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 hesitation to come forward about his depression to his family and friends but says he hopes talking about his own struggles will help someone else in the process.

Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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Student Health & Counseling Services

Crisis phone numbers Suicide Prevention in the Sacramento Area

National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

If you are in a physical or psychiatric emergency, call 911.

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 to work in journalism full time after college.

Post graduation in fall 2020, Mora worked as a news anchor for iHeartMedia and is currently a show host for Univision’s Despierta Sacramento.

Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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 victory, what the future may hold for candidates Larry Elder and Kevin Paffrath and how Gavin Newsom and the Democrats found their mojo to revive his governorship and future political prospects.

Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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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 that jump-started the recall, whether the candidates are viable governors for the world’s fifth largest economy, and whether they think incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom will retain his position come Tuesday night.

Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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