Volume 83// Issue 6

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Bay Area cities considering building all electric housing instead of natural gas.

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Josh Turner cancels SOMO show because of his tour bus crash. Read more on PAGE 7.

Sonoma State advising center moving locations. Read the story on PAGE 9.

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$1.3 Million Donated

Underrepresented minorities at SSU awarded STEM funds JULISSA MUNOZ STAFF WRITER

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onoma state has recently received a very generous donation for 1.3 million dollars for its underrepresented minorities in the STEM majors at SSU, according to Nate Galavan, Marketing and Media Specialist at Sonoma State University. “Sonoma State University is in line to receive $1.3 million in conjunction with three other colleges as part of a project to close equity and achievement gaps in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields,” says Galavan.

The 1.3 million has been donated to help students of different ethnic backgrounds and minority groups who are not often part of STEM majors. It is not too often that you see women in these courses, because it is a male-dominant work field.

Selene Munoz, a pre-nursing major at Sonoma State says, “Although I am a nursing major, in the different chemistry and biology classes I have taken, I do feel like a minority. Sonoma is not a very diverse place, so I feel that making these courses more accessible to students who need a little more support will bring higher rates of success.”

This program was built to help students achieve in their intro courses in the different part of the sciences. It will also help those who are looking for a gateway into STEM majors and courses. Sonoma State professors Jennifer Lillig- Whiles and Carmen Works are working hand in hand with other professors from UC Berkeley, College of Marin and Diablo Valley College in order to create a program that promotes the success of its students.

When looking at the demographics of the school, Sonoma State is a primarily white school being 48% in 2016. Coming in second is its Latin students with 29 %, Black students with 2% and Asian students at 5% according to collegesimply.com Although the statistics are primarily split between Latin and white students, there still seems to be a split in the STEM programs on campus. When looking into a classroom of 20-30 students, it is noticeable that they are predominantly white. Whether it be biology, chemistry or computer science.

It is to no surprise that Sonoma State is dominated by its female students, with women being 60% of its students population it would be expected that women would be equally distributed through the STEM classes, but the classes are not distributed evenly.

“The award is part of the California Education Learning Lab awarding a total of $7.5 million to six CSU campuses: Fullerton State, Humboldt State, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal State San Marcos and Sonoma State. The Learning Lab has an annual budget of $10 million to increase learning outcomes and close equity and achievement gaps across California’s public higher education segments.” said Galvan.

The program “learning lab” went into effect during Summer session 2019, and its experimental phase will go through June 2022. The success rate will be measured and the program will be adjusted throughout the next three years.

The university must make an effort to support its students and their academic success. This is especially important while trying to create an environment where there are equality and diversity amongst its students.

With this program, Sonoma State is working to promote an environment which is culturally diverse, and provides equal opportunity to all of its students on campus.

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Important deadlines loom for Business Majors TRAVIS GILLMORE STAFF WRITER

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rospective business majors across campus are rushing to fulfill obligations in time to meet a hard deadline for business administration majors and those looking to declare pre-business. All steps must be completed and all documents filed by Friday, Oct. 11.

To secure a spot in the School of Business and Economics, prospective students must meet enhanced admission requirements, including attending a PreBusiness workshop. Students wishing to declare PreBusiness that have not yet attended a workshop have three remaining chances this semester: Friday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m., or Thursday, Oct. 10 at 12 p.m. RSVP for workshops at sbe.sonoma.edu/ academicadvising.

The first workshop, held Aug. 29, was filled, and Tracy Navas hosted the event. Students were guided through the relatively complex process and given forms to complete the change of major or addition of second major process.

Pre-Business students must complete all General Education requirements and required preparatory courses.

Specific conditions apply based on the number of units completed, and a chart is available at the university’s business administration website that lists the specifics.

Prospective students need to bring proof of completion with documentation and a Change of Major form to the School of Business and Economics office in Stevenson 2042.

After declaring Pre-Business, students must pass a computer competency exam or complete a universityapproved course that satisfies the requirement. BUS 225 Legal Environment of Business, BUS 230A Financial Accounting, and BUS 230B Managerial Accounting make up the remainder of the Pre-Business core requirements.

The process is multi-faceted to best balance the demands of students with the capacities of an impacted department.

According to the Department of Administration’s mission statement, the school “offers high quality, relevant education in business to aspiring and practicing professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs in the private

and public sector” with concentrations in accounting, finance, financial management, management, marketing, wine business strategies, and specialized concentrations such as consulting and entrepreneurship. This dedication to providing world-class education has proven very popular with Sonoma State students, and the department is heavily impacted.

The California State University system considers a major or program impacted if more applications are received than open spots exist for applicants. Cal State is currently severely impacted, and the entire campus’ of Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo are affected for every program offered.

Sonoma State students are all too aware of the restrictions associated with impaction and the lack of available classes. According to the Cal State website, Sonoma State currently suffers from impacted programs in the fields of Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Environmental Studies/Sciences, Kinesiology/Physical Education, Nursing, Psychology, and Sociology.

For students aiming to graduate in four years with degrees in these programs, it is a race to quickly enroll in required classes, as there are not enough seats available to fill the demand. Communication Department Chair and well-respected advisor Ed Beebout gave sound advice when he told incoming transfer students to treat registration enrollment appointments like purchasing concert tickets online, telling them, “be ready to check out as soon as the window opens,” and this approach proved highly successful for combatting the Communication Department’s impacted status.

Students looking for more information about upcoming deadlines, Pre-Business requirements, or change of status help can visit the School of Business and Economics’ website at sbe.sonoma.edu, or contact Tracy Navas, tracy. navas@sonoma.edu, the local expert and Academic Advisor for Pre-Business.

STAR// Audrey Knopf October 11 is a big deadline day for Business Administration majors.

Former Sonoma State Student recognized for academic success

CLARK FAHRENTHOLD STAFF WRITER

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very year here in the state of California, the California State University Board of Trustees meets to announce their awards for outstanding achievement. This year Sonoma State Graduate Anthony Tercero was given one of the 23 awards that we handed out this past Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the ceremony held in Long Beach, California.

Tercero graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Sonoma State University in Molecular Cellular Biology and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Biology from the University of California Davis. And through his entire pursuit of higher education has maintained a remarkable 4.0 college GPA. Tercero was given the award for overcoming serious life adversity in search of meeting his higher scholastic aspirations.

“It took me years and a lot of failures to get to where I am now,” said Tercero in an interview at the award ceremony.

Along with the prestigious award, Anthony was also the recipient of the Wells Fargo Veteran Scholarship.

According to the Wells Fargo Scholarship webpage, money is awarded to military veterans to “help assist veterans complete education programs to help them return to, and succeed in the modern competitive job

market.”

Tercero has leaped passed many hurdles in his life to get where he is now.

Shortly after graduating from high school, the then 17-year-old Tercero made the courageous decision to enlist in the United States Army. Where during his first deployment he was stationed in the Middle East and faced many challenges, such as a constant stream of mortar barrages and enemy fire.

And following his first tour on active duty, Tecero returned home only to be faced with further adversity back on the home front. As shortly after his return home, most of his goods and personal property would be destroyed in the tragic 2010 San Bruno Pipeline explosion, which sadly took the lives of 8 people and burned down more than 35 houses and other structures in the surrounding area.

After this tragic event, Tercero opted to re-enlist in the Army where he was again deployed, this time, however, to South Korea where he worked as an intelligence analyst where he was responsible for processing incoming reports, and in turn determine the overall accuracy of the information he and his unit were receiving.

Following his second deployment and eight years of proud military service, Anthony decided it was time to move onto a new chapter of his life. He enrolled at Sonoma State University where he was a model student in the classroom and made the most of his opportunities by participating in programs such as the National Science Foundation, where he helped conduct research in New England and Canada studying marine muscles that were local to the surrounding area.

Praise came Anthony’s way from the highest of ranks here at Sonoma State University, as Sonoma State President Judy Sakaki, who was there in Long Beach to present the award, said: “We are so proud of Anthony, he has accomplished so much because he took full advantage of the many opportunities that were available to him.”

Anthony continues to shoot higher as after completing his master’s degree, as he plans to return to UC Davis and pursue his Ph.D. in Biology.

Anthony’s path has been far from ordinary, but the experiences he’s had in his young life has been for the better in his mind, as he said in a recent interview with the California State University Board of Trustees: “Hard work and dedication are worth more than being at the right place at the right time.”

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GMC lacks contemporary and popular events for college students

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he Green Music Center, also known as the GMC, is a hub for an impressive range of entertainment. From electric dance performances by Dorrance Dance Soundspace, to concerts by a well known artist such as singer-songwriter Andy Grammer, the GMC always has some kind of event going on.

On their website under the learn about us tab, their mission statement illustrates their hope to showcase the most interesting and relevant performers of today, but less and less students are in attendance to these shows.

On campus you don’t hear buzz about shows that were at the GMC because there is not a large student interest or sometimes awareness about what performances are taking place.

Costs for a ticket to one show can range from $25 to $80 and above. Students do get the privilege of having an exclusive student discount with the use of their University provided student ID, but even with this discount, prices can be high. In a report from the Green Music Center titled “2018 in Numbers” reported that only 3,473 of the 37,486 tickets sold that year were purchased by students. Although most of the shows are popular among the community, the majority of students have little to no interest or funds to go to these shows.

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wards their large student demographic or do they purposefully appeal to an older demographic instead? That is a question on students’ minds when they sift through a long events list on the GMC’s website and are intrigued by only a mere fraction of the scheduled shows. Their focus of audience outreach is less on students and more towards the surrounding Sonoma County community.

Students should have some type of influence on what singers, dance performances and political activists are invited to perform. Whether it be an annual survey to gather information about what relevant performers will attract students, or having a compiled list of who is interested in performing and letting students help rate their choice. With these options, more students are likely to attend, and more hype and excitement around shows will rise.

Original reports from 2010 when the construction of the GMC was underway concluded that the cost to build this center was $120 million, reported by The Press Democrat. According to Sonoma State University’s current 2019 transparency report, the GMC’s operation costs to-date come to a whopping total of $285,657. That number doesn’t even include landscaping of the outdoor lawn or facilities

who keep the music hall in its tip-top shape.

With such a large and costly establishment, students often feel left out or disappointed when browsing event lists. It is not very cost efficient to go see a performer that you’re taking a chance on that you may or may not like. The GMC is a unique part of campus, and though popular throughout Sonoma County, could be more successful if students had a say in upcoming shows. Of course, costs for tickets cannot necessarily be lowered, especially for a popular performer or speaker, but students are more likely to pay more for someone they want to see than pay for a performance that has no significance or relevance to their taste.

The beautiful building and great atmosphere has the potential to be more relevant and interesting for what students want if the school took into consideration what students are looking for. Since this event center sits on campus, it should be more connected to the Sonoma State student population and cater towards students first. Our campus should consider bringing an increased number of modern and popular artists and events to the GMC to attract more students, bring in more money and become more successful with those that attend Sonoma State.

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Antonio Brown looked up to, even with assault allegations

MADDIE LAM STAFF WRITER

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ntonio Brown, the NFL star wide receiver, was released from the New England Patriots just a week and a half after signing for a $15 million one year contract with a $9 million signing bonus. His release followed allegations and a civil lawsuit for raping his formal personal trainer in 2017 and 2018.

Brown had been acquired by the Oakland Raiders in the off season, but released him on Sept. 7 and cut him of $30 million dollars. Brown quit the Raiders due to a

dispute with the general manager following Brown’s failure to attend practices and controversy around the NFL’s new helmet rule.

Brown received a letter from the NFL notifying him that he would be fined for failure to attend practices and camps, and Brown went on a twitter rant threatening to retire from the NFL if they didn’t let him wear the helmet that we wanted.

His former personal trainer, Britney Taylor, filed a lawsuit against the 31-yearold for raping her at his Miami home in 2018 and his Pittsburgh home in 2017, according to Reuters.

This is just one of the few assault allegations against Brown. To make matters worse, Brown took to Twitter, lashing out about the NFL’s allegations and how he is going through the same thing Roethlisburger (former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback) went through a decade ago.

“Will not be playing in the @NFL anymore, these owners can cancel deals do whatever they want at anytime we will see if the @NFLPA hold them accountable sad they can just void guarantees anytime go-

Gucci makes controversy on the runway

ing on 40m 2 months will see if they pay up!” Antonio Brown tweeted this the Sunday following his release from the Patriots.

A second unidentified woman came forward with allegations that Brown had sexually assaulted her. It is still unclear as to where Brown is currently standing and if he will be charged with a criminal lawsuit, but the NFL is currently undergoing an investigation into the free agent.

While Brown’s career has been controversial to say the least, it is not surprising that yet another NFL star player is accused.

Ahmad Brooks was accused of misdemeanor sexual battery; Ben Roethlisburger was accused twice of sexual assault; C.J. Spillman was accused twice of sexual assault; and the list goes on to 44 total players in NFL history accused of similar crimes.

These men are superheroes that many sports fans put on pedestals, but behind closed doors, they have committed deeply disturbing crimes.

“The New England Patriots are releasing Antonio Brown, we appreciate the hard work of many people over the past 11 days,

Violence in new DC film could repeat itself outside of the big screen

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IZABEL CARRILLO

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ashion Week is in full swing, kicking off in Paris, London, Milan and ending in New York. You have big name brands like Fendi, Prada, Versace, Ferragamo and Gucci to show off spring and summer styles for 2020. Celebrities all prepare for fashion week, and brands send them free clothing with tickets to be the first to preview what can be next season’s hottest fashion. Jennifer Lopez closed out Versace’s Runway in her iconic Grammy Dress. The 50 year old actress made her official runway appearance in an updated version of the plunging palm print dress she wore to the Grammys in 2000. While everyone commented on J.Lo’s iconic moment, Gucci, yet again, sparked controversy on the runway.

Fashion has had a very controversial year. H&M was called out for a childrens sweater that read “coolest monkey in the jungle,” that featured an African American modeling the sweater on their website. Social media blew up over the picture calling H&M racist. Celebrities like G-Eazy and The Weeknd who were partners with the brand severed ties. H&M released a formal apology and pulled the photos. Prada was also ignited on twitter for their fantasy charms. They pulled their Otto character from the after images surfaced of the black animal having oversized red lips, sparking comparisons to blackface.

Gucci’s Fashion week ended with another controversial design. In December 2018 Gucci was called out for their design of a black turtleneck with a red-lined cut out for customers’ mouths. The $890 turtleneck was inspired by “Vintage ski masks” according to Gucci. Buyers’ thought otherwise comparing the turtleneck to blackface. Celebrities T.I. and Spike Lee announced on social media they were boycotting both Gucci and Prada. They also urged other celebrities to boycott the brands. Gucci issued an apology stating, “we consider diversity to be a fundamental value to be fully upheld, respected, and at the forefront of every decision we make,” according to USA Today.

Gucci had planned a comeback after their last controversial design but fell short once again when they chose to use a Straitjacket as an accessory. Ayesha TanJones protested during the runway show, a London based model, musician and artist who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, wasn’t very fond of Gucci’s use of Straitjackets as an accesory. Tan-Jones decided to take matters into their own hands, literally. As models walked out dressed in white with their arms by their sides, Tan-Jones raised their hands, where they had written a message that read, “Mental Health is not Fashion.”

Tan-Jones felt that the stigma around mental health needs to end. They mentioned how they have struggled with mental illness. According to NYDailyNews, they mentioned that it was, “hurtful and insensitive for a major fashion houses such as Gucci to use this imagery as a concept for a fleeting fashion moment.”

Gucci released a statement saying the series of looks were meant to make a broader statement on societal constraints. Gucci also stated the clothing was used as a statement and would not be sold.

This is a stigma that is ongoing; 1 in 25 Americans are living with a serious mental illness, 1 in 10 experience a period of major depression, and 1 in 5 adults experience a mental health issue. Models have taken it upon themselves to bring light to the situation and donate a portion of their fees from the show to mental health charities.

Just because a brand is large and sells expensive clothing, does not mean it is okay to profit off of mental health.

but we feel that it is best to move in a different direction at this time,” stated Reuters.

Nowhere in the statement did the NFL address the sexual assault allegations against Brown, as if it isn’t all over the media. It is almost as if they are trying to avoid giving a statement by just brushing off the topic.

Nike also cut ties with the football player. According to the Boston Globe, a Nike representative stated, “Antonio Brown is not a Nike athlete and his business relationship with the company is over.”

While Brown’s career is most likely over, it should still be made clear by these huge corporations that sexual assault is not tolerated.

This is very similar to artists and rappers such as 6ix9ine and XXXTentacion who had sexual assault allegations against them, but are still widely supported.

It is important that corporations make a conscious effort to acknowledge the assault happening from their own players. If this took place, would there be less sexual assaults from NFL players?

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even years ago, James Eagan Holmes took the lives of 12 and injured 70 during a midnight showing of “The Dark Knight Rises” in an Aurora, Colorado theater.

Leading up to the release of “Joker” on October 3, military officials have released a warning after an Oklahoma U.S. Army base received intelligence from the FBI that there have been “‘disturbing and very specific’ chatter of alleged extremists on the dark web,” according to ABC News.

“Joker” is described in a review

by Variety as the origin story of a “mentally ill loser-freak who… stands before us not as a grand villain but as a pathetic specimen of raw human damage.” It is this potential

relatability that has upset victims’ families of the Aurora shooting, and many have called upon Warner Bros. to hold themselves more accountable and requested that the company cease contributing to political candidates who receive funding from the National Rifle Association, as reported by NBC News.

In a statement, Warner Bros. responded that “one of the functions of storytelling is to provoke difficult conversations around complex issues,” and their intention was not to glorify the character or its violent actions in the film. In other instances it is suggested that what is portrayed in the film is strictly fiction and not a reflection of reality: but in certain ways, it is. While dedicating a narrative to the evolution of one of the most infamous villains of all time may be highly profitable -- it more importantly (and devastatingly) provides a figurehead for the radical, lonely outcasts of society.

