class Scholarship

    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…

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  30. The State Hornet Podcast: ChatGPT, graduation photos, spring fashion show and Ed Mills retirement

    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...

  31. The State Hornet Podcast: Police call boxes, graduation location interference and the Out of the Darkness Walk

    In the new episode of The State Hornet Podcast Lawrence Charles, Feyi Ekundare and Latravion Jones go over how likely commencement is to have a change of venue and how it would affect individuals. They also cover how students feel about the police call boxes located on and around campus as well…

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  32. The State Hornet Podcast: Salsa Loca returns, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, housing safety and CSU union negotiations

    The new episode of The State Hornet Podcast, features Lawrence Charles and James Fife covering how sexual assault is affecting the students in North Village and how Sac State celebrated the first Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day. We also learn that the CSU Faculty Association will soon be...

  33. The State Hornet Podcast: Amador Hall burglary, Hornet Stadium commencement and Out of the Darkness awareness

    Lawrence Charles, Emma Hall and Mercy Sosa On the new episode of The State Hornet Podcast, Lawrence Charles, Mercy Sosa and Emma Hall tell us the details of what we currently know about the Amador Hall break-in and how spring commencement could have a drastic change due to the Sacramento Kings’...

  34. The State Hornet Podcast: Internet Upgrade, Women’s Basketball and State Hornet March Madness: The best musician

    Authors: Feyi Ekundare, Tray Jones On this week's episode of The State Hornet Podcast, staffers Feyi Ekundare and Tray Jones cover how the Sac State Women's Basketball team made history by beating the Portland State Vikings. In additional news, Internet upgrades on campus and a look at The State...

  35. The State Hornet Podcast: APIDA Center, MLK Center expansion, Campus Safety, ‘Vessels’ and Project Rebound

    Authors: Lawrence Charles, Feyi Ekundare On this week's episode of The State Hornet Podcast, staffers Lawrence Charles and Feyi Ekundare cover how Project Rebound is assisting formerly incarcerated students and campus safety concerns following multiple sexual assaults last semester. In additional...

  36. The State Hornet Podcast: Lab Rats band, Black Expo, APIDA center unveiling and annual Black professional mixer

    Authors: Lawrence Charles, Latravion Jones Desc: On today's episode of The State Hornet Podcast, staffers Lawrence Charles and Latravion Jones highlight coverage of how Sacramento jazz band the Lab Rats came to be, as well as how this year's annual Male Empowerment Collaborative mixer went. They...

  37. The State Hornet Podcast: Little Africa returns, students speak up against on-campus assault.

    Author: Lawrence Charles, Aile Flores Desc: For this week's episode of The State Hornet Podcast, staffers Lawrence Charles and Aile Flores provide information on what Little Africa is all about and how it was reinstated as a recurring event on campus, followed by a report on actions students have...

  38. The State Hornet Podcast: Homeless World Cup, Shirley Weber advocates for reparations, blessing backpacks and Kahlaija Dean

    In this week's Episode of The State Hornet Podcast, Lawrence Charles covers recent and upcoming news on campus: the Homeless World Cup, the distribution of blessing backpacks to the homeless, Shirley Weber and her plan to obtain reparations and Sac State women’s basketball point guard Kahlaijah...

  39. The State Hornet Podcast: Lunar New Year holiday, women’s basketball wins and policing on campus

    Welcome back to The State Hornet Podcast! This week, sports staffer Nathan Uebelhoer and Arts and Entertainment writer Raymond Purscell discuss the Lunar New Year, the criticism of campus police, and more from Hornet coverage. Author: Nathan Uebelhoer, Raymond Purscell, Steven Gutierrez Related...

  40. The State Hornet Podcast: Sexual assault suspect identified, Hmong heritage celebration, archaeological artifacts recovered

    Welcome back to The State Hornet Podcast! This week, sports staffer Nathan Uebelhoer and podcast editor James Fife discuss the police identification of an alleged sexual assault suspect, the big football win, the recovery of archaeological artifacts and much more! Authors: Nathan Uebelhoer, James...

