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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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Santa Rosa cleans up homeless encampment on Industrial Drive, sixth camp cleanup in under one year

Cheyenne Carroll, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021

Apple celebrates 10 years with new releases

Nick Coats, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
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Judy Sakaki formally sworn in as president of Sonoma State at university ceremony

Tyler Heberle, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017
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[Photo] Degree planner allows students to plan for graduation early

April 18, 2017
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SMART train expected by the end of spring

Sam Evans, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
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[Photo] Sonoma County votes on Measure A, cannabis tax

March 7, 2017
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Best Coffee: Dutch Bros.

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
May 17, 2016
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Best Hidden Spot: Butterfly Garden

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
May 17, 2016
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Faculty publish letter regarding pending strike

Brandon Stachnik, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2016
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Model United Nations wins awards in New York City

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
April 5, 2016
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Low graduation rate prompts new legislation

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
March 2, 2016
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California student among those killed in Paris attacks

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
November 17, 2015

Fake gun sparks fear among students

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
November 3, 2015
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Locked-in without warning

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
October 12, 2015

President Armiñana discusses retirement, campus issues

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
October 5, 2015

University system offers internships aimed at battling drought

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
September 29, 2015
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New career adviser encourages students to use campus resources

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
September 14, 2015
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Balcony collapse results in death of Sonoma State student

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
June 18, 2015
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Equal opportunity threatened by college expenses

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
May 12, 2015
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Student attends national research conference

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
May 5, 2015
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[Photo] Suspect arrested in recent burglaries

April 28, 2015

Model United Nations wins big in New York City

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
April 14, 2015
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Associated Students representatives address proposed fee increase

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
March 10, 2015

Campus warned about suspicious person

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
February 17, 2015
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Truly a league of their own

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
January 27, 2015

Students react to Ferguson decision, police brutality

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
December 9, 2014
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Campus reacts to World Series victory

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
November 4, 2014

Trustees receive feedback on success fee

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
September 30, 2014

Shooting, stabbing occurs near campus

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
May 6, 2014
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Students arrested on suspicion of drug manufacturing

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
April 1, 2014

Racial incidents still occurring nationwide

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
February 4, 2014

‘Big Cat Show’ purr-fect event

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
December 10, 2013

Wishing upon a star

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
November 19, 2013
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Student Center opens tomorrow

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
November 12, 2013

Board of Trustees evaluates Armiñana

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
November 5, 2013
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‘Kitchens’ fire up new venues

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
October 29, 2013

Student Center delayed . . . again

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
October 22, 2013

Residential Life extends quiet hours

Kayla E. Galloway, News Editor
October 15, 2013
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