Newsletter AD Fall 2025
The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet
The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet
Newsletter AD Fall 2025
The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet
  • Sacramento St.
    104
    Weber State
    90
    Feb 2 / Basketball (M)
  • Sacramento St.
    64
    Weber State
    72
    Feb 2 / Basketball (W)
  • Sacramento St.
    86
    Montana
    79
    Jan 31 / Basketball (M)
  • Sacramento St.
    64
    Montana
    57
    Jan 31 / Basketball (W)
  • Sacramento St.
    83
    Montana State
    80
    Jan 29 / Basketball (M)
  • Sacramento St.
    31
    Montana State
    66
    Jan 29 / Basketball (W)
  • Sacramento St.
    67
    Eastern Washington
    75
    Jan 24 / Basketball (M)
  • Sacramento St.
    61
    Eastern Washington
    54
    Jan 24 / Basketball (W)
  • Sacramento St.
    76
    Idaho
    86
    Jan 22 / Basketball (M)
  • Sacramento St.
    55
    Idaho
    62
    Jan 22 / Basketball (W)
FEATURED
Tyler Woodhull, estudiante de ciencias de salud de primer año, trabaja en su solicitud general mientras asiste al primer taller de becas de febrero. Woodhull asistió al taller en busca de información sobre fechas de desembolso y consejos para completar la solicitud. (Hecho en Canva por Anita Ratna Gautam.)
Convirtiendo las solicitudes de beca en una oportunidad: talleres apoyan a estudiantes antes de la fecha límite de marzo
Jaqueline Ruvalcaba and Anita Ratna Gautam • February 16, 2026
President Luke Wood faces Sacramento State community members at a budget open forum press conference March 27, 2025. Wood received questions and concerns similar to those brought forward by students for his triennial review. (Graphic created in Canva by Adriana Graves Vargas)
Review of President Luke Wood approaches: How students can contribute
Adriana Graves Vargas, News Staffer • February 15, 2026
Sacramento State will join the Mid-American Conference for the 2026 season. The MAC is primarily made up of teams from the Midwest-Great Lakes region of the country. (Graphic created in Canva by Jack Dann)
BREAKING: Sacramento State moves to the FBS, joining the MAC
Jack Dann, Sports Editor • February 14, 2026
Junior pitcher Ethan Lay celebrates with his team after his start against UC Riverside on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Lay led the team to a 2-1 win.
High-velocity exit: Hornet’s last season in the WAC set to be a special year
Tamer Bohatch, Sports Staffer • February 12, 2026
NEWS
President Luke Wood faces Sacramento State community members at a budget open forum press conference March 27, 2025. Wood received questions and concerns similar to those brought forward by students for his triennial review. (Graphic created in Canva by Adriana Graves Vargas)
Review of President Luke Wood approaches: How students can contribute
Adriana Graves Vargas, News Staffer • February 15, 2026
Sacramento State will join the Mid-American Conference for the 2026 season. The MAC is primarily made up of teams from the Midwest-Great Lakes region of the country. (Graphic created in Canva by Jack Dann)
BREAKING: Sacramento State moves to the FBS, joining the MAC
Jack Dann, Sports Editor • February 14, 2026
Tyler Woodhull, estudiante de ciencias de salud de primer año, trabaja en su solicitud general mientras asiste al primer taller de becas de febrero. Woodhull asistió al taller en busca de información sobre fechas de desembolso y consejos para completar la solicitud. (Hecho en Canva por Anita Ratna Gautam.)
Turning scholarship application into opportunity: workshops help students ahead of March deadline
Anita Ratna Gautam and Ray Kopf • February 9, 2026
President Luke Wood speaks at the introductory press conference for Alonzo Carter Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Sac State is reportedly offering up to $10 million dollars in entry fees to join the FBS.
REPORT: Sac State willing to commit $15 million for FBS move
Jack Dann, Sports Editor • February 6, 2026
TRENDING STORIES
President Luke Wood speaks at the introductory press conference for Alonzo Carter Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Sac State is reportedly offering up to $10 million dollars in entry fees to join the FBS.

REPORT: Sac State willing to commit $15 million for FBS move

Sacramento State will join the Mid-American Conference for the 2026 season. The MAC is primarily made up of teams from the Midwest-Great Lakes region of the country. (Graphic created in Canva by Jack Dann)

BREAKING: Sacramento State moves to the FBS, joining the MAC

Alt-pop and R&B songwriter Joji released his fifth studio album titled “Piss In The Wind” Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The record flows through a medley of lo-fi drum loops, harsh synthetic beats and piano ballads, all thematically reminiscent of previous projects in his discography. (Graphic created in Canva by Giancarlo Diloy)

