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FEBRUARY 17 - FEBRUARY 23, 2015

VOLUME 74 // ISSUE 4

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Chancellor addresses campus issues in conference

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Aaron Walker Staff Writer

he California State University system held a live web conference, where student journalists got to ask Chancellor Timothy P. White questions about issues that continue within the state university system.

Student journalists from multiple California State University campuses logged into the webinar on Friday, where they got to interview White via the online platform and White answered students’ questions through a live video feed. Each student had multiple questions for the chancellor, but due to the conference being limited to one

hour, very few questions were answered.

The one-hour conference started off with White talking about the impact California State University campuses have had on the economy. White also addressed how five percent of degree holders in the nation received their diploma from a California State University campus.

White talked about the drought of college graduates California is going to face in the future and if that gap is not mitigated, many high paying knowledge based jobs will leave the state. This is where graduation initiative 2025 comes to the aid, which aims to increase the amount of bachelor degrees earned by 100,000 per year.

“My goal is to get more degrees to students sooner,” said White.

The average California State University student earns a bachelor’s degree in just under five years, White acknowledged this is a tremendous improvement from what it was just a few years ago. However, to keep up with the demand for college graduate, White’s goal is to move that number closer to four years.

When asked about how he will improve the quality of education at the California State University, he talked about the importance of having skilled faculty and keeping tuition affordable so students can focus on their studies. Many advanced teaching techniques and tools are

being applied to the classroom, significantly improving the learning environment, according to White.

White also told the student press that tuition has remained constant for the past four years and he is confident there will be no increase this next semester.

The only reason there would be an increase in tuition is if California experiences a severe economic disaster.

White also said the money granted by the state only covers about half of the university system’s annual budget, in response, the CSU board of trustees approved a $100 million budget to cover the lack of funding.

White also discussed how the California State University

system had its best year ever in terms of fundraising in the past academic year, and how important donors are to the university system.

Some of California’s most iconic companies invest in the state university system, and rely on these schools to produce knowledgeable and experienced workers. These donors also provide the funds to help many lowincome California State University students and help create an affordable education for Californians.

Although White didn’t cover the issue of having more part time than full-time faculty, addressed in last week’s issue of the STAR, he did talk about the importance of having experienced faculty.

White mentioned the importance of paying faculty well and how he plans on increasing faculty salaries over the next few years.

If the salaries of employees aren’t increased, these skilled faculty members will seek jobs in other competitive markets.

Many of the questions asked in the webinar with White focused on the quality and affordability of an education in the California State University system and the time span of students’ education in California.

White assured the student press that the CSU system is on the right track to distinguish itself from other institutions of higher education, and fill the college graduate drought the state is facing.

Voluntary fee adopted by university system J oshua Gutierrez Staff Writer

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he California State Student Association intends to create a level of independence with the adoption of the Student Involvement and Representation Fee by the California State University Board of Trustees, passed on Jan. 28.

The fee is voluntary $2 per-term charge assessed to all California State University students at time of enrollment, which begins in the fall 2015 semester.

The California State Student Association is a student advocacy body with representatives in all 23 state university campuses. Some of the largest efforts by the association include the advocacy and lobbying of legislatures in Sacramento and Washington D.C. It’s through efforts at these law-making bodies, that the association is able to represent student causes and interests.

In addition, the association provides funding of student leadership groups and the ability to serve on taskforces and committees at the California State University system level.

The fee will generate $1.2 million to $1.7 million for the CSU system. The California State University system, which includes undergraduates and graduate students, had a total enrollment of 460,200 students in the fall of 2014. The highest projected revenue is based upon every student paying toward the voluntary fee both academic semesters. A

conservative projection is also anticipated because the fee is voluntary.

Prior to the fee’s approval, the association was funded through annual membership dues and funding from the CSU Chancellor’s Office.

With the implementation of the fee, these sources of funding will cease.

“When you have your own resources, you have a level of separation and independence,” said Anthony Gallino, Associated Students president and representative of the Association. “There is less of an opportunity for members of the public to say ‘you’re just saying that because you get money from the chancellor’s office.’

We’re trying to say we don’t have that conflict because we have our own money.”

Along with the increased funds, the association expects to have a predictable funding model for the future. Ideally, this model will allow the opportunity for additional student involvement in association programs.

A fee summary packet, available at csustudents.org, provides insight into the intended actions of the association’s new source of revenue.

The current budget of the California Higher Education Student Summit, an annual conference hosted by the association that trains students on the various methods of effective advocacy, will be increased significantly through various levels of expansion.

With a rough total of 250 student participants from across See FEE on Pg. 5

STAR // Niquie Wilson Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center was ranked as one of the top arts centers in the U.S. according to collegedegreesearch.net.

Green Music Center ranked as top art center See the photo gallery on page 5.

Campus warned about suspicious person Kayla E. Galloway News Editor

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n Friday, Sonoma State University students were warned in regards to a suspicious person harassing female pedestrians in Rohnert Park. The Department of Public Safety is looking for assistance from the public in identifying a male suspect who was reported of harassing both a college student and 14-year-old females while walking during morning

and afternoon hours in Rohnert Park.

On Jan. 28, a 14-year-old female was walking to school and was stopped by a male who pulled up next to her in a vehicle described as a four-door, dark gray sedan with tinted windows, asking for directions to the freeway and suggested the girl get into his car. A friend of the 14-year-old female, also recounts a similar incident occurring to her roughly four months ago on East Cotati Avenue in

Rohnert Park.

On Feb. 10, a female college student was approached while jogging in M Section of Rohnert Park and was asked for directions.

The victim recognized the male as the same individual who had pulled up to her in the same area of Rohnert Park one month prior to the incident on Feb. 10, asking for directions and whether she was a Sonoma State student.

The female harassed on

Feb. 10, describes the vehicle the suspect was driving as an early 2000s black Honda Civic. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20s or 30s with black hair and round face with a thin beard.

Anyone with information regarding the suspicious person is advised to contact Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Investigations Bureau at 707584-2630 and if approached by the suspect, contact the Dispatch Center at 707-584-2611.

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Editorial

Feb. 17 - Feb. 23, 2015

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THE STAR

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Editor’s Pick This week’s can’t miss article:

“Seawolves SPEAK! Kanye West Controversy”

I’m going to let you read the rest of this week’s issue, but first I thought it would be good to fill you in on a new feature. This week Staff Writer Alex Sanchez talked to students on campus to get their thoughts on one of hip hop’s biggest names, Kanye West, to share their thoughts on his antics over the recent years.

See student reactions on page 7

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STAR // Eddie Blake

Part-timer problems

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s a student, having a part-time job helps survive college in one piece. However, as a teacher, having a part-time job is just another piece of a much larger puzzle.

That puzzle begins with the California State University system, where 51 percent of faculty were considered part time in the 2013-14 academic year according to The Sacramento Bee. Before trying to solve the puzzle, the first objective is finding all the edges to then work inside and start building. In this case, the cornerstone issue begins with budget cuts, which in turn means loss of jobs for many faculty members.

Some teachers are forced to have part-time status, and are willing to accept this, which is better than the alternative of being jobless. But one of the first problems, which even these instructors could agree with, is the difficulty in being accessible to their students.

Here’s an example: A class is being offered, once a week, over three hours long. An agenda is set, and the syllabus gets passed to the whole class, indicating one important disappointment. The office hours have those dreaded two words—“by appointment.”

Another problem arises when the part-time instructor is the only instructor in one’s field of study. Students who are currently art majors at Sonoma State

University, emphasizing in photography, don’t currently have a designated adviser to talk to about their major.

Students only have the option of finding a full-time faculty adviser in another field of study to help them figure out their courses and requirements for graduation. Many of which might be unfamiliar of the requirements.

Being able to develop a strong student-instructor relationship is one of the most beneficial privileges in a class, and it’s hindered when a teacher’s barely able to get there on time.

Some students may come across an experience with a teacher that turns out really well, and want to connect with their instructors in the future for letters of recommendation or general interaction. This is difficult if the teacher is rarely seen.

On the positive side, part-time faculty members are at least able to expand their interests and fit in more time for other important aspects of their life, such as taking care of a family. While this works for some, many are just itching to lecture a few more hours a week.

Another problematic situation is what it takes to reach full-time status.

Students think they have it bad just trying to register for 12 to 15 units a semester. Well, imagine trying to meet the commitment of simply teaching to that equivalent?

What kind of criteria considers the amount of units a student enrolls in for full time the same as what a teacher should have? Let’s face it—at the end of the day, they have much more to do.

Then there are the instructors who are simply struggling to get by, whether it’s a one-week commute or the extra money to keep them af loat.

