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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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Pacific Cultural Night highlights student diversity

Jade Eriksson, Photographer May 10, 2017

Last weekend, the 8th annual Pacific Cultural Night was held by the Filipino American Association of Sonoma State University in Pearson Theatre.  

FAASSU’s dance subgroup named KAPWA performed multiple dances honoring their culture and embracing tinikling, the national dance of the Philippines. Throughout the night, there were Polynesian dances and other performances incorporating singing and hip hop.

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Sonoma State 5K run provides scholarships for undocumented students

Jade Eriksson, Photographer May 2, 2017

On Saturday Sonoma State University held its first 5k run titled Undocu5K: Educacion sin Fronteras. The 5k run, walk or jog was aimed to raise money that would be donated as scholarships for undocumented students.

The event was hosted by Students for Quality Education and partnered with othercampus organizations including Unite for Reproductive Rights and Gender Equity, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán, Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social and the Undocumented Scholars Coalition at Sonoma State.

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Sonoma State faculty showcase talent at the Green Music Center

Jade Eriksson, Photographer March 3, 2017

Faculty members performed at Schroeder Hall with original compositions.  

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