It’s as crude as its title: Joji’s 'Piss In The Wind' is a half-baked release

Decorative Background
SPORTS
Sacramento State will join the Mid-American Conference for the 2026 season. The MAC is primarily made up of teams from the Midwest-Great Lakes region of the country. (Graphic created in Canva by Jack Dann)
BREAKING: Sacramento State moves to the FBS, joining the MAC
Jack Dann, Sports Editor • February 14, 2026
Junior pitcher Ethan Lay celebrates with his team after his start against UC Riverside on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Lay led the team to a 2-1 win.
High-velocity exit: Hornet’s last season in the WAC set to be a special year
Tamer Bohatch, Sports Staffer • February 12, 2026
Sophomore guard Rubi Gray sizes up a defender against Eastern Washington on Jan. 24, 2026. Gray has been the Hornets' leading scorer this season, averaging 14.8 points a game.
Foul trouble sinks Sac State in crucial loss to Vikings
Jack Dann, Sports Editor • February 10, 2026
Sacramento State and Portland State after their verbal altercation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. There were five technical fouls issued as a result.
Pavilion ravaged: Hornets lose to the Vikings in a nail-biter
Chris D. Johnson, Managing Editor • February 10, 2026
ESPAÑOL
Tyler Woodhull, estudiante de ciencias de salud de primer año, trabaja en su solicitud general mientras asiste al primer taller de becas de febrero. Woodhull asistió al taller en busca de información sobre fechas de desembolso y consejos para completar la solicitud. (Hecho en Canva por Anita Ratna Gautam.)
Convirtiendo las solicitudes de beca en una oportunidad: talleres apoyan a estudiantes antes de la fecha límite de marzo
Jaqueline Ruvalcaba and Anita Ratna Gautam • February 16, 2026
Estudiante Jamarie Crawford platica sobre su iniciativa como defensor de activismo: ‘SOMOS’ Podcast
Estudiante Jamarie Crawford platica sobre su iniciativa como defensor de activismo: ‘SOMOS’ Podcast
Galilea Duran and Angelica Brito • December 5, 2025
Demasiados estudiantes, no suficiente clases: El Avispón del Estado Podcast 2025
Demasiados estudiantes, no suficiente clases: El Avispón del Estado Podcast 2025
Melanie Arechiga and Galilea Duran • December 3, 2025
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Alt-pop and R&B songwriter Joji released his fifth studio album titled “Piss In The Wind” Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The record flows through a medley of lo-fi drum loops, harsh synthetic beats and piano ballads, all thematically reminiscent of previous projects in his discography. (Graphic created in Canva by Giancarlo Diloy)
It’s as crude as its title: Joji’s ‘Piss In The Wind’ is a half-baked release
Giancarlo Diloy, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 11, 2026
A small part of the wall off corner niche that displays all the assorted art pieces Saturday, Feb 7, 2026. A handful of the artists stood by their pieces, eager for outside commentary. (Photo by Hussam Albarakat)
Inside Lovers Fest: The DIY art spirit is on full display
Hussam Albarakat, Magazine Staffer • February 10, 2026
Solo Artist Puma Blue, also known as Jacob Allen, dropped “Croak Dream” on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. In the 11-song album spanning 40 minutes, Allen diversifies his own sound using the techniques he has been known for. (Graphic made in Canva by Julian Panela)
A journey through soulful heartbreak: ‘Croak Dream’ is Puma Blue’s return to form
Julian Panela, A&E Staffer • February 9, 2026
“Send Help” takes viewers on a journey through a relationship that is both tumultuous and isolating. Explore the actors’ performances, set pieces and effects used in bringing this horror-comedy to life. (Graphic created in Canva by Julian Panela)
An isolated island with questionable morals, someone ‘Send Help!’
Julian Panela, A&E Staffer • February 3, 2026
DEI
Protesters holding signs walk along the center of Capitol Mall with the state capitol building during the ‘ICE Out’ rally Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The gathering was organized by students at McClatchy High School in solidarity with the nationwide shutdown across the country.
‘It’s up to these kids to make a difference’:
Sacramento high school students rally against ICE
Delaney Joyce, Jack Dann, and Melanie Arechiga • February 2, 2026
Valdy Ngassam, a fifth-year ethnic studies major, in the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Student Center conference room Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Ngassam aims to spread awareness about the current accommodation system for change.
‘I hear the outcry’: Barriers in Sac State’s accommodation system
Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor • December 14, 2025
The PRIDE Resource Fair provided Sacramento State students resources and information from organizations in Sacramento and on-campus Oct. 8, 2025. The fair was an event held by the PRIDE Center, which provides resources for and hosts events celebrating LGBTQ+ members of the Sacramento State community.
PRIDE Center gives resources and support to LGBTQ+ students
Molly Mellon, News Staffer • December 14, 2025
With the end of the semester comes the Fall 2025 State Hornet DEI audit to recount how much our DEI content has increased or decreased within the last semester. Moving forward, we only hope to increase our diverse content from here. (Graphic created in Canva by Analah Wallace)
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Fall 2025 end of semester audit
Analah Wallace, Managing/DEI Editor • December 12, 2025
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Decorative Background
MULTIMEDIA
Beyond the Buzzer: Mark Lavrenov
Jack Dann, Chris D. Johnson, Zachary Hernandez, and Eli Keller • February 6, 2026
Sac State Says: Super Bowl 60 predictions
Na'Jay Lewis and Claire Harrell • February 6, 2026
The State Hornet Experience
Zachary Hernandez, Eli Keller, and Alicia Urquhart • December 31, 2025
Sac State Says: Hornet holiday favorites
Nojixa Anacleto, Claire Harrell, and Eli Keller • December 4, 2025
PHOTO GALLERY
Cadet Executive Officer Jamielyn Juniega, representing the JROTC Army program at Rio Linda High School, marches in unison with fellow cadets at the west steps of the California State Capitol Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Juniega said the ROTC program can develop leadership and life skills that can be beneficial for a cadet considering joining the armed forces.
Veterans honored during Veterans Day celebration at the California Capitol
Ellie Appleby, Visuals Staffer • November 15, 2025
Senior mechanical engineering major John Anderson (right) gives second-year mechanical engineering major Kyle Clemons (left) last minute instructions Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Clemons was one of the drivers for Hornet Racing that raced on the small skid-pad at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows.
Sac State racing team revved up for first NorCal Shootout
Ellie Appleby, Visuals Staffers • October 17, 2025
Women’s freshman guard Jamiah Fontenberry and men’s sophomore guard Mikey Williams take the Hornet Madness floor Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Hornet Madness was the final Sacramento State basketball event at The Nest.
GALLERY: Sacramento State basketball ends The Nest era with Hornet Madness
Chris D. Johnson, Andrew A. Brown, and Logan Chrisp • October 13, 2025
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