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Opinion: Standardized testing doesn’t measure student intelligence. Pg. 3 A&E: Oscar nominations contain more diversity than past years. Pg. 7

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Sports: Men’s basketball team close to third place in CCAA. Pg. 11 JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 6, 2017

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Murder case remains unsolved, reward reaches $11,500 Sgt. Spencer Crum said. Today, with four detectives on the case, the search for answers continues. “This is not an easy process like one you would see on CSI.,” Crum said. Investigators are also still trying to determine a motive for the murder.

The family has set up a reward fund through the You Caring website in hopes of getting information about the murder. As of Monday, the site had raised $11,616 from 93 contributors, with an additional $2,500 being provided by the Sonoma County Alliance, a coalition of local leaders in business, agriculture, labor and elected office.

On the page for the reward fund, Kelly Kimberly, Kimberly’s mother wrote, “There is a good chance that your donation for Kirk’s Reward Fund might be the catalyst that helps take this/these monster(s) off the street and out of our community.”

The site, set up by Kirk’s mother Kelly, is still receiving donations. and anybody can contribute at https:// www.youcaring.com/kirkkimberlyrewardfund-703305.

Kimberly graduated from Rancho Cotate High School last June. According to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, the incident had nothing to do with Sonoma State other than the location of the body, which was found in an obscure wooded area of campus 200 yards west of the Green Music Center parking lot, by a Sonoma State landscaper. The discovery led a forensic team to investigate the site for any evidence.

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office has released no information regarding the number or location of the stab wounds found on Kimberly’s body.

They have not told the public what weapon was used, or if it was left at the scene. They do believe that the body was not brought there.

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ore than three months after he was killed, the death of 18-year-old Kirk Kimberly of Cotati, whose body was discovered on the campus at Sonoma State, remains a mystery, officials say.

Kimberly’s body was discovered near the Green Music Center parking lot on Nov. 2. Sheriff’s investigators say the teen had suffered multiple stab wounds and was found face down in a shallow grave. Today, detectives are still trying to figure out who was responsible.

“Detectives are putting in all possible effort into the case, and we will do our absolute best to try and find out who killed Kirk,” said Sgt. Spencer Crum of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

In the meantime, the victim’s family has raised more than $11,500 in reward money for information that they hope will lead to authorities finding who killed the young man.

The details of the circumstances that led to the teen’s death remain largely unknown. Kimberly disappeared on Oct. 17 and his body was found more than two weeks later.

Since then, the investigation has focused on finding a white Cannondale mountain bike Kimberly was last seen riding, as well as a Bose speaker believed to be in his possession. It is believed that Kimberly knew the person(s) who killed him, Sheriff’s Lt. Tim Duke said back when the body was discovered. This was not a random murder; it was a targeted one, according to law enforcement.

“We do not have any named suspects at this time,”

Youcaring.com Officals have yet to find someone responsible for Cotati resident Kirk Kimberly’s murder. The family has raised $11,500 for information that will lead to an arrest for those responsible.

When Kimberly left his home in Cotati on Oct. 17, he was reportedly riding his bike to a friend’s house in Rohnert Park. Two days later, his father reported him missing.

According to The Press Democrat, he was scheduled to begin a new job on Oct. 24, one week after he disappeared. What happened during this time period remains a mystery.

Sonoma State stands with undocumented students Tyler Heberle Staff Writer

A Sonomaseawolves.com Pack the Den will be the first time the campus community will be able to experience the newly remodeled Wolves Den.

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On Feb. 3, the Seawolves will take on Chico State. Games begin at 5:30 p.m. and pizza will be served to the first 100

fter only his first week in office, President Donald Trump is proceeding with executive orders to build a border wall and block immigration opportunities for citizens of several other countries.

This has led to worldwide concern over the future of undocumented immigrants in the U.S., including those who are seeking college education.

Despite Trump’s anti-immigration orders, new plans at Sonoma State University, including ongoing talk of opening a Dream Center, will help undocumented students with scholarships and other concerns.

During the fall 2016 semester, 171 of Sonoma State’s 9,408 enrolled students were undocumented, according to a Jan. 17 Santa Rosa Press Democrat article.

A series of small steps over the past few years have made it easier for these students to obtain scholarships.

One step was the passing of the California Dream Act, which allows students without legal immigration

status to apply for state-funded financial support, according to Sonoma State’s Financial Aid Office.

Sonoma State students who are not permanent U.S. residents or citizens by birth can apply for the California Dream Application instead of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The most recent of these steps came on Dec. 7 when Sonoma State partnered with TheDream.US, a national scholarship fund that has given $14 million in scholarships to 1,700 students nationwide since 2014.

Mariana Martinez, Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustee member and research coordinator for the McNair Scholars Program, said that financial support offered through TheDream.US is helpful for undocumented students who may need help with expenses not covered by the Dream Act or other scholarships.

“It’s trying to put you in the same playing field as other students,” Martinez said.

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Sonoma State women march against Trump Amira Dabbas Staff Writer

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onoma State Dean Emerita Professor of Sociology Elaine Leeder was among the millions of people, mostly women, who took part in marches all across the nation the day after the inauguration of Donald Trump. She was among the estimated 6,000 people who took part in a demonstration in Santa Rosa, pound-

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ing on drums as she marched the streets of downtown. Leeder said she felt a strong moral obligation to attend.

