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Sonoma State Star

The Student News Site of Sonoma State University

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Young Adult fiction not a damsel in distress

In the past month or so there have been several different articles online that say that “so and so young adult author is the new ‘savior’ of young adult literature.” 

Belonging neither here nor there

Olivia Rose, Guest Contributor October 1, 2013

My family’s story reads a lot like many Americans whose families emigrated over from other countries. In the ‘50s and ‘60s they came on the boats legally to America from the Azores—Portuguese islands—and have been in America ever since. 

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The lighter side of fanfiction

Olivia Rose, Guest Contributor September 24, 2013

There’s a fine line between liking something and letting it take over one’s life. For Cather “Cath” Avery, liking the fictional book series “Simon Snow” (think “Harry Potter” but with magicians) is a whole lifestyle that even extends to writing “fanfiction”—fan written fiction relating to a certain T.V. show, movie, book series etc.—for thousands of fellow fans of the series.

Pianist Lang Lang returns to GMC

Olivia Rose, Guest Contributor September 17, 2013

Famous Chinese pianist Lang Lang will be performing at the Green Music Center on Sept. 17. The performance comes a bit before the release of his new album with Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic entitled “Piano Concerto No. 3/Piano Concerto No. 2” to be released on Oct. 22.

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AXIS performance proves anyone can dance

Olivia Rose, Guest Contributor September 10, 2013

The phrase “anyone can dance” may get thrown around a lot, but for AXIS Dance Company, it became a mission to prove it true.

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Franz Ferdinand gets it ‘Right’

Olivia Rose, Guest Contributor September 3, 2013

Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand released their groovy new album, “Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action” this past week.

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Neil Gaiman returns with new novel

Olivia Rose, Guest Contributor August 27, 2013

Neil Gaiman returns to his haunting and twisted fairy tale-like roots for his new novel “The Ocean at the End of the Lane.” Gaiman, who is most known for his novella “Coraline” and novel “Stardust,” does not fail to terrify and enchant readers with this new story.

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