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“No Kings” protesters gathered at Doyle Park in Santa Rosa.
Community comes together for Santa Rosa’s ‘No Kings’ march
November 3, 2025
Remnants of where the water bottles were on Saturday evening, photo taken Tuesday, October 14th, in the afternoon, with the repairing of the fountain in Beaujolais Village in the background.
Over-chlorinated water prompts safety advisory at Sonoma State
November 3, 2025
Sonoma State Interim President Emily Cutrer talks to community members for the legislative forum on Feb 21.
Sonoma State Presidential Search Moves Into Final Stages
November 3, 2025
A sports gambling app, which have been gaining popularity and predicted to grow by $14 billion by the end of the decade.
The NBA is gambling with its future
November 3, 2025
‘Reclaim, Repurpose, Reimagine’ curated art show at Sonoma State University Art Gallery
The unseen service of tenured faculty
October 20, 2025
A half empty gallon of water that was used during the water shortage.
STAR staff members react to campus water contamination
October 20, 2025
Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at the University of Wyoming tour stop of the "American Comeback Tour" at the Arts & Sciences Auditorium in Laramie, Wyoming, in April 2025.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk sends a chilling message
September 12, 2025
A black and white photo of Pearson Theatre, which sits empty after the loss of the theater and dance departments.
A Somber Return
September 9, 2025
The Sonoma State community protested in the Seawolf Plaza at the Jan. 30 virtual town hall meeting.
Sonoma State resilience shines through
May 12, 2025
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Trump calls bacon and eggs “too abstract and degenerate filth” in new Truth Social Post
April 28, 2025
Autumn themed decorations frame a desk.
Haunted by deadlines: Students navigate Halloween fun during midterms
October 20, 2025
Members of the Juggling Club practice during a meeting.
SSU Juggling Club gives a fun skill a toss
October 20, 2025
Photographer using a camera to capture footage.
Lights, Camera, Resources: How to get started in Cinematic Arts
September 22, 2025
Epsilon Sigma Rho tables at Meet the Greeks
Rush hour: SSU Greek life welcomes Seawolves to the fall semester
September 7, 2025
Lobo's Pantry offers students a variety of non-perishable foods.
Free groceries! Lobo’s Pantry opens for the fall semester
September 6, 2025
Mark Sanchez in 2009 celebrating as Jets break a losing streak against the New England Patriots.
From Commentating to Unnecessary Roughness to a Delivery Driver
November 3, 2025
Shohei Ohtani after game three of the world series featuring the Toronto Blue Jays v Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani: A Person Who Transcends Sports
November 3, 2025
Bad Bunny performs on July 11, 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Why Bad Bunny’s Halftime Gig Matters
October 20, 2025
An empty movie theater. Image by Sabine Lange from Pixabay
Sydney Sweeney Is Back on Screen, and You Should Be There
October 8, 2025
Outside the CenterLine theater in Rohnert Park.
We need theaters – save Summerfield
October 8, 2025
Astala Vista, OnyxBlack, and Vinchelle onstage at Queens on Campus Drag Show.
Nothing is dragging here: Queens on Campus drag show starts Queer History Month
October 20, 2025
Performers rock out at La Bienvenida.
La Bienvenida welcomes students from Hispanic and Latino communities to Sonoma State
October 13, 2025
Estella Zea Solos backed by Mike Clark in Weill Hall.
Actual Proof: Sonoma State jazz concert features legendary drummer
October 7, 2025
Mollie Shannon and Brandelle Mclntosh meet on stage at the green music center.
SNL superstar Molly Shannon speaks at Green Music Center
October 7, 2025
Molly Shannon at a press event for The Other Two, May 2023.
Superstar! SNL legend Molly Shannon to host talk and book signing at GMC
September 23, 2025
Mark Sanchez in 2009 celebrating as Jets break a losing streak against the New England Patriots.
From Commentating to Unnecessary Roughness to a Delivery Driver
November 3, 2025
Shohei Ohtani after game three of the world series featuring the Toronto Blue Jays v Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani: A Person Who Transcends Sports
November 3, 2025
A sports gambling app, which have been gaining popularity and predicted to grow by $14 billion by the end of the decade.
The NBA is gambling with its future
November 3, 2025
Julio Rodriquez (left) and Cal Raleigh (right) of the Seattle Mariners after their loss in deciding Game 7.
Emotions are High as Seattle Falls One Game Short of World Series
October 26, 2025
Bad Bunny performs on July 11, 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Why Bad Bunny’s Halftime Gig Matters
October 20, 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 Interim President Emily Cutrer talks to community members for the legislative forum on Feb 21.

[Photo] Sonoma State Presidential Search Moves Into Final Stages

Duncan Addicott
November 3, 2025
A half empty gallon of water that was used during the water shortage.

STAR staff members react to campus water contamination

STAR Editorial Board, Will Schettler, Delaney Dougherty, Duncan Addicott, Mariah Gragg, Rylan Valdepena, and Austin Metzger
October 20, 2025
A black and white photo of Pearson Theatre, which sits empty after the loss of the theater and dance departments.

[Photo] A Somber Return

STAR Editorial Board
September 9, 2025
The Sonoma State community protested in the Seawolf Plaza at the Jan. 30 virtual town hall meeting.

[Photo] Sonoma State resilience shines through

Tess Wilkinson, News Editor
May 12, 2025
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
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
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 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.

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

Macayla Sedeno, Staff Writer
April 20, 2025
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
Sonoma State Star staff and editors talk to Sonoma State Communications Professor Emily Acosta Lewis on March 11.

[Photo] Q&A with Emily Acosta Lewis

Mackenzie Blosser, Staff Writer
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

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer
March 17, 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

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer
March 12, 2025
Students, faculty, and staff march to protest budget cuts on March 6.

Faculty and students march ahead of bargaining session on budget cuts

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer
March 11, 2025
US Rep. Lateefah Simon speaks at the CFA statewide organizing conference on Feb. 22 at San Fransisco State.

US Rep. Lateefah Simon speaks in solidarity at CFA organizing conference

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer
March 11, 2025
California State Legislature talks to Sonoma State about the budget cuts on Feb. 21 during the forum.

California legislators demand “comeback” plan from Sonoma State administration during forum on campus

Austin Metzger and Rylan Valdepena
March 1, 2025
Around a hundred students, faculty, and community members gathered an hour before the legislative hearing on Feb 21 in the Seawolf Plaza to protest the cuts

Hundreds gathered to attend the legislative forum on Feb 21

Sonoma State Interim President Emily Cutrer talks to community members at the legislative forum.

Students, faculty, and community members ascend the stairs of the Student Center to the ballrooms for the legislative hearing on Feb. 21.

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[Photo] Q&A with the President

STAR Editorial Board and Marc Duran
February 27, 2025
Students write messages to the president and administration on "broken heart" valentines in Stevenson Hall on Feb 13

Students and faculty express their “broken hearts,” as they deliver a petition with over 13,000 signatures to the Interim President’s office with hope to reverse budget cuts

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
Administration attended the Associated Students meeting on Feb 4 to answer questions about the budget cuts.

Some questions were answered, but uncertainty still remains after an Associated Students meeting to discuss the budget cuts

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Students protesting in the Seawolf Plaza as the Town Hall meeting was held virtually

“I won’t be held accountable,” says Interim President Cutrer, in a meeting after hundreds protested the budget cuts

Austin Metzger, Staff Writer
February 4, 2025
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
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
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