“I’ve been a part of every social movement since 1965,” said Leeder. “I’m greatly concerned with what is going on in this country and I felt I had to show up and be a part of the 2.5 million that showed up worldwide.”

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One president, millions of opinions

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ruth, credibility, integrity and the Trump administration. One of these words doesn’t belong, and it’s no secret to a majority of the population as to which one.

Thousands of news sites, millions of words, billions of people and one president. In a matter of a week, media have turned into a guessing game of the truth.

The fact is media is changing and the biggest factor is the new administration.

Every day since Trump became president, Facebook and Twitter have been continuously dumped with news stories and unsolicited commentary. Social media have seen no shortage of controversy these past few weeks, and it will only continue to grow as more and more people are speaking up.

So, what does this mean for journalism? When the president of the United States tweets the historically accurate New York Times is “fake news,” where does that leave us? It seems easier to call it fake and point blame than it is to face reality and look into the truth.

Trump has also called the

media public enemy number one and said the media is dishonest during a briefing with the CIA. Steve Bannon, chief White House strategist, is quoted saying “media needs to keep its mouth shut.”

Just fresh off the inaugural boat, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer scolded the media for not accurately portraying President Trump’s inaugural crowd.

It didn’t take more than a Google image search and live stream to prove that he was lying. Or, as Kellyanne Conway would tell Chuck Todd on NBC’s “Meet the Press” a day later, Spicer was giving “alternative facts.” For obviously giving an inaccurate description of the size of the inauguration crowd.

Just days later the Trump administration issued a media blackout of the Environmental Protection Agency along with not allowing staff to issue press releases, blog updates or social media posts.

While changes are expected during a new administration, it’s cause for concern when a president issues a full blackout of any information to or from the pub-

lic, media included.

By President Trump trying to undermine and discredit the media at every turn, it falls on the journalist to be even more diligent in its reporting of the news.

In an election that inarguably exhausted both parties, it comes as no surprise the media still continue to play a large part in our opinions about our new president.

But now, as a relatively divided nation, the question still remains as to the new role the media will play in this figurative puppet show.

We’re still peeking through our fingers as we try not to bear full witness to the ramifications of a Donald Trump presidency.

Trump himself is a new form of media and all eyes, ears, cameras and microphones are on him and this new business venture, also known as the U.S., he just signed up for.

But in the end there are no “alternative facts.” There is only the truth and what is not the truth. And it is the responsibility of the news media, the STAR included, to make the difference clear.

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Study shows rise of binge drinking in women

Kendall Grove Staff Writer

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n a series by the Washington Post about women and alcohol, it’s suggested the rise in binge drinking, particularly for white adult females, has accounted for an increase in death rates. The theory behind this is drawn from the idea that binge drinking has been normalized.

You don’t have to look very far to find examples of this in modern culture. A popular wine glass was circulating around the internet recently of a wine bottle with a wine glass connected to the top; making it one big glass. It can be purchased from places like Walmart and Bed, Bath & Beyond for under $20. This glass suggests that having a socially acceptable ‘glass of wine’ can easily turn into a whole bottle and still remain socially acceptable.

Some other popular wine related products can be found on Jac Vanek’s website. Jac Vanek has grown to popu-

larity from her producing witty and relatable sayings on clothing and accessories that can be found in stores like Zumiez and Top Shop and typically have an alcoholic theme. Vanek sells tee shirts and wine glasses saying “wine is the answer, I don’t remember the question,” “you can’t get hungover if you never stop drinking” and “twinkle twinkle little star take me to the closest bar.” Vanek’s brand is marketed towards the edgy, independent young women, but is this really what women need to be relating to?

There are also brands of wine that are directly targeted towards mothers.

One brand, Mad Housewife Cellars, portrays a 50s style housewife in black and white imagery. The brand’s slogan is, “what’s domestic bliss without a little wine?” and on their website it says that their wine is “something you can afford to look forward to at the end of each and every day.”

Although this brand was trying to be clever, it does make seriously accusations about the desires of a wife. The brand subtly suggests that wifehood is only “bliss” when wine is added into the mix and drinking daily is acceptable.

The owner of the production of Mad Housewife Cellars, Damian Davis, told the Washington Post, “We treat wine like a lifestyle product. I grew up in a big Catholic family, and having it with dinner was a way of life.”

Although Davis associates wine with tradition, just like many other people, tradition should not be an excuse to binge drink regularly. There is a fine line between have a glass of wine with dinner and binge drinking that is crossed far too often.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines binge drinking as consuming four or more drinks on an occasion for women and states that it’s the cause of 23,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Binge drinking is a known evil, but most people do not consider their regular habits to fall in this category even when they do.

The increase in women targeted marketing for alcohol has increased the amount of binge drinking in women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied the drinking behaviors of 278,000 U.S women over the age of 18 for 30 days and concluded that the results were alarming.

The girly alcohol culture that has developed in the U.S. is clearly taking a toll on young and mature women who are becoming more frequent binge drinkers. With preexisting strict laws about alcohol marketing, there is little that can be done about this widespread behavior.

The normalization of binge drinking in females is headed down a dark path and companies who are targeting women should be held to high standards in regards to the advertisement of their product.

Don’t turn a blind eye to sexual assualt

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ccording to Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, an American is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds.