In the film, Joaquin Phoenix is Arthur Fleck, a mentally-ill failing comic who is so beat down by the world that he turns murderous to gain control and power. It presents his descent into violence and chaos as if his actions are actually justified. No matter the hand he was dealt with in life, his behavior in result is

not only shocking and disturbing, but wholly unsuitable for American audiences in an age where 63% of mass shooters are white, young to middle-aged, and “experiencing multiple stressors… often related to mental health, finances and work,” according to a 2000-2013 FBI study.

In an interview with the Telegraph film critic Robbie Collin, Phoenix walks out when asked about the real-world implications of those twisted enough to identify with the character. After an hour-long discussion with Warner Bros. PR, he returns and replies that the issue “genuinely hadn’t crossed his mind before” without directly answering the question.

Filmmakers are under no obligation to create content that is wholesome, moral, and nontriggering. The majority of viewers are capable of distinguishing right from wrong and realize this film is fiction. But those who relate and empathize may be blinded by the difference, and recent mass shootings have shown us that it only takes one to threaten the livelihood of hundreds if not thousands.

Even if “Joker” turns out to be the movie of the year, in ignoring the tragic consequences of its predecessors, it could be the perpetrator for future violence.

Used clothing beneficial to the environment

LEAH MAGNUSON STAFF WRITER

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igh quality clothes, cheap prices, and a sustainable industry; we can have it all, and the key to it is used clothing. We are constantly bombarded by sales and advertisements to buy, buy, buy but this type of consumption is not sustainable.

Forbes magazine stated that the fashion industry is responsible for 4% of the world’s waste each year, or 92 million tons. Our society is built on the profit from industries that promote massive consumption. We are buying poorly made clothing that we don’t need and that doesn’t last, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

Forced by a younger generation that demands a more balanced and environmentally responsible industry, many clothing producers have already started to change. The Global Citizen stated, “the goal, ultimately, is for the fashion industry to become ‘circular’ through improved recycling methods, minimizing its environmental impact in the process... getting to circular will require many

steps including technological innovation and retraining consumers to take back their clothing instead of sending it to the landfill.” A circular clothing industry means that once a piece of clothing has reached its end, it will be remade into a new piece of clothing and the cycle will continue.

Many major brands are doing their part by offering their customers a way to turn in used clothing for a profit or store credit and these items are then resold at a discounted price. Patagonia is a massive brand that produces high quality clothing that is made to last. They have created “Worn Wear” which sells their used clothes online at discounted prices. Other companies like REI and North Face also offer similar programs to their customers. Rewiring an entire industry will take time, but there are steps that we can individually do to help in the meantime.

If you have old clothes that you want to get rid of, there are many ways to clean out your closet without throwing them in the trash. Donating clothes is a great way to keep clothes out of landfills as well as help other people in your community. There are many places to donate like the Salvation Army as well as other organizations that are easy to find with a quick google search.

When donating clothes it is important to remember to only send those that are in good condition or else they can’t be used. If clothes are too beat up, they can be recycled and repurposed into other goods. Recycle Where is a handy online organization that finds places where you can drop off old, worn out clothes.

If clothes that are lightly worn

and still in good quality need to be donated, selling clothes gives you access to a massive market and it is easier than ever to profit from it.

Sites like Poshmark, ThreadUP, Ebay, and many others allow people to sell or send in clothes within a secure site.

If we really want to influence the clothing industry we have to change how we purchase clothes.

The Global Citizen stated, “the best thing you can do is buy less and higher quality clothes.” By doing this, clothes will last longer because they are made of quality materials and the clothing industry will be forced to make changes because they must appeal to the consumer.

According to an article posted by the World Economic Forum, “In the last 15 years the industry has doubled production, while the time clothing is worn before it is thrown away has fallen by around 40%. When it is thrown away, 73% will be burned or buried in a landfill.” We asked for a constant supply of cheap clothes and the industry complied.

As college students, it is hard to buy higher quality clothes because with that comes a higher price tag.

Buying used allows individuals to purchase clothes that will last without having to break the bank. Thrift shopping gives old clothes a new life and continues to gain popularity because of the desire for vintage clothing.

Buying used clothes saves money, rehomes clothing, and has a positive environmental impact. We have the power and it’s about time we realize it and reinvent how we shop for clothes.

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Sonoma County Schools with lowest immunization rate in Bay Area

MOIRA RAFFERTY

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he United States is currently dealing with one of the worst measles outbreaks in decades. Last year, there were 372 diagnoses. Just in 2019 alone, there have been over 1,000 outbreaks diagnosed with the disease; triple the amount of the previous year.

In 2000, the United States declared itself as measlesfree which means that the country has not had the disease reported within 12 months. If an outbreak lasts for longer than the 12 months the eradication status gets revoked.

This takes place because it is believed that after this period, it has given the germ enough time to find new reservoirs for re-establishment and then leads for it to be recognized as a local threat.

The disease is known to be preventable when vaccinated against, which most people endure as children or as a baby.

In recent years there has been a spike in beliefs of myths circulating against the vaccine, which had parents willfully make the decision to not vaccinate their children because of the misconception that has been created.

This month, ABC7 News took the opportunity to look into school immunization rates all around the bay area and has found that Sonoma County schools to be one out of the ten schools with the lowest immunization rates.

Out of the 1,282 Bay Area schools that ABC7 News examined, 142 schools were found to be under the 95% recommended rate for measles immunizations that health officials advise.

From 2018-2019 the rates of immunization for children in kindergarten in Sonoma County were so low, it raised concern for health officials.

According to data released by the California Department of Public Health, 23 out of the 44 kindergarteners or 52% were immunized this past school

year at Sebastopol’s Independent Charter School.

“I have heard from some of the parents that there are certain doctors that are more willing than others to provide a medical exemption,” tells the school’s Executive Director Chris Topham to ABC7 News.

A Santa Rosa-based pediatrician named Dr. Brian Prystowski highlights how health officials in Sonoma County specifically are more lenient than other counties in California.

“I feel like Sonoma County is a haven for medical exemptions, for fraudulent medical exemptions in a way that I feel like is really dangerous to the public health of our community,” says Dr. Prystowsky to ABC7 News.

Student Health Center employee Toni Boracchia consulted with Student Health Center Director Kathleen Anderson and the Centers Of Disease Control to provide us with more information concerning the disease and if there has been an increase in students without immunization at the University, and what options our student body has concerning the immunization.

“The Student Health Center has noted approximately 300 students are out of compliance in submitting their immunization records. This can mean that these students have not had two doses of Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine,” answers Boracchia when asked if the health center has seen a spike in students enrolling without the vaccine.

Boracchia also notes how dangerous the illness is if affected, and how easily the disease is spread; “Measles is so contagious that a sick person with measles who walks through a room and coughs can leave behind germs in the air that can cause disease to others walking into the room and breathing for up to 2 hours.”

The symptoms of the disease are as follows: “Measles is a serious viral respiratory illness. It starts

with a fever (as high as 105F), cough, red irritated eyes and a rash that appears about 14 days after a person is exposed. The rash spreads from the head to the trunk to the legs and feet. Patients are considered contagious from 4 days before to 4 days after the rash appears.” clarifies Boracchia.

Adults over the age of 20 are considered at high risk for complications and so are infants and children under the age of five since their immune system is not mature yet, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems such as HIV or leukemia treated patients.

If a student is scared about not being immunized against measles there is no need to worry, the Student Health Center offers the option of getting checked to see if vaccinated against the disease and the option to get proper immunization for the disease.

“If a student has not had the vaccine, they can go to their personal doctor (since it is covered by most insurance companies) or get the vaccine at the Student Health Center. The Student Health Center charges $65.00 for the vaccine, which is basically at cost.” discloses Boracchia.

She also points out how minimal the risks are with the Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine: “For most students the risk of measles disease is greater than the risk of a vaccine side effect. The most common side effect is tenderness at the site of the injection that resolves in a few days.”

The good thing is that “there has been no documented case of measles diagnosed at the Student Health Center over the past ten years. In Sonoma County there are cases documented every year.” says Boracchia, and with proper knowledge and education on the disease, it will stay that way.

Classroom upgrades to be completed at Sonoma JULISSA ESPANA

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onoma State students can look forward to classroom upgrades within this year.

Renovating and modernizing classrooms is something that Sonoma State students have been preparing themselves for with the Stevenson Hall renovation project. The university will also focus on upgrading other non-Stevenson Hall classrooms that meet the new Academic Technology and Instructional Spaces Subcommittee (ATISS) standards.

The Academic Senate has recently developed the ATISS standards and plans to enforce it.

Senior Vice President for Academic Resources, Elias Lopez says, “currently at SSU there are daily complaints from faculty about the conditions of our general assignment classrooms. Some of these complaints range from technology not working properly, lack of cleanliness, inadequate ventilation, or furniture not standardized or missing…Sonoma State never really had one standard to follow, one classroom may have what other classrooms do not.”

The new Academic Technology and Instructional Spaces Subcommittee (ATISS) focuses on keeping classrooms modernized with new technology and equipment for better learning environments.

As the largest division at the university, Academic Affairs has responsibility for supporting student, faculty, and staff success. They focus on critical

factors, such as precise budgeting, communication, and outcomes assessment. Active resource management is critically important for our success at Sonoma State.

