All-State Music Education Conference brings educators and students together
Ottenstein, Sondra
6
Yes
Sonoma State University , Sonoma State National Association for Music Education , Sonoma State National Association, California All-State Music Education Conference, Students, Educators, Music Education, Music, Music Educators, Clinics, Exhibits, Conferences, Educational Programming, Professional Development
2020
Sonoma State Star
The Wine Road event returns in May with protocols
Alvarado, Emily
6
Yes
Sonoma State University , Sonoma State University Students, The Wine Road , Network, Networking, Wine Awareness , Wine Assocation, Wine Conference
2020
Sonoma State Star
Theatre Arts & Dance announces Spring '21 Guest Speaker Series
Holtemann, KC
7
Yes
Theatre Arts, Dance, Academic Department, Sonoma State University , Theatre Arts and Dance Department, Spring 2021, Guest Speaker Series
2020
Sonoma State Star
'Chamber Music Society' captivates the Green Music Center
Spence, Vincent
7
Yes
Chamber Music Society , Sonoma State University , Green Music Center, Music , Music Performance, Musical Performance
2020
Sonoma State Star
Hidden Gem of Sushi
Blair, Julia
2
No
Japanese Cuisine, Sushi, Hana Japanese Restaurant , Rohnert Park, California, Food , Dining, Japanese Restaurant
Sonoma STAR, Editors, STAR Editors, College Newspaper, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park , Sonoma County, California, Journalism, Editing
2020
Sonoma State Star
Budget deficit and enrollment down at SSU, but officials remain optimistic
Adams, Callie
1, 5
Yes
Sonoma State has a $9.2 million deficit from declining enrollment,, associated issues from the COVID-19 Pandemic, and a cut in funding from the government,, but officials remain optimistic
Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) is temporarily suspended,, students who will apply or applied to the Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022, terms will not be required to fulfill the GWAR in order to graduate
2020
Sonoma State Star
The future of Bennett Valley Golf Course raises issues about inequality
Gallagher, Bryce
1,4
Yes
The City of Santa Rosa has put a pause on their evaluation of the Bennett Valley Golf Course., The city made a decision to assess the status of the course in hopes of replacing it with either more recreational space or affordable housing., The mayor of Santa Rosa, Chris Rogers, states that he will be putting together a case-by-case committee of councilmembers, who will review both logistics and public comments, and will make a final decision.
2020
Sonoma State Star
The 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo will not host foreign spectators
McKibbin, Quinn
1,4
Yes
Japan's government officials decided to ban foreign spectators from watching the event being held in Tokyo at the end of July. , The Summer 2021 Olympics, was postponed from 2020.
2020
Sonoma State Star
The mental health pandemic: COVID-19's psychological toll has resources downing
Sonoma STAR Staff
2
Yes
COVID-19 Pandemic, affecting student's mental health. One of the worst since 1918. America has an underfunded mental health program., Mental health professionals currently in-accessible for first-time patients. , The number of people screening with moderate to severe symptoms of depression and anxiety has continued to increase throughout 2020 and remains higher than rates prior to COVID-19., Mental health needs to be prioritized.
2020
Sonoma State Star
'Vaccine Passports' in development to bring back normalcy
Fong, Sumiko
3
Yes
COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the way people have traveled. , Vaccine Passports don't exist but the idea is being considered by several travel corporations. , Vaccine Passports will be a digital documentation to show proof that the traveler is vaccinated. , Vaccine Passports are also called the Vaccine Pass, will be monitored by a mobile application.
2020
Sonoma State Star
Meghan and Harry expose racism in the Royal Family
Gonzalez, Rachel
3
Yes
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle expose racism in the royal family. , Harry and Meghan disclose their experience in the royal family, they both would step down from the crown., Issues raised from Meghan and Harry regarding race, and racism in the royal family, or having a mixed-race child within the royal family., Racial concerns were resulting in both Harry and Meghan not taking a traditional photo showing off their newborn, nor given a title or security., Experiences from both Meghan and Harry shared with Oprah, cleared the air from the rumors, their perspectives on being apart from the crown without the fear of British tabloids.
2020
Sonoma State Star
Burger King UK causes an international uproar following sexist remarks
Savedra, Andrew
3
Yes
Burger King UK causes international uproar with sexist Twitter post., They released a tweet on March 8th, that stated, "Women belong in the kitchen.", Critics of the tweet came immediately, for imposing sexist ideals. Others saying that the tweet was an example of primitive, old ways of thinking that need to be forgotten and unmerited., The goal message was good-willed, the delivery was off. , Burger King UK released an apology, but it felt half-heart in their clarification, it was supposed to promote their women's culinary scholarship program.
2020
Sonoma State Star
Car thefts on the rise in Rohnert Park; pandemic may be a catalyst
Pezzola, Samantha
4
Yes
Car thefts are on the rise in California, especially in Rohnert Park. , Issue has been on the rise during 2020 and it is still on the rise in the U.S., Car thieves may steal cars if drivers are leaving their keys inside their cars, especially if the key is visible to the thief., 6% rise in carjacking has increased from the previous years. , Been a quick turnaround in car thefts, with according to the California Highway Patrol, individuals were able to retrieve 86.9% recovery rate., There are several key steps to mitigate car thefts: always have your keys on your person, keep keys within your reach only when with acquaintances, take keys out of your car and lock it.
2020
Sonoma State Star
Santa Rosa ranked 10th happiest city in America despite ongoing social difficulties
Barkey, Isabelle
5
Yes
March 8, 2021, Wallethub, a personal finance website based in Washington D.C., posted an in-depth report on the happiest cities in America., Santa Rosa was ranked 10th happiest city in the country. San Jose ranked at 5th. Fremont ranked as 1st., Each city was based on 31 key indicators of happiness, ranging from depression rate to the income-growth rate to average leisure time spent per day., Each city ranked under 3 subjects: Emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environment., In the survey, there are 182 cities listed. The ranking of Santa Rosa being listed as 10th as been viewed as controversial.
2020
Sonoma State Star
Students Spotlight of the Week: Women in art
Carroll, Cheyanne
6
Yes
SSU students working on empowerment and focus on men for Women's History Month. , Various SSU students from the music and dance departments to talk about their projects. , Fourth year dance student Estefania Gutierrez started teaching a heels dance class recently to empower women and the LGBTQ community in their bodies and identities., Jasmine Kailulani Lee, a hip hop dancer at Sonoma State, talked about an embodied research project called 'CODE EM-Revisited: Reimaging Realities Through Embodied Exploration' that she and 3 other womxn students and faculty member Farrah McAdam., Another student, Madeline Hansen, a student who plays the alto saxophone in the Women's Jazz Ensemble, is working on "Melba's Blues" by Melba Liston and, "In the Land of Oo Bla Dee" by Mary Lou Williams., Jennifer Silvera, a student working on the podcast, "Project Pauline", along with student Abbi Samuels. , Kristina Ibarra, an SSU Student plays the ghost of Pauline Viardot in the project. The project, the Sonoma State Opera Scenes class that is celebrating the life and work of Pauline Viardot on the 200th anniversary of her birthday.