On average, there are 321,500 victims of sexual assault each year in the United States. One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18. It’s distressful to see these numbers and taking on a silent stance on the issue will only increase these numbers.

The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines rape as any unlawful sexual intercourse of any kind by force or threat.

Quite often hostility and violence coincide with rape.

Anyone can be a victim of sexual assault regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity or background, though statistics show women and children are more frequently victimized. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center reports 34 percent of people who commit sexual offenses are related to their vic-

tims. A more shocking statistic is nearly one in 10 women have been raped by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

Sexual assault is a very dreadful experience that leaves most victims lamenting in a swirl of emotions. Lack of trust, nervousness, confusion, loneliness, sadness and even anger are just a few. Because of all these emotions, it may seem as an easier option for a victim to downplay what happened or even to keep it a secret. But when one remains and keeps silent, then they spurn away the much needed help or counselling.

On Friday, a Baylor University graduate filed a federal lawsuit against her former school.The female plaintiff identified as Elizabeth Doe alleges that she was gang raped by former Baylor Football players in April of 2013 after a party. Doe is suing the university over Title IX violations and negligence.

After four years of silence, Doe spoke up, and because she did, the institution is taking remarkable actions against the vice. In a press statement, Baylor University president David E. Garland said, “We have made great progress in implementing 105 recommendations to strengthen the safety and security of all students and restore faith in the University.”

Despite the institution being the nation’s largest Baptist University, it has been embroiled in a stringent of similar allegations before.

Some victims take years to acknowledge they have been victims and find it difficult to take necessary steps

to get help. Perhaps the lack of courage to speak up in fear of being stigmatized by friends, family or society is a contributing factor. Other victims blame themselves for their demise, citing carelessness and alcohol as factors caused the sexual assault. Speaking up against rape can be challenging and usually requires one to have courage to tell even the closest of friends about it.

However, with institutions such as RAINN which operate online, one can get help at any time with an option to live chat with a healthcare professional who is trained in dealing with sexual assault victims. With technology, one can speak up against rape and get some form of help without the fear of being singled out by friends, family or even society. Other organizations like ASK DC also provide similar services with additional information on their website on how to obtain legal and criminal justice information. These online help desks are a solution to those of us that feel the need for individual counseling.

It’s easier in today’s world than ever before to speak up against rape and may be eventually get to help others who may need advise or help in return.

Sexual assault survivors should be able to receive all the support they need so as to be able to integrate back to society. The government should put programs in learning institutions and community initiatives to bring more awareness to the public in general about sexual assault. Not speaking up against rape in this day and age is not a viable option.

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Standardized testing outdated and inaccurate

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tandardized test scores can be a determining factor in the success of students education.

Each and every student has a different learning style, which gives teachers and institutions a hard time catering to every student’s needs.

Standardized tests are not a legitimate way of testing student’s knowledge or the educational quality at a school. Some students may excel in test taking, while other students lack those qualities, making standardized tests an unreliable measure of students’ intelligence. Tests such as the SAT and ACT are required for most college admissions, forcing students to take them. But do they accurately show a student’s educational potential or abilities?

The answer is no. According to The National Center for Fair and Open Testing, standardized testing isn’t a helpful evaluation tool because such tests don’t measure the ability to think deeply or creatively. Along with a narrow spectrum of questions, most standardized tests are timed. Many students don’t work well under pressure or when they’re racing a clock. This added stress could also contribute to lower score outcomes, again not producing a true, valid measure of intelligence.

Another drawback of standardized testing is that teachers will “teach to the test.” Meaning that teachers will teach their students what they know will be evaluated on the standardized tests, leaving out information they are supposed to be teaching. Teachers do this because they feel as if they have no control over their professional lives and the scores of their students on standardized tests.

If teachers’ jobs are on the line when it comes to their students’ scores, they will do what they can to reinforce the success of their students on standardized tests. This takes away from the curriculum students should have learned, taking away the knowledge they are supposed to gain for their future education.

According to a study by the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, a “onesize-fits-all” approach for the use of standardized tests doesn’t reflect the realities of the country’s colleges and universities. Some universities’ Deans of Admissions are debating whether or not the SAT or other standardized tests are necessary for the college admission process. With the SAT and ACT becoming optional, many students would feel at ease and be relieved of a huge amount of pressure to perform well on these tests.

Students everywhere feel as if the fate of their educational path is reliant on tests like the SAT or ACT. Along with that, teachers also feel as if the fate of their careers is dependent on the student’s ability to succeed. The practice of standardized tests does more harm than good to everyone involved.

There are far too many styles of learning between each and every student, making it impossible to administer a test that is fair to everyone.

The “one-size-fits-all” method is not ideal when it comes to the importance of these scores. It’s proven that standardized testing is an unfair, inaccurate measure of students’ true knowledge and intelligence.

Political protests must be intersectional

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or a majority of the country, the past few weeks have left us physically and mentally drained. Our country is more divided than ever and our rights are being stripped away.

The new administration and the policies they are implementing will reverse centuries of social and economic efforts.

The heinous and unfathomable statements spoken by the leader of the most powerful county in the world are not representative of its citizens. However, the civil unrest and demand for equal rights and treatment

the people of the United States have been exercising is representative of the history of the fight for democracy that is currently under threat.

When human rights are under attack by a leader with fascist tendencies, an uprising is bound to follow. Organizing directly within your community creates a platform for individual voices to be heard.

