Associated Students spring into action
/Associated Students of Sonoma State University is diving into the spring 2023 election for the Senate Executive Board of Directors while also spearheading special events coming to campus this year.
Read MoreSSU community fearful following Monterey Park shooting
/Hope, dread, and fear were emotions felt by students and faculty following news of the Monterey Park attack that occurred on Saturday Jan. 21, when a gunman stormed into a dance studio and took the lives of 11 people. A similar shooting happened two days later on Monday Jan. 23 in Half Moon Bay. Both shootings targeted the Asian community.
Read MoreDespite sunny days SSU students recall recent storm
/Throughout the first three weeks of the new year, Northern California saw a barrage of heavy rain and high wind speeds that triggered flood warnings for Sonoma County and much of the state. According to the Press Democrat, some parts of Sonoma County got over 33 inches of rain over a 23-day period, from Dec. 26, 2022 to Jan. 17.
Read MoreEnrollment down, SSU executes plan for increase
/Sonoma State University has seen a decline in enrollment since fall 2018. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a decrease in enrollment in schools across the country, and SSU was no exception.
Read MoreStevenson Hall’s Reopening Represents Renewal
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Sonoma State University Stevenson Hall’s long-awaited reopening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning. The nearly 250 attendants of the event appeared to be in awe after hearing about and seeing the changes that will be brought to the campus following the remodel.
Read MoreStudents struggle through continued supply shortages
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As we near the end of 2022, parts of the US continue to struggle in its essential goods supply chain, leaving a variety of products feeling nearly impossible to obtain. These commodities in short supply range from prescription drugs to common food items and household items. Sonoma State students are beginning to experience the effects of these shortages first-hand.
Read MoreEnrollment numbers expected to increase
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Sonoma State University has deployed several strategies to counteract the effects of multiple semesters of declining enrollment. The results from this work is now visible as, recently, deposits and applications are starting to increase.
Read MoreTitle IX committee seeks student representation
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Sonoma State University's Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) is looking for student representation on its Title IX Committee. This opportunity will provide student representatives the chance to serve as a direct line of communication between students, faculty and administration. Representatives will assist in making policies that create fair opportunity, while also keeping in mind the best interests of the students as they relate to Title IX.
Read MoreSonoma County is ready for the holidays, are you?
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Tis the season to be jolly! With Thanksgiving behind us, a wide array of holiday events can be found across Sonoma county scheduled throughout the month of December. Many Sonoma State University students are excited for these events, some of which include parades, Menorah celebrations and tree lightings.
Read MoreFriends and family of Sourdough and Co. shooting victim speak out
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The suspected shooter in the Nov. 13 Sourdough and Co. incident, 19-year-old Jade Cutrer from Santa Rosa, was being held in Sonoma County jail with a $1 million dollar bail under suspicion of child endangerment, possession of firearm without a serial number and attempted murder, but was released on Nov.15 without any charges. Following the suspect’s release from jail, the friends and family of the 16-year-old shooting victim that was shot while working last week have begun speaking out about the incident on social media and to reporters as the attack appears to have been targeted.
Read MoreStevenson Hall’s long awaited reopening
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A ribbon ceremony will signal the building’s reopening which will soon grant Seawolves access to additional academic resources. The project will move all administrative services to Salazar and make Stevenson a 100% academic building. Salazar will serve as an administrative building and center for community engagement, Schulz will feature student academic services, and Stevenson will serve as a faculty center, office of research and center for environmental inquiry. This change is expected to make access to resources easier for students.
Read MoreFirst-Gen students celebrated by SSU
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Last week, on Nov. 8, Sonoma State University proudly recognized the experiences of First Generation students and their families by joining colleges across the nation celebrating the 2022 CelebrateFirstGen campaign. The event celebrated the journeys of First-Gen students and their families, culminating in a national day of celebration which coincided with the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965
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