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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 newly-named Eunice Newton Foote Day on July 17.

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.

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.

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 rotating host for a weekly segment that covers stories and events happening in the Sacramento area.

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.

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.

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 marginalized communities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: https://statehornet.com/2022/10/sac-state-softball-allegations-coach/https://statehornet.com/2022/10/swarm-report-week-6-fall-2022/https://statehornet.com/2022/10/sac-state-hornets-football-montana-grizzlies-preview/

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 Hornet Spotlight Short. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod Show Notes: THE GRIND: Mark Campbell’s ascent to women’s basketball head coach at Sac State

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 touchdowns during four seasons with the Sac State football team from 2014 to 2018, has looked to the NFL, the AAF, the CFL and the newly reformed United States Football League (USFL) for a chance to prove he can make it in the big leagues. While he has come close to signing a contract several times, he still waits to this day for his maiden opportunity. Listen to his story here: Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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 dealing with two years of life under COVID-19 restrictions. In the first part of the episode, communications major Adrian Piñon, photography major Nathenial Goguen and others join our hosts to discuss online classes, the return of in-person learning, new habits picked up during quarantine and more. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod