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The California Faculty Association marched to give Interim President Emily Cutrer a banker's box with a "pink slip" so she can "clean out her desk" on April 17 following the "no-confidence" vote.
“No-confidence” for SSU administration, CSU chancellor
April 20, 2025
Sonoma State men's basketball team practice in Dec. 2024.
Court halts academic program cuts at SSU, athletics remain on the chopping block
April 20, 2025
Sonoma State Recreation Center. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“Bridge to the Future”: SSU’s Vision for Sustainable, Smarter, Stronger Campus
April 20, 2025
Courtesy of Free Malaysia Today (EPA Images). Civil servants and supporters of the department of education rally outside the department in Washington.
Sonoma State Students face uncertain financial future amid dismantling of Department of Education
April 8, 2025
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Courtesy of Pexels https://www.pexels.com/photo/san-francisco-oakland-bay-bridge-19840931/
Big changes for Sonoma State: Shared services on the way and presidential search continues
April 8, 2025
The State Department is spying on students
The State Department is spying on students
March 31, 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
Redwood bikeshare bike rack at the SSU Student Center on 4/6/2025
New affordable public transit options arrive at Sonoma State University
April 9, 2025
Sonoma State students have spoken, now lets take action
Sonoma State students have spoken, now lets take action
March 27, 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
A bold display of Bay Area pride: San Francisco Giants and Las Vegas Raiders hats surround a 2010 World Series Champions pennant.
The best region for professional sports teams: The Bay Area
April 20, 2025
Oligarchic political power shapes US education systems
Oligarchic political power shapes US education systems
April 10, 2025
Immigration under Trump is just the tip of the ICE-berg
Immigration under Trump is just the tip of the ICE-berg
April 8, 2025
Free woman using social media image, public domain CC0 photo. More: View public domain image source here
Phone addiction is a problem on campus
March 29, 2025
Yosemite, 2023
Did Trump and Elon really just cut all national parks and forests?
March 26, 2025
SSU Ceramics studio // Courtesy of art.sonoma.edu
Art students react with concern as CSU continues with plans to integrate AI
March 25, 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
Inside the lawsuit: A conversation with the athletes taking on SSU
Inside the lawsuit: A conversation with the athletes taking on SSU
April 9, 2025
Photo courtesy of SSU Athletics
Softball struggles to find consistency
March 27, 2025
Photo courtesy of SSU Athletics
Talia Gutman stars for SSU golf
March 27, 2025
Photo courtesy of GoodFon // https://www.goodfon.com/sports/wallpaper-gazon-trava-miachi-perchatka-bita-basketbol-futbol-regbi-spo.html
Sonoma State student-athletes file lawsuit against University over athletics program cuts
March 26, 2025
Sonoma State Basketball Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sports Hiatus
Sonoma State Basketball Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sports Hiatus
March 10, 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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Orchestra returns for annual family concert

Marissa Ugarte, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019

Santa Rosa Italian restaurant great for date night

Teresa Gulli, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
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SSU art exhibit brings awareness to the creativity of disabled individuals

Garrett Kitchen, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
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‘Sweeney Todd’ hits the stage this week

Devon Pique, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
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Student Spotlight of the Week: Vivian Knee

Giulia Chlarson, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
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A Hidden Treasure among downtown Santa Rosa

Madeleine Brown, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
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[Photo] The University Art Gallery Celebrates 40 years with new exhibit

November 7, 2018
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[Photo] "The Hate U Give"

October 24, 2018
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[Photo] Restaurant of the Week: Café de Croissants

October 10, 2018
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[Photo] Instagrams parent company takes over

October 10, 2018
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Lobos manager tours Italy with fellow student

Martin Contreras, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
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Billionaire Takes his Money to Space

Teresa Gulli, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
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[Photo] "BlackkKlansman"

September 19, 2018
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[Photo] Hip-hop passes the Pulitzer Prize milestone

April 24, 2018
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[Photo] Trust of social media platforms declines

April 11, 2018
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[Photo] ‘Fab Five’ revives the unconditional lives of nominees

April 3, 2018
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[Photo] "Fifty Shades" trilogy ends on a stale note

February 27, 2018

Solidarity expression continues with new channels

Madison Villalobos, Staff Writer
February 6, 2018
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Grewig pays homage to state capital in ‘Lady Bird’

Madison Caballero, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017
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“The Bluebird” takes flight into the holiday season

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
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Common inspires to embrace culture

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
November 15, 2016
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Fall Dance Concert mixes modern and contemporary styles

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
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“Jane the Virgin” returns, pulling audiences heartstrings

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
October 24, 2016
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“Rise of the Tomb Raider” makes it to PS4

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
October 17, 2016
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Sonoma Laughfest brings a taste of L.A. to wine country

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
October 10, 2016

Graphics Vs. Gameplay

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
October 3, 2016
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Ty Dolla Sign’s ‘Campaign’ falls short

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
September 26, 2016
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Usher proves he’s still relevant with “Hard II Love”

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
September 19, 2016
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‘The Get Down’ boogies into viewers hearts

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
September 12, 2016
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Hip hop gets back to its roots

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
September 5, 2016
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Tory Lanez debut album disappoints

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
August 30, 2016
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A captivating finale for the ‘Uncharted’ franchise

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
May 17, 2016
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‘Uncharted 4’ to be a big game-changer

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
May 10, 2016
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A softer side of Toronto

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
May 3, 2016
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Beyoncé turns a sour past into ‘Lemonade’

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
April 26, 2016
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‘Rogue One’ needs to step out of the trilogies’ shadow

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
April 19, 2016

Mississippi Freedom Bill promotes discrimintation

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
April 12, 2016
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FBI unethically hacks iPhone

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
April 5, 2016

Parental leave shouldn’t be a luxury

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
March 29, 2016
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No diversity award for the Oscars

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
March 8, 2016
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‘This Unruly Mess I’ve Made,’ accurately titled

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
March 1, 2016
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The Grammy’s recognize popularity, not prowess

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
February 23, 2016
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Kanye arouses inspiration and controversy- again

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
February 16, 2016
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It’d be a crime to miss ‘The People vs. O.J. Simpson’

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
February 9, 2016
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Ri-Ri is back, darker than ever

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
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Top Albums of 2015

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
December 15, 2015
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SSU students dance- like everyone is watching

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
December 8, 2015
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R&Bieber

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
November 17, 2015
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Keep an eye on ‘Blindspot’

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
November 10, 2015
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Protection shouldn’t entail brutality

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
November 3, 2015
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Star Wars: Progress contended by ignorance

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
October 27, 2015
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Tatro: From screen to stand-up

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
October 20, 2015
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Societal expecations for apperance unrealistic

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
October 13, 2015
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Stepping away from dance stereotypes

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
October 5, 2015
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Bryson Tiller mixes rap and rhythm

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
September 29, 2015
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Kehlani reinvents R&B, and gives it a message

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
September 22, 2015
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Hollywood’s fear of powerful women

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
September 15, 2015
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‘Transporter Refueled’ recycles a favorite, fails

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
September 8, 2015
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Everyone’s ready for The Weeknd

Noe Felix, Staff Writer
September 1, 2015
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[Photo] ‘Flemenco’ music brought to Sonoma State

September 2, 2014

Brad Paisley’s country summer

Brittany Finley, Staff Writer
September 2, 2014
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[Photo] Get rich in ‘Silicon Valley’

April 29, 2014
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