Academic Affairs is moving towards a multi-year planning model that aligns the budget to the strategic plan.

“With the newly introduced Strategic Plan, and the resulting Academic Affairs Strategic Plan, Goals, and Tactics, one of the priorities for the university is to create and maintain twenty-first-century teaching and learning classrooms that promote student success and active learning spaces,” says Elias Lopez.

The Provost will be investing $3 million to bring classrooms to the standards that Academic Technology and Instructional Spaces Subcommittee (ATISS) has implemented. These standards will include academic technology, furniture, ADA requirements, lighting, and general classroom conditions.

In addition, the Provost and the Senate’s Academic Planning, Assessment, and Resources Committee (APARC) will jointly be sponsoring an annual classroom condition survey to ensure that they monitor and maintain those standards.

“For our part, APARC has been working with the AVP for Academic Resources to generate a survey of classroom conditions that will help us identify priority

areas in the future,” says Standing Committee Chair APARC, Sean Place.

Both faculty and student feedback will be a crucial part of this process to ensure classrooms promote accurate learning environments.

“We are working on getting student feedback for the completed classrooms, to make sure that what we are doing benefits all learning environments, to better assist in student success,” says Melissa Kadar, executive vice president of the associated students.

The academic senate also plans to use strategic budgeting, as it promotes an all-source funding approach. This includes using a combination of onetime funds, permanent funds, stateside and other unspecified types of funds. For classrooms, one-time funds, such as the $3 million from the Provost account will be used as well as, leveraging existing permanent funds from existing units like Academic Technology, Facilities, and Custodial.

17 general-purpose classrooms will be fully upgraded by the end of this year, while the rest of the classrooms throughout Sonoma State will be upgraded gradually. According to the report written by Elias Lopez, Strategic Budgeting in Academic Affairs, the team estimates that it will take about three to four years to bring all classrooms to the ATISS standards.

STAR// Genesis Botello The Student Center is one of the most recent campus upgrades, with many more to come.

NEWS IN BRIEF Washington D.C. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that he would “have no choice” but to take up impeachment proceedings if a majority of the House of Representatives approves articles of impeachment.

California Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been suspended for the rest of the 2019 season for his helmet-to-helmet hit Sunday on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle, the league announced.

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Bay Area Cities Consider Ban on Natural Gas CHELSEA PINKHAM STAFF WRITER

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etaluma and Santa Rosa, among many other Bay Area cities, are considering ending the use of natural gases in homes as a way of combating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed rules would mandate that all newly built low-rise residential buildings are designed to use electricity rather than natural gas. While some worry that this is overreaching and intrusive regulation, others argue that it is an essential step towards a sustainable future.

Berkeley recently became the first city in the United States to ban natural gas line installation in low-rise residential homes; now, following their example, a number of Bay Area cities are assessing the impact of putting similar regulations in place. A total of over fifty jurisdictions across the nation are considering this. As with nearly all regulations, not everyone is happy with the idea. “Natural gas is an affordable and efficient energy source that provides reliability during the on-going transition to more renewable energy sources,” Catherine Reheis-Boyd of the Western States Petroleum Association told the San Francisco Chronicle, “Banning its use in municipal

buildings, homes or business in San Francisco or other cities is not mindful or inclusive way of planning for our state and nation’s energy future.”

Rachel Kuykendall, senior program manager at Sonoma Clean Power, states that despite this common sentiment, data shows all-electric homes to in fact be cheaper, by an average of $6,171 to be exact, to build than homes powered by natural gas.

The majority of these savings come from not having the expense of installing gas infrastructure pipelines.

Kuykendall also mentions that all-electric homes emit an estimated ¼ of greenhouse gas emissions as compared to natural gas-powered homes, and generally come with far fewer safety concerns.

“Additionally, some of the jurisdictions we are working with are concerned about the health impacts of natural gas,” she states, “These may include leaking in the gas pipelines, pipeline explosions, difficulty in shutting off the gas infrastructure in the case of an emergency, and carbon monoxide production or gas leaks in homes.”

Contrary to some popular misconceptions, these regulations will not require previously existing homes to be retrofitted or altered in any way, but will

simply prohibit the installation of natural gas lines in new homes being built. This would create a slow phase-out of natural gas dependency in residential buildings, transitioning neighborhoods onto electricity over time.

“New construction is a critical first step,” Panama Bartholomy of the Building Decarbonization Coalition told the Press Democrat, “Ultimately, we need to get off natural gas, and the first thing you do is get off the natural gas network.” The Building Decarbonation Coalition is one of many organizations working to decrease greenhouse gas emissions in California.

Given California’s plans to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in coming years, these new regulations are likely just a few of many to come.

While the end of natural gas use in residential homes will have its impact, many environmentalists say it is just the beginning of a large-scale solution to the daunting issue of climate change. With more and more cities considering bans on natural gas use in homes, the Bay Area becoming an electric-powered region could be sooner in the future than one might think.

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Sonoma State Business Student Gives New Life to E-Waste Center DOUG TRUMM

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ne of Santa Rosa’s oldest e-waste centers is closing its doors and going through significant changes this year. CRC Computer Center, located on Santa Rosa Avenue within 10 minutes of Sonoma State University, has been in business since the 1980s. Due to several management-related events, the recycling center has made the tough decision to turn its workers away and close after decades of establishment. Now, after closure, the future of the facility will be within the hands of one Sonoma State business student.

E-Waste recycling is becoming an increasingly necessary service in this age. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, “Americans throw out over 9 million tons of e-waste every year.” This number is expected to grow, just as it has over the last decade. Unfortunately, the EPA also estimates that consumers actually recycle only around 12% of e-waste. Part of this issue comes from a lack of locally accessible and well-known e-waste centers, as well as a lack of knowledge on electronics recycling. Many people do not understand that their electronics contain toxic chemicals and metals. These cause damage to the environment and take many years to break down. Throwing computers, printers or monitors into regular landfill waste or recycling garbage is not only against the law in many states, but it is downright dangerous. Batteries can explode when punctured causing fires, monitors can release harmful gases and glass shards, and some devices also contain mercury.

Many precious metals, such as gold, are used in the fabrication of electronics. When items like processors or phones end up in the landfill, metal recyclers are unable to recuperate these metals. This means we must then use more resources to gather these materials from the earth. This may seem insignificant on a small scale, but over time it adds up.

In Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park, very few local e-waste recycling facilities exist. Recology is one of the most significant waste handling services in the Bay Area. However, their facility near Sonoma State is often crowded with customers turning in non-e-waste trash, such as cans. This makes the situation less convenient for those just looking to drop off small e-waste items.

Some local companies also offer curbside e-waste pickup. This is very convenient, however some local residents expressed concern about leaving their items on the sidewalk. “You can’t be certain that your stuff is going to be safe out there, especially with all the data theft these days,’’ said Bernadette, a local resident. “I would rather leave it somewhere knowing it won’t be messed with”.

E-Waste Sonoma is a local company headed by Sonoma State business student Stephen Bishop. With CRC Computer Center closing down, Bishop hopes to use the pre-existing facility to expand his company to more nearby residents. “It is sad to see this business

close, especially after all these years.

However, I am excited to serve Sonoma County and provide a clean way to dispose of electronics. Shortly, we see this company not only serving Sonoma County but also expanding our services to the entire Bay Area.”

Bishop hopes to differentiate his company from other e-waste groups by establishing a system that keeps the electronics out of landfills altogether. Many

electronics, especially laptop computers, can be refurbished and gain an extended lease of life for years to come. These refurbished machines help the community by providing cheaper and more ecofriendly options compared to buying new tech. Bishop’s company will also soon create many job opportunities for young people interested in IT. E-Waste Sonoma is expected to open on Santa Rosa Avenue starting on Nov. 1.

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Country artist Josh Turner cancels SOMO show in light of deadly tour bus crash

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bus carrying the road crew of multicountry music award winner, Josh Turner, recently spiraled off an embankment in Paso Robles, California near Highway 101, killing sound engineer David Turner and leaving seven other crew members hospitalized on Wednesday, Sept. 18. For those among Sonoma State Students who planned to attend the Josh Turner Concert at SOMO Village on Sept. 24, the event was cancelled and not rescheduled, concluding SOMO Village’s concert season. All remaining September shows on Turner’s tour have been canceled.

The accident occurred within less than 30 minutes after Turner’s performance at Paso Robles’ Vina Robles Amphitheater. The bus apparently drifted off of Highway 46, landing at the bottom of the cliff. The cause of the accident was unknown and is still under investigation.

Following the concert on the day of the crash, the band and crew took off to head toward Sonoma County. Turner and his band members were in a separate bus following the crew members; they reportedly stopped when they saw the bus go off the road, and desperately ran to assist.

Josh Turner recently broke his silence last week, asking fans to “keep praying.” The singer writes on Facebook, “as I try to write this I don’t know what to say. It’s a struggle to put into words the devastation and grief that our road family is trying to process. We lost a beloved member of our team, David Turner,” Turner continues, “he was like a brother to so many in this industry and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Please continue to keep David’s family in your prayers. All of our crew suffered significant injuries and many have long roads to recovery,” he concludes, “I would ask that you give them privacy during this time,” according to People. com.

