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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

New ‘Britney,’ same music

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer December 10, 2013

This year was going to be a fantastic year for pop music. All of its queens were set to release albums: Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Lady GaGa, and the original queen, Britney Spears.

‘Parks & Rec’ on hiatus

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer November 19, 2013

Much like the actual government, the town of Pawnee, Ind. has shut down temporarily. 

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Senate proposes plastic bottle ban

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer November 5, 2013

With the recent implementation of composting and Sustainability Week, Sonoma State University has been making changes to become a more environment-friendly campus. Banning the sale of single-use plastic water bottles on campus could be the next step towards sustainability.

Sonoma State goes green

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer October 29, 2013

Last week, Sonoma State University changed its color from blue to green for its first ever Sustainability Week.

Online program to include all CSUs

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer October 22, 2013

A time of the year that has been known to induce stress will soon be upon Sonoma State University students; it’s not the holidays, and it’s not finals. It’s registration.

Community supports breast cancer awareness

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer October 15, 2013

While many people associate the color orange with the month of October, there’s another color that should share the spotlight: pink. 

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Oktoberfest comes to Cotati for seventh year

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer October 8, 2013

October is finally here. It’s the month of pumpkin-spiced everything, catching up with the Sanderson sisters while watching “Hocus Pocus” and Cotati’s seventh annual Oktoberfest.

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Student Spotlight: Kelly Sullenberger

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer October 1, 2013

A lot of young kids look up to their dads and consider them to be heroes. Sonoma State University student Kelly Sullenberger belongs in that category, but the only difference is that the rest of the country agrees with her.

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Rise of technology brings advantage to students

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer September 24, 2013

Technology is everywhere. Kindergarteners are learning addition on iPads. A grandmother is having Skype chats with her grandchildren. There is a table of high school students at Starbucks staring at their phones instead of talking to each other.

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Bike event seeks volunteers for ‘Waves to Wine’

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer September 17, 2013

Biking is commonly done for leisure or exercise, but from Sept. 21-22 it will be done for something much bigger.

Greek housing: key to community progress

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer September 10, 2013

Let’s talk about the Greeks. No, I’m not referring to Alexander the Great, Aristotle, or even John Stamos. I’m talking about the ones that throw flyers at you on the Stevenson Quad, who always seem to always have coordinated outfits, and who are in desperate need of a home.

Educate yourself: CSU’s concurrent enrollment

Hillary Hill, Staff Writer September 3, 2013

As a student attending a school that is part  of the California State University system, specifically Sonoma State University, I know the dread and frustration associated with registering for classes.

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