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Sonoma State student-athletes file lawsuit against University over athletics program cuts

Francisco Guillen, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Sonoma State University is facing legal action from seven student-athletes followng the decision to eliminate 11 NCAA Division II athletic programs. The lawsuit, filed in Sonoma County Superior Court,...

Sonoma State Basketball Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sports Hiatus

Sonoma State Basketball Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sports Hiatus

Francisco Guillen, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

ROHNERT PARK, Calif. (March 7, 2025) — With no sports on the horizon for Sonoma State, the university’s athletic community faces an uncertain future. The recent conclusion of the women’s basketball...

Sonoma State Track Team Shines at Gaucho Relays: Highlights from a Strong Performance

Sonoma State Track Team Shines at Gaucho Relays: Highlights from a Strong Performance

Logan Stark, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Sonoma State University’s track and field team made some noise at their most recent meet, with standout finishes and amazing performances across several events. From the 3000-meter run to the high jump...

Awards given out for Senior Night

Sonoma State Seawolves Senior Night Victory Against Stanislaus State

Jeremiah Johnson, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

It was a night of emotion, celebration and basketball brilliance as the Sonoma State Seawolves hosted the Stanislaus State Warriors for a pivotal Senior Night matchup in men's basketball. The Seawolves,...

COURTESY | Karl Mondon Bay Area News Group Jaylen Wells represents his former school with Sonoma State inspired sneakers during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Game at Chase Center.

Wells returns to campus

Francisco Guillen, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells returned to Sonoma State University on Monday to speak about the school’s decision to eliminate the athletics program. Wells, who played two seasons with the Seawolves...

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The Future of Athletics at Sonoma State

Logan Stark, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

It has been a month since the decision to remove all of the sports programs at Sonoma State University. The decision has left a lot of people in doubt about the future of athletics at the campus, especially...

COURTESY | Sonoma State Athletics Lauren Garcia strikes her iron off the tee box for the Seawolves.

Women’s Golf persevering forward

Charlie Taylor, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Following the massive shockwave that was sent throughout the Sonoma State community earlier with multiple majors and athletics programs being cut,  it is starting to show its effect on the students. Every...

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SSU Baseball looking to find a rhythm mid season amongst distractions

Jeremiah Johnson, Staff Writer February 23, 2025

On Feb. 11 the Sonoma State Seawolves hosted a doubleheader against Simpson University at Seawolf Diamond in Rohnert Park, California. The Seawolves showcased a strong offensive performance, securing victories...

 A sight that won’t soon be replicated: the Wolves’ Den packed with students // Photo Courtesy of Sonoma State Athletics

Why Sonoma State should save sports

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

Look at the facts: Sonoma State has been represented in pro sports’ so-called Big 3 - the NFL, NBA and MLB - and currently on campus, we have coaches who have given much of their lives to the school...

Without even knowing the Seawolf Soccer Field saw its last play in the Fall 2024 season. The women’s soccer team sent the field off in style, winning 2-1 against San Francisco State in the last game played on the field.

SSU Sports Shutdown: What It Means for Student-Athletes, Coaches and Campus Life

Francisco Guillen, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Sonoma State University is making major budget cuts and one of the biggest casualties is the athletics program. Starting this summer SSU will officially eliminate all sports teams, leaving student-athletes...

A young Jaylen Wells scores an emphatic dunk in the Seawolves’ Den back when he played for Sonoma State.

Jaylen Wells shows support for SSU athletics

Logan Stark, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

As Sonoma State athletics faces termination, a former Seawolf spoke out to show his support for his former school. Although many have voiced concerns about the recent budget cuts that have affected...

The final game played in The Wolves' Den is Feb. 22 // Courtesy of Sonoma.edu

Sonoma State coaches react to elimination of sports programs

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

  After decades of storied legacy and athletic traditions, Sonoma State is shutting down all sports programs to help combat its $23.9 million budget deficit, the school announced Wednesday.  In...

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