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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
March 24, 2025
Sonoma State Star staff and editors talk to Sonoma State Communications Professor Emily Acosta Lewis on March 11.
Q&A with Emily Acosta Lewis
March 21, 2025
Sonoma State Women and Gender Studies Department Chair Don Romesburg asks a question during the budget and planning forum on March 13.
Tensions rise at budget and planning forum as administrators stand firm on budget cuts
March 17, 2025
Voices from the community
Voices from the community
March 15, 2025
Zoe Rosenberg and her attorney Chris Carraway stand outside the Sonoma County Superior Court on March 3 along with protesters.
Animal rights activists protest at home of Perdue Farms’ director of operations, after a court hearing for fellow activist
March 12, 2025
10 Steps for Dismantling your University and continuing Institutionalized Racism; a handbook
10 Steps for Dismantling your University and continuing Institutionalized Racism; a handbook
March 11, 2025
The Instagram post from North Bay Organizing Project
ICE Confirmed in Sonoma County
March 6, 2025
Sonoma State Interim President Emily Cutrer answers questions from the Sonoma State Star editors and staff. 1/4
Q&A with the President
February 27, 2025
The Sonoma State community protested in the Seawolf Plaza as the Town Hall meeting was held virtually.
Sonoma State slashes departments that reflect Trump’s executive orders
February 20, 2025
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
February 6, 2025
Sonoma State students have spoken, now lets take action
Sonoma State students have spoken, now lets take action
March 27, 2025
Study Spots Ahead of Midterms That Students Should Know About
Study Spots Ahead of Midterms That Students Should Know About
March 10, 2025
SSU Career Center, located in Schulz 1000 across from the library. Soon to be relocated to the second floor of the student center.
The Door to Endless Job Ventures and Career Opportunities: SSU Career Fair
March 10, 2025
Three convenient weekend excursion destinations for SSU students
Three convenient weekend excursion destinations for SSU students
February 26, 2025
Alpha Omicron Pi doing a rehearsal for Lip Jam
Alpha Gamma Delta’s Lip Jam is bringing the Coachella stage to Sonoma State
February 23, 2025
Free woman using social media image, public domain CC0 photo. More: View public domain image source here
Phone addiction is a problem on campus
March 29, 2025
Yosemite, 2023
Did Trump and Elon really just cut all national parks and forests?
March 26, 2025
Timothee Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet: When Honesty beats Modesty
March 10, 2025
An assortment of sports items photo
From victory to violence, How sports obsession can impact home life
March 10, 2025
Blinded by the light…from your car
Blinded by the light…from your car
March 10, 2025
SSU Ceramics studio // Courtesy of art.sonoma.edu
Art students react with concern as CSU continues with plans to integrate AI
March 25, 2025
The dance piece 'Anchored', choreographed by Christine Cali and Kristen Daley // Photo courtesy of James Wirth
Beyond the stage: Christine Cali
March 16, 2025
A screen originally used in the set as a painting, switches to “We won’t go quietly” in demonstration at the end of Perfect Arrangement performance. // Courtesy of Brennan Spark.
“We will not go quietly” chant student actors in demonstration following Perfect Arrangement Performance
March 14, 2025
Artwork by Bambi Waterman taken on Feb. 27. // STAR
Land, Sky, and Sea: ‘A Tapestry of Perspectives’ exhibition tackles climate change through art
March 14, 2025
Philosophy Major Meg Whitener stands next to her piece ‘Boyhood’ at the SSU Outdoor Gallery.
Artist Spotlight: Meg Whitener
March 10, 2025
Photo courtesy of SSU Athletics
Softball struggles to find consistency
March 27, 2025
Photo courtesy of SSU Athletics
Talia Gutman stars for SSU golf
March 27, 2025
Photo courtesy of GoodFon // https://www.goodfon.com/sports/wallpaper-gazon-trava-miachi-perchatka-bita-basketbol-futbol-regbi-spo.html
Sonoma State student-athletes file lawsuit against University over athletics program cuts
March 26, 2025
Sonoma State Basketball Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sports Hiatus
Sonoma State Basketball Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sports Hiatus
March 10, 2025
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
March 10, 2025
Voices from the community
Voices from the community
March 15, 2025
Arthur Jones, fourth-year statistics major, Juan Maggi, fourth-year statistics major, Matt Pitchford, fourth-year math education major, Pierce Rexford, fourth-year statistics major, and Brandon Keck, fourth-year statistics major. Lobo’s restaurant is their favorite place to go on campus to enjoy each other's company and good food.
Sonoma State students’ favorite spots on campus
May 14, 2024
Students for Justice in Palestine set up protest encampment at Sonoma State
Students for Justice in Palestine set up protest encampment at Sonoma State
April 30, 2024
I can’t play Call of Duty anymore
April 2, 2024
CFA Members and Faculty along Rohnert Park Expressway on Jan 22.
CSU faculty strike for better working conditions
January 23, 2024
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Sonoma State Students for Justice in Palestine protesting during last year's commencement ceremony following Mike Lee's absence (May. 18, 2024)

[Photo] Insubordination or Integrity? The Impact of Mike Lee’s Departure on Sonoma State

STAR Editorial Board
September 17, 2024
Sam Phattharawittakorn and his wife Ladda Phattharawittakorn, own the restaurant Thai Tipp Cuisine in Santa Rosa.

You don’t hate MSG, you actually hate Asian-Americans

Albert Levine, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024

[Video] I can’t play Call of Duty anymore

Albert Levine, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
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[Photo] The problem with LED headlights

Jena Hollister, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Student assistants across the California State University campuses voted to unionize on Feb. 23

Student assistants win union vote, joining CSUEU

Albert Levine, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Student assistants across the California State University campuses voted to unionize on Feb. 23

[Photo] Student assistants win union vote, joining CSUEU

March 13, 2024
Highschooler Kasper Bolling, 18, holds a sign that reads "You can't bomb your way to peace. End money for weapons."

Community condemns Rafah bombings, Demands end to violence

Aisha Mendonca and Albert Levine
February 26, 2024
Student Assistants from the CSU campuses will vote to form their union with the CSU Employees Union

Student assistants across CSU System vote to Unionize

Albert Levine, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2024
Loretta Esparza on the picket lines in Solidarity. Esparza is a librarian at the Santa Rosa Junior College.

CFA and CSU reach a tentative agreement

Albert Levine, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024
Strikers at the Green Music Center entrance.

[Photo] SSU faculty strike early in semester for better working conditions, more support for students

Ally Valiente, News Editor
February 10, 2024
CFA Members and Faculty along Rohnert Park Expressway on Jan 22.

CSU faculty strike for better working conditions

Albert Levine, Staff Writer
January 23, 2024
Tuition Protest

Students, faculty protest tuition hikes and working conditions

Albert Levine, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
Kevin Dahlstedt, painter (left) and Celestino Martinez (right), protesting in front of SSU.

Local labor union Teamsters hold one day strike

Albert Levine, Staff Writer
November 28, 2023
Students walk through Sonoma State's campus demanding a ceasefire and aid for the people of Gaza.

Students walk out in support of Palestine and ceasefire

Albert Levine, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Protesters in the Santa Rosa Plaza on Nov. 17.

SSU workers and alumni march for Palestine in Courtyard Square

Albert Levine, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023

CSU Board of Trustees votes to increase tuition by next year

Albert Levine, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
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