The Student News Site of Sonoma State University

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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The freshman to senior year time warp

Olivia Johnson, Staff Writer May 12, 2015

It really is crazy how fast your college experience goes by.

 

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Post-grad life

With the semester coming to an end and graduation quickly approaching, excitement is in the air at Sonoma State.

 

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Death by coffee

Olivia Johnson, Staff Writer April 28, 2015

When in college, coffee becomes your best friend. It’s there to help with those early morning classes, crunching for an exam or writing long papers. Most people only see coffee as an energy booster and its positive effect. 

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Zoos are prisons for animals

Olivia Johnson, Staff Writer April 21, 2015

As a child, going to the zoo is always such a fun adventure. All the different  exhibits allow people to see animals the majority of people wouldn’t be able to see in life if it weren’t for zoos. At the same time, these wild animals don’t belong in zoos. 

 

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Will tattoos, careers ever go together?

Olivia Johnson, Staff Writer April 14, 2015

Going away to college provides people with a freedom they never had before. With no longer having to live under their parents’ roof, means not having to always seek their approval. 

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Secrets to longevity

Olivia Johnson, Staff Writer April 7, 2015

In this world, death is inevitable. It’s going to happen at some point whether or not a person is ready for it. However, what if there was a way to prolong it just by simply choosing to live a certain lifestyle?

 

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Local police unfairly target college students

Olivia Johnson, Staff Writer March 31, 2015

If you ask a college student about the security and police services in Rohnert Park, I’m sure of a common response, and it’s not a good one.

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Empowerment of a vegetarian lifestyle

Olivia Johnson, Staff Writer March 10, 2015

There are two opinions when it comes to eating meat, either you love it or you hate it. The difference between the two, is one overthinks where the meat comes from while the other enjoys the taste. I have been a vegetarian for the past eight months and I couldn’t be happier. 

 

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It’s time to save the planet

Olivia Johnson, Staff Writer March 3, 2015

With Sonoma State Universtiy students able to attend the pool in February, it’s quite obvious something is off about today’s weather. After only a few rainstorms, the weather in Sonoma County has taken a turn for a  warm winter. 

 

Mental health week walks on campus

Olivia Johnson, Staff Writer February 17, 2015

There are over 1,100 deaths per year from suicide alone, whereas  anxiety and depression are becoming more and more common in young adults each year.

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Professor Spotlight: Glenn Williamson

Olivia Johnson, Staff Writer February 10, 2015

Attention Communications and Media Studies majors: interested in working in film, Sonoma State University has sent a gift. His name is Glenn Williamson, and he is the newest professor to the communications department, teaching Communication and Media Studies 320.2: the film and TV industries.

 

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Restaurant Review: Redwood Cafe

Olivia Johnson, Staff Writer February 3, 2015

When it comes to college students and eating out, there are always two things that immediately come to mind: price and variety.

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