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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

President Mike Lee retires amid agreeing to pro-Palestinian protestors demands

President Mike Lee retires amid agreeing to pro-Palestinian protestors’ demands

Ally Valiente and Olivia Keeler May 18, 2024

On Thursday May 16, two days before commencement, Dr. Nathan Evans released a statement to the Sonoma State community announcing that Dr. Mike Lee would be stepping down as president and retiring “effective...

Students for Justice in Palestine set up protest encampment at Sonoma State

Students for Justice in Palestine set up protest encampment at Sonoma State

Olivia Keeler, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2024

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SSU 2024 graduates face an uncertain job and housing market

Editorial April 30, 2024

Graduating seniors at Sonoma State agree we are entering a world of uncertainty. Students who have worked hard their entire college career are worried about expensive housing and underpaying job opportunities....

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What Rugby League can learn from a wine brand’s venture into the US market

Damien Wilson, Faculty Submission April 2, 2024

A professor’s job can be seen by outsiders as the career goal of talented educators. However, the teaching role is just one part of an academic’s career responsibilities, and the need to keep informed...

Michael Poryes connecting with students

‘Hannah Montana’ co-creator Michael Poryes shares secrets to success with SSU students

Ally Valiente and Célia Aline Amaral March 7, 2024

On Monday, March 4, Michael Poryes, co-creator of the Disney Channel shows “That’s so Raven” and “Hannah Montana”, visited campus to share his experience as a successful television producer,...

Strikers walking in the East Cotati entrance crosswalk.

Striking faculty assaulted with pepper spray

Olivia Keeler, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2024

“My eyes were burning. My eyes and lips were burning,” is how Sonoma State University associate professor in counseling Silvio Machado described the aftermath of an assault with pepper spray that took...

Strikers at the Green Music Center entrance.

SSU faculty strike early in semester for better working conditions, more support for students

Ally Valiente, News Editor February 10, 2024

For many students and faculty, Monday, Jan. 22 was supposed to mark the beginning of the spring semester. Instead, the California Faculty Association held a day of striking  to call for demands such as...

Loretta Esparza on the picket lines in Solidarity. Esparza is a librarian at the Santa Rosa Junior College.

CFA and CSU reach a tentative agreement

Albert Levine, Staff Writer February 10, 2024

“Faculty working conditions are student learning conditions.” Many on campus might have heard or seen the phrase by the California Faculty Association, the union that led the strike at Sonoma State...

SSU’s ZAUM magazine illuminates creative student voices

SSU’s ZAUM magazine illuminates creative student voices

Christian Core, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

Nestled within SSU’s English department lies Sonoma State University’s award-winning ZAUM literary magazine, which is a beacon of artistic expression and academic prowess among students. With the magazine...

Gina Baleria has a range of journalism experience.

Faculty Spotlight: Communication Professor Gina Baleria

Daniel Murphy, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

Sonoma State University is a campus full of enthusiastic students as well as experienced faculty. The way a professor engages in the classroom can have a direct impact on what the students get out of the...

Kalyb Champion posing for the Golden State Warriors.

Alumni spotlight: Kalyb Champion

Nick Rivas, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

After graduating from Sonoma State University in the class of 2022, Kalyb Champion has made a name for himself, as the former communications major is now a digital content creator and writer for the Golden...

Charm Thai Kitchen receives two thumbs up

Charm Thai Kitchen receives two thumbs up

Nathan Molina, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

There is nothing like a quick, convenient meal after a long day of classes. Charm Thai Kitchen is located just across the street from Sonoma State University and is a quick option for anyone looking to...

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