In smaller protests, there’s more opportunity to accommodate groups who continue to feel marginalized within our society, however, larger events can push these people to the sidelines.

The Women’s March that took place on Jan. 21 produced 670 individual marches worldwide in support of Women’s Rights and various other causes.

The protests in Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and New York alone totaled over 2 million people. The rest of the world marched in solidarity including locations such as Tokyo, Dublin, Paris, Kenya, London and more.

Throughout history, marginalized groups have protested injustices of every kind. People of color, women and the LG-

BTQ community are constantly fighting for their rights. People of color’s activism are often criminalized and silenced by police and labeled as riots. Now is the time to dismantle the assumption that protestors of color start fires and deface property. The new administration aims to divide people by race.

The Women’s Marches have been criticized for not providing enough intersectionality. The emphasis on genitalia left people who identify as a woman but lack the reproductive organs feeling ignored and invalidated. Working towards inclusionary feminism is crucial when standing in solidarity. According to Vox, all of the original organizers of the marches were white. The lack of diversity within the organizing led to skepticism about whether the march’s agenda would be a safe space for everyone.

“Inclusive and intersectional feminism calls upon all of us to join the resistance to racism, to Islamophobia, to anti-Semitism, to misogyny, to capitalist exploitation,” Angela Davis said during the march in Washington D.C. The media coverage of the march’s mostly displayed genitalia-based signs such

as “pu**y grabs back” or an image of a vagina. Controversial images surfaced of white women posing with white male police officers who were wearing the symbolic “pu**y hat.” People of color on the internet voiced their concern with this support, accusing law enforcement of being biased to white protestors.

Sarah Jackson, an assistant professor of communications at Northeastern University explained that the skepticism is based in history. “Historically, and today, it has largely been women of color, queer and lesbian women, poor women, sex workers, and women with disabilities whose lived experiences have been excluded from the gains of mainstream feminism,” Jackson said.

Educating yourself and others on the importance of intersectionality and supporting marginalized community members, family and friends during times of extreme xenophobia is the first step in unlearning problematic behavior.

It’s imperative that white allies understand their place in the struggle for freedom in order to elevate voices of color who lack the privileges.

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Grant awarded to CSU to improve water management in California Nathan Jew Staff Writer

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he State Water Resources and Control Board has awarded a $2.3 million grant to help university students take a bigger role in improving water management and efficiency in California’s disadvantaged communities.

Plans for the funding include paid student internships at a new Disadvantaged Communities Center, which will be assisting underserved communities around California.

The State Water Board will be identifying communities that need assistance and allocating them to the center which will then work with local universities near the community, as well as other organizations, to improve water conditions.

Cal State students will get the chance to help improve both water sustainability and efficiency, mitigating the effects of the state’s recent drought. This new student-driven approach to water conservation plans to accomplish academic goals while also improving quality of life for communities around California.

Sonoma State University has already gotten its feet wet when it comes to water conservation and sustainability. Since 2012, the Cal State system has been working with the Sonoma County Water Agency in a program called the Watershed Academics to Enhance Regional Sustainability Collaborative.

WATERS enables students to work with the County on watershed projects, garnering hands-on experience for students while simultaneously improving the county’s water quality.

Shirlee Zane, Sonoma County supervisor in District 3, said she believes the

WATERS Collaborative has a bright future.

“I am particularly excited about the work of the WATERS Collaborative,” Zane said. “The innovative partnership between Sonoma State faculty and the Sonoma County Water Agency is effectively linking water management challenges of our region to student training opportunities across the SSU campus.”

Dr. Claudia Luke, WATERS coordinator and director of the Center for Environmental Inquiry, said the new Disadvantaged Communities Center will function similarly to WATERS, and she couldn’t be more excited about it.

“They (The Water Resources and Policy Initiatives) are taking the WATERS Collaborative approach – linking students and faculty from all disciplines to work together on complex environmental challenges in the community,” Luke said. “I love that students across the state will be able to study the diversity of ways that water affects our communities, and at the same time get a chance to see how their skills are needed to work on the environmental challenges we are facing.”

WATERS works on projects such as the long-term monitoring of erosion at Copeland Creek and mitigating trail erosion at Sonoma State’s Fairfield Osborn Preserve.

Copeland Creek has been monitored since 2011, before the creation of WATERS. Currently WATERS is working with the city of Rohnert Park to create an automated early warning system to reduce f lood damage.

“The rain gauge at Sonoma State’s ’s Osborn Preserve automatically detects intense rainfall and sends messages to city personnel,” Luke said. “The next stages are to expand the system to provide real-time data to response personnel in formats that they need to mount an effective response.”

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But she, along with many other individuals who took part in the historic marches on Jan. 21, are now asking the same question: What’s next? Leeder emphasized the importance of continuing to take action after the marches. ”The marches make you feel good, but you have to take action now, such as writing to your congressional representative, running for office or following through with some sort of organized strategy for change,” Leeder said.

The Women’s March is not the end of the fight they say. There are many other campaigns and future marches being organized, such as the March for Science, People’s Climate March and the Facebook event Immigrants’ March.

MSNBC mentioned the word “march” 128 times on Jan 21 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m.. CNN mentioned it 96 times and Fox News 32 times, according to Politifact.

