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Protestors show support for sexual assault awareness and prevention. Courtesy PhotoPhiend 2011

‘A safer community takes a village’

Macayla Sedeno, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, honor survivors and advocate for change.  At Sonoma State University and throughout Sonoma County, students...

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Mother Earth First: How Sonoma State marked Earth Week

Fernanda Rodriguez, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

As our planet faces environmental challenges and rising temperatures, Sonoma State celebrated Earth Week as a reminder that local action still matters everywhere.  Earth Day was first celebrated on...

Don Romesburg signs books for attendees at his book launch in Stevenson Hall.

Chair of Women’s and Gender Studies launches new book amid cuts to WGS

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

The launch of one’s own book would be an important moment for anyone, but for Professor Don Romesburg — a historian and the chair of women’s and gender studies at Sonoma State — his book launch...

Sonoma State Students walk under campus banner.

Live Breaking News: Sonoma State Administration violates restraining order, according to law firm

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

Sonoma State administration violated the temporary restraining order filed by the Sonoma County Superior Court, according to a source who requested to remain anonymous. The Joseph Saveri Law Firm, representing...

The California Faculty Association marched to give Interim President Emily Cutrer a banker's box with a "pink slip" so she can "clean out her desk" on April 17 following the "no-confidence" vote.

“No-confidence” for SSU administration, CSU chancellor

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer April 20, 2025

The Sonoma State Academic Senate released results for the “no-confidence” vote by faculty in an email sent to faculty and press. The majority overwhelmingly voted in favor of no-confidence against...

Sonoma State men's basketball team practice in Dec. 2024.

Court halts academic program cuts at SSU, athletics remain on the chopping block

Macayla Sedeno, Staff Writer April 20, 2025

Judge Kenneth G. English of the Sonoma County superior court placed a temporary restraining order on the proposed academic cuts at Sonoma State, in a move that marks a significant development in the university’s...

Sonoma State Recreation Center. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

“Bridge to the Future”: SSU’s Vision for Sustainable, Smarter, Stronger Campus

Fernanda Rodriguez, Staff Writer April 20, 2025

Sonoma State aims to provide incoming and continuing students an opportunity to come to SSU and more reasons to stay.  With the release of the "Bridge to the Future" draft plan, sent out to the whole...

Courtesy of Free Malaysia Today (EPA Images). Civil servants and supporters of the department of education rally outside the department in Washington.

Sonoma State Students face uncertain financial future amid dismantling of Department of Education

Macayla Sedeno, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Since Donald Trump took office, a series of new changes have caused uncertainty, particularly for students in the wake of a recent controversial decision. The U.S. government has announced plans to...

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Big changes for Sonoma State: Shared services on the way and presidential search continues

Fernanda Rodriguez, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Sonoma State students will be facing significant changes in the upcoming year, as CSU launches a regional initiative with two other Bay Area campuses to share administrative sources, and SSU may finally...

Sonoma State Interim President Emily Cutrer give a report during the Academic Senate on April 3 in Stevenson Hall.

Academic Senate passes resolution for vote of “no-confidence” for SSU administrators and the CSU chancellor

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

In a secret ballot vote, the Academic Senate passed a resolution to move forward with a no-confidence vote for Sonoma State administrators and the CSU chancellor. The vote was 15-3, with the resolution...

The first national demonstration for women’s rights in over 50 years shown on Connecticut
Avenue NW in Washington, DC August 26, 1970. Photo by Warren K. Leffler. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Honoring women’s legacy

Fernanda Rodriguez, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

As the month of March unfolds, Sonoma State University is recognizing Women’s History Month with a series of events to bring the community together and honor influential women who work hard and inspire...

Sonoma State Star staff and editors talk to Sonoma State Communications Professor Emily Acosta Lewis on March 11.

Q&A with Emily Acosta Lewis

Mackenzie Blosser, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

In an interview on March 11, Emily Acosta Lewis answered questions from the Sonoma State Star about the CSU AI initiative, budget cuts, sports, and DEI. Lewis was able to offer perspective on the leadership...

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