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Live Breaking News: Sonoma State Administration violates restraining order, according to law firm
April 29, 2025
The California Faculty Association marched to give Interim President Emily Cutrer a banker's box with a "pink slip" so she can "clean out her desk" on April 17 following the "no-confidence" vote.
“No-confidence” for SSU administration, CSU chancellor
April 20, 2025
Sonoma State men's basketball team practice in Dec. 2024.
Court halts academic program cuts at SSU, athletics remain on the chopping block
April 20, 2025
Sonoma State Recreation Center. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“Bridge to the Future”: SSU’s Vision for Sustainable, Smarter, Stronger Campus
April 20, 2025
Courtesy of Free Malaysia Today (EPA Images). Civil servants and supporters of the department of education rally outside the department in Washington.
Sonoma State Students face uncertain financial future amid dismantling of Department of Education
April 8, 2025
Courtesy | Free Malaysia Today
Trump calls bacon and eggs “too abstract and degenerate filth” in new Truth Social Post
April 28, 2025
The State Department is spying on students
The State Department is spying on students
March 31, 2025
10 Steps for Dismantling your University and continuing Institutionalized Racism; a handbook
10 Steps for Dismantling your University and continuing Institutionalized Racism; a handbook
March 11, 2025
The Instagram post from North Bay Organizing Project
ICE Confirmed in Sonoma County
March 6, 2025
Sonoma State Interim President Emily Cutrer answers questions from the Sonoma State Star editors and staff. 1/4
Q&A with the President
February 27, 2025
Students meet wild animals during safari encounters event
Students meet wild animals during safari encounters event
April 26, 2025
Stress Reduction Yoga with Doshia | Courtesy of Campus Recreation at Sonoma State University
Stress reduction yoga: you probably need it
April 25, 2025
SSU hosts Lego building event for Disability Awareness Month
SSU hosts Lego building event for Disability Awareness Month
April 23, 2025
Redwood bikeshare bike rack at the SSU Student Center on 4/6/2025
New affordable public transit options arrive at Sonoma State University
April 9, 2025
Sonoma State students have spoken, now let's take action
Sonoma State students have spoken, now let’s take action
March 27, 2025
Last games at Oakland Coliseum
The fall of the Oakland sports empire
April 27, 2025
“Save our sonoma” fliers appeared across campus, calling students to advocate for the school at the legislative forum on April 14.
Chancellor García must bail SSU out, or go down with the ship
April 27, 2025
A bold display of Bay Area pride: San Francisco Giants and Las Vegas Raiders hats surround a 2010 World Series Champions pennant.
The best region for professional sports teams: The Bay Area
April 20, 2025
Oligarchic political power shapes US education systems
Oligarchic political power shapes US education systems
April 10, 2025
Immigration under Trump is just the tip of the ICE-berg
Immigration under Trump is just the tip of the ICE-berg
April 8, 2025
Courtesy of Gustavo Pimentel Perez | From left to right: Samuel Strong (violin), Miranda Ronan (violin), Andy Ting (viola), Ella Hoffman (cello)
Hard work takes center stage at music department recital
April 28, 2025
Stress Reduction Yoga with Doshia | Courtesy of Campus Recreation at Sonoma State University
Stress reduction yoga: you probably need it
April 25, 2025
Gallery main room after an artistt's talk on Feb. 27.
One of the last BFA gallery exhibits!
April 25, 2025
SSU Ceramics studio // Courtesy of art.sonoma.edu
Art students react with concern as CSU continues with plans to integrate AI
March 25, 2025
The dance piece 'Anchored', choreographed by Christine Cali and Kristen Daley // Photo courtesy of James Wirth
Beyond the stage: Christine Cali
March 16, 2025
Ava Paquin hurls in a strike during her-no-hitter against Cal State San Marcos.
Sonoma State to host 2025 CCAA softball tournament
April 29, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 9: Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies is hugged by DeJon Jarreau #77 after scoring the game-winning basket at the buzzer during their NBA Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Delta Center on July 9, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photographer, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
Jaylen Wells out for season after injury
April 25, 2025
Inside the lawsuit: A conversation with the athletes taking on SSU
Inside the lawsuit: A conversation with the athletes taking on SSU
April 9, 2025
Photo courtesy of SSU Athletics
Softball struggles to find consistency
March 27, 2025
Photo courtesy of SSU Athletics
Talia Gutman stars for SSU golf
March 27, 2025
Voices from the community
Voices from the community
March 15, 2025
Arthur Jones, fourth-year statistics major, Juan Maggi, fourth-year statistics major, Matt Pitchford, fourth-year math education major, Pierce Rexford, fourth-year statistics major, and Brandon Keck, fourth-year statistics major. Lobo’s restaurant is their favorite place to go on campus to enjoy each other's company and good food.
Sonoma State students’ favorite spots on campus
May 14, 2024
Students for Justice in Palestine set up protest encampment at Sonoma State
Students for Justice in Palestine set up protest encampment at Sonoma State
April 30, 2024
I can’t play Call of Duty anymore
April 2, 2024
CFA Members and Faculty along Rohnert Park Expressway on Jan 22.
CSU faculty strike for better working conditions
January 23, 2024
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Sonoma State Students walk under campus banner.
News
Live Breaking News: Sonoma State Administration violates restraining order, according to law firm
Austin Metzger, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025
Ava Paquin hurls in a strike during her-no-hitter against Cal State San Marcos.
Sonoma State to host 2025 CCAA softball tournament
Francisco Guillen, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025
Courtesy | Free Malaysia Today
Trump calls bacon and eggs “too abstract and degenerate filth” in new Truth Social Post
STAR Editorial Board • April 28, 2025
Courtesy of Gustavo Pimentel Perez | From left to right: Samuel Strong (violin), Miranda Ronan (violin), Andy Ting (viola), Ella Hoffman (cello)
Hard work takes center stage at music department recital
Estella Zea, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025
Last games at Oakland Coliseum
The fall of the Oakland sports empire
Rosa Rauda, Staff Writer • April 27, 2025
“Save our sonoma” fliers appeared across campus, calling students to advocate for the school at the legislative forum on April 14.
Chancellor García must bail SSU out, or go down with the ship
Rylan Valdepena, Staff Writer • April 27, 2025
News
Live Breaking News: Sonoma State Administration violates restraining order, according to law firm
Austin Metzger, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025
“No-confidence” for SSU administration, CSU chancellor
Austin Metzger, Staff Writer • April 20, 2025
Court halts academic program cuts at SSU, athletics remain on the chopping block
Macayla Sedeno, Staff Writer • April 20, 2025
“Bridge to the Future”: SSU’s Vision for Sustainable, Smarter, Stronger Campus
Fernanda Rodriguez, Staff Writer • April 20, 2025
Sonoma State Students face uncertain financial future amid dismantling of Department of Education
Macayla Sedeno, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025
Student Life
Students meet wild animals during safari encounters event
Mackenzie Blosser, Staff Writer • April 26, 2025
Stress reduction yoga: you probably need it
Mariah Gragg, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025
SSU hosts Lego building event for Disability Awareness Month
Brett Tatge, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
New affordable public transit options arrive at Sonoma State University
Brett Tatge, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
Sonoma State students have spoken, now let’s take action
Estella Zea, Case Schatz, and Andrew Curry • March 27, 2025
Arts and Entertainment
Courtesy of Gustavo Pimentel Perez | From left to right: Samuel Strong (violin), Miranda Ronan (violin), Andy Ting (viola), Ella Hoffman (cello)
Hard work takes center stage at music department recital
Estella Zea, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025