The driver, Bradley Dratnol, was most recently identified and hospitalized in Fresno.

The severity of Dratnol’s injuries are yet to be determined, as well as those of the six other individuals on the bus. According to the San Luis Obispo Tribune, the severity of the injuries range from moderate to major. The others who sustained injuries were: Carl Hardin, Justin Lambert, Richard Lazarus, James Mayo, John Dauphinee and Jeb Downing.

COURTESY // People Magazine Josh Turner pictured while breaking his silence on the deadly tour bus crash that killed one crew member and injured seven others.

David Turner was reportedly one out of the two individuals to be ejected from the bus; of no relation to singer Josh Turner. David Turner had worked with Josh Turner since 2006 as a monitor engineer.

For anyone wishing to contribute, Turner’s management team has created a GoFundMe page for those affected by the tragic accident in hopes of raising funds for medical costs for the surviving crew as well as funeral ar-

rangements. The link to the GoFundMe page can be found on Turner’s social media accounts.

Students who have purchased tickets for the concert at SOMO Village will receive a full refund from their designated ticket provider. Thoughts and prayers continue to pour out to Turner’s road team and those still undergoing a great deal of grief.

Beloved ‘Friends’ celebrates its 25th Anniversary GIANNA GRILLO STAFF WRITER

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n Sept. 22, 1994, 25 years ago, “Friends” made its NBC debut and forever changed the landscape of American sitcoms. Fans around the world fell in love with the show’s witty and sharp humor and continue to watch it today, still laughing along with the characters all the while. The show turned its six stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer into household names, as they still remain popular in the public eye to this day.

Now, a number of “Friends” related events and television specials are celebrating the series’ 25th anniversary this month, including CNN, which will honor the NBC show with “Friends Forever: 25 Years Of Laughter.”

“Having ‘Friends’ on in the background of my daily life at home practically became second nature. It was my go-to source of entertainment and laughter in high school, college, and beyond. It cheered me up after bad days and helped me through bad breakups. Without fail, every episode took me back to the first time I watched it, and filled me with a sense of calm. It still does,” says Elizabeth Entenman, a writer for Refinery29, an American digital media and entertainment company.

CNN host Alisyn Camerota will take viewers on a journey back to the famous “Central Perk” couch, where the characters often met. Camerota will also uncover secrets and insider details on what paved way for David Crane and Marta Kauffman to create one of the most successful shows in television history. The “Friends” anniversary special marks one of the last times fans may get to take a trip down memory lane and catch glimpses of the show in a new light.

“Friends” is one of the most successful sitcoms to ever hit television because the characters are relatable and the actors who play each character portray them so well.

Viewers can still watch the series and laugh, whether it be their first time watching, or the tenth time watching it through. Largely, the success of the TV series is attributCOURTESY // Getty ed to its envelopment of friendship, love, family life, work life, fun times, sadness, jealousy and fights: real-world “Friends” cast poses together at the 54th Annual Emmy Awards components of daily life for people across the world.

“Ultimately the big, core reason that ‘Friends’ was so As it still maintains renowned status today, “Friends” and talked about today makes it both special and timeuniversally popular and remains so is the fact that it is a will continue to have a special place in viewers’ hearts as less--after all, Netflix would not have forked out $80 show about friendship. It also speaks to the times in our they continue to celebrate the show and relate to each of million to keep the show on its platform over the course lives when your friends take primacy and mean every- the characters as they watch with them and laugh along, of this year--according to entertainment news outlet Vulthing to you,” says Kelsey Miller, a writer, and author of too. The fact that “Friends” still remains vastly popular ture--for nothing. the book “I’ll Be There For You: The One About Friends.”

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Student health and well-being fair: where resources reign aplenty CHRISTIAN DASILVA STAFF WRITER

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eawolf Plaza is many things. This time around, the Plaza becomes a one-stop spot for students to find a diversity of resources for many of their respective mental needs.

From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., last Tuesday, Sept. 24, Sonoma State hosted another Student Health and Wellbeing Fair that helps to connect students with services that can benefit them; services ranging from food assistance programs, counseling and medical support, community engaging programs and various harassment relief programs that are free to all students.

Outside of its immediate-access college services, the fair also brings in other local businesses that are able to provide support to students. Businesses showcase their booths that sell self-defense weapons, sign-ups for local yoga and holistic services, financial guidance and services for students that seek rehabilitation support programs for anyone that might be interested.

Director of Student Affairs, Mo Phillips, says, “the idea is just different aspects of wellness and well-being.

So, from physical; to mental; to financial; to spiritual; to intellectual, there are lots of different ways that we can look at wellness and well-being.”

Whether it is the Spiritual Fair or the Job Fair, Phillips is one of the leaders involved in orchestrating the last five fairs on campus. She does note, however, that the campus Recreation Center was a huge help in getting both outside organizations and students to come to the event.

Two of the invited local businesses, The Center for Vital Living and Songbird Community Healing Center, specialize in helping people relax. Both located in the heart of old downtown Cotati, just a few blocks from campus, they were both providing special offers to students on Tuesday, Sept. 24--as they aim to in the times ahead. The Center for Vital Living hosts a free raffle to win either a yoga class invitation or yoga products. This, all while Songbird Community Healing Center offers free ear-seed implants that are used to relax the ear muscles and reduces tendinitis. Both of the businesses use a variety of different anaerobic and holistic treatments to help their patients let go of their stresses and anxieties from daily life.

Yvette Racines, owner of The Center for Vital Living, described how, although it has a variety of yoga and yoga therapy classes, the company also withholds a range of holistic herbal and body massage treatments to help with fatigued minds or bodies. A popular treatment of theirs is called “Tui Na” and is a form of traditional chinese therapy. Through guided repositioning of the body by the practitioner, applying force to pressure points, it helps release unwanted tension in the joints and back of the body.

“When you’re finished, your joints feel more open,

your spine feels longer and you feel lighter on your feet; but at the same time, much more grounded,” says Racines.

Songbird Community Healing Center also has a variety of holistic treatments like acupuncture and massages as well as different types of hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and life coaching services. It specializes in not only lowering stress and anxiety, but with things like insomnia, grief, addiction, depression, PTSD and more.

With a variety of community classes and private classes, it works to help both the spirit and body.

For students in need of assistance with serious mental distress but are tight on money, the Sonoma State Counseling and Psychological services were also down at the event. Funded from registration fees paid by students, it offers free counseling to --any-- student.

“We support the mental health of the whole campus community and we see a wide range of things, from simple aspects like homesickness and roommate issues to more complete things like bipolar illness of psychotic systems,” says Dr. Laura Williams.

Also there were the groups Sonoma Cares and the Officer of Prevention of Harrassment and discrimination, helping victims of sexual and physical assault, harassment and emotional abuse connect with services that can help them.

Sonoma Cares is also run by Susan Polito, a confidential advocate that helps a variety of victims of assault.

She also works with the CAPS group and has group therapy meetings for victims of sexual assault with the guidance of a licensed therapist.

The Campus Organization Officer of Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination helps victims find aid programs, but she also actively works to try to help students before they become victims.

Booth internship leader, Britney Hopkins, says, “people think of us as the resolution people, which we absolutely do as people experience harassment, discrimination, retaliation, but were also about the prevention as well. So apart of what we’re doing out here today is helping people identify warning signs for abusive relationships versus healthy relationships,” she continues, we hope to try to prevent things from happening but we’re actually trying to change the culture here on campus so that people can find their way out of these kinds of situations.”

With the increase of assaults in the area recently, the booth offers both self defense tools and self defense classes. As the name entails, Damsel in Defense teaches potential victims how to defend themselves from an attacker: selling tools like tasers, pepper spray, tactical pens and warrior training classes that teach you how to use those tools.

For those just looking to get through the day with food to eat, there were also a number of booths centered

around food assistance. With food insecurity becoming a growing problem all over, programs like Cal Fresh, Lobos Pantry, and SSU Culinary all came out to show their support.

Students were able to visit Cal Fresh and start an application process to seek aid through receiving free groceries at local grocery stores and farmers markets. This same program helps students to get the kinds of foods and vegetables needed to function so that they can work at their very best. Slightly relieved from the pressures of working too many hours just to pay bills and having enough left over for food, students are able to use that extra time to not get behind on school.

There are many different kinds of problems that students face everyday. Whether it be physical pain, mental pain, hunger, or something else, there are countless programs available for students that need it. Just because the fair is gone does not mean that these resources are not.

Many of these resources are always available or can be directed to by the student resource center. Sonoma State has constantly been trying to find ways to improve life on campus for students, both for the individual and community of students as a whole. So, if you are at all feeling like you missed out, then reach out: odds are that the school can likely put you in the direction of finding the proper help that you need.

STAR // Taylor Clark Susan Pulido (left) and Elena Ross (right) share excitement over their club on Sept. 25.

In follow-up: ‘Spider-Man’ is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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ast month, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Walt Disney Studios could not come to an agreement to keep “Spider-Man” with Marvel. But, in surprising fashion for many, the two have reached an agreement to keep the “Spider-Man” series going. No typos here: indeed, “Spider-Man” will be staying with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as recently announced on Sept. 27.

