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Valentina Saldaña

Valentina Saldaña, Editor-in-Chief

Valentina Saldaña is the Editor-in-Chief for The Collegian and a senior at Fresno State. She started working for The Collegian in 2023 as the Sports Editor and then as the Managing Editor in Spring 2024. Valentina is a Broadcast Journalism major and Philosophy minor and plans to pursue a career as a sports sideline reporter after college.

 

All content by Valentina Saldaña
Trophy graphic created by Erika Castro.

Analysis: Diving into the Top Dog Awards

By Valentina Saldaña, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 13, 2024
Former Fresno State men’s basketball player Joseph Hunter.

Former Fresno State basketball player Joseph Hunter in custody, once again

By Alexis Bruno, Valentina Saldaña, and Al Scott
Oct 25, 2024
President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval greets students at his booth.

Analysis: Presidential petition turmoil

By Jazmin Alvarado and Valentina Saldaña
Oct 14, 2024
Dr Mandela

Siyabulela Mandela engages with students during the discussion on Sept. 11.

Siyabulela Mandela poses critical questions with student discussion

By Valentina Saldaña, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 12, 2024
The Fresno State Library behind the Peace Garden during the Spring 2024 semester.

Fresno State Library faces budget cuts, leaving big decisions in limbo

By Valentina Saldaña, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 10, 2024
Isaiah Thomas smiles down the court during warm ups.

Photo Essay: Pro-Am brings professional talent to Fresno

By Alexis Bruno and Valentina Saldaña
Aug 12, 2024
Stage at the Save Mart Center set prior to the Fuerza Regida concert on July 7.

Review: I attended three concerts in one week at the Save Mart Center

By Valentina Saldaña, Editor-in-Chief
Jul 23, 2024
Head Coach Jeff Tedford answers a question following the game against Boise State on Nov. 4.

Head Coach Jeff Tedford steps down due to health concerns

By Valentina Saldaña, Editor-in-Chief
Jul 15, 2024
Third baseman Murf Gray looks at pitcher in the batter's box and prepares to swing at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium on June 1.

Fresno State baseball goes down swinging against University of San Diego

By Valentina Saldaña, Managing Editor
Jun 1, 2024
Center fielder Michael McKernan rounds out to third base off of a hit.

Photo Essay: Fresno State baseball plays in Santa Barbara

By Valentina Saldaña, Managing Editor
Jun 1, 2024

Video: Codiciado discute su gira “Ando Enfocado Tour” y show en Fresno

By Valentina Saldaña, Managing Editor
Apr 22, 2024
Codiciado actúa en el Save Mart Center el 4 de mayo.

Artista regional Mexicano Codiciado se prepara para gira en los Estados Unidos

By Valentina Saldaña, Managing Editor
Apr 22, 2024
Fans at Fresno State football game vs Boise State on Nov. 5, 2023 at Valley Children's Stadium.

Athletics updates

By Valentina Saldaña, Managing Editor
Apr 17, 2024
Fresno State Associated Students Inc. meeting on March 6 at the Resnick Student Union.

ASI to discuss resolution for ceasefire in the Gaza Strip today

By Valentina Saldaña, Managing Editor
Apr 10, 2024
The outside of the Thomas & Mack Center on March 13.

Las Vegas is more than a casino city, it’s now a sports epicenter

By Valentina Saldaña, Managing Editor
Mar 18, 2024
Fresno State Head Coach Justin Hutson high fives center Enoch Boakye in the Thomas & Mack Center on March 14.

Hutson announces final game as Fresno State head coach after quarterfinal loss in Mountain West tournament

By Valentina Saldaña, Managing Editor
Mar 14, 2024
The Fresno State bench cheers at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 13.

Preview: What Fresno State has to do to knock down No. 1 Utah State

By Valentina Saldaña and Alexis Bruno
Mar 14, 2024
Election day: The Collegian dissects Measure E

Election day: The Collegian dissects Measure E

By James Sepeda and Valentina Saldaña
Feb 28, 2024
Rod Higgins smiles mid-court during jersey retirement at the Save Mart Center on Feb. 24.

Bulldog legend Rod Higgins has jersey retired

By Valentina Saldaña, Managing Editor
Feb 28, 2024
Venue Hyundai at Fresno State on Feb. 22. Kia and Hyundai drivers are being encouraged to take precautions with their vehicles following a rise in robberies of these cars.

Kia and Hyundai car thefts in Fresno are on the rise

By Valentina Saldaña, Managing Editor
Feb 23, 2024
The Fresno State water polo team gathers together during the game at the Aquatics Center on March 18, 2023.

Fresno State water polo is off to a rolling start

By Valentina Saldaña, Managing Editor
Jan 31, 2024
Acting Head Coach Tim Skipper holds the New Mexico Bowl trophy after the win at University Stadium on Dec. 16.

Fresno State Football caps off season with New Mexico Bowl win

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Dec 16, 2023
Fresno State freshman Isaac Taveras goes up for a layup against Idaho State University on at the Save Mart Center on Dec. 6.

