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Jeff Keating // Courtesy of Sonoma.edu

A Press Conference with Jeffery Keating, SSU’s Strategic Communications VP

Mario Pometta, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Jeffery Keating, Sonoma State’s Associate Vice President for Government Relations and Strategic Communications, met with the Sonoma State Star staff on Oct. 1, 2024.  Keating previously reported...

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SSU’s 2024 Clery Act report released

John Serrano and Kate Williams October 28, 2024

The Clery Act is a federal law in the U.S. that requires universities to report crime statistics, including thefts and sexual assaults, to the student population. The report also covers safety policies...

Man using TikTok on iPhone // Courtesy of   Nordskov Media

US TikTok ban: Government overreach or a justified prohibition

Andrew Curry, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

TikTok has faced a turbulent journey since its introduction in the U.S. in the fall of 2018. The platform allows for some content creators to make a sizable income, and provides regular users with a place...

Protesters outside of Stevenson Hall

‘XX Does Not Equal XY’: Students Protest Against Turning Point USA’s Anti-Trans Event

Austin Metzger, Contributing Writer October 28, 2024

Many students came together to protest the ‘Real Women's Day’ event hosted by the right-wing student organization Turning Points USA on campus on Oct. 10.  The ‘Real Women’s Day’ touted itself...

Tensions rise in Measure J debate at Central Santa Rosa library

Tensions rise in Measure J debate at Central Santa Rosa library

Austin Metzger, Contributing writer October 8, 2024

Despite some laughter, discussion, and frustration in the audience at moments, the debate on Measure J on Wednesday occurred without incident.  Proponents and opponents of Measure J met Wednesday,...

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SSU Chief Planning Officer retires after 24 years

Mario Pometta, Staff Reporter September 23, 2024

After serving as Chief Planning Officer here at Sonoma State for over two decades, Christopher Dinno officially retired in June of this year. Since his start here at SSU, Christopher oversaw facility and...

At-home COVID tests are helpful in reducing the spread of the virus

The new COVID-19 vaccine: To get or not to get?

Andrew Curry, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

On Aug. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of a new Novavax COVID vaccine, as well as updated versions of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. According to NPR, this...

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...

The encampment began on Friday, April 26, and has grown since.

SSU English professors voice support as encampment continues to grow

Kate Williams and Marc Duran May 14, 2024

On April 15, 2024, SSU student Julianna M., a first-year political science major, organized a student walkout as part of a global strike day to protest against the CSU system’s financial ties to Israel.  According...

Kermena Yousif is one of five students speaking at commencement

Behind the podium: Meet this year’s commencement speakers

Kate Williams, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

Kermena Yousif will be speaking at this year’s commencement ceremony along with four other students: Ana Lugo, Thai Hilton, Kieleigh Calcagno and Tanya Ruys-Balk. Yousif will be speaking at the Science...

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

All photos by Olivia Keeler

[Both photos courtesy of sonoma.edu]
Ming-Ting "Mike" Lee stepped in as the new SSU president following Sakaki's resignation in July 2022

Graduating students reflect on change in presidency at SSU

Aisha Mendonca, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

As President Ming-Tung ‘Mike’ Lee completes his second year of presidency at SSU, upperclassmen students reflect on the transition from former President Judy Sakaki to President Mike Lee, commenting...

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