In addition, job security is a serious issue. Students worry constantly about being able to land the right job after graduation, but part-time teachers must endure trying to keep it. Without tenure, it comes down to what goes in a contract and one’s workload, which creates a difficult dynamic to maintain.

This doesn’t help build confidence for students either, especially for those interested in the field of teaching.

Knowing there’s less full-time faculty in any position isn’t an ideal scenario.

However, this problem has a technological solution. If an instructor isn’t on campus or in town enough to meet with a student, maybe it’s not meant to be. With access to social media and useful applications like Skype, teachers can engage in remote conversations or check-ins more frequently for those seeking to talk to them.

This is only one solvable piece of a complex puzzle, which will hopefully be completed in time before the 2014-15 academic year ends.

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Opinion

Feb. 17 - Feb. 23, 2015

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Benefits of a grade-based reward system

Aidan Guthrie Staff Writer

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ollege students today face extraordinary pressures from their academic curriculum, interpersonal relationships and ultimately deciding on a degree or career choice that will shape their future for a lifetime.

But perhaps no pressure weighs so heavily day-to-day on the mind of a college student as financial stress.

Statistics from Forbes magazine reveal that college tuition prices have inflated 500 percent since 1985, a figure that grossly outpaces the overall consumer price index inflation of 115 percent from the same year.

In addition, college enrollment has risen over 138 percent in the past 40 years, while administration expenses rose 61 percent from 1993 to 2007.

These figures clearly reveal that today’s college students face an uphill battle for higher education unparalleled by any previous generation.

I believe financially rewarding college students for academic success in school could be an effective tool for motivating students to achieve their fullest potential.

It has the benefit of cultivating a highly motivated workforce better prepared to compete in an increasingly competitive world market.

A world market that is on an unquestionable trend toward high tech and service industry jobs.

Jobs in these fields require education and students from around the world who are rising to the challenge.

This proposal raises many questions concerning how it would be implemented, as well as how successful it would prove itself to be.

Universities could reward students in the form of tuition reduction, reduced housing or free meal plans.

I think students would find other forms of rewards almost or just as rewarding as cash handouts.

Even if schools forgave 20 percent of their fees through a grade reward system, and this loss was subsidized by state governments, it would prove a small burden on overall state budgets.

In California 12.7 percent of the state budget in 2011 went toward funding higher education.

A 20 percent increase of funding in this area would only result in a 2.54 percent increase of the overall state budget.

These are numbers that are dwarfed in comparison to what other countries spend on funding higher education, proportional to their gross domestic product.

Most European countries, such as Estonia, Finland, Norway, France, Spain and Italy, provide higher education free of charge.

A few countries, such as Denmark, even provide a stipend for students as incentive to get a degree.

From an economic perspective, it’s without question that every dollar invested in education, be it by an individual or a country’s taxes, is paid back with a gain because of the increased earnings from jobs that require a college education.

There are downsides and concerns with grade-based reward systems.

Students from a higher socioeconomic status enjoy less stress and work less outside jobs than their less advantaged peers.

This could result in the students who need financial relief the most, not enjoying the benefits of this program.

For this reason, it would be a good idea to set an income cap that would have to be carefully determined, on which students are allowed to participate in a grade-based reward system.

Some people fear that this system could backfire.

“What could be intended as a reward system could devolve into a punitive system,” said freshman Devin Fox. There is the potential that students may feel that they are being punished for bad grades rather than rewarded for good ones.

Also extenuating circumstances or problems in student’s personal lives that result in bad grades and thus higher fees could add insult to injury.

“Such a system could create conflicting priorities for teachers like myself,” said mathematics professor Jim Pedgriff. “I could feel like I was punishing or hurting a student by giving them a bad grade. As a result of this pressure I think we could see grade inflation. Plus, some old styled teachers like myself feel that students should be here because of their love for learning that they should be here because they want to be here.”

While these concerns make valid arguments, it’s without a doubt that monetary reward can be a powerful motivating force.

America is already woefully behind most other industrialized nations in terms of the cost of higher education, and how much of their economic productivity they invest back in education. A gradesbased reward system is simply a step in improving this trend.

Americans used to have the advantage of being one of the best educated nations in the world.

This dominance in education correlated to a dominance in high income service industry jobs.

But the modern reality is millions of students from around the world are now attaining higher education.

This is resulting in a world where jobs and industries previously enjoyed by the American workers will have to be contested over with foreign competition like never before.

Rewarding students for good grades is by no means a panacea for the future of the American economy, but it could prove an effective tool in giving our future workforce a competitive edge.

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STAR // Kadie Anderson

Binge-watching creates unhealthy balance

Emily Johnstone Staff Writer

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rom delivering DVD’s to your mailbox to allowing users to watch shows and films anytime on multiple devices, Netflix has completely changed the television industry, which in turn, changed parts of society.

The question is, was it for the better or the worse?

Getting its revenue completely from the $8 a month subscription fee charged to viewers has made commercials unnecessary.

Having over 50 million subscribers all over the world and the amount of member-

ships growing steadily, Netflix is able to continue providing its customers the ability to watch uninterrupted television. With just the click of a button, people are able to sit and watch for hours.

Viewers are also given the chance to watch a complete television series with every episode being on Netflix.

As the amount of subscribers continues to increase, so does the number of TV series and movies.

With this service available to us now, many people have found themselves bingewatching, which is unhealthy for us. Researchers have looked at the reasons behind those who binge eat or drink and found that depression and loneliness are factors.

However, this makes it a possibility for those feelings to contribute to the bingewatching of television. In order to cope with problems, people will look for an escape in something else, and some

have started to use Netflix.

Instead of doing something active or stimulating for the brain, binge-watching causes people to mindlessly spend hours streaming movies and shows.

Research published in the Journal of American Heart Association showed the risk of death was two times higher for participants who reported watching three or more hours of TV a day.

Netflix is the cause for the increase in people watching TV, which causes fear for public health.

With all the perks that come with having a subscription to Netflix, it’s going to continue to developing new ways to entice people.

It worries me with the generations to come because of the amount of time they’ll dedicate to binge-watching.

In a Time Magazine article, it stated that children watch about 35 hours of television a week and that amount

is been increasing every year.

The last thing we need is for the amount of television kids watch to increase.

I know that I personally have been unable to pull myself away from Netflix on occasions; especially since “Friends” was added to the list of popular TV shows.

It’s interesting to stop and think about how much more time I spend watching movies and TV shows because of it.

To just watch one episode has become almost impossible.

This company is going to continue to thrive because of all the tactics they have to constantly make their customers viewing pleasure even better.

It’s become such a phenomenon that it’s hard for people to believe when something’s not on Netflix.

While I feel it’s completely normal to have those days where you don’t want to stop watching TV, people have to learn what a healthy balance is.

The positivity in failing

Alexis Mills Opinion Editor

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n the midst of life, failure is inevitable for each individual.

Through my own experiences and observations I have found that failure is the most beneficial experience in order to become successful. I am also not here to say that failure is easy or isn’t painful because it is.

By failure, I specifically mean when a person gets to a point where they no longer recognize who they are. That they have failed in either a sense of progress, decisions, love, priorities or trust.

J.K. Rowling made a graduation speech in 2008 for Harvard University talking about the benefits of failure. Looking back to when she was 21, failure was

what she feared most. Once she hit rock bottom, she was able to strip away the inessentials and focus on what she truly wanted, not what everyone else wanted for her.

She stated a person does not completely know their self until they have failed. Without failure, mistakes or regret, people would not have chances to grow and learn from the past to become stronger and wiser.

“It is impossible to live without failing at something. Unless you’ve lived so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all,” said J.K. Rowling in her Harvard graduation speech.

But why failure in particular is essential for success and selfdiscovery is that it gives you a blank foundation. A person has a chance to think about what it is they truly want, what they are passionate about and take it one step at a time to get there.

Without this foundation, people are distracted by other’s opinions on what the individual should do or what society thinks is the most optimal option. None of that truly matters when it comes to the individual’s true happiness and success.

The strongest people are those that fall on their face and have the ability to get back up, pick up the pieces, put them back together and come back stronger by learning from their failure.

In the sense of businesses, 80 percent of them fail. The thought of failure scares people away and this statistic gives people less incentive if there is a chance of failure. But the truth is no matter what the statistic is, there is always a chance to fail or lose, whether it’s in a sports game or the start of a business.

No one will ever know until they try. The point is if someone takes a leap of faith and fall flat on their face, they still had the courage to try. I don’t believe any person who achieved success had not failed numerous times beforehand. We are all human and there isn’t one person that gets it all right the first time around.

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of “Eat Pray Love,” spoke on a TED Talk about her success and failures in her writing career. For almost six years, all she had received were rejection letters on her writing where at times she struggled with motivation to keep trying.