Taking place the day after President Donald Trump’s Inauguration, the Women’s Marches were a demonstration that brought individuals together to express concerns for their rights, safety and health protections. Crowd scientists at Manchester Metropolitan University in Britain estimated that at least 470,000 people attended the main march in Washington alone.

This was roughly three times the size of the crowd that attended Trump’s inauguration – an estimated 160,000 people, according to scientists.

The march was solidified after Trump was elected into office and Te-

resa Shook, a resident of Hawaii, decided to take action. Shook invited 40 of her friends over Facebook to a March on Washington. The next day, she had over 10,000 people joining the group.

It was then after that individuals around the world set out and formed what was the largest protest in U.S. history based on numbers tallied by University of Connecticut professor Jeremy Pressman.

Signs with statements such as “Women’s rights are human rights!” and “Keep your laws off my body!” were used in an attempt to not only shed light on important issues, but stand against Trump.

The marchers said they hope this demonstration will shed light on how Trump’s presidency may disrupt the progress of many issues such as women’s rights, immigration, climate change, same-sex couples and religious rights.

In addition to the march in Washington, many others took place all over the globe.

Sonoma County joined in by holding a march in downtown Santa Rosa, starting on the steps of City Hall and continuing a few blocks into downtown.

“The Women’s March was a day of hope and inspiration for me. I saw the oldest generation standing strong and encouraging the younger ones to participate, fight and be heard,” said Sonoma State University alum Rachel Evans, who attended the Santa Rosa march. “I hope our nation’s leaders take note that women will fight back if they threaten to take away our fundamental civil rights such as access to abortion and birth control.”

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STAR // Lindsey Huffman Top: Sonoma State senior Hutchins major Erin Hood attended the Santa Rosa Women’s march with 6,000 others. Bottom: signs like the one above could be seen during the Women’s March which took place across the world.

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Washington, D.C. Acting Attorney General Sally Yates issued a memo on Monday that she is not convinced Trump’s Executive Order, effectively banning citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries and refugees from around the globe, is lawful. Yates said she needs to be sure the Justice Department’s position is both legally defensible and aligns with the obligation to seek out justice and stand for what is right. Many feel that Yates’ position is not very surprising since she worked closely under President Barack Obama.

Dallas, Texas Boy Scouts of America announced Monday the organization will allow transgender children who identify as boys to enroll in scouting programs. The organization has previously held a policy that an applicant’s gender was based on a child’s birth certificate.

San Quentin, CA Death row inmate Fernando Eros Caro was found dead at San Quentin State Prison on Saturday, according to prison officials. Caro, 67, was sentenced to death in Santa Clara County Superior Court. The cause of death is still pending a completed autopsy.

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Undocumented students in California already benefit from AB540, Martinez said.

This qualifies them for in-state tuition if they can prove they graduated from high school and plan to pursue higher education.

Martinez serves as the faculty adviser for the Undocu-Scholars Coalition, a student-organized club which provides guidance for undocumented peers and incoming students who are applying for TheDream.US services. Current Sonoma State students helping their peers through this program will not get to utilize the benefits of TheDream.US, Martinez said. These services are geared toward undocumented incoming freshmen and transfer students and will not take effect until the fall 2017 semester.

“It’s coming at a very critical time for Sonoma State, because of the change in the presidential administration and so on,” Martinez said. “Because it’s also composed of an advisor/mentor to ensure that the students are keeping up with their grades and so on, I think that’s pretty unique and important.”

Martinez works in this club alongside Ariana Aparicio, an academic advisor for undeclared students and those from the school of science and technology.

Aparicio, who will soon serve as scholar adviser for

Sonoma State’s partnership with TheDream.US, said it is a “passion of mine” to give emotional support to these students in addition to academic advice.

“Oftentimes, these students are held at a high expectation to excel academically, and… whoever it is that they interact with don’t understand the entirety of what it is like for students on undocumented immigration status to maneuver a higher education system,” Aparicio said.

The impending advantages provided by TheDream.

US may motivate current students to encourage their friends and relatives to enroll at Sonoma State, Aparicio said.

There are still additional services yet to be provided for undocumented students, Aparicio said. During a September 2015 speech, former SSU President Ruben Armiñana announced that Sonoma State would have a Dream Center — an office providing service specifically for undocumented students — by fall 2016, but the office is still not open.

Martinez said there is a revamped proposal in place for the Dream Center, but space limitations and the search for staffing complicate the process. The UndocuScholars Coalition checks in with Michael Young, interim vice president of student affairs, and Bill Kidder, associate vice president and chief of staff for the Office of the President, at least once a month for status updates on the Dream Center’s creation.

Gustavo Flores, senior director of enrollment management, said that hardworking undocumented students

are eligible to succeed at a university like Sonoma State, despite some U.S. citizens’ misconceptions.

“They have earned their way to a major university,” Flores said. “These are some of the best and brightest, and we just can’t shut the door on them.”

Flores is the admissions liaison for Sonoma State’s partnership with TheDream.US, which Kidder oversees.

Flores said he reviews applications from the CSU system to ensure incoming students have all the materials they need — including a fee waiver, transcripts, test scores and a written appeal for TheDream.US. “I look and read each and every one of these as they come in and make a decision as to whether we’re going to be able to review their application in the office of admissions,” Flores said.

Flores, once an undocumented and first-generation college student himself, said today’s students have educational resources and opportunities that his generation did not.

