They say you have to be in it to understand it, and luckily I have. I’m talking about Greek life, which 20 percent of student body is a part of. But is Greek life all it is cracked up to be? The stereotypical phenomenon is that Greek life consists of parties with sorority girls and frat guys who value “going out” over getting grades. 

College has its variety of lessons as each student makes the challenging transition to adulthood. Our parents are no longer watching us, and that can sometimes result in poor choices. The biggest shock for myself was the amount of eating disorders I have either seen or heard of. 

Feeling the blues during the holiday season is  normal. But it can be especially hard for college students. Family traditions are replaced with staying up all night for finals. The blues are bound to hit us this time of year.

Decoding the complex mind of a girl is something many have failed to do time and time again. MTV’s “Girl Code” gives its viewers an up close and personal view into the minds of young women that is factual-yet-hilariously entertaining. 

Paul McCartney is once again back in the studio, and dropped his “New” album on Oct. 14. 

Nutritionist Katie Mae Petersen is a specialist at Sonoma State who works to make students healthier by teaching them how to eat a balanced diet. Peterson is located on the second floor of the Recreation Center and teaches a variety of classes to students looking to improve their way of eating. 

Every two minutes someone in the United States is sexually assaulted, according to the Sonoma State Police Services website.. Although it isn’t always possible to prevent a sexual assault, there are many things that can be done to receive help right on our campus.

Sonoma State senior John Michael Vincent Coralde has been selected for the Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. Coming from a difficult past, such as living in poverty in the Philippines, this award goes far beyond outstanding achievement for Coralde. 

Sonoma State’s Health Center provides students a way to seek help for a variety of health conditions. Being a part of student tuition fees, many students may wonder if the Health Center provides everything they say they do.