But throughout that time she kept perspective that writing was her center of life and home. Even now after her major success with “Eat Pray Love,” she has debated quitting her writing career just as she did before her big break. She had a fear that she would never be able to write something with such popularity as “Eat Pray Love” and leave her readers disappointed.

What she realized was the way people experience great success and great failure. In both cases she found that either in complete despair or blinding fame, the person needs to come back to their center or find their home. The way she describes it, a person’s home is what they love more than themselves, which for her is writing.

The truth is, as I stated earlier, failure is inevitable. Failure is a part of life that each person experiences in some sort of way.

The ones who come out successful have experienced failure and have battle scars, but are able to extract positivity from it.

For the people who have never failed remain in their comfort zone and in the process fail to live.

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News

Feb. 17 - Feb. 23, 2015

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News in Brief

NORTH AMERICA David Carr, a media-columnist for The New York Times, died Thursday.

According to the Times report, he fell in the newsroom and was found around 9 p.m. The cause of death has not yet been determined. Mr. Carr beat cancer and alcoholism and also became a well know writer and appeared in “Page One: Inside the New York Times” where he defended the paper in a meeting with Vice founders. His wife, three daughters and five siblings survive him.

AFRICA According to BBC, South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma proposed a plan Thursday, to ban foreigners from owning land in the country. As Zuma gave his speech, leftist parliament members began fighting with security over a spending issue, which was unrelated to the proposal.

The proposal comes after an analysis of the majority of land being owned by a white minority in the country despite the end of apartheid.

STAR // Niquie Wilson Sonoma State University is holding many events on campus in commemoration of Black History Month.

Awareness month recognizes diverse contributions Ciara Smith Staff Writer

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lack History Month from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 is dedicated to celebrate African-Americans’ achievements and their role in the U.S. history. The recognition of Black History Month began in 1915 after slavery was abolished in the U.S. Prior to recognizing the month, achievements of African- Americans were recognized for one week but the growing awareness of black identity, it was extended to a month.

Political director of Sonoma State University’s Black Scholars United organization, Shaitra Ken, believes Black History Month serves as a celebration and acknowledgment for what African-Americans contribute to society across the world. She discusses the many events the organization is holding this month of recognition of black history.

Black Scholars United has held various events as part of the Black Lives Matter movement including “Facing Our Truth”, a series of 10-minute plays discussing race and privilege.

Ken said the plays will deal with tradition such as the steps show which was a way of communicating in Africa as well as within the U.S. with slavery and part of the Underground Movement.

“It’s interesting that it was part of a lot of African-American based sororities and fraternities and so that was the traditional part of it, it’s been continuous throughout time so we wanted to recognize and celebrate that,” said Ken. Black Scholars United has also taken on the responsibility to share the awareness to the Sonoma State campus.

Black Scholars United is an organization on campus that is multicultural, not just subject to students of only African-American descent.

The organization is meant to bring people of color together and give students a safe haven to participate in events, according to Christen Bearden, event coordinator and graphic designer of Black Scholars United.

“We come together and we talk about common achievements, setbacks, and we pretty much raise awareness to the multicultural kids in the organization and we also give students praise,” said Bearden. “[The organization serves as] a real positive and educated group.”

Some events have already occurred in honor of black history month including a Black Lives Matter rally on Feb. 2, SPOKE!, a slam poetry event discussing microaggressions on Feb. 10 in the Hub of the Student Center and a fundraiser at Mountain Mike’s Pizza on Feb. 12 to help raise money for BSU. The Black History Month events coming up are the Step Show on Friday from 7 p.m.9 p.m. in the Person Theatre, and the Rep Yo Team dance on Feb. 27 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

Kamryn Rayson, marketing director of BSU views Black History Month as something that should inspire society to take steps to change the world of today. She cites Martin Luther King Jr. as an inspiration to bring change.

“When I think of Black History as a whole not just 28 days out of 365, I think of this idea that there is more that [people] can do to change [things around us],” said Rayson. “It’s like Martin Luther King Jr. wanted to change something and he did because he wanted to, so that is my idea of black history.

There is hope, there is a way to change that you just have to be proactive middle person for a change.”

On Feb. 24, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown will be speaking at Sonoma State as part of the Africana Lecture Series, which will continue throughout the semester.

TECHNOLOGY Reports from WIRED and The Wall Street Journal say Apple is entering the automobile industry and plans on making an electric car. The project’s code name is “Titan” and even though the details are meager, Apple has hired former Tesla employees to presumably work on the project. The company also has a former Ford concept car designer on board.

EUROPE Reports from BBC say teen binge drinking in Britain is decreasing. In 2005, 29 percent of young adults binged versus 18 percent in 2013 according to the Office of National Statistics. A few reasons for the decline included the fact that alcohol is no longer fashionable anymore in Britain and the increase of immigrants has also influenced a cultural attitude of drinking less.

University development underway near campus Rissie Markarian Staff Writer

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he University District construction development is underway near the Sonoma State University campus, with three of 12 new neighborhoods to be completed later this year.

In 2006, Brookfield Residential first proposed their idea for a 300-acre University District, which includes a variety of housing options and two new parks surrounding a Commercial Center with restaurants, shops and a hotel in Rohnert Park.

However, the 10-15 year plan was halted due to a shift in market trends and the recession hitting.

In October 2013, Kevin Pohlson, vice president for land and planning with Brookfield Residential’s Northern California office in Danville, presented the updated ideas for the University District development to the Rohnert Park City Council.

In April 2014, the plan was officially approved and construction began just this past

week right across from the Green Music Center.

Some of the buildings will be located in the area between the Green Music Center and J Section residential area, but approximately 90 percent of the development will be just north of the music center.

“The University District Specific Plan is comprised of 1645 units including residential, commercial and affordable housing units,” said Marilyn Ponton, development services director for the City of Rohnert Park. “There will be two parks within Brookfield’s portion of the area, Twin Creeks Park and Oak Grove Park. ” “[The university] expects that the homes, apartments and commercial areas will offer opportunities for our students, faculty and staff,” said Susan Kashack, chief communications officer. “The walking and bicycle trails that are planned will further add a connectedness, expanding living and recreational areas to those campus community members who may live there.”

Students seem to have

taken great interest in the University District project and are excited for the future developments.

“This is actually fantastic,” said Dylan Gorenberg, a sophomore and music and engineering major. “It’s brought up all the time at the Green Music Center with music majors because the center is pretty secluded from the rest of the campus. We always said that if there were a place to get food or hang out near the Green Music Center it would make our lives easier and better.”

Students have had primarily positive reaction to the development of the University District.

“I think the University District will really benefit the school because it will be a place where students can gather and connect without having to go too far off campus,” said Sarah Padilla, sophomore and communications major. “It will bring a sense of community to SSU.” For more information on the new developments, visit liveuniversitydistrict.org.

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STAR // Connor Gibson Despite the area across from Green Music Center appearing desolate, the land pictured above, is the future site of the University District, a residential and commercial development in Rohnert Park.

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Photo Gallery: Green Music Center

STAR // Maud Busson (left), sonoma.edu (top, right) The Green Music Center was ranked as one of the best art centers on college campuses in the U.S. by collegedegreesearch.net recently. According to collegedegreesearch.net, the Green Music Center has one of the best acoustical settings in the world as well as over 1,400 hand-made seats made of European beech wood.

The Green Music Center at Sonoma State University opened in fall 2012 and was under construction for nearly 12 years. The center, worth approximately $145 million, welcomed the addition of Schroeder Hall in fall 2014.

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the state university system, that number is expected to increase.

Not offered previously, the fee will allow the funds for scholarships, website development and livestreaming of meetings.

The fee will also allow the expansion of campus outreach efforts, which will allow more contact between association representatives and the 23 state university campuses.

The expansion will include funding to develop and aid in campuses voter registration efforts.

In addition, funding for in state, out-ofstate, alumni and internships are all expected to be expanded.

“The state university system is the largest university system in the country and as such the association represents the largest amount of students,” said Miles J. Nevin, executive director of the association. “With this fee, it will allow us to grow to an extent that is appropriate for the amount of students we represent and allows us to grow in a meaningful way.”

The discussion of whether the fee would be a mandatory fee was discussed brief ly by the Association’s 2013-14 board, but was decided against.

The association felt students should have the choice to support political or policy decisions.

In addition, the association would have needed to traverse both the Education and Corporation Code, which prohibits mandatory student fees to directly advocate to the legislature.

Gallino concurred with the opinion of the association and offered his own that mandatory fees increase the level of difficulty. That difficulty will negatively affect current and future students.

