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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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For many graduates, commencement will be the first "real" ceremony for them since their missed 2020 high school graduation

What to know before commencement day

Tony Moeckel, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

With Commencement day fast approaching, there is some updated information that you need to know to make your big day as stress free and memorable as possible.  To assist in accurately pronouncing every...

The campus reorganization is set to take place on July 1, 2024

SSU students voice concerns over campus reorganization

Marc Duran, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

Sonoma State University's plan for Academic Reorganization heralds significant implications for both teachers and students alike.  A campus reorganization, in this context, refers to a strategic restructuring...

Students reflect on their freshman year at the height of the 2020 pandemic

Then and now: How COVID-19 impacted Sonoma State

Coreen Brogan, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

In March of 2020 the world stopped when it experienced the COVID-19 pandemic. SSU and all campuses throughout the country shut down and classes, clubs and jobs came to a halt. This left college students...

Photo by Jules MacDonald
The Hands off Rafah protest drew hundreds to the Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco on March 2

SSU student encounters police brutality at SF protest

Aisha Mendonca, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

On Saturday March 2, Jules MacDonald, a first year student at Sonoma State, attended a Hands off Rafah protest in San Francisco. Roughly 20,000 people participated, marching through the streets, listening...

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