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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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Enrollment numbers expected to increase

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
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Friends and family of Sourdough and Co. shooting victim speak out

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
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Cold winds and rain storms mark the end of fire season

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022

Gun violence continues to harm rap/hip-hop community

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022

Asian American’s will be represented on American currency

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022

California drivers can switch to digital license plates

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
October 29, 2022

Biden’s marijuana pardon is a step in the right direction

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022

Influencers: working hard or hardly working?

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
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SSU president creates new budget committees

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
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SSU students worry about ‘going out’ after drugging experiences

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
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SSU Trustees’ Award winner shares her inspirational story

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
September 20, 2022
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You can now rate your experiences with campus police

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
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Petaluma teen reportedly admits to father’s killing

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
September 11, 2022

Kaiser workers on strike

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021

Sonoma County Sheriff condemns former auditor’s ‘racist’ Facebook post

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021

SSU launches SafeSSU to prioritize health and safety

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021

Deputies find 40,000 pills of suspected fentanyl

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021

Sebastopol and Petaluma creating housing for the homeless

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021

Rohnert Park Police Department receives $64,000 grant for community safety

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
October 20, 2021

Bodega Bay surfer survives attack from great white shark

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
October 13, 2021
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Dolores Huerta visits Sonoma State via Zoom to host Q&A and speak with students

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
October 6, 2021
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CAPS reopens on campus, encourages students to use in-person services

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
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Seawolves SPEAK!: “Do you trust SSU’s COVID-19 safety precautions?”

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
September 21, 2021
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SSU library introduces cashless printing

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
September 14, 2021
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The HUB welcomes students with open arms

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
September 8, 2021
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Schulz Library is open for students and staff for the Fall 2021 semester

Jhery Mae Monteza, Staff Writer
August 31, 2021

Local Father and His 13 Month-Old Son Dead, Victims of Opioid Crisis

Travis Gillmore, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
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A cross country walker settles in Rohnert Park

Mandela Linder, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
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[Photo] Solo accident destroys SMART tower

April 30, 2019
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New cameras used to monitor county fires

Aaron Waskowiak, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
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Two-week catchup: ‘Better Call Saul’

Brennan Spark
February 17, 2015
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