“While you pay the $2 now, the return of the investment in the long run or the students who will come after you is much greater,” said Gallino. “If the association charges a $2 fee and through its increased advocacy ability, can then lobby the legislature more effectively and get additional funds for the CSU, that actually adds to the level of access and opportunity for everyone.”

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raphite, stoneware, enamel, inkjet prints, spray paint, archival micro paper, stainless steel and bronze are just some of the many materials used by Sonoma State University art instructors in the Faculty Art Exhibit, up until March 8.

Nine Sonoma State art instructors are in the current show, including Libby Black, Carlos deVillasante, Nathan Haenlein, Kurt Kemp, Mads Lynnerup, Jann Nunn, Mark Perlman, Gregory Roberts and Allison Watkins.

Jann Nunn, an artist based out of Oakland and faculty member at Sonoma State teaching sculpture displayed one large piece

resembling a human spine.

“Arc of the Atlas,” 2013, standing just under 10 feet tall, the larger than life piece is capped with a bronze cap, which is explained as the first vertebrae.

“I loved the diversity of the exhibit, how many pieces and mediums there were at the exhibit,” said Annalise Puentes, resident of Santa Rosa and spouse of a counseling and psychological services staff member.

Archival micro print paper stacked and cut to look like a form resembling the spine in the center of the sculpture. The whole piece is balancing on a second bronze sacrum, with a stainless steel base.

Referring to Nunn’s Arc of the Atlas, “It’s big, but not overwhelming,” Puentes said. “I had the immediate reaction ‘Oh! that’s a spine.’”

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STAR // Gustavo Vasquez Andrew Scanlon, art studio sculpture major and Vinnie Schraner, art studio painting major, examining artwork showcased at the Faculty Art Show on Thursday during the University Art Gallery reception.

STAR // Gustavo Vasquez Bachelor of Fine Arts in art studio, Natasha Rodocker viewing work produced by Sonoma State University faculty. The Faculty Art show, consisting of nine faculty art instructors, showcased a variety of mediums, from ceramics to printmaking and sculpture to painting. The art show will is until March 8.

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he series finale of Emmy awarding winning TV series “Breaking Bad,” by creator Vince Gilligan, left die-hard fans hankering for more of his ingenious screenwriting and fan-favorite characters.

Gilligan’s newest TV series, “Better Call Saul” elucidates the story of how struggling lawyer Jimmy McGill, played by Bob Odenkirk, transforms into sleazy yet successful “criminal lawyer” known as Saul Goodman that fans have known and loved in “Breaking Bad.” Why is Gilligan’s work so highly regarded by critics and desired by viewers? Because he is a master at disposing his characters into unfathomable situations and then somehow engineering an imaginative way for them to overcome their predicaments.

In addition, Gilligan has a knack for integrating comedic relief throughout each episode and even during tense situations in an uncanny way.

The synthesis of these factors makes viewing the episodes he creates an absolute pleasure to watch because they are suspenseful, unpredictable, exciting and tense.

This rattles the minds of his viewers but leaves then satisfied and desiring more.

The series premiere episode, titled “Uno,” began with a literal sweet treat for former “Breaking Bad” fans.

The rest of the episode proceeded to manifest the life of Jimmy McGill, while ramping up to a major jaw-dropping climax at the end.

Luckily, the second episode was part of a two-night season premiere, which helped to assuage the eager suspense and curiosity of viewers. Episode two, titled, “Mijo,” abruptly picked up right where episode one left off.

The first 30 minutes contained classical heart-pounding Gilligan writing.

The rest of the episode allowed fans to recover from the emotional beginning, but ended with a scene that will probably initiate the reaction that turns Jimmy McGill into Saul Goodman.

“Better Call Saul” is a real treat for “Breaking Bad” fans, however “Better Call Saul” can also be viewed as a stand-alone show.

This will allow new viewers to get a taste of the masterful and genius mind of Gilligan.

“Better Call Saul” opened strong with a total of 6.9 million viewers and received the honor for highest debut ratings for a cable series.

The show’s strong debut can also be partially accredited to “The Walking Dead,” which aired before and generated 15.6 million viewers.

“Better Call Saul” promises to be just as ingenious as “Breaking Bad.” Fans can be assured of this because they are in the familiar and proven hands of Gilligan.

In addition, this show promises to have featured cameos of some of “Breaking Bad’s” finest and most beloved characters.

“Better Call Saul” airs on Mondays at 10 p.m. PST on AMC.

STAR // Connor Gibson Comedy magician Daniel Martin combined simple magic tricks and a stand-up comedy act to show Sonoma State University students a good time in the Student Center.

Joke cracking, magic conjuring Martin Kimmie Jones Staff Writer

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onoma State University students, staff, family and friends got the best medicine when Chicago comedy magician Daniel Martin performed an entertaining magic-meets-comedy-act, in which he “magished” all night. The show, which was free for students took place on Saturday in the Student Center Ballroom.

Unless they did the research on Martin, most of the audience likely didn’t know what to expect.

It wasn’t until Associate Director of Student Development Mo Phillips went up to introduce the magician, when the crowd began to get excited.

Martin started working with

magic when he was 6 years old.

“In 2015 he was nominated for entertainer of the year for Campus Activities magazine, and has been seen on HBO, NBC, SBC, Comedy Central and later this year he will be on MTV,” said Phillips.

As the show began, Martin immediately began interacting with the audience. Every trick called for audience involvement, an aspect that made the show even more enjoyable.

For one trick, he had 6-yearold audience member Sarah go up on stage to introduce his “pet” Sparky. He asked her to reach into his brown paper bag and “let Sparky latch on.” The look on her face was one of pure terror.

As she hesitantly reached into the bag, her face changed from scared to confused when

she pulled out a deflated balloon.

Clearly Sparky wasn’t ready yet.

Martin grabbed the balloon from her hand and began making a dog. Sarah interrupted him to let him know her shoe was untied but she didn’t know how to tie it.

Martin then stopped his trick, handed her the unfinished balloon animal and got down on his knee to tie her shoe. The improvisation and connection with his audience members made Martin that much more entertaining to watch.

He ended the trick by showing Sarah the different tricks Sparky can do. The last one was playing dead, in which he stomped on Sparky and popped him. He then told Sarah to put the “dead” Sparky back into the bag and he pulled out a brand-new not popped balloon dog and gave it to

Sarah to “take care of.”

This was the level of impressiveness that all of his tricks were at. Although he did not levitate or escape from a strait jacket, no one knew how he did his tricks.

The audience definitely played a huge part in the show.

Martin told the STAR how Sonoma State was different than the other colleges he has performed at.

“Super interactive,” said Martin. “Most of my college audiences are really, really interactive, but you guys are just like crazy funny, which is a lot of fun for me because if I can play off the audience. That makes for a better show.”

It was clear Martin has a true love for making people happy.

The proceeds from his T-shirts and poster on his tour don’t go to

him or his team. A little girl in his neighborhood in Chicago asked him if he could donate some money to help her class raise funds for children with Lymphoma.

Instead of donating what was in his pocket, he asked her if he could take the box on tour with him. With a class goal of just $100, Martin is excited to give the box back to her with over $450 in it.

The little girl got to take her box into class yesterday.

Martin discussed his magician role model growing up.

“When I was 6 years old, I loved David Copperfield, said Martin. “I thought he was, I still do think he’s absolutely amazing.”

Martin also pulls inspiration from music, movies and comedy for his shows.

After the show, the audience formed a huge line to get posters

signed and pictures taken. Junior Matt Lindberg talked about his idea of what the show would be like.

“I was expecting a very general, basic kind of magic show, but Dan Martin was really funny and brought a lot of humor into the magic, which is not something I was expecting for the show,” said Lindberg.

Martin is not only featured in Southwest and Campus Activities magazine, he will also be performing on MTV next month. He is one of five candidates for Campus magazine’s entertainer of the year.

Whether on a date, or spending Valentine’s Day with friends, this show was fitting for any audience. Interactive, entertaining, and funny, Martin brought it all to Sonoma State.

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Kanye West Controversy

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anye West kept himself from speaking out toward Beck for his Best Album win at this year’s Grammy Awards last week, only to tell E! Entertainment that Beck should have given his award to Beyoncé for her selftitled album released in 2013.

This isn’t the first time he’s done this, the most notorious being his up-

staging of Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

West has been a strong force in hiphop since he released “The College Dropout” in 2004. He only continued to rise in popularity, releasing numerous charttopping records including “Late Registration (2005)” and “Graduation (2007).”

In 2008, West lost his mother to breast cancer and was having problems with his girlfriend at the time, Amber Rose. Both incidents played inspiration

“A little of both; I think he’s a good artist, but I think morally his priorities aren’t right.”

-Samantha Ricker

“I think his second round following his fame is showing a loss of interest.”