“My children today, they know how to go to the university… they know how their schooling is going to be financed, they have the utmost support for them to pursue this,” Flores said. “As a kid, I didn’t have any of this. It was me finding out on my own how to do this.”

Kidder said that Sonoma State’s partnership with TheDream.US is one of this generation’s essential educational resources.

“This partnership is important because these students’ dreams are our dreams,” Kidder said.

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“A Creative Stream” showcases alumni artwork Cailan Ferrel Staff Writer

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t’s always a delight to shake off the first week blues and escape reality through the lens of someone else’s eye, especially when sparkling wine and light refreshments are involved.

On Wednesday evening, guests gathered in the second floor of the library to view the work of alumnus Aryan Chappell.

“A Creative Stream: 30 Years of Photography” encompassed a part of his collected life experiences and impressions of beauty in the world around him. Chappell was born into a family with an eye for creativity, giving him a unique way of perceiving the natural allurement that nature has to offer.

Chappell started his academic pursuits at Santa Rosa Junior College in 1984 under the study of the late John Le Baron. Chappell continued to study art and transferred to Sonoma State University, where he would finish his studies under the instruction of Marcia Adams. Chappell graduated with a Bachelors in Art in 1992 and has been taking photographs ever since.

The prints in this collection range from dates from 1985 to 2012. This exhibit showcases the majestic Northern Californian lifestyle that is easily recognized by viewers entering the Jean and Charles Schulz Information Center. Upon entering the exhibit was Karen Schnei-

der, the dean of Sonoma State University’s Library, waiting to greet the guests with a warm and inviting smile.

The tables were covered with a decadent arrangement of cheeses and other light refreshments.

The lighting in the gallery was dim, giving the room a relaxing atmosphere, where people could essentially drift away from reality for a couple hours. As the reception began, visitors of the exhibit gathered around Schneider in the middle of the room where she introduced Chappell and gave a brief biography on the artist’s work.

The turnout for this specific gallery attracted many students, faculty members and people of the community.

After a the brief introduction of Chappell and his work, Schneider congratulated Chappell for his outstanding achievements and visitors were then free to roam and admire the collected works of Chappell.

All of the photographs in this collection are shot in black and white, giving the viewers a “simplistic but complex feeling,” according to Chappell. The photos around the room each tell a story in Chappell’s life, with a deep connection to, as he states, “the majestic west and his home in Northern California.”

“It’s interesting to see a combination of organic and inorganic materials that the artist has managed to bring to life,” said Lynn Cominsky, chair of the Physics Department about the piece titled “A Potato in a Sack.”

“Humans are essentially trying to contain nature, by fencing in the simplistic beauty the world has to offer,” said Michael Acquista, third year philosophy major about

the piece titled “Split Rail Snow.”

This photograph made people feel a sense of liberation towards the natural world, giving off a compelling sense of escape from reality.

“These images before you, reflect the outer world we share, yet speak about inner landscape, the beauty of which I constantly strive to understand,” Chappell said about his collected works that will be on display from Jan. 17 to March 10 in the University Library Gallery.

If students find themselves on campus needing to escape some of the first week blues, they could stop by to show some love and support to the compelling emotional depths Chappell has managed to create reflecting the life in Northern California.

STAR // Joseph Magill An atendee of the ‘Creative Stream” event admires the work of alumni Aryan Chappell.

CURZON'S CORNER Film Reviews

“Lemony Snicket’s a Series of Unfortunate Events” Sean Curzon Staff Writer

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ear readers, please do not read this review. Perhaps you would rather read a take on the latest Oscar nominations or view the latest photo gallery. For this is a review of “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” which premiered on Netflix Jan. 13.

Based upon the book series of the same name, it chronicles the lives of the Baudelaire orphans and when you read their sad tale, you’ll find yourself weeping uncontrollably in whatever classroom, dorm or Uber you are reading this review in.

“A Series of Unfortunate Events” is a series of books first published in 1999.

It follows the lives of the Baudelaire orphans after their parents die in a mysterious fire. They move from guardian to guardian as the sinister Count Olaf hunts them for their fortune.

The book series was written Daniel Handler under the pseudonym Lemony Snicket, a character created by Handler.

The show adapts the first four books, with two episodes for each book. Handler is executive producer for the show.

In addition he wrote five of the eight episodes, which combined quirkiness and dark humor in a way that most children and adults can enjoy. The acting can be uneven at times but fans of the book and newcomers will love watching it.

The series follows the three Baudelaire orphans. Violet (Malina Weissman), the eldest and an inventor. Klaus (Louis Hynes) is the sole boy who is fond of reading and research. Completing the trio is baby Sunny (Presley Smith) who has unusually sharp teeth.

Neil Patrick Harris stars as the villainous Count Olaf and each episode is narrated by Lemony Snicket, played by Patrick Warburton.

The books were framed as the culmination of Snicket’s research, giving them a unique voice. The show does capture the books dry humor perfectly in addition to its modern gothic aesthetic. The episodes do a good job of flowing into the next one, making it easy for the viewer to binge the whole season.

The show does have some obvious computer-generated imagery, especially in episodes two and three, “The Reptile Room.” The show also adds in elements from later in the book about a conspiracy surrounding the mysterious organization V.F.D. It helps flesh out the world and keeps the story from becoming too episodic.

