At the end of the month, Sonoma State University’s Instagram account will be taken over by one very talented young photographer. On Oct. 25 the public will have the chance to see campus through the eyes of Brennan Chin, a Sonoma State graduate student.
Read MoreWhen Megan Rice first picked up the alto saxophone at the age of nine, she realized she could naturally create a beautiful sound. 12 years later, she is being honored as one of the first concerto competition winners and will be featured with the Sonoma State University Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 30.
Read MoreA college degree is more valuable than ever and with so many people wanting a golden ticket to a successful future. Scholarships help provide a saving grace to those who can’t afford it. The School of Extended and International Education at Sonoma State University is currently offering $50,000 worth of scholarships to students.
Read MoreIt started simply enough.
Mike Holbrook, toy shop owner and frequent attendee of various conventions around the state as a vendor, was getting tired of always having to travel to other cities in other states to sell his wares. He sold his personal toy collection to have enough to rent out Grace Pavilion at the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds, the biggest place he could find, and used his personal contacts to get vendors and sellers there.
Read MoreThe bold student speakers of Sonoma State University have had an outlet to convey their passions and ideas—whether it be about sports, music or the community at large—via radio for decades. Yet even in the age of online streaming and digital music downloads, Sonoma State’s student-run radio station is still broadcasting loud and clear.
Read MoreIt seems as though it’s a normal part of September now.
Alongside the school year starting again, and ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day’ coming and going with little fanfare. There is now a new annual event - people crowding around their nearest electronics store for Apple’s newest iPhone.
Read MoreInMotion classes, available at the Sonoma State University Rec Center, have become increasingly popular over the years. Some free and open classes are being offered outside to attract people to see what InMotion has to offer, including Zumba and yoga in Seawolf Plaza.
Read MoreImages flash by without the softest peep to accompany them—this is a daily reality for the deaf. Those who can hear may have a hard time imagining a life with no noise, and wondering how the hearing-impaired cope with their condition.
Read MoreLecturer of Communication and Media Studies, Hillary Homzie is not a typical conformed professor. Starting her first semester here at Sonoma State University, Homzies unfamiliar face draws students’ interest and curiosity.
Read MoreAt the Women of Color Collective, female students from different backgrounds, who hold an array of perspectives and experiences find peace in an environment of understanding and support for one another. The WOCC is a place where one’s voice can be heard, where diverse women can share their experiences, views, opinions and feelings, with the absence of judgement, opposition or discrimination.
Read MoreKahfre Jay’s lecture began with the student’s closing their eyes to envision a hip-hop artist of today. When asked who they pictured looked like a women, or white male, no students raised their hands.
Jay then asked if anyone pictured a brown male with gold chains and baggy clothing. Surprisingly the majority of the audience raised their hand.
Students are being taught that hip-hop is more than random rhymes and enjoyed beats, it’s a foundation for the stereotyped culture.
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