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“I think any publicity is good publicity.”

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for next album “808s & Heartbreak.”

This record served as a career turning point for West as his sound turned much more experimental.

Since then, the hip-hop icon has been a part of countless controversies, including out lashings during interviews and his habit of referring to himself as a “god.”

So is West an intelligent artist with a strong statement, or has he gone completely off the rails? A few Sonoma State students gave their opinions.

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hips, chains, blindfolds and a former Calvin Klein model; that’s right, the heavily anticipated film “50 Shades of Grey” released Friday in theaters all over the globe, stirring up not only butterflies in women across the country, but controversy as well.

The film, based on the first installment of the popular trilogy by E.L. James, centers around college student Anastasia Steele (played by Dakota Johnson), who crosses paths with the mysterious billionaire Christian Grey.

The original story was written as an erotic fan-fiction based on the main character from the “Twilight” series. Edward and Bella have been re-introduced as Christian and Anastasia and given an entirely new type of relationship.

With the delicious Jamie Dornan depicting the not-so-typical boyfriend Mr. Grey, it is difficult to see that the relationship between the two characters is quite unhealthy; but this isn’t because of the BDSM that Christian practices in the film. It’s because of the way it was portrayed.

BDSM (which stands for bondage and discipline, domination and submission, and sadism and masochism), also known as a sub-genre of “kink,” is extremely apparent in the trilogy and movie, being the main attraction to the millions of fans who bought the books.

Despite the sexual aspects of the film, Anastasia makes it clear she wants a loving relationship, not just a sexual one. Christian denies her that with the line, “I don’t do romance.” This begs the question, “Why is she sacrificing so many of her needs and desires for his?”

Though the sexual acts depicted in this film are technically consensual, one scene proves to cross the line with many, when Anastasia asks Christian to show her to what extent he wants to hurt her for his pleasure. She finds that his need for control is far more painful than she imagined. “[The film] does a lot of disservice to the kink community, as well as to women in general,” said Nick Hunley-Moore, a women and gender studies and sociology double major at Sonoma State University. “The fact that the film portrays a controlling, isolating, potentially physically and mentally abusive relationship as a hot love story is very disconcerting to me.”

He is not the only one who shares this opin-

ion. Lisa Wilkinson, co-host of Australia’s breakfast TV show “Today,” said the movie “is domestic violence dressed up as erotica.” in her own online review.

These claims are quite accurate. Anastasia’s power over herself is completely diminished by Christian in this film, as she is given little say in how she wants their relationship and her own life to be.

She is told what to eat, wear, drive and do in her everyday life by her so called “boyfriend,” who takes his dominance far across the line of the bedroom door.

“The relationship in the movie isn’t healthy to Anastasia, and the BDSM isn’t practiced in a safe or healthy way,” said Moore, who also studies kink communities. “There are healthy expressions of kink in which both partners are sufficiently educated in the safety of the activities, where support is provided by their sexual partners.”

In an interview with Britain’s “Notebook” magazine, Jamie Dornan said, “If I was about to be doing something particularly heinous to Dakota, I would apologize in advance.”

Other actors also expressed that some scenes were uncomfortable to shoot.

The film undoubtedly has 50 shades of grey area, as legitimately hurting and manipulating a woman (or anyone for that matter) is wrong.

However, what about when she, even hesitantly, agrees to it?

This is one of the things that many justify the behavior depicted in the movie with, yet this isn’t enough for many groups, such as the National Center on Sexual Exploitation.

The organization launched the website, fiftyshadesisabuse.com, which claims the film glamorizes and legitimizes violence against women.

The hashtag #50DollarsNot50Shades is also trending on Twitter, encouraging the public to donate the $50 one might’ve spent on movie tickets and a babysitter to a local women’s shelter.

In a world where sexual abuse is a very real problem in the lives of millions, the way that “50 Shades of Grey” depicts a “fun and exciting” relationship is beyond worrisome.

The plot of this film is portrayed in a way that tells women that being emotionally controlled is a good thing, especially when it involves money and a handsome man. Sure, the typical reader of James’ trilogy may fantasize about being in Anastasia’s position in the bedroom, but what would they say if they were actually put in Anastasia’s oppressed position in everyday life?

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COURTESY // Ciera Leidheisl Ciera Leidheisl skates with Lobo during “Skate with a Date” on Feb. 10.

‘Skate with a Date’ a success Samantha Cardenas Staff Writer

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here’s nothing that attracts struggling college students more than the word “free.” That appeared as the biggest appeal of the “Skate with a Date” event put on by Sonoma State University Associated Students Productions at Cal Skate in Rohnert Park, where some people fell in love, while others just fell on their behinds.

By students showing their Seawolf IDs at the door, they received free entry to the event, as well as free skate rentals. Students with dates, as well as students who were looking to have a fun night out with a group of friends, were encouraged to dress up in matching costumes.

Attendees were able to enjoy skating around the rink, taking silly photos with Valentine’s Day-themed props, as well as playing arcade games. “[The event] “sparked from the idea of building relationships with those in the Rohnert Park community,” said Campus Connections Director Ciera Leidheisl.

“We already do monthly free bowling nights at Double Decker Lanes, so I figured,

why not try to get to the same level with Cal Skate?”

By having this event, it gave students, who might be new to Sonoma State, the opportunity to get out and do something fun and also the chance to meet their fellow students.

Upon arriving to the event, music was heard blaring through the open doors, and the line to get in was a steady three people out the door. While standing in line, chatter of who was going to be there, what music people were hoping to hear and how many times people were going to fall was being discussed.

“I’m really hoping the music is good,” said sophomore Taylor Jennings. “I feel like music is a big factor in making or breaking a good time, so fingers crossed it’s decent.”

Entering the venue, students were zooming by on their skates and heading to the rink to show off their moves. Couples were identified by their matching outfits and friends were interlocking arms to keep each other from falling. The smell of nachos and hotdogs filled the air and the place looked like a scene out of the movie “Roll

Bounce.”

Skating around the rink, a variety of people and levels of skaters were seen. From experts racing around and doing spins and tricks, to the hopeful beginners clinging onto the walls.

“My friends wanted me to come, so I decided that I would even though I suck at roller skating,” said freshman Kaitlyn Rose. “But I thought it would be a lot of fun to do with my fellow students, so I’m glad I came.”

By around 11:45 p.m. when the event was coming to a close, it didn’t look as if people were planning on leaving.

The sounds the DJ was putting out kept people moving and it looked as if the party wouldn’t stop until the sun came up.

From the turnout of the event, round two for next year is looking hopeful.

“I would absolutely love to bring back this event,” said Ciera. “I plan on building a steady connection with Cal Skate in the future. With almost 300 students in attendance, it was apparent that many people had a great time and this event is worth counting.”

Michelle Welling Staff Writer

rtists local to the Cotati area showcased their work at an art reception held at Redwood Cafe on Feb. 10. It was a night of live music, local art and food.

Each of the artists were introduced on-stage and roamed about the cafe in an approachable fashion for potential buyers or just friendly conversation.

Such a welcoming atmosphere is not unusual for Redwood Cafe. The cozy coffee shop and restaurant has become a staple of art and entertainment in the community, and a favorite among Sonoma State students.

Over recent years, Redwood Cafe has become an important destination on Old Redwood Highway, as well as a gallery for local artists.

However, people who have been in the area long enough may remember when the cherished coffee spot went by a different name.

Back in the 1970s it was called The Last Great Hiding Place. The space would go through several different owners and names before Michael McCullaugh restored and reinvented what is now Cotati’s beloved Redwood Cafe. In 2011, Eolah Bates joined the Redwood team as resident art curator.

“I really like to support local, visual artists, professional artists and young artists,” said Bates. “I like to give them a chance to exhibit as well. It’s just been really, really successful.”

Redwood Cafe spotlights a variety of visual art, including photography, paintings, mosaics and even old-fashioned brass lamps.

The opportunity to show art at the venue has attracted artists of all walks of life. One such artist is Nicolas Carjuzaa, a Sonoma State graduate, and part-time photographer.

“I’m trying to share the things, people

and places I’ve seen on my journeys with others,” said Carjuzaa. “Displaying my photography at the Redwood Cafe means that I have the opportunity to share my travels with its incredible and diverse customers.”

A quick look at the event calendar reveals there is something going on most nights at Redwood Cafe, and more often than not, music is involved. Whether it’s their weekly Irish Jam Session, a nod to owner Michael McCullaugh’s North Irish roots, or their anticipated Open Mic Night, live music is an integral part of the sense of community the cafe brings.

One man who knows about visual art, as well as the live music scene at Redwood Cafe is Robert Dougherty. Dougherty can frequently be found playing the piano at Redwood Cafe, in addition to having exhibited some of his artwork.

