Brett Tatge, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• May 18, 2026
As someone who has been with the STAR for three semesters now focusing on Arts and Entertainment, I’ve seen just how important the arts are to our university.
They’re a major part of what builds...
Who is the first TikTok user to reach 100 million followers, and what is the only sport that has been played on the moon? The answers to questions like these can be found at SSU’s Tuesday night trivia!
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The first thing they don’t tell you about Coachella is the noise—not the music, but the crunch of dust beneath 125,000 pairs of boots and the desperate whirring of portable fans. As a first-timer stepping...
SSU is now hosting its annual BFA Exhibition for 2026, exhibiting student works ranging from paintings, prints, and photography. The opening reception on Thursday, April 23 allowed guests to get a first...
The music department at Sonoma State University has time and time again proven itself as a pinnacle of the university’s artistic talent, with performances at the Green Music Center regularly stunning...
Art from the Heart has been a long-standing tradition at Sonoma State, allowing students to showcase their artwork at the SSU Gallery. The gallery held its 42nd annual Art from the Heart benefit auction...
The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood was filled with the film industry’s biggest stars this March 15, as nominees gathered for the 98th Academy Awards with hopes of taking home an Oscar. “One Battle After...
Have you ever wondered why professors are passionate about their research? Located in Stevenson Hall at SSU periodically throughout each semester are “brown bag talks,” where professors discuss their...
Every month, Sonoma State students meet at the Wine Spectator patio for a free, fun, and easy way to meet with friends and decompress after a day’s worth of classes. With brushes, paints, and a blank...
On Apr. 26, Lip Jam transformed Sonoma State’s Greek life into a live-action Disney Channel Original movie in the Green Music Center.
Lip Jam is an annual lip-sync competition put on by the Delta...
In an age where music is just a tap away, it might seem strange that vinyl records (bulky, fragile, and decades old) are making a comeback. Yet against all odds, vinyl is not only surviving, but thriving....
As the home of Sonoma State University’s music department, the Green Music Center has become one of the pillars of the university and the local community for the music and entertainment which it provides.
However,...