Marvel Studios and its President, Kevin Feige, will be producing a third film for the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” series; Sony, in coordination with Marvel, has announced that the Spider-Man character will be in a future Marvel film. The next “Spider-Man” movie, starring Tom Holland, will also be set for release on July 16, 2021.

From Sept. 27, Sony says in a tweet, “we have had a great collaboration over the last four years, and our mutual desire to continue was equal to that of many fans. We are delighted to be moving forward together.”

Last month, both companies could not come to a financial agreement, particularly, to keep the “Spider-Man” series as a part of the MCU, or Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since then, negotiations between Sony and Disney have been ongoing for quite some time.

Sony’s Chief of Communications, Robert Lawson, says, “The conversation started moving toward a better place and ended up where it is today--a better deal for us and Disney.” As part of the deal, “Spider-Man” will be produced by Amy Pascal, through Pascal Pictures. Pascal has already produced both of the “Spider-Man” movies with its star actor, Tom Holland.

The same day Sony announced the news on Sept. 27, Pascal had this to say about “Spider-Man” returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: “Peter Parker’s story took a dramatic turn in ‘Far From Home,’ I couldn’t be happier that we will all be working together as we see where his journey goes. This has been a winning partnership for the studios, the franchise and the fans.”

After the recent major announcement, Tom Holland decided to take to Instagram, posting a clip of Leonardo DiCaprio’s famed “Wolf of Wall Street,” saying, “You know what? I’m not leaving. The show goes on.”

Last Friday’s news about “Spider-Man” coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe has fans excited and optimistic all the while, of course.

Still, the reconciliation of the partnership arrives appropriately, while under its President, Feige, Marvel has become a global sensation, making 23 movies over the span of 11 years and accumulating a box office total of $22 billion in ticket sales.

While Sony, in coordination with Marvel, has announced that the Spider-Man character will be in a future Marvel film, it is still unclear on what exactly the future Marvel film will be.

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8 Student Life Explore sexuality with Queeries: Queer Artists and Identities

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here are more and more events happening on campus that are shining a positive light on the LGBTQ+ community. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in addition to decades of LGBTQ+ liberation, the Sonoma State University library is displaying Queeries: Queer Artists and Identiteis.

This showing began on Aug. 19 and will go on until Dec. 13.

This art exhibit inside the campus library reveals the different sides of the LGBTQ+ community and it also pushes people to think outside of their normal realm.

On Oct. 3 there will be a reception at this showing in which all but one of the artists will be making an appearance in order to talk about their art to those who are interested. The library chose this time period to hold this showcase not only to commemorate Stonewall but also because national coming out day is on Oct. 11.

The artists that are being displayed are from the Bay Area. These include: Jeremy Novy, Jerome Caja, Seth Eisen, along with many more.

All of these artists are famously known for making art that supports gay activism.

“I hope that students are introduced to some people

that they weren’t aware of before,” said Chair of the Library Art Committee, Mary Wegmann.

Each of these artists have made some sort of mark in the fight for the LGBTQ+ community and they have all approached this fight in different ways. Jerome Caja, whose art can be seen in the middle of the showcase in two seperate glass cases, was an artist who enjoyed getting people to talk due to how outspoken and carefree his art is.

“Jerome was very much about not blending in, he’s very much about standing out, it’s about individuality,” said Anthony Cianciolo, someone from Jerome’s circle as well as the person who curated both the glass cases.

All the art in the gallery speaks volumes to its audiences but a very unique aspect from Jerome’s collection is that one glass case is filled with his finished artwork and the second case is filled with the work that was left on his desk just before he passed.

“What’s beautiful about this display is that you can very much be apart of the artists process, it is almost as if you are looking over his shoulder,” said Cianciolo.

It is amazing how art on a canvas or even in a dis-

COURTESY // Sonoma State Queeries: Queer Artists & Identity creates an inclusive environment for Seawolves. play can help start a movement towards something so positive and uplifting. Although the art in itself does not speak, it somehow manages to move its audience in an immense and impactful way.

“I hope my art impacts others in a positive way. Art is not just therapy for those who make it but also therapy for people that see it,” said Jeremy Novy, a featured artists in this showcase.

This showcase manages to challenge various norms. It is most definitely something that will get many talking. It may even bring up conversations that people never thought to have.

Each artists’ end goal is to support gay activism and it is interesting to see exactly how every art-

ists manages to do so.

“My art supports queer activism by creating a visual safe space by using similar ideas of queer visibility to combat homophobia that such activist groups like Queer Nation used in the 90s,” said Novy.

By adding this showcase to the college campus it shows students who may be apart of the LGBTQ+ community that they have a support system. It leaves most with a huge sense of comfortability as well as solidarity. As for other Sonoma State students, this event may invite them to think about things that they have never thought about before. It brings up a conversation and teaches people to be comfortable with it rather than avoid the subject.

CalFresh helps students with low incomes

CalFresh provides support for low income students and gives the chance for students to live a healthy lifestyle.

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onoma State University has teamed with CalFresh to provide students in need with help regarding nutrition, eating, and food budgeting. The CalFresh Outreach day will be happening on Monday Oct. 7, to guide students into the application process, and help them with anything they need in regards to CalFresh. This event will be from 11a.m. to 2p.m., in Schulz 2010 in the library.

“CalFresh is just a helping hand to students at Sonoma, it extremely important to incorporate healthy foods into your lifestyle, and CalFresh is giving us students that chance,” says Kinesiology major Natalie Gomez.

CalFresh is provided to give students assistance for their everyday food needs. Their job is to help students and the community buy the food they need.

This event will have advisors to help guide students through the process of applying, and answer any questions they may have about CalFresh. Students can receive $150 or more in benefits for food expenses, and this event is here for anyone who may need a little extra guidance through the process.

Calfresh is here to help students become the healthiest versions of themselves, and provide them with whatever they need to stay in that healthy lifestyle.

This event is put on to help students create that lifestyle, in an easy and casual manner. Students are welcome to come and seek the benefits of CalFresh, or to simply stop by for any questions they may be concerned about. Calfresh wants to encourage students to come and learn about this amazing and helpful organization, stay connected, and gain personal insight for what CalFresh has to offer.

“It’s awesome to know we have a program that helps us students with nutrition, and people who could benefit should definitely be apart of this event,” says Senior Cerena Clifford.

As noted on the Sonoma State website, CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that will help students and families with low incomes meet their daily healthy food intake. CalFresh wants to help as many people incorporate healthy food, like fruits and vegetables into their diet. CalFresh is the name of the USDA-funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), for the state of

California.

As also stated online, CalFresh Outreach Program is funded through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), and is implemented between partnerships with country social services offices. Every CalFresh case is unique, so they have provided advisors to help serve each student’s specific needs. The advisors are guided to assist people through the entire CalFresh application process, which includes: the application itself, obtaining verification documents, navigating the 30-day application period, and learning about the renewal process.

Receipts from CalFresh will receive and “spend” CalFresh benefits electronically via personal electronic transfer card just like a debit card. With this, students and recipients from CalFresh use these For more assistance, CalFresh Outreach advisors can help students through this process. If a student is unable to attend this event, they can call (707) 664-4248 or email CalFreshOutreach@sonoma.edu. Drop-in hours for assistance are also provided at the Student Center, Lobo’s Pantry, and The HUB. The HUB, located on the second f loor of the student center, offers drop in assistance hours on Mondays from 12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m., and on Wednesdays from 3p.m. to 4p.m. For more information about drop in assistance and hours, please visit the Student Affairs page on the Sonoma State website.

The Student Affairs page on the Sonoma State website has also provided any resources and food bank information for any student to see what the community has to offer. This includes: F.I.S.H Food Pantry, Feed our Children of Sonoma County, Redwood Empire Food Bank, and Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County. Sonoma State wants to give its students a litany of resources to help out.

“Some people may be confused or concerned about the application process, so this event is a great way to help students get help to find their route for their specific needs,” says Gomez.

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An adjustment to the Advising Center

MIA POLLAK

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hen strolling through campus this past year, students might notice that some big changes are being made. A major adjustment coming up this semester is The Advising Center’s move from the first f loor of Salazar to the first f loor of the Library this Oct. The Advising & Transfer Center is set to move on Oct. 8. They will be closing the doors of Salazar on Fri. Oct. 4 - Mon. Oct. 7. The Advising & Transfer Center plans on having a grand opening party set in mid October. The official date of the event is still to be determined.

Some students may have not heard of this move or realize how it will affect them. Not only is The Advising Center moving to a new home, they are also adding more ways to help more students. The Advising Center at Sonoma State, has already joined forces with the Student Peer Advising Center as of last year.

Now, the advising team will also be focusing on supporting transfer students and has taken on the title: The Advising & Transfer Center.

“The Advising & Transfer Center will be providing support to the same student populations we currently support. However, it may be important to note that The Advising & Transfer Center recently expanded the students we support,” said Director of the Advising & Transfer Center, Michael Balasek. “Prior

to Fall 2019, The Advising & Transfer Center primarily provided support to undeclared students, student-athletes, prospective transfer students, transfer students, and military-connected students.”

