Open mic night sparks censorship
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Open Mic Night, presented by Associated Student Productions, (ASP) took place last Wednesday night, but was it really open?
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Commentary: Segregated housing, a scary solution
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Segregated housing arrangements are now available for California State University Los Angeles, (CSLA) black students.
It is considered “a safe space for black CSLA students.” The College Fix, states that the university’s Black Student Union responded to the recurring “racist attacks” and “racially insensitive remarks” by professors and students with a set of demands that lead to this “new cheaper alternative housing solution for black students.”
Cal State LA isn’t the first to offer its students segregated housing dedicated to black students.
Read MoreFreshman Year Experience: strengthening student-faculty bonds
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The start of freshman year marks a game-changing time for any college student.
After four years of high school’s close-to-home familiarity, it can be very intimidating to form new friendships and pursue professional ambitions—all while adjusting to life away from home.
The freshmen learning communities offered at Sonoma State University may bring a distinct new sense of home to first-year students.
Read MoreOne man, four languages and seven countries
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When Jeffrey Reeder first came to Sonoma State University in 1998, it was just a place where he hoped to find a job. Almost two decades later, there’s no place he’d rather be.
Read MoreIntramural basketball league still on hold
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Less than a year ago the Sonoma State University’s Recreation Center had a problem that caused the basketball court to flood.
Since then, it hasn’t been fixed and many Sonoma State students are not pleased about it.
Read MoreFaculty Spotlight: Is Sonoma State disability friendly?
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Sonoma State University’s most recent recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award, Lauren Morimoto, has had severe structural problems with her knees, drastically affecting her mobility from a young age.
As she’s gotten older, her knee issues have worsened often leaving her unable to walk without the assistance of two canes, she said.
Every day, the kinesiology professor experiences extreme pain in every step, making stairs and long walks nearly impossible - yet these are the obstacles she has had to adapt to everyday, just to do her job at Sonoma State.
Read MoreCuisine choices after midnight: Ronnie's Deli
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Late night food options for Sonoma State University students are often hard to come by. But luckily, there are more options than it might seem.
Students who are tired of McDonalds and Taco Bell can check out Ronnie’s, a gourmet deli in Rohnert Park that has late operating hours.
Read MoreSonoma Preserves, a hidden gem
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There is a prominent patch of greenery in the golden-brown hills east of Sonoma State University. As Lichau Road winds side-to-side through vineyards and slowly crawls uphill, trees gradually start to provide shade and cool color from above. At the end of this natural tunnel, there lies a lodge building alongside solar panels and a short wooden bridge.
Read MorePokemon Go campus tips and tricks
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Many have heard of the current iPhone app that is taking over our campus Pokemon Go. For those of you who haven't had the chance to download the app, here are a few guiding tips that will help you get started!
Read MoreLARP club at Sonoma State bridges fantasy and reality
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If you are looking to be part of a complex fantasy game, that blends a 1990s murder mystery ambiance with the styles and intensity of “Game of Thrones,” it would be wise to enter into a world of improv drama known as “Sanguine Dreams.” Many on campus may know of this group as “The Vampire Club,” it is formally called Vampire: The Masquerade troupe LARP (live action role playing). Though there used to be similar LARP groups that met at Sonoma State, “Sanguine Dreams” is the final game that remains on campus today.
Read MoreStudent involvement opportunities showcased at Internship Fair
/Millions of students across the globe each year seek internships that will provide them with knowledgeable experience for their future job. For most universities, such as Sonoma State University, it”s a requirement to have at least one internship position in your subject field to graduate.
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