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 A sight that won’t soon be replicated: the Wolves’ Den packed with students // Photo Courtesy of Sonoma State Athletics

Why Sonoma State should save sports

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

Look at the facts: Sonoma State has been represented in pro sports’ so-called Big 3 - the NFL, NBA and MLB - and currently on campus, we have coaches who have given much of their lives to the school...

Students protesting in the Seawolf Plaza as the Town Hall meeting was held virtually

“I won’t be held accountable,” says Interim President Cutrer, in a meeting after hundreds protested the budget cuts

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

During an in person meeting with the Academic Senate on Jan. 30, Interim President of Sonoma State Emily Cutrer said, in response to a question about who was being held accountable for the budget cuts,...

A screenshot of the Jan. 30 Town Hall meeting on Zoom

SSU Students Protest Against Budget Cuts in Virtual Town Hall

Mackenzie Blosser, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Students and faculty demand answers from SSU administration amid their $24 million deficit On Thursday, Jan. 30, Sonoma State University held a virtual Town Hall meeting to address the critical budget...

Anti-ICE rally in San Francisco. Photo Credit Pax Ahimsa Gethen, CC BY-SA 4.0

‘We Feel Under Attack:’ Sonoma State University Students React to Immigration Raids In California

Fernanda Rodriguez, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

As immigration enforcement in the U.S. heightens, Sonoma State students and their families are feeling the effects. Concerns over deportations, legal uncertainties, and potential family separations have...

Without even knowing the Seawolf Soccer Field saw its last play in the Fall 2024 season. The women’s soccer team sent the field off in style, winning 2-1 against San Francisco State in the last game played on the field.

SSU Sports Shutdown: What It Means for Student-Athletes, Coaches and Campus Life

Francisco Guillen, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Sonoma State University is making major budget cuts and one of the biggest casualties is the athletics program. Starting this summer SSU will officially eliminate all sports teams, leaving student-athletes...

A young Jaylen Wells scores an emphatic dunk in the Seawolves’ Den back when he played for Sonoma State.

Jaylen Wells shows support for SSU athletics

Logan Stark, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

As Sonoma State athletics faces termination, a former Seawolf spoke out to show his support for his former school. Although many have voiced concerns about the recent budget cuts that have affected...

Cast members from 'Perfect Arrangement'

‘Perfect Arrangement’ Performance by SSU Department of Theater Arts may be it’s Last

Rylan Valdepena, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Sonoma State University’s (SSU) Theater Arts Department’s upcoming performance ‘Perfect Arrangement’, taking place March 6-9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Person Theater is based on a true story, and sheds...

Photo of Kristen Daley

Sonoma State Theatre Arts and Dance Program Eliminated Amid University Budget Cuts

Rosa Rauda, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Interim President Emily Cutrer announced through an email on Jan. 22 the eliminations, closures, mergers and consolidations of more than 30 programs and majors at SSU; including the elimination of the...

The final game played in The Wolves' Den is Feb. 22 // Courtesy of Sonoma.edu

Sonoma State coaches react to elimination of sports programs

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

  After decades of storied legacy and athletic traditions, Sonoma State is shutting down all sports programs to help combat its $23.9 million budget deficit, the school announced Wednesday.  In...

Students on Fizz discussing SSU’s budget cuts

Sweeping cuts planned for SSU; all sports to be eliminated

STAR Editorial Board January 22, 2025

On Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m. the Sonoma State community received an email that undoubtedly will be remembered as one of the most dire in campus history. The email from Interim President Dr. Emily...

Mertens Dairy Farm in Sonoma County. Used with permission by Coalition to End Factory Farming

Measure J organizers say it’s not the end, but only the beginning

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer December 7, 2024

After a contentious campaign that garnered significant support for the opposition, Measure J was rejected in the Nov. 2024 election by Sonoma County voters.  Before the counts were complete, a resounding...

Photo from 2016. SSU Students protest Trump's presidency. // STAR

Sonoma State community shares fear, acceptance of new Trump presidency

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer December 7, 2024

Following a long night anxiously watching our screens, awaiting the results of the 2024 presidential election, Wednesday afternoon was eerily quiet on the Sonoma State campus.  It’s been nearly two...

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