The show features plenty of fun side characters played by big-name actors. Joan Cusack as the friendly Justice Strauss, Aasif Mandvi as reptile expert Dr. Montgomery Montgomery and Catherine O’Hara as Dr. Georgina Orwell, an authoritative optometrist turned hypnotist.

Warburton seemed like an odd choice to play the melancholy Snicket, but his deadpan delivery surprisingly fits the character.

Harris as Count Olaf is a doubleedged sword, a phrase which here means he is hilarious and steals every scene he is in but Neil Patrick Harris stands out. He doesn’t get lost in the role and it kind of takes you out of the story.

Weissman and Hynes’ acting are also pretty rough, as their performances in the first few episodes are wooden.

Weissman does grow into her role and by the end of the season she does sound more natural, but Hynes’ acting is flat all the way through.

“A Series of Unfortunate Events” does have some flaws but viewers will find it’s dark humor worth their while.

facebook.com Neflix released eight episodes of “Lemony Snicket’s A series of Unfortunate Events” on Jan. 13.

facebook.com Jaki Liebezeit, drummer for the German rock band Can, died of pneumonia on Jan. 22 at 78 years old.

Another rock legend gone too soon Sam Evans Staff Writer

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he late 1960s and early 70s was a time of cultural revolution in postwar Germany. This is especially apparent when looking at the hugely influential experimental music to come out of the country at the time. German progressive rock bands such as Amon Düül, Neu! and Can built a pantheon of innovative psychedelic rock music out of the rubble that the country was left in after World War II. These bands redefined rock music and inspired artists for decades to come.

Jaki Liebezeit, drummer and founding member of Can, died Jan. 22 at the age of 78. Liebezeit came down with a sudden case of pneumonia, and according to the band’s official Facebook page, “He fell asleep peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.”

Liebezeit’s signature style of drumming is defined by rigid, meticulousness and steady, metronomic repetition. Known by many as “half man, half machine,” the mindexpanding pulsations and rhythms he contributed to Can coined a new musical term called Motorik, which translates to motor skill in English. The mechanical repetition of Motorik drumming has since been incorporated by countless rock bands to follow in Can’s enormous footsteps. In addition to

influencing rock and roll, Liebezeit’s trademark 4/4 groove is largely responsible for what was later used in techno and hip-hop music. Many artists in those genres have sampled Can’s music including Kanye West on his song, “Drunk and Hot Girls.”

In the documentary titled, “Krautrock: The Rebirth of Germany,” rock legend Iggy Pop commented on Motorik by saying, “The drummer was playing in a way that when you listened to it, [it] allowed your thoughts to flow. Allowed emotions to come from within and occupy the active parts of your mind. Allowed beauty.”

Beginning his career as a jazz drummer, Liebezeit eventually met Holger Czukay and Irmin Schmidt, two students of Avant Garde classical composer, Karlheinz Stockhausen.

Together with Michael Karoli and American sculptor Malcolm Mooney, the all-star team created Can and the world of rock and roll was changed forever.

Following his 12-album-long journey playing in Can, Liebezeit eventually branched out and began a series of solo and collaborative musical projects. He played the drums together with Phil Collins on Brian Eno’s “Before and After Science.” He was also featured on Eurythmics’ “In the Garden.” He recorded several albums with bassist Jah Wobble and he also created his own solo project called “Drums off Chaos.”

Liebezeit’s long and prosperous life as a musician will forever be reflected in modern music of nearly all kinds. He left behind a legacy that will long outlive him, and his memory will be cherished by friends, family and fans alike.

facebook.com Liebezeit was best known for his fast, unique drumming style called “motorik.”

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Netflix’s new Original Series crashes and burns Nolan Brough Staff Writer

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facebook.com Director M. Night Shyamalan released his twelfth feature film “Split” on Jan. 20 starring James McAvoy, recieving mixed reviews on the controversial plot.

“Split” portrays mental illness in a dangerous light Emma Capper Staff Writer

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rom “Psycho” to “Fight Club,” Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) has long been used as a source of conflict in psychological thrillers. In M. Night Shyamalan’s new film “Spilt,” James McAvoy dominates the big screen with his portrayal of Kevin, a man with 23 different personalities.

As we learn more about Kevin’s personalities, DID starts to seem more like a nightmare than a personality disorder.

“Split” begins with McAvoy’s character kidnapping three girls, instantly labeling him as the villain. As the film progresses, we get to know some, but not all of Kevin’s “alters.” While certain personalities express moral conflict, others are not as ethically sound.

As they fight for control of Kevin’s mind and body, they become more and more threatening to the girls, but also to the real world’s perception of DID. Even before “Split” the DID community and medical professionals had expressed concern over their inaccurate representation in cinema. Because DID is such a rare condition, misconception and fear is easily spread through violent characters like Kevin.

According to WebMD, the one percent of the population affected by DID have likely experienced trauma, such as prolonged abuse, in their childhood and developed the disorder as a coping mechanism or an escape from reality.

Psychiatrist Dr. Garrett Marie Deckel told CNN that DID patients are seldom violent or malicious. In fact, they are more likely to hurt themselves than others.

