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Courtesy of Free Malaysia Today (EPA Images). Civil servants and supporters of the department of education rally outside the department in Washington.
Sonoma State Students face uncertain financial future amid dismantling of Department of Education
April 8, 2025
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Big changes for Sonoma State: Shared services on the way and presidential search continues
April 8, 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
April 7, 2025
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
The State Department is spying on students
The State Department is spying on students
March 31, 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
Redwood bikeshare bike rack at the SSU Student Center on 4/6/2025
New affordable public transit options arrive at Sonoma State University
April 9, 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
Oligarchic political power shapes US education systems
Oligarchic political power shapes US education systems
April 10, 2025
Immigration under Trump is just the tip of the ICE-berg
Immigration under Trump is just the tip of the ICE-berg
April 8, 2025
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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
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
Inside the lawsuit: A conversation with the athletes taking on SSU
Inside the lawsuit: A conversation with the athletes taking on SSU
April 9, 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
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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3 sexual assaults reported

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April 16, 2019
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Major flooding in Sonoma County

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March 5, 2019
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Fraternity banned from campus

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2019
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Sonoma State sees rise in campus rapes, but not in warnings

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2018
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Sonoma State resumes classes despite poor air quality

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2018
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Man pleads guilty to campus stabbing

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2018
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Sonoma State professor talks cannabis myths

Tanner Gunning, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
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Annual homeless census shows fire impact on local communities

Brooklynn Miller, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018
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Future of internet at risk without net neutrality

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2017
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Corrupt Republican tax bill will ruin lives

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2017
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Green Music Center doesn’t serve most students

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2017
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Accreditation visit shows praise and flaws

Kaitlyn Haas, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
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[Photo] SSU student injured in Vegas shooting sues hotel

October 18, 2017
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[Photo] Historic North Bay firestorm shuts down Sonoma State campus

October 18, 2017
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Round table encourages clubs to work together

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2017
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Legislature allocates $30 million for DACA recipients in California

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2017
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Hundreds of students rally on campus in support of DACA

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2017
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SMART train ridership has good start

Francisco Carbajal, Staff Writer
September 5, 2017
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Paying tuition by credit card will cost an additional $212 starting July 1

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2017
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Staff and students speak on textbook prices, privatizing university bookstore

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2017
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Degree planner allows students to plan for graduation early

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2017
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Wilson Hall elected Associated Students president by large margin

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2017
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Associated Students candidates share vision for office in debate

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2017
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Sonoma State website updates delayed

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2017
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Campus Recreation Center creating a bike rental program

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017
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Murder case remains unsolved, reward reaches $11,500

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2017
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Proposed tuition increase unfair to students

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2016
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The problem with American presidential campaigns

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2016
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Racism has no place in professional sports

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2016

Post-grad debt, a probable reality

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2016
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Love Your Melon club reaches out to cancer patients

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2016
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Millennials may decide presidential election

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2016
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Sonoma State basketball teams to miss out on 13 home games

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2016
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Future Forum gives millennials a voice

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2016
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University District starting to sell homes

Braden Cartwright, Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2016
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[Photo] Here comes the demonologist

October 28, 2014
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Comedy party animals visit Sally Tomatoes

Natalie Bergman, Staff Writer
September 16, 2014
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