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Protestors show support for sexual assault awareness and prevention. Courtesy PhotoPhiend 2011
‘A safer community takes a village’
May 6, 2025
Planet Earth | Courtesy https://www.goodfon.com/space/wallpaper-badfon-planeta-zemlya-voshod-kosmos.html
Mother Earth First: How Sonoma State marked Earth Week
May 6, 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
May 6, 2025
Sonoma State Students walk under campus banner.
Live Breaking News: Sonoma State Administration violates restraining order, according to law firm
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
April 20, 2025
Courtesy | Free Malaysia Today
Trump calls bacon and eggs “too abstract and degenerate filth” in new Truth Social Post
April 28, 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
Students meet wild animals during safari encounters event
Students meet wild animals during safari encounters event
April 26, 2025
Stress Reduction Yoga with Doshia | Courtesy of Campus Recreation at Sonoma State University
Stress reduction yoga: you probably need it
April 25, 2025
SSU hosts Lego building event for Disability Awareness Month
SSU hosts Lego building event for Disability Awareness Month
April 23, 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 let's take action
Sonoma State students have spoken, now let’s take action
March 27, 2025
The view from my dorm overlooking the Sauvignon Courtyard here at SSU where I keep a lonely transgender pride flag. Photo by Rylan Valdepena.
Growing up Transgender in a Binary World
May 5, 2025
A screenshot from Sonoma State University's Official Instagram account highlighting TPUSA's "Free Speech" Ball in October of 2023
Sonoma State allows hate on campus
May 5, 2025
Rap music: superior to all other music genres
Rap music: superior to all other music genres
May 4, 2025
Last games at Oakland Coliseum
The fall of the Oakland sports empire
April 27, 2025
“Save our sonoma” fliers appeared across campus, calling students to advocate for the school at the legislative forum on April 14.
Chancellor García must bail SSU out, or go down with the ship
April 27, 2025
Courtesy of Gustavo Pimentel Perez | From left to right: Samuel Strong (violin), Miranda Ronan (violin), Andy Ting (viola), Ella Hoffman (cello)
Hard work takes center stage at music department recital
April 28, 2025
Stress Reduction Yoga with Doshia | Courtesy of Campus Recreation at Sonoma State University
Stress reduction yoga: you probably need it
April 25, 2025
Gallery main room after an artistt's talk on Feb. 27.
One of the last BFA gallery exhibits!
April 25, 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
Ava Paquin hurls in a strike during her-no-hitter against Cal State San Marcos.
Sonoma State to host 2025 CCAA softball tournament
April 29, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 9: Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies is hugged by DeJon Jarreau #77 after scoring the game-winning basket at the buzzer during their NBA Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Delta Center on July 9, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photographer, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
Jaylen Wells out for season after injury
April 25, 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
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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Drone accessibility hinders privacy

Kailey O’Hehir, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
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“The Snowman” melts away fear and interest

Luis Mejia, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
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[Photo] Pond releases "The Weather"

May 8, 2017
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“All Amerikkkan Bada$$” highlights institutional injustice

Alexis Austin, Staff Writer
April 10, 2017
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“Big Little Lies” a huge hit

Emma Capper
April 10, 2017
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Comedic vulgarity at its finest

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2016

Day in the Sun

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2016
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Faculty publish letter regarding pending strike

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2016

“A Winter Night in Aspen” dance

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2016

Bike theft suspect arrested

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2015
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[Photo] Unknown Mortal Orchestra: The new disco

May 5, 2015
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CineNoma: A creative rebranding

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2015
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‘Furious 7’: Record-breaking fan favorite

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2015
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Collaborative record transcends genres

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2015
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Title Fight is not slowing down

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2015
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A night out with ‘Fluffy’

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2014
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Bay Area musicians rock Lobo’s

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2014
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Student film festival offers creativity, snacks

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2014
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Alumni produce ‘Divergent Acts’

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2014

No offense, but…

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2014
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Seawolves, vote and make the difference

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2014
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[Photo] ‘House of Cards’ returns, more thrilling than ever

February 26, 2014
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Students intern in D.C.

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2014
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Heeeeere’s Jimmy!

Stuart Courtney, Staff Writer
February 11, 2014
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‘Best Original Song’ nominees diverse

Stuart Courtney, Staff Writer
February 4, 2014
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Student in the Spotlight: Emili Lewis

Alexis Mills, Opinion Editor
February 4, 2014

‘Ye’ or nay?

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2014

Junk food news reigns supreme

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2013
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Madness without midnight

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2013
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‘Ghost Sonata’ howling fun time

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2013
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‘Tales’ perfect Halloween read

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2013
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Bucket of pig’s blood more entertaining than ‘Carrie’

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2013
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‘Black Beetle’ graphic novel pulp-noir masterpiece

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2013
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Rec lets Seawolves get physical

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2013

Seawolves: take advantage of a diverse campus

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2013

The perks of being a dorm-dweller

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2013
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Line between virtual, real world is becoming blurred

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2013

Student senator proposes new quiet hours

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2013

120 unit cap revised, close to completion

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2013
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