“Playing the piano is one of those things I can’t leave alone. It’s been fun. Lately I’ve been playing in places like this,” said Dougherty. “Michael is very supportive of community projects, he loves to get local things happening, and he likes giving local musicians a chance.”

With a calendar packed with events that draw in the local community, it’s no wonder Redwood Cafe has become such a valued place in Sonoma and the North Bay. “It has become a community venue for a lot of people. A lot of the people in the surrounding area know Redwood Cafe,” said Bates. “People love to come here. They just get to know each other because we’re kind of a hub for entertainment in the community.”

The cafe has a new project in the works.

The team at Redwood is currently working on their wine and beer garden to attract those who appreciate the craft. In the meantime, Redwood Cafe continue to knit the surrounding community closer together through the support of local artists.

STAR// Michellle Welling Musician and artist Robert Dougherty sharing one of his sketches. Dougherty was one of the many local artists whose work was exhibited at Redwood Cafe on Feb. 10.

Stanford Professor speaks on race, schemas

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aula M. L. Moya, a professor of English at Stanford University, gave a lecture at Sonoma State on Wednesday to discuss the ways in which people read race and not just see it. Moya is the author of “Learning from Experience: Minority Identities, Multicultural Struggles” and has taught at Stanford’s Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. To a packed ballroom full of students, Moya explained how humans have learned schemas that can skew Americans’ view on race.

Schemas, she pointed out, provide the basis by which someone relates to the events he or she experiences. Sche-

mas are the underlying pattern or framework in which one can view things.

“We actively engage in interpretive practices that draw upon widely available meanings attributable to particular bodies, behaviors, styles and places.” Moya said. “Such meanings motivate choices and also are recruited to justify behaviors.”

To illustrate this, she gave the example of the Ferguson, Mo. case. White police officer Darren Wilson described the unarmed black teenager Michael Brown to the grand jury as large, threatening and demon like. In her lecture, Moya argued that Wilson tapped into a familiar narrative of the black man. That is, one where he is seen as brutish and menacing which, Moya’s own said,

“provided the jury with the rationale they needed to absolve him of responsibility.”

Some students thought Moya did a fine job at connecting the recent event at Ferguson to her lecture.

“In the beginning when she was discussing the ways in which we see race, it was nice to have a current event like the shootings of AfricanAmerican males,” said freshman Ambreana Burciaga. “It got me to pay more attention and to be more intellectually involved in what she was trying to say.”

After discussing the ways in which one sees race, she began to talk about how one reads race. Moya examined different forms of racial ignorance—ranging from the claim that one does not see

race to a belief in the innate inferiority of non-European peoples.

Moya explored how literary representations by writers such as Toni Morrison and Junot Diaz work to interrogate and reshape Americans’ skewed racial schemas.

During the lecture, Moya said, “Diaz and Morrison are actively engaged in challenging white supremacist narratives as the build for new schemas that facilitate racial literacy.”

With Diaz’s work, she recalled his piece called “How to Date a Brown Girl, Black Girl, White Girl, or Halfie.”

Through his literary work and even through his seemingly simplistic title, Moya said, “Diaz was able to break race open and show how people are

treated differently based on race.

“She was very knowledgeable on the ways literature can effect our worldly views and ideas,” said freshman Ryan Sick. “My class is currently reading a novel by Junot Diaz and it was nice to get a new perspective on how Diaz is able to break race open through his literary works.”

At the end of her lecture, students were given the opportunity to ask Moya questions. One student asked her if there is a way to change schemas to better understand race.

Moya, to answer the students question, almost immediately said, “Absolutely.”

Moya wants the next generation to know how the way one perceives race can shape how people ultimately func-

sonoma.edu Paula M. L. Moya teaches at Stanford University. tion as a society. Moya also said it’s with cases like Ferguson that show some Americans still have racial schemas that could eventually lead to conflict.

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Mental health week walks on campus Olivia Johnson Staff Writer

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COURTESY // Counseling and Psychological Services Sonoma State University Counseling and Psychological Services department will host six different workshops during Mental Health Awareness Week. The workshops will provide people with information about mental health and illness, suicide awareness and will also include a student-run exhibit titled “In Your Shoes.”

here are over 1,100 deaths per year from suicide alone, whereas anxiety and depression are becoming more and more common in young adults each year.

One’s state of mental health is the most important thing a person should be aware of , especially in college where students are becoming independent from their parents. That is why Sonoma State University’s Counseling and Psychology Services will be putting on their annual Mental Health Awareness Week, from March 2 - March 6.

The event is set to kick off on March 2, with tabling from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Quad, where there will be anxiety and depression screenings. Tools to help students who are affected will also be provided. From there, the services will be putting on a series of six different workshops, where those attending will be more informed about mental health.

The workshops include movie screenings to guest speakers, a comedy show, a panel to ask questions and a student-led exhibit, “In Your Shoes,” will be held. By the end of the week, students are given the opportunity to be trained and certified in suicide prevention.

“The whole event is super informative,” said Sonoma State psychology major Alyssa Chagnon. “Mental health is a serious thing that people really need to be more aware about. Something like this could really help someone who is struggling and doesn’t know what’s going on.”

This is exactly what the services main goal are: to spread awareness about mental health and illness and provide help to those in need.

“We want to be able to destigmatize what it is actually like to be living with a mental illness,” said Isabel Avila Saiter, a post-doctoral fellow psychologist for the services. “Also, to be able to connect people to resources and provide suicide awareness tools.”

On March 3, the events will begin with “In Your Shoes,” a student-run exhibit to show how serious mental health is. The event’s organizers are asking students to donate shoes in order to reach a total of 1,100—the same amount of

deaths that occur each year from suicides. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Stevenson/Darwin Quad. The shoes will be donated to an organization called Soles 4 Souls and the exhibit hopes to inspire action for suicide prevention.

On the same day at 6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom D, a discussion titled In Your Voice will be held. Here, students will be able to listen to speakers’ stories which illustrate the realities of living with a mental illness. There will also be a movie screening of “Of Two Minds,” a film based upon a character who suffers from bipolar disorder.

As “In Your Shoes” continues throughout the week, on March 4 at noon in Mario Savio Speakers Corner, there will be the Speak Out and Awareness Walk. This is the time where those attending will be able to hear stories from those who have recovered from mental illness and are continuing to live their lives.

On March 5 at 3 p.m., students will be given the opportunity to become suicide prevention certified. They will learn three simple steps that could help save someone’s life. Then at 6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom, a comedy show and Sonoma State panel will be held. Stand-up comedian Brian Wetzel will discuss his experience with depression in “What’s So Funny About Depression?” with hopes of changing the stigma about mental illness.

“Brian said he has used humor as a survivor tool in his life and feels others relate to this as well,” said Dr. Joe Puentes, the outreach coordinator for Counseling and Psychological Services.

Following the comedy show will be a panel filled with different leaders from Sonoma State where they will discuss health issues on campus.

“I believe strongly in community mental health as well as the individual counseling we do at CAPS,” said Puentes. “So many areas of campus have come together to create the week, Residence Life, Campus Life, CSLIS Office, the Master’s in Counseling Program, the Peer Mentor Program, multiple SSU Professors, students from Greek Life, students from Psi Chi and various other students with a passion for this issue joined in.”

Recycled Percussion gets thrown center stage Jake Burke Staff Writer

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magine sitting down in a theater watching a group of performers use chainsaws and buckets to craft music like one has never heard before. On Feb. 27, that performance no longer has to sit in one’s imagination. As part of Sonoma State’s week long event Late Nights with Lobo, the professional junk rock music group Recycled Percussion makes their way into the Person Theatre.

Recycled Percussion is no small time local band. The group was formed back in 1995, but made a name for themselves in 2009 on the

show “America’s Got Talent.”

From just their description and pedigree it seems this is an on-campus event to remember. “High energy, really engaging show. I’m really excited about them coming back,” said Mo Phillips, associate director of Student Development.

Roughly 10 years ago before their big break, Recycled Percussion performed in the Cooperage.

“It offers something for a different group of students,” said Phillips.

This is an event that may have the attention of most students on campus, as it has the potential to be grand and enticing.

“I’m glad to see we are getting more entertaining events around,”

said business student John Phillips.

“It will sure pull in a younger audience than a symphony.”

This event is only a small taste of what this Sonoma State University Spirit Week has to offer.

