The Student News Site of Sonoma State University

Sonoma State Star
President Mike Lee retires amid agreeing to pro-Palestinian protestors' demands
President Mike Lee retires amid agreeing to pro-Palestinian protestors’ demands
May 18, 2024
The encampment began on Friday, April 26, and has grown since.
SSU English professors voice support as encampment continues to grow
May 14, 2024
Kermena Yousif is one of five students speaking at commencement
Behind the podium: Meet this year’s commencement speakers
April 30, 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
[Both photos courtesy of sonoma.edu] Ming-Ting "Mike" Lee stepped in as the new SSU president following Sakaki's resignation in July 2022
Graduating students reflect on change in presidency at SSU
April 30, 2024
Sonoma State Students for Justice in Palestine protesting during last year's commencement ceremony following Mike Lee's absence (May. 18, 2024)
Insubordination or Integrity? The Impact of Mike Lee’s Departure on Sonoma State
September 17, 2024
SSU should protect students' right to protest
SSU should protect students’ right to protest
May 2, 2024
Sylvia P. Photography | Courtesy
SSU 2024 graduates face an uncertain job and housing market
April 30, 2024
Counting the dollars: understanding the true cost of graduation celebrations
Counting the dollars: understanding the true cost of graduation celebrations
April 30, 2024
The six current academic schools will be condensed into three by July 1, 2024.
Campus reorganization moving forward despite faculty pushback
March 11, 2024
Intramural activities provide a sense of community through sports
Intramural activities provide a sense of community through sports
May 14, 2024
2024 grads share their post-grad plans
May 14, 2024
COURTESY // Taneesha Porter
Taneesha Porter reflects on her time at SSU
May 14, 2024
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
Courtesy// Azucena Sarah
The long-awaited walk of the class of 2024
April 30, 2024
The impact of global conflict on our collective mental health
The impact of global conflict on our collective mental health
May 7, 2024
Upcoming senior Amanda Ripic.
The excitement and fears of the upcoming seniors
May 7, 2024
The outside of Simmer.
A taste of Vietnam in Rohnert Park
May 7, 2024
Candice C. Jones and Chief of Police Nader Oweis pose for a photo after the event.
Breaking through barriers: ‘Conversations with Black and Brown in Blue’
April 30, 2024
Avoid fast-fashion in your summer wardrobe
Avoid fast-fashion in your summer wardrobe
April 30, 2024
A dancer in motion at SSU’s Spring Dance
Student choreographers present dances at spring showcase
May 14, 2024
"WARNING: No Lifeguard of Duty!" by Angela Hauser
SSU Art department installs sculpture walk on campus
May 14, 2024
The Tortured Poets Department" vinyl plays on SSU library turntable
Taylor Swift polarizes audiences with new album
May 14, 2024
So I have an Arts degree, now what?
April 30, 2024
Ash Gregorio beside one of her paintings at the BFA Exhibition
BFA Exhibit showcases student artwork
April 30, 2024
courtesy | Leilani Hallman
“What I was meant to do:” Kinesiology graduate starts career as a neuro exercise specialist
May 16, 2024
Paul Gutierrez reporting live. Courtesy | Paul Gutierrez
Words of Wisdom from Sports Journalist Paul Gutierrez
May 15, 2024
Seawolves swing back into action: Women’s Golf takes third place at SSU Spring Invite
May 14, 2024
Courtesy | Evan Roehrig The men’s golf team posing for a team picture.
Men’s golf places second at CCAA Championship
April 30, 2024
Courtesy | Sonoma State FSL Phi Delta Theta and Alpha Xi Delta hold their trophies as they pose for a winners picture.
Greek chapters compete in “Greek Olympics”
April 30, 2024
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
Students, faculty protest tuition hikes and working conditions
Students, faculty protest tuition hikes and working conditions
October 23, 2023
The Student News Site of Sonoma State University