Fresno State men’s basketball takes home win over Idaho State

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Dec 7, 2023
Erik Brooks celebrates after completing a touchdown against Kent State at Valley Children's Stadium on Sept. 23.

Fresno State football accepts bid to New Mexico Bowl

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Dec 3, 2023
Photos courtesy of Fresno State Athletics. Graphic by Wyatt Bible.

November’s Top Dog of the Month: Dionii Fraga delivers on the back row for the Bulldogs

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Dec 2, 2023
Mike Batesole (left) and Aaron Judge (right) sit during a press conference at Josephine Theater on Nov. 19.

Batesole and Judge permanently leave their mark at Fresno State with jersey retirements

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Nov 21, 2023

A day in the life: Head Coach Jaime White

By Alexis Bruno and Valentina Saldaña
Nov 14, 2023
Quarterback Logan Fife throws the ball against the Spartans at the CEFCU Stadium on Nov. 11.

Column: Is a Mountain West title still feasible for the ‘Dogs?

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Nov 12, 2023
Freshman guard Taija Santa Maria looks for a pass against UC Merced at the Save Mart Center on Nov. 11.

Fresno State women’s basketball puts up triple digit win against UC Merced

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Nov 11, 2023
The “Dunks and Donuts” event finishes with a team signing of the schedule at the Save Mart Center on Nov. 4.

Fresno State men’s basketball previews season at ‘Dunks and Donuts’ event

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Nov 6, 2023
Photos courtesy of Fresno State Athletics. Graphic by Wyatt Bible.

October’s Top Dog of the Month: Kaelyn Miller leads the ‘Dogs to finish the season

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Nov 1, 2023
Junior Sydney Gazzaniga #7 celebrates after a point against Wyoming on Oct. 21, at the Save Mart Center.

Women’s volleyball sweeps Wyoming, extending win streak to four

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Oct 23, 2023
Bulldog running back Malik Sherrod runs with the ball down the field against Nevada at Valley Children's Stadium, on Sept. 30.

Column: After a Utah win, the Bulldogs’ football season is far from over

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Oct 14, 2023
Graphic by Wyatt Bible.

Concussions: How athletes manage head injuries in their sports

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Oct 10, 2023
Photos by Jacqueline Carrillo. Graphic by Wyatt Bible.

September’s Top Dog of the Month: Carlton Johnson sets national record

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Oct 3, 2023
Fresno State football player Jaelen Gill celebrates after a touchdown agains Nevada at Valley Children's Stadium, on Sept. 30.

Fresno State football shows out in conference opener and moves up in AP Poll

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Oct 1, 2023
Fresno State defensive back Kosi Agina celebrates after making a stop on defense against Eastern Washington at Valley Children's Stadium, on Sept. 9

[Photo] Fresno State football blows out Power Five opponent to stay undefeated in the season

By James Sepeda, Reporter
Sep 17, 2023
Wide receiver Erik Brooks celebrates after making a touchdown.

[Photo] Fresno State football cuts it close against Eastern Washington

By Dylan Gonzales, Reporter
Sep 9, 2023
Fresno State players celebrate after a touchdown against Purdue on Sept. 2.

Fresno State is making history with the first-ever Spanish college football broadcast

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Sep 9, 2023
Graphic by Wyatt Bible.

Conference realignment: Where does Fresno State stand in all this?

By Dylan Gonzales and Valentina Saldaña
Sep 5, 2023
August’s Top Dog of the Month: Addison Haluska leads the pack in the statbook

August’s Top Dog of the Month: Addison Haluska leads the pack in the statbook

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Sep 2, 2023
Valley Children's Stadium fills up before the Sept. 1 game against Cal Poly.

Elevate: What is it, who does it benefit and what’s next?

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Aug 29, 2023
Wide receivers Jalen Moss and Nathan Acevedo sign a Fresno State football for a young fan at the Fan Appreciation Day event on Aug. 20.

Fresno State Football kicks off final week of fall camp with Fan Appreciation Day

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Aug 21, 2023
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) prepares to throw during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle.

Here is what six notable Bulldogs are accomplishing today

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Jun 13, 2023
Kristine Kemmer directs the Bulldog Marching Band at a football game.

Bulldog Marching Band and Fresno State Cheer: The backbone of the Red Wave experience

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Jun 13, 2023
The Fresno State Dog Pound at Valley Children's Stadium cheers in a game against Cal Poly on Sept. 1.

How to buy tickets for your next Fresno State game

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Jun 13, 2023
Head Coach Ryan Overland (left) and Fresno State Athletic Director Terry Tumey (right) at the official head coach introduction at Josephine Theater, on June 1.

From Diamond ‘Dog catcher to head coach: Overland earns the position

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Jun 1, 2023
Fresno State men's basketball player Joseph Hunter.

Fresno DA doesn’t file gun charges against basketball player

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
May 18, 2023

Fresno State men’s basketball player arrested after police find a semi-automatic rifle

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
May 17, 2023
Diamond 'Dog Roman Angelo pitches for Fresno State earlier this season on Feb. 26.

Diamond ‘Dogs put on a slugfest in final conference matchup

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
May 15, 2023
Trevor Garcia pitches for the Diamond 'Dogs at Pete Beiden field at Bob Bennett Stadium.

