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The Student News Site of Sonoma State University

Sonoma State Star

The Student News Site of Sonoma State University

Sonoma State Star

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Student Spotlight: Katie McDonagh

Juggling a part-time marketing internship with Sonoma State’s School of Business and Economics, managing the position of Editor-in- Chief at Sonoma State STAR, as well as completing her last 16 units of college, senior Katie McDonagh doesn’t get much sleep.

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Culture and heritage celebrated through art of dance

Claudia Jambor, Staff Writer April 29, 2014

African choreographer Chuck Davis once said, “To understand the culture, study the dance.” A concept embraced at the very heart of the Pacific Culture Night at Sonoma State University. The event, now in its fifth year, highlighted the power of the arts to connect all people from different cultures.

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Senior Seawolves sent off memorably

Claudia Jambor, Staff Writer April 22, 2014

You know it’s Senior Send Off Day when you see Sonoma State University President Ruben Armiñana wearing an apron over his button up shirt and tie, giving out free hot dogs. Darwin Quad looked somewhat like a festival ground on Thursday as the campus celebrated its graduating students with a bang. Santa Rosa’s KTRY radio blasted out popular tunes as seniors kicked back and enjoyed the sunshine.

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Hiking trails allow students to enjoy nature

Claudia Jambor, Staff Writer April 15, 2014

The final weeks of semester are upon us students and the onslaught of final assessment has begun. The stress is mounting. A final paper due next week, two essays and a presentation due two weeks later, then another final paper, and another presentation. Does this sound familiar?

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FAASSU celebrates diversity on campus

Claudia Jambor, Staff Writer April 8, 2014

President of  Filipino American Association at Sonoma State University (FAASSU) Paolo Ochoa doesn’t define his club as an organization. In his eyes, FAASSU is a second family.

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Wine Business students, Oliver’s team up to “Stomp Out Student Loans”

Claudia Jambor, Staff Writer April 1, 2014

Sonoma State University wine business students collaborated with Terra Fossil Wines and Oliver’s Market stores for a cause marketing project called “Stomp Out Student Loans” to raise money towards scholarships and supporting students with college debt.

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Alum helps Ukrainian refugees find jobs

Claudia Jambor, Staff Writer March 11, 2014

Healdsburg-based job acceleration platform HireHero.net is recruiting and training Ukrainian college students amidst the country’s current political turmoil to immigrate and work in America and Canada.

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Enrollment target impacts class availability

Claudia Jambor, Staff Writer March 4, 2014

Provost Andrew Rogerson said continued increases to Sonoma State University’s enrollment target by the California State University system may eliminate the need for a success fee in the future.

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Administration withdraws success fee

Claudia Jambor, Staff Writer February 25, 2014

The administration of Sonoma State University is exploring alternative funding options to alleviate impacts of limited class availability after the proposed Academic Success fee was withdrawn on Wednesday. 

Campus waits for success fee decision

Claudia Jambor, Staff Writer February 18, 2014

The white sheet outlining the proposed Academic Success Fee, which was last estimated at $250 a semester to and would ensure more classes, was completed and passed on to Sonoma State University President Ruben Armiñana last weekend. Armiñana, Provost Andrew Rogerson and Chief Financial Officer Larry Furukawa-Schlereth met with CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White on Monday in Long Beach to discuss the fee.

Students voice Success Fee opinions

Claudia Jambor, Staff Writer February 11, 2014

Associated Students held forums with students to discuss the proposed Academic Success fee last week.

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Open student government positions “excellent growth opportunity”

Claudia Jambor, Staff Writer February 4, 2014

Last year’s Associated Students elections, with many contested positions up for election, had one of the highest voter turnouts in university history. Although the campaign season hasn’t officially begun, departing officers have a few words of advice for those considering running for office.

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