Sonoma State Star
The Student News Site of Sonoma State University

Sonoma State Star
Sonoma State Students for Justice in Palestine protesting during last year's commencement ceremony following Mike Lee's absence (May. 18, 2024)
Editorial
Insubordination or Integrity? The Impact of Mike Lee's Departure on Sonoma State
STAR Editorial Board • September 17, 2024
President Mike Lee retires amid agreeing to pro-Palestinian protestors' demands
President Mike Lee retires amid agreeing to pro-Palestinian protestors' demands
Ally Valiente and Olivia Keeler • May 18, 2024
courtesy | Leilani Hallman
“What I was meant to do:” Kinesiology graduate starts career as a neuro exercise specialist
Nathan Molina, Staff Writer • May 16, 2024
Paul Gutierrez reporting live. Courtesy | Paul Gutierrez
Words of Wisdom from Sports Journalist Paul Gutierrez
Nathan Molina, Staff Writer • May 15, 2024
The encampment began on Friday, April 26, and has grown since.
SSU English professors voice support as encampment continues to grow
Kate Williams and Marc Duran • May 14, 2024
A dancer in motion at SSU’s Spring Dance
Student choreographers present dances at spring showcase
Bella Gorton, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024
News
President Mike Lee retires amid agreeing to pro-Palestinian protestors' demands
Ally Valiente and Olivia Keeler • May 18, 2024
SSU English professors voice support as encampment continues to grow
Kate Williams and Marc Duran • May 14, 2024
Behind the podium: Meet this year’s commencement speakers
Kate Williams, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024
Students for Justice in Palestine set up protest encampment at Sonoma State
Olivia Keeler, Editor-in-Chief • April 30, 2024
Graduating students reflect on change in presidency at SSU
Aisha Mendonca, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024
Student Life
Intramural activities provide a sense of community through sports
Wyatt Redding, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024
2024 grads share their post-grad plans
Nicolette Bolich, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024
Taneesha Porter reflects on her time at SSU
Daniel Murphy, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024
Sonoma State students' favorite spots on campus
Jenna D'Angelo, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024
The long-awaited walk of the class of 2024
Nicolette Bolich, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
A dancer in motion at SSU’s Spring Dance
Student choreographers present dances at spring showcase
Bella Gorton, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024

SSU student choreographers performed in the Spring Dance showcase from May 2 through 5, in Person Theatre. The performance incorporated color,...

"WARNING: No Lifeguard of Duty!" by Angela Hauser
SSU Art department installs sculpture walk on campus
Kaley Gruener, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024

Eight Sonoma State Art students' artwork was installed across campus from April 29, and will be displayed through May 17, at exterior locations...

The Tortured Poets Department" vinyl plays on SSU library turntable
Taylor Swift polarizes audiences with new album
Christian Core and Marivella Torres • May 14, 2024

  On Friday, April 19, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her eleventh full-length studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”...

courtesy | Leilani Hallman
Sports
“What I was meant to do:” Kinesiology graduate starts career as a neuro exercise specialist
Nathan Molina, Staff Writer • May 16, 2024

Sonoma State Alumni Leilani Hallman studied kinesiology during her time at SSU and has secured a job in her desired field that she enjoys.  Currently,...

Paul Gutierrez reporting live. Courtesy | Paul Gutierrez
Words of Wisdom from Sports Journalist Paul Gutierrez
Nathan Molina, Staff Writer • May 15, 2024
Seawolves swing back into action: Women's Golf takes third place at SSU Spring Invite
Julian Moreno, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024
Courtesy | Evan Roehrig The men’s golf team posing for a team picture.
Men's golf places second at CCAA Championship
Quinn Manning, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024
Courtesy | Sonoma State FSL Phi Delta Theta and Alpha Xi Delta hold their trophies as they pose for a winners picture.
Greek chapters compete in "Greek Olympics"
Charlie Taylor, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024
Multimedia
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

Students for Justice in Palestine set up protest encampment at Sonoma State
Students for Justice in Palestine set up protest encampment at Sonoma State
Olivia Keeler, Editor-in-Chief • April 30, 2024

All photos by Olivia Keeler

Donate to Sonoma State Star