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Let’s Validate Feelings

Sonoma State Star

How are you doing? We’re now halfway into the fall semester. Midterms are here, inflation is still rising, and some of us are feeling the pressures of staying on top of responsibilities. Sometimes the going gets tough. I know myself and others have struggled to maintain physical and emotional well-being, but asking for help has...

New Esports Lounge Brings Gaming to the Next Level

Sonoma State Star

An Esports lounge is coming to campus! Opening this fall in the Zinfandel 100 room across from Lobo’s pantry and the residential mail room is a new hub of entertainment. This lounge will be the host of Esports competitions, general gatherings, and events. The lounge will be home to six True Tower desktop PCs with...

Harvest Night Debuts at Third Annual Big Blue Weekend

Sonoma State Star

Sonoma State University kicked off its third annual Big Blue Weekend with its first-ever Harvest Night, a community-building event designed to bring together students, alumni, and residents. The event featured a variety of activities, including tote bag painting, marshmallow roasting, a Build-A-Bear workshop, and an interactive station where students posed f

Toy Story 5 Viewing Hosted at Person Lawn

Sonoma State Star

The Toy Story franchise continues with a special viewing of its latest film, Toy Story 5, at Sonoma’s Person Lawn on Oct. 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The event was a part of SSU’s annual 3rd-year Big Blue Weekend, which hosted various activities, open houses, student programs, etc from October 2-4, 2026. Around 30 total...

Athletics Department Announces Hiring of New Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Sonoma State Star

Sonoma State University has hired Aaron Landon as their new Men’s Basketball Head Coach, highlighting a significant step towards the return of the NCAA Division II athletics for the ‘27-‘28 school year. As the university works to rebuild and reimagine its athletic identity, this new chapter hopes to help Seawolves reconnect with its campus community...

Noma Lax Alumni Day Brings Together Generations

Sonoma State Star

Big Blue Weekend took over the Sonoma State University campus Oct. 2-4, bringing events, activities, vendors, and the annual Noma Lax alumni ceremony to students and families of SSU. The ceremony, which consisted of a game where the current team competed against returning alumni, was followed by a banquet to deliver team awards from the...

Sharks Bite Back in Overtime Wins to Start the Season

Sonoma State Star

The San Jose Sharks mission this season? Turn It All Teal. And with their recent overtime wins to start their year, it seems like Team Teal is gaining momentum. It’s no secret the Sharks have been one of the bottom teams in the NHL since the 2019-20 season. With Joe Pavelski leaving for the Dallas...

Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Bring History to Weill Hall

Sonoma State Star

On Saturday night, September 26, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra took the stage at the Green Music Center’s Weill Hall. It wasn’t just another concert on the calendar. This performance was part of Marsalis’ final season as artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and music director of its orchestra, so...

Sonoma State Releases Annual Campus Crime Report

Sonoma State Star

Sonoma State University released the 2026 Annual Security Report, which breaks down campus crime from Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025, and provides up to date campus security and safety information. The annual report is published pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Act, requiring universities receiving federal student aid to publish crime statistics and safety...

Lucía brought Latin jazz, and her Spanish roots with her to her intimate performance at the Green Music Center

Sonoma State Star

Mexican vocalist and songwriter Lucía brought a mixture of Spanish-langue classics, jazz, and Latin music plus personal storytelling all together during her intimate performance at the Green Music center’s Weill Hall Loft at Sonoma State University. The 24-year-old singer who has been performing since she was two years old raised in Veracruz, Mexico, perform

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