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The SSU Track, now overgrown and abandoned.
President Spagna to decide the future of SSU Athletics on June 30th
May 21, 2026
Kenzie Hart, Salvatore Barone awaiting the national champion announcement for After Dinner Speaking National Forensic Association speech and debate national championship in Gentry Center at Tennessee State.
My Journey to National Champion: From SSU to NFA
May 18, 2026
Mario Perez, Vice President for Student Advancment.
SSU’s Community Mourns Loss of Mario Perez – Celebration of Life planned for May 19
May 15, 2026
A campus instillation showing memorabilia related to Marcus Ziemer, an SSU soccer coach who passed away this March,
Sonoma State Community Mourns Loss of Longtime Soccer Coach Marcus Ziemer; Moves to Honor Legacy
May 14, 2026
SSU President, Michael Spagna, during an interview with SSU student, Isabella Marquez.
Live from KSUN: President Spagna Discusses the Present and Future Plans on Campus
May 11, 2026
The Sonoma State Star has a new Instagram! Check us out at https://www.instagram.com/starsonomassu/
Let this Campus Sing!
May 21, 2026
Kenzie Hart, Salvatore Barone awaiting the national champion announcement for After Dinner Speaking National Forensic Association speech and debate national championship in Gentry Center at Tennessee State.
My Journey to National Champion: From SSU to NFA
May 18, 2026
An artist creates an oil painting.
The Importance of the Arts: An A&E Editor’s Retrospective
May 18, 2026
Black and white photo collage and self portrait.
Senioritis, or the Fear of Oblivion
May 15, 2026
Dolores Huerta works the picket line in Delano, California. 1966.
“Sí, se puede” Taking more than a moment to honor the women who fought for our rights.
April 3, 2026
Outside the Sonoma State Library.
Sonoma State University Offers More Than Just Classes
May 11, 2026
Attendees waiting for the show to start in the Green Music Center.
‘We’re All In This Together’ at Lip Jam
April 29, 2026
One of the virtual designs for "Gardens at the Rec", a design template for future developments coming to campus.
Out with the Old, in with the New – Campus Renovations at Sonoma State
April 16, 2026
Wineries and Towns Dot the Landscape in Sonoma County, California.
Sonoma State feels like an extended Community College
April 16, 2026
Students set up a camera and tripod in Film Club.
Getting Reel on Campus: Film Club Rolls Into the Spotlight
April 13, 2026
A soccer ball with the FIFA world cup 2026 logo rests in the center of an empty stadium.
World Cup Ticket Prices Are Pushing Real Soccer Fans Away
May 18, 2026
The Spectra Tower and the La Grande XL at Coachella 2026.
A Memorable Trip to Coachella: A Recap of This Year’s Hottest Music Event
May 15, 2026
The SSU Track, now overgrown and abandoned.
Why Sonoma State Needs Sports Back
May 15, 2026
Outside the Sonoma State Library.
Sonoma State University Offers More Than Just Classes
May 11, 2026
The home celebration at Sonoma Country Airport for the veterans and their families.
North Bay Honor Flight provides a special experience for Sonoma County Veterans
May 11, 2026
An artist creates an oil painting.
The Importance of the Arts: An A&E Editor’s Retrospective
May 18, 2026
Contestants waiting for the trivia event to start at Lobo’s,
SSU’s Tuesday Night Trivia: Your Gateway to Midweek Fun
May 18, 2026
The Spectra Tower and the La Grande XL at Coachella 2026.
A Memorable Trip to Coachella: A Recap of This Year’s Hottest Music Event
May 15, 2026
Event attendees view Tess Hernandez’s work ‘Meeting the Quota’ in the 2026 BFA Exhibition.
SSU Annual BFA Exhibition Curates Seawolves Best Work
May 15, 2026
Photo from inside the Green Music Center’s Weill Hall.
How a Ukrainian-Born SSU Vocal Student is Changing the Game
May 14, 2026
The SSU Track, now overgrown and abandoned.
President Spagna to decide the future of SSU Athletics on June 30th
May 21, 2026
Sonoma state Lecturer Amy Gutierrez and Celeste Gehring's "Girl, how'd you get that gig" Podcast.
The Big Leagues Come to Sonoma State: Inside the Media Mentors Bootcamp
May 18, 2026
A soccer ball with the FIFA world cup 2026 logo rests in the center of an empty stadium.
World Cup Ticket Prices Are Pushing Real Soccer Fans Away
May 18, 2026
Larry Allen blocking for quarterback Alex Smith during his time as a San Francisco 49ers Offensive Lineman
49ers Take Steady Approach in 2026 NFL Draft
May 18, 2026
The SSU Track, now overgrown and abandoned.
Why Sonoma State Needs Sports Back
May 15, 2026
Rylan Valdepena at Sonoma State’s KSUN studio, interviewing Spagna.
Sonoma Star Spotlight Recap – Thank you for the amazing semester!
May 21, 2026
SSU President, Michael Spagna, during an interview with SSU student, Isabella Marquez.
Live from KSUN: President Spagna Discusses the Present and Future Plans on Campus
May 11, 2026
Students march during a walkout at Sonoma State University protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and supporting immigrant communities.
Students Protest Immigration Enforcement at SSU, But Hesitate to Attach Their Names
March 25, 2026
A poster for the Sonoma State Star Spotlight, “your go-to place for campus news”.
Listen to the STAR live on air!
March 19, 2026
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March 15, 2025
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I can’t play Call of Duty anymore

Albert Levine, Staff Writer • April 2, 2024

This is not an argument that video games cause violence, or that they don’t. They do, however,  normalize and desensitize you to it. Growing up, I played various video games including Minecraft, Counterstrike,...

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