Is someone inherently a good citizen if they hold the door open for others? Obey the laws? Vote in presidential elections? These are all admirable actions for one to do on a daily basis, but it is arguable that these things don’t necessarily qualify someone as a well-rounded and “good” citizen.
As a freshman, you may think it’s too early to start thinking about a career. In fact, I did. I would roll my eyes and ignore any information thrown at me about my future when my mom would try and advise me. Similar to many, my life and career after college was the last thing to worry about as a freshman or sophomore. However, after some very particular advice, I began to prepare for what would follow my four years at Sonoma State.
Quit your job at Swirl Time, Taco Bell and Extreme Pizza. Stop aimlessly staring off into space as you wait for closing time. Stop answering the phone with the same monotone speech you could recite in your sleep. Money may be great, but it is not worth the agony of working somewhere that bores you to death.
If you call Southern California home, you will most likely connect to this article on a whole new psychological level. Differentiating between Northern and Southern California can be challenging; however, I have found that they are worlds apart in more ways than one.
When one thinks about sex-ed, what comes to mind? Condoms? Birth Control? Penis? Vagina? Alexandra Kelner is knowledgeable when it comes to the topic. In fact, she created her own program to reinvent the sex education experience for young children.
“Climate change is the very essence of a collective problem,” said Naomi Klein at the opening of her lecture and book signing in Santa Rosa Friday night.
Eating disorders are life-threatening illnesses that require intense medical, nutrition and psychological treatment. Unfortunately, 17 to 22-year-old students around the globe struggle with acquiring some sort of eating disorder during their college years.
Growing up, Zach Cohen enjoyed listening to his father tell stories about how he used to work in his father’s clothing factory in the heart of New York City.
A teacher that is passionate can create inspiration among students. A student’s experience in a class can be majorly altered because of the teacher. There are even points when a teacher can alter students previous outlooks on life.
No text message is worth one’s life or the lives of others. Greg Smith, CEO and president of Privus Mobile, gave the STAR an inside scoop on a new app to help college students drive safely, stay organized and prioritize while taking on a full load of classes.
Who knew that the Sonoma State rowing club was ranked one of the top in the state? Believe it or not, the club practices Monday through Friday from 5 to 7:15 a.m. Before the rest of us are even awake, the club has been out to the Petaluma River and back to prepare for the upcoming season.
