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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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Taxes increase in Sonoma County

Alexandra Daniels
April 11, 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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Students and faculty have mixed reactions to tuition increase

Nathan Jew
April 4, 2017
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[Photo] Decision reached in asbestos lawsuit; jury decides in favor of whistle-blower

March 28, 2017
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Enrollment in CSU system to level out, no new campus warranted

Nathan Jew
March 7, 2017

New probation policy clarifies path back to SSU

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
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Sonoma County votes on Measure A, cannabis tax

Joseph Encinas, News Editor
March 7, 2017

Associated Student filing deadline on Friday

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
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Sakaki embraces seawolf community at reception

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
February 16, 2016
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Cal State alumna Judy Sakaki named as university president

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016

Associated Students discusses remedies to issue of parking on campus

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
December 15, 2015

University system revokes Cosby’s honorary doctorate award

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
December 8, 2015

Student organization looks to create entrepreneurial success

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
November 17, 2015
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Faculty association votes to strike

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
November 10, 2015

Faculty association strike decision to be announced Wednesday

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
November 3, 2015
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Alpha Delta Pi wins spirited gridiron tournament

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
October 26, 2015
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University recognizes students with scholarships

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
October 20, 2015

University providing additional 24-hour study space during finals week

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
October 13, 2015

Faculty association threatens strike

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
October 5, 2015

State senator, alum honored by university

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
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University honors alumna with Distinguished Alumni Award

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
September 21, 2015

Students react to Sacramento City College shooting

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
September 14, 2015
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University District to bring residential, commercial developments

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
September 7, 2015
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President Armiñana announces retirement

Joseph Encinas, Staff Writer
September 1, 2015
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