So why is DID Hollywood’s scapegoat for violent characters? Directors and writers are infamous for basing a plot twist on a surprise case of DID. Yes, its mystery is intriguing, but media representation has always been dramatized. Shyamalan, known for his ability

to craft the perfect surprise ending, has claimed that he has always had an interest in the disorder. But he is not the first to target the condition. Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” explains a series of murders by revealing that the mysterious hotel manager shares a “host” with the twisted mind of his deceased mother. In addition, “Fight Club” surprises the audience by pinning a spree of mass destruction on a man’s undiagnosed DID. These films are among many that sensationalize DID. A more positive yet embellished portrayal can be found in the now cancelled series “The United States of Tara” which depicts a housewife living with the condition.

Amelia Joubert, a diagnosed patient and consultant on “The United States of Tara” told CNN that “Split” is having a large impact on young people with the disorder because of how immensely the negatives of DID shape the film.

As DID remains controversial in the medical field, Hollywood continues to take advantage of the misinformed public. Mainstreaming awareness of the condition could undermine future attacks from the media. Sensationalism is only believable when an audience is uninformed. For instance, imagine if Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) were portrayed as a gateway to murder. How many people would complain and stand up for the diagnosis as misrepresented? That is ultimately how the members of the DID community feel, but sadly their voice is of much smaller density.

Controversy aside, “Split” demonstrates Shyamalan’s knack for thrillers or more appropriately, sci-fi, as well as the talent and dedication McAvoy brings to his on-screen persona. It’s unfortunate that a film produced with so much expertise has sparked such negativity for those living with DID. If you choose to see “Split,” consider doing some background research on the issues at hand before allowing the film to influence any judgments. Remember that Hollywood exaggerates whenever possible, and that someone with DID is hurting because of it.

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y girlfriend excitedly exclaimed she had begun watching a new show on Netflix and eagerly encouraged me to watch it with her. This was good news, as we hardly ever find anything that we both like and usually just wind up rewatching “The Office” or “Catfish.” So I sat down and watched the first episode of Netflix’s new show “The OA,” created by Zal Batmanglij and Brit Marling which chronicles the story of a young woman who had disappeared from home and suddenly returns.

The first episode captivates as it spirals further into an impossible realm with fantastic story opportunities and hypes up the remainder of the eight part season.

The last episode however, along with a few other glaring faults, might just keep viewers away from “The OA.” The show opens to our protagonist Prairie, played by Brit Marling, in a hospital bed. She is reunited with her adopted parents who have not seen her in seven years and are astonished to learn she has been cured of her blindness; an ailment that has plagued her since they adopted her when she was a young girl. She returns home seemingly unstable, causing trouble around town and eventually gathering a team of five individuals from different walks of life that find a certain interest in her: four teenage boys and a high school teacher are chosen by Prairie, who now calls herself The OA. Prairie tells them to meet her in an old abandoned house and confides in them what she did for those seven years over a span of a couple days.

The show goes back and forth between present time and Prairie’s past,

which can be frustrating at times. Prairie’s accounts of what happens while she was gone range from ethereal to nail-bitingly tense, while the present-day story can be dry. It seems as if the creator is stretching out the series and manufacturing suspense at times.

The present times are also cheapened by bouts of bad dialogue and product placement. There are times when it seems the writers don’t really know how teenagers interact with one another: in multiple scenes the teens communicate solely through Snapchat, sending each other vital information through the app. Product placement runs rampant through the show, sometimes taking the viewer out of the scene completely. Scenes are shot outside of Applebee’s and Costco numerous times, with their large, brilliant signs taking up the entirety of the background, and characters discuss the stores by name in the show. “The OA” also tends to think it’s a lot deeper than it is and often exchanges true depth with confusing concepts and plot holes.

That’s not to say the show is all bad; there are redeeming qualities. The production value of the show is fantastic, and viewers can tell a lot of work went into the incredible set design, which is well complimented by great camerawork. It’s a delight to look at, if nothing else.

The actors, especially the teenage boys, did a great job. With the exception of a few lines, the boys subtly nailed their roles and were able to capture life as a lost teenager.

All in all, “The OA” is an interesting and confusing concept that is not up to par with Netflix’s other offerings. If you’re really looking for something new to watch and have already seen “Stranger Things,” then give “The OA” a try. You’ll finish it in a couple days and probably spend just as much time looking up interpretations of the ending online than you did watching the show.

facebook.com Netflix’s newest original series “The OA” was released Dec. 16, 2016.

Multiracial Oscar nominations quench two year drought Brigitte Maina Staff Writer

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he build up of the Black Lives Matter Movement and formation of what Time magazine called the “Divided States of America” in 2016, created space for the discussion and adaptation of the nation’s tension through the arts. Scrutinized for whitewashing films and acknowledgements, Hollywood’s autonomous stereotype of offering awards to white actors in ethically lead movies continued.

For the second year in a row, the persons of the Academy of Motion Pictures Art and Science acknowledged for top categories had phenotypical similarities social media couldn’t ignore and made trend worldwide using the hashtag, “#OscarsSoWhite.”

The 2017 Oscar nominees, however, dripped melanin and diversity as African-American, Asian and other multiracial actors and actresses became top contenders.

“Hidden Figures”, the true story of three, African-American women working at NASA in 1957 starring Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monáe and Octavia Spencer racked up three nominations: Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Spencer for Best Supporting Actress.

“Fences,” the story of a sanitation worker whose baseball dreams were cut short starring Viola Davis and Denzel Washington earned four nominations: Best Picture, