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Mertens Dairy Farm in Sonoma County. Used with permission by Coalition to End Factory Farming
Measure J organizers say it’s not the end, but only the beginning
December 7, 2024
Photo from 2016. SSU Students protest Trump's presidency. // STAR
Sonoma State community shares fear, acceptance of new Trump presidency
December 7, 2024
Zoe Rosenberg rescuing Petunia from a Perdue’s Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse. Used with permission by Zoe Rosenberg with DxE.
Activists face harsh penalties for exposing cruelty
December 7, 2024
(From left to right: Tess Wilkinson, Albert Levine, Rep. Mike Thompson, Ally Valiente, Kate Williams. Not pictured: Christian Core) Photo by Lauren Ott
Rep. Mike Thompson interviewed by Star staff at SSU
December 7, 2024
Jeff Keating // Courtesy of Sonoma.edu
A Press Conference with Jeffery Keating, SSU’s Strategic Communications VP
October 28, 2024
Ally Valiente | Canva
Trump won. Now what?
November 7, 2024
A flyer for a community potluck posted by SSU Students for Justice in Palestine on Instagram last August. In September, organizers of the event received warnings for violation of the Time Place Manner policy.
Free speech or suppression?
October 28, 2024
Sonoma State Students for Justice in Palestine protesting during last year's commencement ceremony following Mike Lee's absence (May. 18, 2024)
Insubordination or Integrity? The Impact of Mike Lee’s Departure on Sonoma State
September 17, 2024
SSU should protect students' right to protest
SSU should protect students’ right to protest
May 2, 2024
Sylvia P. Photography | Courtesy
SSU 2024 graduates face an uncertain job and housing market
April 30, 2024
Seawolves reveal hidden gems on campus
September 22, 2024
Kaleb Quartararo and Nick Loudermilk give their insight on college life
A day in the life of a college student
September 22, 2024
Intramural activities provide a sense of community through sports
Intramural activities provide a sense of community through sports
May 14, 2024
2024 grads share their post-grad plans
May 14, 2024
COURTESY // Taneesha Porter
Taneesha Porter reflects on her time at SSU
May 14, 2024
Courtesy I Sonoma State Athletics The Wolves Den on Sonoma State’s campus.
A quiet crisis in SSU athletics
December 8, 2024
Scrolling on Instagram // Photo by Tess Wilkinson
Phone-free School Act, Newsom responds to an epidemic of youth smartphone addiction
December 7, 2024
Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facilities
Proposition 36 seeks to reverse years of progress
October 28, 2024
The Presidential Debate live on TV.
Harris-Trump Debate Recap
September 23, 2024
Courtesy | Flickr
Can the 49ers’ new contract propel them to the Super Bowl?
September 22, 2024
Attendees watch as presenter Daniel More holds a live python
‘Safari Encounters’ event at SSU brings wildlife up close for students
September 22, 2024
Audience members watch The Beach Boys' opening number
The Beach Boys perform at Green Music Center
September 22, 2024
A dancer in motion at SSU’s Spring Dance
Student choreographers present dances at spring showcase
May 14, 2024
"WARNING: No Lifeguard of Duty!" by Angela Hauser
SSU Art department installs sculpture walk on campus
May 14, 2024
The Tortured Poets Department" vinyl plays on SSU library turntable
Taylor Swift polarizes audiences with new album
May 14, 2024
Courtesy I Sonoma State Athletics The Wolves Den on Sonoma State’s campus.
A quiet crisis in SSU athletics
December 8, 2024
Sonoma State Athletics | Courtesy The new Sonoma State head coach Jacob Garsev is eager to build a new winning culture
New SSU baseball coach eager to build new culture
September 22, 2024
SSU intramural basketball game last semester at the campus recreation basketball court LA.
Let the games begin: Intramural sports season starts at SSU
September 22, 2024
courtesy | Leilani Hallman
“What I was meant to do:” Kinesiology graduate starts career as a neuro exercise specialist
May 16, 2024
Paul Gutierrez reporting live. Courtesy | Paul Gutierrez
Words of Wisdom from Sports Journalist Paul Gutierrez
May 15, 2024
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
Students, faculty protest tuition hikes and working conditions
Students, faculty protest tuition hikes and working conditions
October 23, 2023
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Lockdown protesters endanger human lives

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
April 28, 2020
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Quarantine helps wildlife flourish

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
April 21, 2020
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Corona proves we are capable of battling climate change

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
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Medical workers risk lives: lack of N95 masks

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
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VP Pence’s viewpoints make him unsuitable to fight Covid-19

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
March 31, 2020
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Food banks continue to care for struggling communities

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
March 24, 2020
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College votership fell short on Super Tuesday

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
March 10, 2020
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Coronavirus causes panic, leaving other diseases in the shadows

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
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Obsession with “trendy” dogs leads to impacted shelters

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
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Vagina Monologues sparks conversations

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
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Measure I stirs SMART train controversy

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
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Controversial herbicide banned

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
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Supreme Court Opens Door for Flint Cases

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020

Sonoma-based Miyoko’s Creamery aims to convert the dairy farm to plant-based operation

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020

West Sonoma County teachers strike for better pay

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020

Sonoma State program offers services to those impacted by Kincade Fire

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020

Kincaid fire rips through Sonoma County

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020
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California becomes the first state to ban the sale of new fur products

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019

Volunteers come together to create habitat for dwindling bees

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
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Memories of the Tubbs Fire bring grief and resilience for Santa Rosa couple

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019

Bay Area Cities Consider Ban on Natural Gas in Homes

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
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Bay Area Cities Consider Ban on Natural Gas in Homes

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
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Everything but the Cluck: Sonoma State Graduate Creates Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
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Santa Rosa Junior College to offer unique hemp cultivation program

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
September 10, 2019
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New Point Reyes Management Plan Suggests Killing Native Elk on Behalf of Cattle Ranching

Chelsea Pinkham, Staff Writer
September 4, 2019
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Media coverage of MLK Day exchange amiss

Jack Messier, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
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CSU extends application deadline

Laurie Kelso, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
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[Photo] Sonoma State employee Jennifer Page-Genzoli passes away from cancer

December 12, 2018
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Art Building to undergo needed renovations

Emily Twisselmann, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
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[Photo] Health center burglarized

December 5, 2018
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[Photo] Sonoma State offering new major this semester

November 6, 2018
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[Photo] University temporarily discounts STI testing

October 31, 2018
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Classroom utilization rate at 53 percent

Laurie Kelso, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
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Sonoma State’s study abroad program nationally ranked

Lukas Brown, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
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[Photo] Man pleads guilty to campus stabbing

September 25, 2018

SSU lands on multiple college rankings lists

Mariah Maldonado, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
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