Fresno State baseball gets the quick upper hand in UNLV series

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
May 13, 2023
Frank Ocean, seen performing in 2017, headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival over the weekend.

Don’t place all the blame on Frank Ocean

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
May 4, 2023
Bulldog Isaiah Clavin competes in the javelin throw during the Fresno State Invitational.

Track and field performs at the Fresno State invitational

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
Bulldog Carlotta Nonnis Marzano waits for a hit in the Mountain West Championships at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas.

Fresno State tennis finishes season with second-round Mountain West Championship loss

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Molly Smith's vehicle was crushed by a rotten tree in the dorm parking lot 27 on April 12.

Student seeks answers after tree crushes car in dorm parking lot

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports editor
May 2, 2023
Jake Haener sets up for a play against Hawaii on Nov. 5 at Valley Childrens Stadium.

Bulldog star quarterbacks unite: Haener joins Carr and New Orleans Saints

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Apr 29, 2023
Photos courtesy of Fresno State Athletics. Graphic by Wyatt Bible.

April’s Top Dog of the Month: Murf Gray earns five consecutive Mountain West honors

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Apr 24, 2023
Fresno State rugby player pushes through contact against Chico State at the Kinesiology Field on April 1.

Here’s why club sports at Fresno State need more attention

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Apr 18, 2023
Isaia Kruse makes a field goal against Chico State on April 1.

Fresno State rugby player Isaia Kruse nominated for 2023 Scholz Award

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Apr 11, 2023
Pang Jittakoat runs across the court for a hit.

Fresno State tennis leaves Reno with two wins

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Apr 9, 2023
Senior Chetna Kumar runs with the ball during the match against Cal on April 1.

Women’s rugby seniors look ahead at the chance to play with the U.S. National team

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Apr 2, 2023
Fresno State Pro Day was hosted at Valley Children's Stadium on March 30.

‘Dogs showcase talents to NFL scouts at Fresno State’s Pro Day

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Apr 2, 2023
Graphic by Wyatt Bible, photo courtesy of Fresno State Athletics.

March’s Top Dog: Tommy Hopfe stands in NCAA leaderboard

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Mar 29, 2023
Seniesa Estrada celebrates after earning two titles.

Seniesa Estrada unifies two titles in Fresno Top Rank event

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Mar 28, 2023
Jose Ramirez and Seniesa Estrada at the press conference on March 23.

Ramirez and Estrada donate 1,000 tickets to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fresno County

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Mar 24, 2023
Fresno State senior guard Yanina Todorova.

Yanina Todorova: Eurostepping into the big leagues

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Mar 22, 2023
Mariya Vyshkina celebrates getting a point against BYU on March 15, at Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center.

Vyshkina clinches win for the Bulldogs over No. 54 BYU

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Mar 17, 2023
Diver Silvia Alessio at the Mountain West Championships in February.

Fresno State swim and dive competes at the national level

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Mar 14, 2023
Fresno State senior Jemarl Baker Jr. looks down the court against Chicago State University on March 4.

Jemarl Baker Jr. scores a program record 43 points in final home game

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Mar 7, 2023
Nikoh Mitchell bats for the Diamond 'Dogs against the Dons on March 1.

Diamond ‘Dogs pull off turnaround victory against San Francisco

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Mar 3, 2023
Graphic by Wyatt Bible, photo courtesy of Fresno State Athletics

February’s Top Dog: Amaya West

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Feb 28, 2023
Payton Allen at the plate for Fresno State against the University of Nebraska, Omaha on Feb. 23.

The Diamond ‘Dogs start 4-game home series 2-0

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Feb 25, 2023
Fresno State's 200 free relay team at the Mountain West Championships in Houston, Texas.

Fresno State’s swim and dive team sets multiple program records at Mountain West Championships

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Feb 20, 2023
Amaya West runs back to offense during the matchup against Nevada on Feb. 18.

Amaya West scores 1,000 career points in win against Nevada

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Feb 19, 2023
Senior Athena Clayson swims during the Chick-Fil-A Invitational.

Swim and dive looks ahead to Mountain West

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Feb 14, 2023
Jake Haener playing against Wyoming during his last season as a Bulldog.

Jake Haener prepares for NFL combine after the Senior Bowl

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Feb 14, 2023
The Fresno State football team runs down the ramp at Valley Children's Stadium in October 2022. (Diego Vargas/The Collegian)

Football releases 2023 recruiting class

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Feb 9, 2023
Fresno State football prepares to face Washington State for the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 17, 2022. (Manuel Hernandez/The Collegian)

Fresno State football: who came, who left and what to expect

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Feb 7, 2023
Isaiah Hill shoots a layup against Utah State on Jan. 28, at the Save Mart Center. (Marcos Acosta/The Collegian)

January’s Top Dog: Isaiah Hill

By Valentina Saldaña, Sports Editor
Feb 7, 2023
Isaiah Hill, shoots a 3-pointer against a UNLV defender. (Marcos Acosta/The Collegian)

Key player and big player make the difference for Fresno State

By Valentina Saldaña
Jan 22, 2023
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