The Student News Site of Sonoma State University

Sonoma State Star
The outside of the Student Center.
New chain of command: SSU Police now under Student Affairs
October 7, 2025
Salazar Building with a list of all the Communication media outlet courses.
An SSU financial rollercoaster – the impact on the Communications Department
October 7, 2025
Northbound SMART train arriving at Cotati Station.
SMART train funding extension could influence Sonoma State enrollment
October 7, 2025
The Star Staff of Fall 2025 gather around Press Democrat Writer Austin Murphy after a QnA session.
A Q&A with Press Democrat writer Austin Murphy
October 4, 2025
Sonoma State University sign on the main entrance of campus next to Cotati Avenue.
SSU Presidential Search Calls for Transparency
September 22, 2025
Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at the University of Wyoming tour stop of the "American Comeback Tour" at the Arts & Sciences Auditorium in Laramie, Wyoming, in April 2025.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk sends a chilling message
September 12, 2025
A black and white photo of Pearson Theatre, which sits empty after the loss of the theater and dance departments.
A Somber Return
September 9, 2025
The Sonoma State community protested in the Seawolf Plaza at the Jan. 30 virtual town hall meeting.
Sonoma State resilience shines through
May 12, 2025
Courtesy | Free Malaysia Today
Trump calls bacon and eggs “too abstract and degenerate filth” in new Truth Social Post
April 28, 2025
The State Department is spying on students
The State Department is spying on students
March 31, 2025
Photographer using a camera to capture footage.
Lights, Camera, Resources: How to get started in Cinematic Arts
September 22, 2025
Epsilon Sigma Rho tables at Meet the Greeks
Rush hour: SSU Greek life welcomes Seawolves to the fall semester
September 7, 2025
Lobo's Pantry offers students a variety of non-perishable foods.
Free groceries! Lobo’s Pantry opens for the fall semester
September 6, 2025
Students meet wild animals during safari encounters event
Students meet wild animals during safari encounters event
April 26, 2025
Stress Reduction Yoga with Doshia | Courtesy of Campus Recreation at Sonoma State University
Stress reduction yoga: you probably need it
April 25, 2025
An empty movie theater. Image by Sabine Lange from Pixabay
Sydney Sweeney Is Back on Screen, and You Should Be There
October 8, 2025
Outside the CenterLine theater in Rohnert Park.
We need theaters – save Summerfield
October 8, 2025
A computer chip with 'AI' written on it.
Rage against the (AI) Machine
September 22, 2025
The Women Disobey protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) "zero tolerance" policy separation children and families at the US/Mexico border.
The Supreme Court just gave ICE a green light for racial profiling and it is infuriating
September 22, 2025
SSU's parking lot J sits almost entirely empty at the start of the fall semester.
Where did everyone go?
September 22, 2025
Estella Zea Solos backed by Mike Clark in Weill Hall.
Actual Proof: Sonoma State jazz concert features legendary drummer
October 7, 2025
Mollie Shannon and Brandelle Mclntosh meet on stage at the green music center.
SNL superstar Molly Shannon speaks at Green Music Center
October 7, 2025
Molly Shannon at a press event for The Other Two, May 2023.
Superstar! SNL legend Molly Shannon to host talk and book signing at GMC
September 23, 2025
Students perform in the Green Music Center.
Talking Tunes with the Music Department
September 23, 2025
Courtesy of Gustavo Pimentel Perez | From left to right: Samuel Strong (violin), Miranda Ronan (violin), Andy Ting (viola), Ella Hoffman (cello)
Hard work takes center stage at music department recital
April 28, 2025
Oracle Park on Willie Mac Award ceremony night.
Another .500 Season for the Giants
October 7, 2025
Noma Baseball hosts a doubleheader scrimmage against Analy High School at the historic Seawolves Diamond.
Noma Baseball revives the Diamond
October 7, 2025
Amy Gutierrez at a baseball field. Courtesy of Amy Gutierrez.
From in front of the camera to in front of the classroom – An interview with Amy Gutierrez
October 7, 2025
The Star Staff of Fall 2025 gather around Press Democrat Writer Austin Murphy after a QnA session.
A Q&A with Press Democrat writer Austin Murphy
October 4, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers face off against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 2, 2018 in Seattle, Washington.
Injuries, Personnel Changes force San Francisco 49ers to keep moving forward toward another Super Bowl
September 28, 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
The Student News Site of Sonoma State University

Sonoma State Star
The Student News Site of Sonoma State University

Sonoma State Star
Tess Wilkinson

Tess Wilkinson, News Editor

All content by Tess Wilkinson
The Sonoma State community protested in the Seawolf Plaza at the Jan. 30 virtual town hall meeting.

Sonoma State resilience shines through

Tess Wilkinson, News Editor
May 12, 2025
Sonoma State men's basketball team practice in Dec. 2024.

[Photo] Court halts academic program cuts at SSU, athletics remain on the chopping block

Macayla Sedeno, Staff Writer
April 20, 2025
A poster in the Hub Cultural Center at Sonoma State.

[Photo] Trump’s DEI executive order: What Sonoma State students fear

Fernanda Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 11, 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

Tess Wilkinson, News Editor
February 20, 2025
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

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
December 7, 2024
Photo from 2016. SSU Students protest Trump's presidency. // STAR

Sonoma State community shares fear, acceptance of new Trump presidency

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
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

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
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

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
December 7, 2024
Scrolling on Instagram // Photo by Tess Wilkinson

Phone-free School Act, Newsom responds to an epidemic of youth smartphone addiction

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
December 7, 2024
Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facilities

Proposition 36 seeks to reverse years of progress

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
The Presidential Debate live on TV.

Harris-Trump Debate Recap

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
A ‘Vote Yes on J’ Billboard on Santa Rosa Avenue

Measure J sparks controversy in Sonoma County

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
The impact of global conflict on our collective mental health

The impact of global conflict on our collective mental health

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
May 7, 2024
Candice C. Jones and Chief of Police Nader Oweis pose for a photo after the event.

Breaking through barriers: ‘Conversations with Black and Brown in Blue’

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Liza Schoen poses in front of the Green Music Center at SSU in her graduation cap

Revelations as seniors approach graduation

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024

The US attempts to ban abortions yet funds war

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024

Addressing addiction without the stigma

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
The six current academic schools will be condensed into three by July 1, 2024.

Academic reorganization in response to low enrollment

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024
Super Tuesday: the Primary Elections are fast approaching

Super Tuesday: the Primary Elections are fast approaching

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
An empty Sonoma State computer lab.

Layoffs in the tech industry continue, students face a shrinking job market

Tess Wilkinson, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2024
Load More Stories
Donate to Sonoma State Star