With the support from Graduation Initiative 2025, as of Fall 2019, The Advising & Transfer Center is providing support to the same students already listed, but will also be assisting students declared PreNursing, on top of lower-division students who are declared: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Environment, and Planning; Kinesiology, Physics, Psychology, and Sociology. The list is planned to grow by the end of the semester.

With the relocation, The Advising & Transfer Center will now be closer to students as well as closer to other campus resources. These resources include: the Learning and Academic Resource Center, Writing Center, the Tutorial Program, and Supplemental Instruction, Disability Services for Students, and the Center for Academic Access & Student Enrichment; DREAM Center, EOP, PUERTA, SWS, TRIO SSS. “Schulz Library is very student friendly and brings all of the transfer and advising staff together in one common space” said Jami Grosser, Professional Academic Advisor at The Advising & Transfer Center. “ On a college campus when we have an opportunity to create spaces that align with our mission

STAR // Courtney Bagg The Advising center offers many resources for students to help them figure out the best path.

and function so seamlessly, magical things can happen. And because we know that advising is such a strong component of student success, our new space is a great step forward in helping Sonoma State students be successful.”

The Advising & Transfer Center currently sees students for drop in meetings from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Students can also make an appointment to see advisors from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.. The Advising & Transfer Center is exploring both expanded availability and different ways of seeing students besides just faceto-face. This means more telephone appointments or even Zoom video conferencing.

“We recognize that all students have schedule commitments to work around, whether that is a job, an internship, a commute, childcare, athletics, clubs, Greek organizations, whatever it may be. We are currently asking for student feedback on this topic to better understand and meet the needs of all our students,” said Balasek.

The Advising & Transfer Center invite students to take their Qualtrics survey to better understand what times fit students’ needs. The survey can be viewed conveniently by taking an image of the QR code which will direct students to a quick survey. The Advising & Transfer Center will be able to find times that will work for drop ins, Zoom, and phone calls.

COURTESY // PRIMITIVO PR Firm The Advising & Transfer Center encourages students to take a survey with the QR code above.

Explore “Escape Rooms” with Seawolf Living JESSICA SIAS STAFF WRITER

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scape rooms have become a recent pastime for many people this past year. On Oct. 3 and Oct. 4, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sonoma State University is bringing back “Escape Rooms” to campus.

This event is free for Seawolves to attend.

These escape rooms are a physical version of “Escape the Room” video games. They will be taking up to 10 to 12 participants every hour for both days.

There will be a vendor that is going to set up and host these escape rooms. These escape rooms are a Student Involvement sponsored event.

“An escape room is a themed room in which a team of individuals enter with the objective of trying to get out based on the theme and the clues strategically placed and hidden in the room,” said Programming Coordinator Marina Briones.

There will be different themes to these escape rooms like Patient Zero 1, Patient Zero 2, BOOM and Snow Globe.

Within Snow Globe, a student will be constrained to solely 45 minutes to find sacred objects and stop Jack Frost. In Patient Zero escape room, students will have 60 minutes to discover the secret to stop a mad scientist and the birth of an apocalypse. In the explosive BOOM escape room, students will have 45 minutes to search and find the evidence that will solve a crime mystery.

“An escape room is a game with team players cooperatively discovering clues, solving puzzles, and accomplishing tasks in one or more rooms in order to progress and accomplish a specific goal in a limited amount of time,” said Mo Phillips, Director of Student Involvement. “We think this is a great opportunity for friends, residential hall rooms, classes, club members, teams, work staffs, fraternities and sororities to play and work together to solve the puzzles together. It’s a great team builder.”

Escape Rooms came back by popular

demand. In the past, there have been escape rooms that have happened on campus and they are a great way to get students to come together and work as a team to solve these puzzles.

“Student Involvement hosts several events on campus. We host several social & educational events throughout the school year and can all be found on Seawolf Living, our student involvement social medias, as well as our website. We want to give students activities they can participate in on campus as well as an alternative to going out and drinking. Our goal is also to get students to create connections with others, step out of their comfort zone, and ultimately have fun,” said Briones.

There are many events on campus that are intended for students to get out there and create connections with seawolves all around the university. Student Involvement works alongside staff, organizations, and many more departments to make Sonoma

State a fun, engaged campus that cares for its Seawolf community.

“We want to enrich the student experience through co-curricular opportunities that foster getting involved, making connections, leadership and professional and personal growth. Student Involvement creates and implements social and educational events and programs to help build community, spirit, and traditions at Sonoma State University,” said Briones.

There are many more ways for students to have the opportunity to have fun and get the most out of their Seawolf experience.

The escape rooms are just one of the many events that get Seawolves excited to be apart of the Sonoma State community. To learn more about different events on campus, check out the Seawolf Living website for more events. The university is always giving chances to socialize. It is always a good day to be a Seawolf.

Student Life Calendar Tuesday, Oct. 1 ASP Presents: Vine Night 7 p.m.

Lobos

Wednesday, Oct. 2 Faces of SSU Info Session 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 2 Adulting 101: Self-Care 11 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 3 It’s a Guy Thing 6 p.m.

The HUB

Thursday, Oct. 3 ASP Free Bowling Night 10 p.m.

Double Decker Lanes

Friday, Oct. 4 Late Night at Lobos 8:30 p.m.

Lobos

Monday, Oct. 7 Campus Movie Fest Tabling 10 a.m.

Seawolf Plaza

Monday, Oct. 7 Safe Zone 1 p.m.

Alexander Valley Room

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Sonoma State’s men’s soccer CCAA victory over Humboldt State

OLIVIA VERBECK

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onoma State men’s soccer took the win with a score of 4-2 on Sept. 27 against Humboldt State in the first game of the CCAA tournament.

Before the game, head coach Marcus Ziemer said, “This is a big game for us. We had a nice break since our last game… I’m expecting the guys to be f lying.”

The game started off as Sonoma held possession of the ball and started moving up the field. As Sonoma moved up, Humboldt held their defensive line and did not let Sonoma pass.

The Seawolves were first to every ball out of the air. Sonoma passed and moved, creating more opportunities to run up the line. This made Humboldt press harder, creating more fouls.

In the twentieth minute, defender Devin Anderson gained possession of the ball. He had no other option and decided to pass to the goalkeeper, Derik Engebretsen.

Engebretsen slipped on the pass back and the ‘Jacks picked up on the mistake and followed on the ball. Humboldt State’s forward, Isaiah Dairo, scored on the mistake, making the score 1-0.

Sonoma continued to press on Humboldt State, trying to get opportunities to tie up the game. In the twenty-ninth minute, Sonoma State’s defender Evan Roehrig caused a foul inside the Seawolves box.

The foul was called as a penalty kick and number 11 on the ‘Jacks took the kick. The shot went into the back of the net making the score 2-0.

Sonoma began to push up the field and started creating more chances to score. Within a minute of each other, number 9 Sebastian Santos and number 16 Ulysses Vega scored to tie up the game at 2-2.

At the end of the first half, starting goalkeeper, Derik Engebretsen was substituted out due to a game inf licted injury. Second goalkeeper, Ryan Kelly was put in to play the second half.

The second half started strong with the Seawolves attacking on every ball. Within minutes of the second half, Sonoma was down in Humboldt’s defensive third of the field.

The ‘Jacks started to get more aggressive, creating fouls and more chances for the Seawolves to move the ball up the field. In the fifty-first minute of the game, Junior Ethan Waters received a yellow card inside Humboldt’s penalty box.

This foul resulted in the Seawolved receiving a

COURTESY // Genesis Botello Ulysses Vega sprints through a defender and scores a goal. penalty kick, which was taken by forward Sebastian Santos. Santos shot and hit it directly to the goalkeeper who blocked the shot. Santos followed his shot and hit to the goalkeeper who blocked it again.

Forward Brian Fields followed the shot and put in the back of the net, Putting the Seawolves in the lead.

Brian Fields was injured and this was his first game after being cleared to play. Fields said “after being down 2-0, it was great to take the lead back.”

In the sixty-first minute, the Seawolves received a throw-in. Senior Evan Roehrig took the throw-in and threw it to midfielder Sean Rohane, who then gave the ball to Fields. Fields shot and scored, making the score 4-2.

The Seawolves were quick on and off the ball

throughout the game, making the ‘Jacks run back and forth to try and gain possession.

With five minutes remaining, number 33, Jose Valencia received a yellow card near the Seawolves box. Fortunately, the Jacks did not score on the free kick.

The game ended with the Seawolves coming out with their first conference game win. Goalscorer Ulysses Vega said, “The team played well.

I am really proud of my teammates for how we responded coming back from being 2-0 down.”

“If we keep playing this way by creating lots of chances towards goal, we will be a solid team,” said Vega.

A’s in the wildcard spot for the second year in a row, look to make playoff push

COURTESY // Insidehook.com Sheldon Neuse, Mark Canha, Marcus Semien, and Seth Brown of the Oakland Athletics.

JOSPEH OWEN

STAFF WRITER

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he Oakland Athletics end the season tied for the fifth best record in Major League Baseball going 97-65 for the second season in a row. Again the A’s will be facing a tough American League playoff berth in single game elimination Wildcard game, this time against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The name of the game in Oakland has been consistency and the A’s have been nothing but consistent throughout the entire season. Despite the shoulder injury to their star pitching ace, Sean Manaea, the A’s starters have been solid throughout the entire season, posting a 3.71 ERA. Along with an above average offense lineup, the A’s pose a threat to Tampa.

