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Warren Court Prize goes to two winners

Anna Burke, Staff Writer December 6, 2017

For the first time in three years, the Center for Ethics, Law and Society awarded two Sonoma State University students the Warren Court Prize for their essays reflecting on issues related to ethics, constitutional law and justice. Co-winners Kayla Brown, a senior majoring in philosophy, and Elizabeth Cardenas, a sophomore philosophy major, will each receive $450 for their victory. 

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Academic Senate explores housing options

Anna Burke, Staff Writer November 14, 2017

Although the fires may have stopped burning, their impacts are still heavily felt. A month after the devastating North Bay inferno, the community finds itself in a recovery process. But how will this region house all the people who have been relocated by the fires in addition to housing all of the new people who will come to the area to help rebuild? This was the major topic of discussion at the Sonoma State at the Academic Senate meeting on Thursday. 

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Wine Business Institute launches wildfire impact study

Anna Burke, Staff Writer November 7, 2017

If Sonoma County is known for anything, it’s wine. So it’s no surprise that many are wondering what impact the recent wildfires had on the North Coast wine industry. To address that exact question, the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University is doing a wildfire impact assessment study, one that started just three days after the fires broke out. 

 

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SSU to receive $2.75 million to train Hispanic teachers

Anna Burke, Staff Writer October 31, 2017

For the first time since becoming a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution in February, Sonoma State University will be receiving a grant in connection to the designation, one that’s designed to help recruit more educators. 

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What to do if an active shooter is on campus

Anna Burke, Staff Writer October 19, 2017

“SSU ALERT: There has been a report of shots fired at (some location). Take appropriate action. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT.”

 

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‘Women in Conversation’ aims to uplift women

Anna Burke, Staff Writer October 4, 2017

Three professional women with diverse backgrounds and careers spoke to a predominantly female audience at the Sonoma County Women in Conversation event on Wednesday, all three receiving standing ovations.

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For students, there’s no escaping the fun in these rooms

Anna Burke, Staff Writer September 27, 2017

Being trapped in a room with only some obscure clues to help you escape may not be everyone’s definition of fun. But escape rooms are a recent craze capitalizing on this unique sensation. Last Thursday and Friday, students lined up in anticipation to try out this rising trend at Sonoma State University.

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Students voice concerns at ‘Pizza with the Presidents’

Anna Burke, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

It is not every day students can eat pizza while they ask faculty and student leaders about what is happening and what changes are ahead at Sonoma State University. 

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SSU 5K proceeds help alleviate financial strain for student

Anna Burke, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

The burden of loans and bills is well known by Sonoma State University students. When participants ran in the the Heart of SSU 5K Saturday, their proceeds went toward the Heart of SSU scholarship, which was created to help alleviate this burden.

 

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SSU 5K proceeds help alleviate financial strain for student

Anna Burke, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

The burden of loans and bills is well known by Sonoma State University students. 

When participants ran in the the Heart of SSU 5K Saturday, their proceeds went toward the Heart of SSU scholarship, which was created to help alleviate this burden.

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The HUB fosters Asian and Pacific Islander communities

Anna Burke, Staff Writer September 6, 2017

On the first day of September, 30 people filled the HUB. They devoured Chinese food, listened to the Bruno Mars Pandora station and happily conversed at the first Community and Ally Lunch Mixer of the semester. 

Students in attendance identified as Filipino, Mexican, queer and more, but all were allies gathered in the same room to support the Asian and Pacific Islander community. 

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Former student sparks inspiration with electrical engineering degree

Anna Burke, Staff Writer August 30, 2017

When Miah Crockett first stepped onto Sonoma State University, she never imagined that in five years she would be speaking at her commencement for science and technology as the first African-American woman in Sonoma State history to earn an electrical engineering degree. 

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