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Administration attended the Associated Students meeting on Feb 4 to answer questions about the budget cuts.
Some questions were answered, but uncertainty still remains after an Associated Students meeting to discuss the budget cuts
February 11, 2025
Students protesting in the Seawolf Plaza as the Town Hall meeting was held virtually
“I won’t be held accountable,” says Interim President Cutrer, in a meeting after hundreds protested the budget cuts
February 4, 2025
A screenshot of the Jan. 30 Town Hall meeting on Zoom
SSU Students Protest Against Budget Cuts in Virtual Town Hall
February 4, 2025
Anti-ICE rally in San Francisco. Photo Credit Pax Ahimsa Gethen, CC BY-SA 4.0
‘We Feel Under Attack:’ Sonoma State University Students React to Immigration Raids In California
February 4, 2025
The final game played in The Wolves' Den is Feb. 22 // Courtesy of Sonoma.edu
Sonoma State coaches react to elimination of sports programs
January 23, 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
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
Nina Hollars - Freshman - Geology B.S.
Sonoma State students speak out on budget cuts
February 10, 2025
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
Students and faculty protesting at the Seawolf Plaza
SSU Budget Cuts May Endanger the Future of Enrollment
February 11, 2025
Emilia Pérez Rotten Tomatoes Scores Reveal Mixed Reactions
Emilia Perez: When did statistics lose importance in award shows?
February 11, 2025
The Sonoma State community protested in the Seawolf Plaza as the Town Hall meeting was held virtually.
SSU’s Geology Department’s on the rocks
February 11, 2025
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
Cast members from 'Perfect Arrangement From top left: Bucky Brynjegard-Bialik, Andi Ostwald, Scott Moeller, Maggie Nakisher, Samwise Kiessig, Matilda Bowen, and Ryder Amick. Middle: Sierra Reid, Sydnie Crumrine, and Lydia Bouza. Bottom: Vivo Cunningham (ASM) and Kirsten Vanderspek"
‘Perfect Arrangement’ Performance by SSU Department of Theater Arts may be it’s Last
February 4, 2025
Photo of Kristen Daley
Sonoma State Theatre Arts and Dance Program Eliminated Amid University Budget Cuts
February 4, 2025
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
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
Without even knowing the Seawolf Soccer Field saw its last play in the Fall 2024 season. The women’s soccer team sent the field off in style, winning 2-1 against San Francisco State in the last game played on the field.
SSU Sports Shutdown: What It Means for Student-Athletes, Coaches and Campus Life
February 4, 2025
A young Jaylen Wells scores an emphatic dunk in the Seawolves’ Den back when he played for Sonoma State.
Jaylen Wells shows support for SSU athletics
February 4, 2025
The final game played in The Wolves' Den is Feb. 22 // Courtesy of Sonoma.edu
Sonoma State coaches react to elimination of sports programs
January 23, 2025
Courtesy I Sonoma State Athletics The Wolves Den on Sonoma State’s campus.
A quiet crisis in SSU athletics
December 8, 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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