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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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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 Proposition 6.
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.
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.
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.
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 for Federal Student Aid, as well as the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Policy Summit and President Luke Wood’s fee increase approval. Show notes:FAFSA delays and changes threaten Sac State’s financially vulnerable studentsBREAKING: Sac State President Luke Wood announces 4 of 5 student fee increases approvedSac State hosts the inaugural Asian American Pacific Islander Statewide Policy SummitBREAKING: Sac State to host winter commencement at Golden 1 CenterSacramento Reptile Show delivers an un-frog-gettable fall expositionCHLFSA calls on Sac State to increase Latinx/Chicanx representation and leadership
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 SacramentoDavis 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 forensic examination of CapRadioLovelytheband’s latest album navigates life’s highs and lowsStudents voice concern as Sac State proposes fee increasesPresident’s fall address highlights Sac State’s assistive programs for studentsHornets run out of gas late and fall short of upset in California ClashSac State gets chewed up by the Bulldogs
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 StateFife talks about the recent divestment announcement from Sac State, the California Faculty Association ceasefire agreement drawing resignations from members and Elk Grove Unified School District’s guaranteed admission for eligible students. Show notes:BREAKING: Sac State to alter investment policies in light of pro-Palestine encampmentMultiple California Faculty Association members resign over union’s ceasefire resolutionSac State golf brings home double the Big Sky hardware on the links to advance‘I was ready to die on the court today’: Men’s tennis gives their all for a championshipNCAA Tournament bound: Sac State women’s tennis wins Big Sky ChampionshipSac State blossoms into spring with 17th-annual Japan Day
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 encampmentLofton then talks about a profile on Sac State’s librarian Ántonia Peigahi and hiking trails in the area. He also discusses the details about the encampment protest in the library quad on campus.Show Notes:‘We’re going to be here until the CSU system divests’: Students and organizers comment on Sac State encampment Sac State offers guaranteed admission to eligible Elk Grove Unified studentsStudent-led tuition takeover rally continues fight against 34% increases‘We’re going to be here until the CSU system divests’: Students and organizers comment on Sac State encampment
Authors: Daniel Gonzales & Zacariah AguilaPodcasting 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 SacramentoAguila then talks about the resignation of Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Mia Settles-Tidwell, the 13th annual Out of the Darkness Walk and the Black, Indigenous and People Of Color artists being featured at the R.W & Joyce Witt Gallery on campus.Show Notes:BIPOC artists at Sac State bring color and culture to the world of fine artsGALLERY: Sac State hosts 13th-annual Out of the Darkness WalkVoters support second term for current ASI president with 13% turnout
Authors: Daniel Gonzales, Wendy YangPodcast 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% turnoutYang discussed the "Day of Action" fair, supporting sexual assault survivors, the Women’s Resource Center at Sacramento State and celebrating women's success in fashion.Show Notes:Students gather across campus to protest 34% tuition increase – The State HornetJob opportunities to help manage the Sac State hive Sac State’s Day of Action provides support, resources for sexual assault survivors The Women’s Resource Center provides students a sanctuary – The State Hornet Breaking barriers: Celebrating women in fashion – The State Hornet
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 students. Gonzales gives details about the Vivarium located in Sequoia Hall and rounds out the podcast with a recap on the trans rights protest, in regard to Turning Point USA’s guest speaker Paula Scanlan. Show Notes:Sac State trans rights advocates protest in opposition to Turning Point USA speakerSac State hosts showcase for progress of Antiracism & Inclusive Campus Action PlanThe near-campus shooting and carjacking: What we know – The State Hornet
Author: Evan Patocka, Zacariah AguilaPodcast 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 excellenceAguila talks about the reviews of “Dune: Part 2” and “Ricky Stanicky,” two movies that have recently been released, as well as The Band Hayez performing at the University Union. Show notes:‘Ricky Stanicky,’ and all the greatest friends we never hadJazz, funk and R&B: The Band Hayez‘Dune: Part 2’ a Sci-Fi supernova for audiences‘Making our college campuses safer is a top priority’: New bill aims to strengthen Title IX in California colleges