  41. The State Hornet Podcast: Antisemitism Town Hall, One Card discounts and some immigrant stories

    Welcome back to The State Hornet Podcast! This week, sports staffer Nathan Uebelhoer and arts and entertainment staffer Hailey Valdivia round up recent campus news. Highlights include: Sac State faculty held a town hall regarding the rise of antisemitism, an art gallery on campus, immigrant…

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  42. The State Hornet Podcast: President Nelsen's retirement, election day and some great reads

    Welcome back to The State Hornet Podcast. This week, sports staffer Nathan Uebelhoer and arts and entertainment writer Ray Purscell discuss President Nelsen’s retirement news, some big propositions on the ballot, the Hornet’s big football win and much more! Author: Nathan Uebelhoer, Ray Purscell,...

  43. The State Hornet Podcast: Shots fired near campus, sexual assault on campus, and more

    Welcome back to The State Hornet Podcast! This week, podcast editor James Fife and sports staffer Nathan Uebelhoer discuss the breaking news about shots being fired at The Crossings apartment complex near campus, another sexual assault , the Hornet’s big football win and more. Authors: James…

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  44. The State Hornet Podcast: Stabbing near campus, abuse allegations against softball coach and more

    Welcome back to The State Hornet podcast! This week, podcast editor James Fife and sports staffer Nathan Uebelhoer discuss the breaking news about a stabbing that occured at the Academy 65 apartments near campus, the abuse allegations against softball coach Lori Perez, the football win that…

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  45. The State Hornet Podcast: Sac state police take measures on student safety, Hornet football continues to dominate and more.

    Welcome back to The State Hornet podcast! This week, podcast editor James Fife and editor-in-chief Tony Rodriguez talk about the increase in measures for student safety by the Sacramento State police department, “It’s Okay to be Not Okay” day, erotic novel acceptance and more! Related State…

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  46. he State Hornet Podcast - Breaking news, LGBTQ+ History Month and another State Hornet football win

    Welcome back to The State Hornet podcast! This week, podcast editor James Fife and editor-in-chief Tony Rodriguez break the news of the assailant wanted by campus police, the LGBTQ+ History Month landing page and more. Related State Hornet stories:...

  47. The State Hornet Podcast - Nelsen’s Reaction to More Hate Speech, Skip Bishop Returns to Sacramento State

    Welcome back to The State Hornet podcast! This week, Podcast Editor James Fife and Editor-In-Chief Tony Rodriguez talk about President Nelson’s Responds to the continuing on campus hate speech and how students feel regarding Skip Bishop’s return to Sacramento State. Related State Hornet stories:...

  48. The State Hornet Podcast - Hate speech update and Sac State’s 75th Anniversary

    -https://statehornet.com/2022/09/past-swastika-on-campus-found-nearby-jewish-student-club-table/ -https://statehornet.com/2022/09/under-center-and-over-the-crib-sac-state-quarterback-balances-football-and-fatherhood/ -https://statehornet.com/2022/09/sac-state-diamond-anniverary-campus-celebration/

  49. The State Hornet Podcast - On campus voting registration and Flu vaccine mandate

    Related State Hornet stories: https://statehornet.com/2022/09/sacramento-state-national-voter-registration-information https://statehornet.com/2022/09/buzly-app-sacramento-state-university-california/ https://statehornet.com/2022/09/swarm_report_sports_fall_2022/

  50. Heat wave and troubling findings on campus: THE STATE HORNET PODCAST

    Welcome back to The State Hornet podcast! This week, Podcast Editor James Fife and Editor-In-Chief Tony Rodriguez sit down and talk about the top stories of the last week. The top stories include effects of the record breaking heatwave on students, the hot start for Hornet football and the tragic...

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