Late Nights with Lobo kicks off on Friday, Feb. 20, through Feb. 27 and contains a wide variety of different events. The week kicks off Friday at the basketball games against Chico State with another call to Pack The Den. The late nights continue at 9 p.m. on Saturday as students pile into the Recreation Center, Student Center and the Seawolf Plaza for Lobo’s Late Nite Kickoff Party. The event includes DJs, crafts, giveaways and

more, but the main attraction will be on Saturday with Hypnotist Paul Ramsey. On Sunday things get even crazier with Mad Chad: The Amazing Chainsaw Juggler at 9 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

Then on Monday and Feb. 24 the student body invades Scandia for free mini-golf, rides and arcade games with a valid Seawolf ID Card.

Tuesday also has a double feature as the Gospel Extravaganza begins with Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir in Weill Hall. The night of Feb. 25 gets a little more creative as the Student Center ballrooms are converted into art studios for the Late Night Art Experience. The event-filled week all ends with the aforementioned Re-

cycled Percussion show.

“These Spirit Weeks are about community, tradition and trying to bring these events on a grander level, and trying to bring events that will give students a shared experience,” said Phillips. “We want them to have an experience where they’re like, ‘Oh my god do you remember when we were at that show and this happened?’”

Seawolf Living appears to be trying to go all out with this semester’s Spirit Week and Recycle Percussion will conclude an eventful week. Recycle Percussion’s show is on Feb. 27 in the Person Theatre, where seats are first come, first served.

facebook.com Late Nights with Lobo presents professional junk rock music group Recycled Percussion, who will perform at the Person Theatre on Feb. 27. This is just one of numerous events scheduled during Sonoma State University Spirit Week, Friday to Feb. 27.

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Baseball wins three of four at home Kory Arnold Staff Writer

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he weather was not the only thing heating up this weekend, as the Sonoma State University baseball team went on to take three wins out of the four-game series against the Central Washington Wildcats, with doubleheaders taking place on Friday and Saturday.

The Seawolves started the weekend off on the right track, sweeping the Wildcats on Friday by winning the first two games of the series.

Game one was a back-and-forth affair between the two, with each team having momentum, bringing lead changes throughout the game.

The Wildcats were the first on the board, putting up a run in the first, which was answered by the Seawolves in the bottom of the fourth by senior Eric Ehlow’s RBI single.

It took until the fifth inning, but the Seawolves grabbed their first lead by putting up a three-run inning thanks to a two-RBI double by junior Spencer Neve to put the score at 4-2.

However, the Wildcats were very quick to

respond to this rally, and put up two more runs in the top of the seventh to even the score at 4-4.

Shortly after, in the bottom of the seventh, the bat was once again in the hands of slugger Ehlow who hit a screaming line drive into left field to drive in the go-ahead run for the Seawolves.

“I was just seeing the ball right today,” said Ehlow. “I went up there with the same approach every time and luckily was able to come through for my team.”

They would eventually add one more run to the total in the bottom of the eighth to make the final score 6-4.

The Seawolves took all of the momentum and used it for the second game as they took it to the Wildcats and finished them off 5-0. The win was complimented by an absolute pitching gem by senior Bobby Raymos as he threw four nohit innings and racked up nine strikeouts along the way. Raymos was relieved by senior Devon Alexander and junior DeVon Golden to complete the shutout. The Seawolves offense was led by senior Steven Moen and junior Cody Morris, who each went 2-3, with Moen picking up an

RBI in the fourth to pad the already established lead.

After a night’s rest, the Seawolves and Wildcats were ready to face off once again Saturday, but this time, the Wildcats would have a say.

Central Washington controlled most of the ballgame after putting up three runs in consecutive innings, but barely took game one by a thread after a late ninth inning rally came just short for the Seawolves, leaving the game-tying run 90 feet away on third base.

The Seawolves now were backed up in an attempt to finish and take the series, but they would eventually have the last word in game four with an extraordinary finish. Not hesitating, the Seawolves were able to put up two runs in the first inning off of an RBI on a fielder’s choice followed up by a wild pitch to stake out an early lead.

The Wildcats responded with a run of their own in the second, but that was the last time they would cross the plate for the day. It was in the bottom of the fifth when the real fireworks went off.

“Before I walked up to the plate, I knew I

had to get something started if we wanted to take control of the game,” said Crosby.

Crosby walked up to the plate and pummeled the ball over the right field fence for a monster home run. This was followed up two pitches later by teammate Ehlow, who also launched a solo shot of his own for the back-to-back home runs, causing the crowd to explode with cheer as the Seawolves took a commanding 4-1 lead.

“I knew Eric was swinging a hot bat and he could pick me up, but I did not expect us to go back-to-back, that was too surreal.”

The Seawolves would tack on one more run the next inning to make the final score 5-1 and officially take the series. Senior Devin Bradley started on the mound and threw four innings for the Seawolves, only surrendering one run and picking up two strikeouts before being relieved by sophomore Matt Hammonds and senior Tyler Sanders to polish off the win.

The Seawolves will hit the road for their next game as they face off against Holy Names University in a non-conference game on Tuesday before their conference opener against CSU Los Angeles next weekend.

STAR // Niquie Wilson Left: Senior infielder Alex Crosby reaches base after beating out the throw. Right: Junior outfielder Dustyn Macaluso throws in-between innings.

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Club Profile: Archery Ancia Purdy Staff Writer

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ith a sixth-place finish for the men’s team and a fourth-place finish for the mixed team in the 2014 Outdoor Nationals, Sonoma State University’s archery team has already suited up for another event-filled year.

The club was originally founded about three years ago by former president Zachary Truskolaski and current adviser Jeffrey Reeder. The main purpose of the club was to bring together the students on campus that had an interest in archery.

“The intended impact of the organization,” said current president Shawn Kelley, “is to bring awareness of a well-practiced sport that is centuries old.

It is important to continuously generate interest in archery so that its practice does not discontinue.”

For people that don’t know what archery is, it’s defined by Merriam-Webster as the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow.

But to the archers in the club, it’s a lot more than that; it’s a way to relieve stress and relax while also being a lifestyle for some.

“My favorite part is being able to hangout with people who have the same interest in the sport of archery,” said current team member Quinten Rodriguez. “And practice regularly because of access to a range on campus.”

Although the exact time period archery began is unknown, there is evidence to show the earliest people to use bows and arrows were the ancient Egyptians about 5,000 years ago. The purpose of their bows and arrows were for hunting and warfare.

As archery has developed over the years, many traditions have been started and carried throughout various cultures. In addition, each archer may have traditions of his or her own.

“Archery, to me, reminds me of all the time my father and I would spend together shooting and talking,” said Kelley. “Father-son bonding time.”

While many people like Kelley have practiced the sport for awhile, many are just getting started

like current club member Mandy Young.

“I actually only got started last semester,” said Young. “I just walked up to practice one day and now here I am with my own bow and everything.

I’ve even made my own leather quiver.”

Even with arrows flying through the air at speeds up to 150 mph, archery is the fourth safest sport club in the U.S., falling behind table tennis, badminton and bowling. And with these high-speed arrows, safety becomes a crucial part of the sport.

“Most of the rules we have are all self-explanatory or common sense,” said Kelley. “But when you show up we will go over all the rules so that everyone stays safe.”

Safety rules are especially important during competitions, which are held throughout the year.

The team is heading to their first competition on Saturday and will be holding their own competition on campus grounds on April 11.

The team’s last competition is in Virginia for Outdoor Nationals at the end of May. Besides competitions, many archers participate just because they enjoy the sport.

People of all ages have found joy in archery and their interest starts at varying ages.

“I have seen children as young as six shooting a bow,” said Rodriguez. “As well as people in their 80s. The physical requirements are not much; it only requires some dedication. I have seen a man without any arms practice.”

The biggest struggle of the club is getting archers to participate. The club provides all the necessary equipment and always welcomes any and all new members who are interested in joining.

“If anybody has any interest in the sport, they should come by the club and give it a try,” said Rodriquez. “It is a much different experience when you can participate at your own pace.”

Anyone interested in joining the club and meeting new people is encouraged to attend one of the practice times, which are given on the official Facebook page or by an email to shkelley@seawolf.sonoma.edu.

All practices are held at the Sonoma State University track.

Feb. 17 Baseball at Holy Names 7 p.m.

Oakland, CA

Men’s/Women’s Tennis vs. UC Santa Cruz 1 p.m.

Rohnert Park Seawolf Courts

Feb. 20 Softball vs. Cal State Dom. Hills 12 p.m./2 p.m Rohnert Park Seawolf Field

Women’s/Men’s Basketball vs. Cal State Stanislaus 5:30 p.m./7:30 p.m.

Rohnert Park Wolves’ Den

Women’s Tennis vs. Academy of Art 1 p.m.

Rohnert Park Seawolf Courts Women’s/Men’s Basketball vs. Chico State 5:30 p.m./7:30 p.m.

Rohnert Park Wolves’ Den Baseball at Cal State LA 6 p.m.

