Hive Insider

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Hive Insider has various editors and staffers recapping weekly campus events and local news.

Episodes

  1. May 9

    Hive Insider: ASI election results, environmental concerns, and many more

    In this episode of Hive Insider host Aaron Lofton sits down with Clifton Bullock III, Susana Grijalva and Hussam Albarakat to talk about news that might spark interest in the audience,  discussing types of relaxation spots on campus, update with Associated Students, Inc. election results, local cafes, music and many more.

  2. Apr 24

    Hive Insider: New proposed bill, mysterious fire and more

    In this episode of The Hive Insider, hosts Aaron Lofton, Clifton Bullock, Brianna Lira and Jose Leon address the news from the past two weeks. The group discussed the School of Music performance that took place at Capistrano Hall, the deeper meaning within the art from ‘War, Religion and Love’ and the cultural showcase kicking off SWANA week.

  3. Apr 9

    Hive Insider: Women’s History Month rewind, recent ‘No Kings’ protests and more

    In this episode of Hive Insider, hosts Kristopher Caalim, Clifton Bullock III and Aaron Lofton discuss the news around campus over the last two weeks. They discuss recent protests that took place at the State Capitol, developments on the SAVE America Act, art installations at the Crocker Art Museum and some featured desserts. They also provide a few reflections on previous celebrations of Women's History Month.

  4. Mar 1

    Hive Insider: Capital Campus expansion, reviews and lion dancers for Lunar New Year.

    In this episode of Hive Insider, hosts Kristopher Caalim, Cilfton Bullock III and Aaron Lofton discuss the news around campus over the last two weeks. They discuss recent developments in the university's plans to expand campus housing into the downtown area, the stories of different transfer students' educational journeys to Sacramento State and recent campus celebrations of the Lunar New Year. The three hosts also go over reviews of recent music albums and films.

    Hive Insider: Capital Campus expansion, reviews and lion dancers for Lunar New Year.

  5. 12/06/2025

    Hive Insider: Foreign affairs, protests and more

    In this episode of Hive Insider, hosts Samuel Bierdeman, Maya Denaé Taylor, Lizeth Tello and Claire Muñoz discuss the latest news on campus from the last two weeks. The hosts discuss the forum held by the Consul General of Mexico here on campus, protests at the library quad over the new first-year housing requirement, President Luke Wood’s salary increase, the new Ummah Belonging Map and the resident wildlife on campus.

  6. 11/24/2025

    Hive Insider: Arrests, exhibits and more

    In this episode of Hive Insider, hosts Samuel Bierdeman, Esmeralda Garcia, Clifton Bullock, and Claire Muñoz discuss the news around campus the last two weeks. They discuss the recent arrest of a student in connection to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer impersonation and the Sankofa Exhibit hosted in Mendocino Hall. The hosts also review the latest in women’s basketball, a new AI concentration and the CalFresh delays impacting students.

  7. 11/05/2025

    Hive Insider: New live-in policy, post-concert statements, No Kings protest and more

    In this episode of Hive Insider, Kristopher Caalim, Samuel Bierdeman and Jada Portillo discuss news around campus and stories from the past two weeks.  Sam reviews the new safety concerns after the recent Lil Yachty performance and the recent ‘No Kings’ protest at the State Capitol. Kris looks over the new live-in on-campus housing requirements for freshmen and the No ICE protests on campus, while Jada recaps recent CSU loans and the Performative Hornets showcase.

  8. 10/13/2025

    Hive Insider: Grand openings, memorials and more

    In this episode of Hive Insider, Samuel Bierdeman and Esmeralda Garcia discuss the news around campus from the past two weeks. Samuel and Esmeralda discuss the grand openings of the Basic Needs Resource Center and Wileety Native American College, the passing of two important California bills as well as updates on professor Anne Luna following her alleged posts about Charlie Kirk.

  9. 09/27/2025

    Hive Insider: WEUSI festival, limited class availability and more

    In this episode, Kris Caalim and Maya Denaé Taylor discuss Sacramento State students' struggles with class registration as well as other recent on- and off-campus events.

  10. 04/01/2025

    Hive Insider: Campus workers seek unionization, former Sacramento King becomes basketball head coach and DEI support challenges

    In this episode of Hive Insider, Jada Portillo and Albert Gamez cover upcoming changes in sports and the shifting political climate affecting campus public affairs.

  11. 03/13/2025

    Hive Insider: Black History Month, Sac State’s Habit Burger and ASI Children’s Center s

    In this episode of Hive Insider, Kris Caalim and Alex Wong discuss news around campus and stories from Black History Month.  Caalim talks about the Department of Education's possible opposition to federally funded institutions, including Sacramento State, and a former student who went from prison to college graduation.  Wong discusses Black men’s mental health struggles in higher education, Sac State’s new on-campus Habit Burger and allegations about the work environment of the ASI Children’s Center.

  12. 02/22/2025

    Hive Insider: Rally in the Library Quad, Capitol Protest and Black History Month Events

    In this episode of Hive Insider, formerly known as the State Hornet Podcast, Albert Gamez and Jeremy Brown go over campus news.

  • 12 Episodes

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Hive Insider has various editors and staffers recapping weekly campus events and local news.

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  • Creator
    The State Hornet
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The State Hornet