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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
Sonoma State men's basketball team practice in Dec. 2024.
Court halts academic program cuts at SSU, athletics remain on the chopping block
April 20, 2025
Sonoma State Recreation Center. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“Bridge to the Future”: SSU’s Vision for Sustainable, Smarter, Stronger Campus
April 20, 2025
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
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Courtesy of Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/san-francisco-oakland-bay-bridge-19840931/
Big changes for Sonoma State: Shared services on the way and presidential search continues
April 8, 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
A bold display of Bay Area pride: San Francisco Giants and Las Vegas Raiders hats surround a 2010 World Series Champions pennant.
The best region for professional sports teams: The Bay Area
April 20, 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
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
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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Lockdown protesters endanger human lives

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

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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 8, 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 11, 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 16, 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 13, 2018
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