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.

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1. https://statehornet.com/2022/10/sac-state-softball-allegations-coach/
2. https://statehornet.com/2022/10/swarm-report-week-6-fall-2022/
3. 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