With a crucial win against the Seattle Mariners, the Athletics earned their spot in the playoffs. In an interview with CBS, Sports Manager Bob Melvin had this to say about his team “Our guys wanted to win tonight’s game and finish it out right. At the end of the day, we’re still going to the postseason. That’s all that matters.” he continued by stating, “Come tomorrow, even though we got off to a little bit of a slow start in this party, they’re going to realize that. We’ve still got a little more to play for, but it’s been a terrific season, a lot like last season.”

The Athletics have posted the best record in baseball this season after the all star break going 59-28 and battling the .500 mark throughout the first half of the season.

Third baseman, Matt Chapman has been a star on the field, posting 91 RBI’s and 36 home runs His defense has been the difference maker in the Colosseum and on the road.

Chapman is first in just about every defense metric and has made a name for himself as one of, if not the best, defensive third basemen in the league.

Despite Chapman’s success, he has not been happy about his season thus far, but is excited for the postseason saying begrudgingly in an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, “I’m telling you, this will be the worst year I play,” the first time All-Star confidently pronounced, “But we’re going to make a run at the playoffs and I’m going

to get hot at the right time.”

The young core of the A’s, including Chapman, has given Oakland hope for the future after a long postseason drought. Two-way player, Matt Olson has been the powerhouse the A’s needed this season, hitting a high of 36 home runs and 91 RBI’s, despite injury. Star player, Ramon Laureano is rightfully becoming a household name, as he bats almost .290 and has the strongest centerfield arm, with 8 outfield assists on absolute bullets peaking at over 95 mph.

Not to mention veterans such as power hitting, Khris “Krush” Davis, right fielder Scott Piscotty, and reliable shortstop Marcus Semien, Oakland is looking prime for a big playoff push if they can make it past the threatening offensive powerhouse of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Finally, the one man the A’s have relied on throughout the entire season and he has done nothing but deal, is closing pitcher, Liam Hendriks. With an amazing 1.80 ERA and 126 strikeouts in 75 games, Hendriks has been one of the best closers in all of baseball. Hendricks has definitely been a shoulder to lean on for Oakland in the 9th inning.

Hendricks has been nothing but confident all season and hopes to bring that to the postseason, proudly stating in an interview with NBC sports, “You need to have that confidence and arrogance going out there to be like ‘It doesn’t matter, I’m gonna win this battle no matter what.’” The elite reliever continued by stating, “No matter what I throw, if I’m convicted and I believe that I’m better than them I’m gonna get it done.”

The Oakland A’s are coming out swinging and will be a threat to anyone they face in the postseason. Consistency is important to the A’s and they look to stay that way coming into the Wildcard game.

The Oakland Athletics will face the Tampa Bay Rays on their home turn in the Colosseum Sep. 2 at 5:09 p.m. in an all or nothing fight for the final spot in the American League looking to face the dominant Houston Astros next.

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Women’s soccer start their first CCAA game with a win

ATHENA FRANKLIN STAFF WRITER

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he smell of fresh cut grass, the sun peaking through the clouds, and the sound of fans chattering as Sonoma State University prepares to take on Humboldt State University in their first CCAA game at home in Rohnert Park.

Sonoma State beat Humboldt State University with a final score of 2-1. The close game kept it interesting with many shots on goal attempts from both teams.

Sonoma state had the ball in their possession most of the game with 16 shot attempts and Humboldt State with six shot attempts.

Sonoma state started the game off strong with midfielder Julia Pritchard kicking in a low left goal. The Seawolves came out on top early in the first half.

Pritchard said “It felt great to score in the first game of the season, it really gave me momentum for our next game coming up.” She continued, “The season is going well, we came out of preseason with a 4-1 record and I’m proud that we were able to do that.”

Lindsay Stoner, number 25 for Humboldt State, kept her team in the game scoring a low left goal for the ‘Jacks, making it a tied game 1-1 going into the second half.

Humbodlt looked to make a comeback, putting in a couple subs late in the second half. The ‘Jacks continued to play strong despite having a couple injuries at the end of the game.

Molly Murphy a sophomore forward for Sonoma State said, “we could have put more goals away early in the game, which would have helped us not panic in the second half. Humboldt was stronger than last year but we worked hard and we were determined to win.” Murphy continued, “that was a huge win for us and our momentum going into season.”

Humboldt played tough defense with ten saves against the Seawolves. Both teams played aggressively, putting close to the same amount of fouls up. Sonoma State 7 fouls and Humboldt State with 6 fouls.

The Seawolves ended last season with a record of 11-5-4. Junior for the Seawolves Alexis Espitita said, “I think we are starting off strong like last season and it will be a better year for us if we keep focusing on little improvements every week.”

With an assist from teammate, Julia Pritchard, Espitia the forward for the Seawolves ended the game with the winning goal. Espitia had a low corner shot that ended the tied game late in the second half, putting Sonoma State on top 2-1. Espitia said, “Being one of the two goals this game was exciting, I wanted to end the game in regular time. So being able to have that chance to put the game away with a minute left was amazing.”

Pritchard was a game leader and star player for the Seawolves. Not only did she score the first goal, but she also set up her teammate for the win. Pritchard said “I believe this season is going to be better than last season because we are more connected on the field.” She continued, “The competition was pretty good, but I felt like we were in control of the game, although in some moments they caught us off guard.”

Sonoma States women’s soccer team will prepare for their next home game in Rohnert Park against San Francisco State University on Sunday Sept. 29 at 11:30 a.m.

COURTESY // Genesis Botello Humboldt’s defender attempts to take the ball from Riley West.

Sonoma State women’s volleyball wins the match against Humboldt State

STAR // Courtney Bagg The 2019 Women’s Volleyball team beat Humboldt State in four matches on Sat., Sep. 28.

NATALYA SWENSEN STAFF WRITER

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large crowd gathered and cheered for Sonoma State women’s volleyball team as they played Humboldt State on Sept. 28 and won the match 3 sets to 1.

The Seawolves won their first set with a 25-14 score, lost the second 25-20, won the third 25-21, and won 25-15 in the fourth. Sonoma State had a total of 95 points while Humboldt had a total of 75.

Number 4 , Emily Eaton earned 9 points for the Seawolves as well as 3 digs. She played an impressive game with 11 total attacks and only 2 attack errors. The game had its frantic moments, but the team did a great job at staying calm and composed during those times.

The game was an overall success and when asked what specifically went well Eaton said, “playing our game and putting pressure on the other team while limiting our own errors.”

Sonoma State won the majority of the sets, but struggled during the second. The team fell short and the overall energy level seemed to decline compared to the first set.

Despite the minor set back, the team was able to bring back the intensity for the last two sets.

The Seawolves had an overall great game and look forward to continuing in conference play. Sonoma State plays in a very competitive conference, but the girls are expected to have a very successful season.

Setter on the team, Jenna Miller gave a total of 7 assists during the match. The game made her excited for future matches and to see where the season will take them

as a team.

Miller believed complacency was their only downfall this match. She said, “I think we have learned that we cannot get complacent when we are off to a great start because other teams take advantage of that.”

Both teams had a fairly even number of attacks this match. While Humboldt State had a total of 123 attacks, Sonoma State had 134. Sonoma produced almost twice the amount of assists, kills, and digs than Humboldt State. They also did a fantastic job at limiting the number of errors they produced, which definitely contributed to their win.

Sophomore Kiana Richardson had an impressive total of 13.5 points during the match. Last week’s match on Sept. 21 against Cal Poly Pomona, Richardson made 19 points for Sonoma State. During this match she brought just as much skill and determination in order to get the win.

Richardson was proud of the way the team stayed relaxed and composed throughout each set. Along with her fellow teammates Richardson agreed that complacency is the enemy. The team could always have more energy. “Sometimes when things are changed, like the time we play, it makes it hard for us to be energized.”

Though they won the match, the players know exactly what they need to improve on in order to become an even stronger team.

The Women’s Volleyball team will have their next home game against Cal State Monterey Bay on Oct. 2 at 7:00 p.m.

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Men’s soccer triumphant win against Humboldt

STAR // Genesis Botello Eduardo Rodriguez (front) defends the ball from Humboldt’s Motoki Sato (back) on Friday.

STAR // Genesis Botello (Top) Humboldt’s Marco Silveira (left) loses the ball as Ulysses Vega (center) slides to steal the ball. (Bottom) Sahr Mattia (left) competes for the ball against Humboldt’s Rudi McClellan (right).

STAR // Jacob Loher Doshia Dodd (left) leads a group of students (right) during the Buti Yoga session Wednesday.

STAR // Genesis Botello Rian Dixon, third year psychology major, waves her foam paw while she watches the men’s soccer game unravel into a victory.

STAR // Genesis Botello (Top) Program Coordinator Marina Briones M.Ed (left) shows Daniella Moreno (center) and Nancy Jimenez (right) free prize options.

(Bottom) Annie Casiano (left) and Bianca Montez (right) hold their snowcones.