Los Angeles, CA Feb. 21 Softball vs. Cal State Dom. Hills 11 p.m./1 p.m.

Rohnert Park Seawolf Field Baseball at Cal State LA 1 p.m./4 p.m.

Los Angeles, CA

Feb. 22 Baseball at Cal State LA 11 a.m.

Los Angeles, CA Men’s Tennis at UC Davis 2:30 p.m.

Davis, CA Feb. 23 Men’s Golf Coyote Classic All Day San Bernardino, CA Women’s/Men’s Basketball vs. Cal Poly Pomona 5:30 p.m./7:30 p.m.

Rohnert Park Wolves’ Den Feb. 25 Softball vs. Academy of Art 1 p.m./3 p.m.

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STAR // Connor Gibson Left: Junior Andy Mitchell and Sophomore Nathan Molony-Benjamin battle for a rebound. Right: Molony-Benjamin reaches for a loose ball.

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fter a week of intense practice, knowing they were three starters down and going up against the No. 2 team in the National California Collegiate Association conference, the Sonoma State University Seawolves gave it their all.

Unfortunately, all their effort and determination just couldn’t overcome sloppy firsthalf play against the Broncos of Cal Poly Pomona on Friday night at the Wolves’ Den. “We weren’t that bad, we just played a really bad first half,” said Coach Fuscaldo. “If you look at it, we out-played them in every part except for turnovers. We out-shot them, made more free-throws, got to the line and out-rebounded them.”

The Sonoma State Seawolves played a tough game against a tough opponent. They scored the first two points of the game thanks to Andy Mitchell and his free-throws. Yet, turnovers and missed shots in the first half would lead to Cal Poly Pomona’s success and an early eight point run, and a lead they took into half time.

“We had our chances, but we just made two really bad turnovers and those have been a characteristic of our starting demise,” said Fuscaldo.

Although they were down a majority of

the game, the Seawolves refused to give up.

“We didn’t shy away from things,” said Assistant Coach Natalie Wisdom. “Guys got on the f loor, they worked the ball inside and out, tried to get extra touches on the ball, crashed hard and just took care of the little things.”

When discussing the toughest challenges the Seawolves would have to face in Friday’s night game, coach Wisdom said, “Keeping Pomona in front of us on defense and limiting the turnovers that go into the baskets. I mean, it’s hard when you take a big offensive threat (James Davis) off the f loor, because guys have to find ways to adjust.”

“They probably have the best defensive team in the nation,” said Khalid Johnson, when reminiscing about the difficulties they had when trying to get to the basket.

The halftime score illuminated Johnson’s point, as they were down 35-16. Johnson gave insight into the Seawolves’ thoughts once the buzzer for the second half had rung.

“Our main focus was to limit our turnovers, play more defense and start moving the ball more,” said Johnson.

Which definitely showed in the second half. The Seawolves managed to focus on their game and rack up some points and outscore the Broncos by eight points.

While they adjusted well and put up a fight that ended up 11 points short, Fuscaldo

was still really proud of the game they played.

“We have to take the good, learn from the bad; that’s our goal,” said Wisdom, at the end of the game.

Even though she and her team lost, they won’t let it stop them from believing in a new day when they faced UC San Diego the next night in the Wolves’ Den. A game of evenly matched opponents is what the crowd at the Wolves’ Den saw on Saturday night between the Seawolves and San Diego Tritons. It was a breath-holding game until the very last second.

Although the Seawolves didn’t come out as victors, they played their best until those last mere seconds ran out. Even when David Ahern was left sitting on the sidelines injured, Khalid Johnson stepped up to take his place with 12 seconds to go. Yet, UC San Diego was given three chances to shoot from the freethrow line, giving them their final points to win the game with a score of 50-46.

J.J. Mina started the Seawolves off with a four-point lead. While the Tritons fought to catch up with their free-throw shooting, the end of the first half had the Tritons leading 18-17.

The Tritons had seven offensive rebounds and had three of them in the last three minutes, which was filled with nothing but nailbiting moments. With the win in sight for either team, it came down to second-chance

opportunities.

It wasn’t until the last nine seconds that the Tritons had their chance to win. A technical foul was made, giving UC San Diego guard Aleks Lipovic a chance at the free-throw line, earning the Tritons two more points. This was then followed by another foul by Sonoma State, allowing the Tritons another chance at the free-throw line, making it four shots, which they were able to make to seal the win for the Tritons.

When discussing what was most difficult to overcome in Saturday night’s game, No. 3 Johnson said, “All the injuries we had, two of our starters were hurt.”

Johnson was subbed in for fellow teammate Ahern. Many starters as well as leaders were out with injuries.

Associate Head Coach Rich Shayewitz told the team that as long as they stay together and make sure that they are doing things as a unit, and do everything they can to make sure they play together, it would keep the boys in the game.

“We outplayed them in every sense of the word, except for the two offensive rebounds at the end and when the game was on the line, we just didn’t play our best,” said Fuscaldo. “We just have to bounce back.”

Their chance to bounce back and turn things around is on Friday in the Wolves’ Den when they host rival Chico State.

Softball goes undefeated in Vegas Jennifer González Staff Writer

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onoma State’s University’s Softball team went to the Montana State University Billings Desert Stinger Tournament with only one mindset: Victory. The Seawolves played five games this past weekend at Majestic Park in Las Vegas, Nevada.

They played against Montana State Billings, California Baptist University, Northwest Nazarene University, Saint Martin’s Saints and Regis University.

They were not going to let what happened at home during the last week affect how they played this weekend. Catcher and third base, Taylor Batey, mentioned how they received motivation before starting their first game that weekend.

“We had a meeting that night before the Desert Stinger and I feel like it really opened our mind and attitude.,” Batey said.

We were playing for each other and [generally] happy for each other.”

The first game of the weekend was on Friday against Montana State. It wasn’t until the fifth inning that the Seawolves made their first score. Shortstop Ancia Purdy made a fielder’s choice hit, and outfielder, Mayleen Mazon, went running to home base making their first score of the game. The game against Billings ended with the score 6-5, making it the first win of the weekend for Sonoma State.

The second game’s score versus Cal Baptist Lancers was 9-6. Lancers definitely put in a fight during this game, as they weren’t giving up easily. Pitcher Amanda Llerena made a record during that game of her first career save.

“Beside fighting it by myself mentally, I think it was so great to look back at my infielders and them getting me through every single pitch, talking me through every single pitch,” said Ller-

ena. “They made it easy for me to fight through every time, giving me strength and the mental strength to make it happen.”

With just two games down for the weekend, the softball team was worried about being able to keep the winning streak going away after they lost two games at home last week. The third game was against Northwest Nazarene, where they ended within five innings, leaving the game 15-4. Batey was proud of the team’s outcome.

“It felt really good because we just got swept at home, [it’s] not fun. To be on the road is difficult too because you’re not on your own field,” Batey said. “So you don’t know how a bounce is going to go or if a ball is going to bounce off a wall.

It was really good to be on the road and bring five wins.”

The game against Saint Martin’s was also only played for five innings with the

end result of 14-6. Second base, Holli Brown, made the first homerun of the game, leading the team 3-0 in the first inning.

“The biggest strength of the Saint Martin’s game [was] being able to come together as an offense and produce as well as having Mandy (Llerena) pitching a great game,” said Purdy. “Whenever we had a not so clean inning out of defense, we came together as a team and used our offense to keep the momentum on outside.”

The last game of the weekend for the Seawolves was against Regis University.

This game was a great way to end the weekend for the softball team.

“I was there fighting for my team, wanting to remind us we’re in it,” said first baseman Amanda Rosetta. “It helped us remember we’re in it, we’re winning, we’re on top and gave us that extra [bump] that we needed,” said Amanda Rossetta,

first base player.

The team went in the first inning making seven runs that gave them confidence about the game. Rossetta also said they couldn’t let the confidence get to them because the team never knew if the other team was going to come back up and take the lead. During the fourth inning, Rossetta made a homerun that brought the team to a 10-0 lead by the end of the game.

“We had energy the whole time and now going forward, I just think every tournament, I’m going to make sure my team knows I’m there for them,” Rossetta said.

The softball team is playing this weekend at home to start off conference play. They are playing five games against CSU Dominguez Hills, Academy of Art, and CSU San Bernardino.

Disclosure: Ancia Purdy is a staff writer for the Sonoma State STAR.

facebook.com Left: The team poses after going 5-0 in the Desert Stinger Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev. Right: Desert skyline behind the tournament fields.

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STAR // Connor Gibson Comedic magician Daniel Martin amazes the crowd with his wit and act for magic while Simon Choi, 22, senior, volunteers to be part of the act. Read the full story on page 6.

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