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Sonoma State Star staff and editors talk to Sonoma State Communications Professor Emily Acosta Lewis on March 11.
Q&A with Emily Acosta Lewis
March 21, 2025
Sonoma State Women and Gender Studies Department Chair Don Romesburg asks a question during the budget and planning forum on March 13.
Tensions rise at budget and planning forum as administrators stand firm on budget cuts
March 17, 2025
Voices from the community
Voices from the community
March 15, 2025
Zoe Rosenberg and her attorney Chris Carraway stand outside the Sonoma County Superior Court on March 3 along with protesters.
Animal rights activists protest at home of Perdue Farms’ director of operations, after a court hearing for fellow activist
March 12, 2025
Students, faculty, and staff march to protest budget cuts on March 6.
Faculty and students march ahead of bargaining session on budget cuts
March 11, 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
A sight that won’t soon be replicated: the Wolves’ Den packed with students // Photo Courtesy of Sonoma State Athletics
Why Sonoma State should save sports
February 6, 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
Alpha Omicron Pi doing a rehearsal for Lip Jam
Alpha Gamma Delta’s Lip Jam is bringing the Coachella stage to Sonoma State
February 23, 2025
Nina Hollars - Freshman - Geology B.S.
Sonoma State students speak out on budget cuts
February 10, 2025
Timothee Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet: When Honesty beats Modesty
March 10, 2025
An assortment of sports items photo
From victory to violence, How sports obsession can impact home life: The darkside of society’s love for sports and its contribution to dangerous behavior off the field
March 10, 2025
Blinded by the light…from your car
Blinded by the light…from your car
March 10, 2025
It’s AI’s world, we’re all just living in it
It’s AI’s world, we’re all just living in it
February 23, 2025
An example of a red card // Courtesy of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center
‘We aren’t criminals; we want to learn.’ Why ICE has no place on campus
February 22, 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
Art by Françoise Foliot // CC-BY-SA 4.0
How AI Could Affect the Future of the Arts at SSU
March 2, 2025
Sonoma State Basketball Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sports Hiatus
Sonoma State Basketball Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sports Hiatus
March 10, 2025
Sonoma State Track Team Shines at Gaucho Relays: Highlights from a Strong Performance
Sonoma State Track Team Shines at Gaucho Relays: Highlights from a Strong Performance
March 10, 2025
Awards given out for Senior Night
Sonoma State Seawolves Senior Night Victory Against Stanislaus State
March 10, 2025
COURTESY | Karl Mondon Bay Area News Group Jaylen Wells represents his former school with Sonoma State inspired sneakers during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Game at Chase Center.
Wells returns to campus
February 26, 2025
Courtesy | SSU Admissions
The Future of Athletics at Sonoma State
February 26, 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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Loyalties lie with robots rather than people

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
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What’s next on the list: The dangers of big game hunting

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
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Drunk driving getting close to home

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
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Release of JFK assassination files rekindles government conspiracies

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
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Birth control under attack by president

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
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Hugh Hefner: the womanizer

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
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“Me Too” campaign sparks various emotions from survivors

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
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Allowing Saudi Arabian women to drive may be inauthentic

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
October 3, 2017
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Victory for same-sex parental rights in Arizona

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
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Brock Turner: the literal textbook definition of rape

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
September 19, 2017
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Utah nurse unlawfully arrested

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
September 11, 2017
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The trouble with celebrity imitation

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
September 4, 2017
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The First Amendment: The New Gray Area?

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
August 29, 2017
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Take a break from finals with festive, free fun

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
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Embracing gender neutral vocabulary

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
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Cultural club encourages diverse particpation

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
October 31, 2016
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“Ouija” spells out success for horror fans

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
October 24, 2016
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“The Exorcist” revamps the cult classic

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
October 17, 2016
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Campus MovieFest reels in student filmmakers

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
October 10, 2016
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Hands up, don’t shoot

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
September 28, 2016

Gov. Brown vetoes bill that would end ‘tampon tax’

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
September 28, 2016
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Legalize recreational weed? Might as well.

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
September 13, 2016
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Rapists will be rapists

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
September 7, 2016
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The selective empathy of Americans

Katie Haga, Staff Writer
August 29, 2016
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The colorful, legendary, local venue

Meaghan Whitehorn, Staff Writer
October 28, 2014
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[Photo] A new take on WWII

October 21, 2014
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A story of murder, adolescence

Sara Molenda, Staff Writer
October 21, 2014
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Weezer’s triumphant return

Marisa Oliveira, Staff Writer
October 14, 2014
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[Photo] A classical, acoustic experience

October 14, 2014
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The freaky fourth season

Kirsten Reeves, Staff Writer
October 14, 2014
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[Photo] Sonoma Film Institute presents 'Burning Bush'

September 9, 2014
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Art gallery displays the abstract, the unique

Alyssa James, Staff Writer
September 9, 2014
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