Author: Evan Patocka, Aliza ImranPodcast 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 to the 80s series on The State Hornet. Show notes:Sac State launches Black Success Initiative and Black Honors CollegeThe Buzz Ep. #1: ‘Mean Girls:’ Then & NowRetrogrades #1: ‘I, Robot’ you, get dizzyBeyond the Hive Ep. #6: Battle Across The PondAnything But Sports! Ep. 1The five best drugstore skincare products students need to try
Authors: Evan Patocka and Aaron LoftonPodcast 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 appearancesLofton discusses historic Black artists at the Crocker Art Museum and leading Sac State Black athletes. Show notes: Sac State community reacts to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the USSac State outfielder hit seven times in eight plate appearancesCFA votes to ratify tentative agreementBlack History is American History at the Crocker Art MuseumSac State gets plunked in opening day doubleheader but finishes with walk-off winShowcasing 10 Outstanding Black Sac State Student-Athletes
Authors: Evan Patocka, Wendy YangPodcast 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 ExcellenceYang talks about the Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Dr. Mia Settles-Tidwell, while also discussing photographer Kachiside Madu and Black Org Night. Show notes:https://www.instagram.com/p/C3JO1gRPpLp/ A photographer’s goal of changing the world one snapshot at a timeSac State corner embraces doubt and uses it as fuelBrotherly love: The siblings fulfilling their dreams at Sac StateThe epitome of Black Excellence is showcased at Sac State’s Black Org Night
Authors: Evan Patocka, Daniel GonzalesPodcast 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 CSUGonzales breaks down President Luke Wood’s spring address, as well as the passing of alumnus and Sac State groundskeeper Richard Perry and the new collegiate boxing program. Show notes:Sac State boxing gets another round after 60 yearsFAQ: What’s next for Sac State after the CFA cancels its strikeSac State staff and students discuss opinions on CFA tentative agreementBlack History Month 2024Sac State makes finishing touches for Portland State and IdahoIn Memoriam: Sac State alumnus Richard PerrySac State drops two more games to extend its losing streak to sixPresident Luke Wood’s spring address outlines campus goals
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 bargainingTrevor talks about the recent strike on campus and the recent reports from the negotiations between the CFA and CSU. He also discusses a piece on how language exemption is harmful to healthcare. Show notes: Sac State loses heavyweight playoff bout against South DakotaSac State’s high-powered offense lifts Hornets over Fighting HawksOPINION: Language exemptions are harming healthcare’s futureCSU to offer independent professional and applied doctoral degreesSac State hosts panel discussion on recent Hispanic Economic Report findingsSac State faculty strikes on campus to demand better pay and working conditions
Authors: Evan Patocka & Trevor HarrisPodcast 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 destigmatized.Show notes:https://statehornet.com/2023/11/alec-tong-resignation-csus-sac-state/https://statehornet.com/2023/11/imitates-rifle-threat-sac-state-palestine/https://statehornet.com/2023/11/sac-state-classes-reduced-in-spring/https://statehornet.com/2023/11/california-lowriders-reminisce-amid-legal-triumph/https://statehornet.com/2023/11/capradio-finance-breakdown-csu-sac-state/https://statehornet.com/2023/11/cfa-strike-student-reactions-sac-state/
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 recordsTrevor discusses the one-day strike that happened on multiple CSU campuses, including Sac State. He also talks about the inaugural Hornet Harvest Gathering and the start of the men’s basketball season. Show Notes:BREAKING: Teamsters go on a one-day strike at Sac StateThe five best coffee shops for studyingAllied Students for Justice hosts Leaders of Tomorrow networking eventVeterans Day spotlight: Sac State veterans share their story of resilienceSac State hosts inaugural Hornet Harvest GatheringSac State men’s basketball loses steam running with the Wolfpack
Author: Evan Patocka, Trevor HarrisPodcast 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 2023Trevor talks about a construction company accused of wage theft that has been hired by Sac State. He also discusses a reported arson at Riverview Hall and the new “Seen Iranian Women” exhibition in the Hinde Auditorium. Show Notes: See Hmong New Year through the eyes of Hmong studentsBREAKING: Possible arson committed at Riverview HallThe ‘Seen Iranian Woman’: Unveiling women empowerment through artBREAKING: CFA announces strikes across CSU campusesVictory at last: Sac State knocks off UC Davis in season finaleCarpenters’ union expresses concerns with upcoming student housing project’s contractor
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