The Sonoma State Department of Music held its department recital at 1 p.m. Monday, April 14, in Schroeder Hall, showcasing performances of various...

Stress Reduction Yoga with Doshia | Courtesy of Campus Recreation at Sonoma State University
Stress reduction yoga: you probably need it
Mariah Gragg, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

Being a student in this day and age is difficult,. Thankfully, Doshia Dodd, fitness instructor at Sonoma State, provides Stress Reduction Yoga...

Gallery main room after an artistt's talk on Feb. 27.
One of the last BFA gallery exhibits!
Amanda Davis and Estella Zea • April 25, 2025

The bachelor’s of fine arts (BFA) program is a rigorous art curriculum that includes concentrations in painting, photography, printmaking,...

Ava Paquin hurls in a strike during her-no-hitter against Cal State San Marcos.
Sports
Sonoma State to host 2025 CCAA softball tournament
Francisco Guillen, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025

For the first time in nearly two decades, the CCAA Softball Tournament is heading north of the Bay Area. It marks the first time since 2007 and...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 9: Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies is hugged by DeJon Jarreau #77 after scoring the game-winning basket at the buzzer during their NBA Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Delta Center on July 9, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photographer, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
Jaylen Wells out for season after injury
Logan Stark, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025
Inside the lawsuit: A conversation with the athletes taking on SSU
Inside the lawsuit: A conversation with the athletes taking on SSU
Logan Stark, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
Photo courtesy of SSU Athletics
Softball struggles to find consistency
Jeremiah Johnson, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
Photo courtesy of SSU Athletics
Talia Gutman stars for SSU golf
Charlie Taylor, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
Multimedia
Voices from the community
STAR Editorial Board • March 15, 2025

Arthur Jones, fourth-year statistics major, Juan Maggi, fourth-year statistics major, Matt Pitchford, fourth-year math education major, Pierce Rexford, fourth-year statistics major, and Brandon Keck, fourth-year statistics major. Lobo’s restaurant is their favorite place to go on campus to enjoy each other's company and good food.
Sonoma State students’ favorite spots on campus
Jenna D'Angelo, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024

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