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Sonoma State Star

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: Deja Whitney

For those who haven’t spent much time around the art building, it’s certainly well deserving of an afternoon spent studying for finals on the benches near the small lake. It’s also where you’ll find Deja Whitney, Sonoma State University Art student double majoring in Communications with an emphasis in Video Production and Art Studio Photography with a minor in Art History.

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Music majors rock around like clockwork

Julianna Ferrara, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

Students performing in the upcoming Rock Collegium on May 4 take on their own approach to various classic rock genres in an experimental ensemble lead by Sonoma State Music majors.

El Salvador in Sonoma: Pupuseria Salvadorena Review

Julianna Ferrara, Staff Writer April 17, 2019

There’s something that feels so new and exciting about ordering from a menu that’s not in your first language, in fact, this is a great environment to practice your Spanish.

Get your GEs and degrees in Arts & Humanities

Julianna Ferrara, Staff Writer April 10, 2019

April 15 is right around the corner. The Fall 2019 class schedule will be released and for many students, it’s hard to believe that we already have to start planning life for September. 

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Student Spotlight: Kyle Kiefer

Julianna Ferrara, Staff Writer April 2, 2019

Originally a Graphic Design and Creative Writing student at Solano Community College and Cal Poly Pomona, Kyle Kiefer came to Sonoma State once he shifted gears and came to the conclusion that theatre was more of his forte. 

‘Power Lines’ play festival returns

Julianna Ferrara, Staff Writer March 13, 2019

For its second year, “Power Lines: A New Play Festival With Hard Hats” are hitting the stages again featuring four new plays 100 percent written, directed and designed by Sonoma State University students. 

Musical director dies at 94

Julianna Ferrara, Staff Writer March 6, 2019

Hollywood has lost a prolific director known as one of the pioneers of musical films, Stanley Donen, who died at 94 of heart failure in New York on Feb. 21. 

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Student Spotlight of the Week: Dimitris Voulgaris

Julianna Ferrara, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

Penny for your thoughts? That’s what comes to mind when getting to know Dimitris Voulgaris, an English major with a concentration in Creative Writing.

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Transcripts now available online

Julianna Ferrara, Staff Writer February 19, 2019

SSU has streamlined the service so that transcripts can be ordered online.

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SSU recognized as a top transfer school

Julianna Ferrara, Staff Writer February 6, 2019

Based on a national poll, Sonoma State University was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation for transfer students based on enrollment and completion rates. 

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Shutdown disrupts more than salaries

Julianna Ferrara, Staff Writer January 30, 2019

Adefiant Donald Trump tweeted that “we will not cave [on building the wall],” during House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s press briefing on January 24, although the end of the most recent -- and longest -- government shutdown came to an end Monday.

Outside of government employees directly impacted by salary cessation, many people may not see the first-hand effects of the shutdown, although hikers and adventure enthusiasts certainly have.

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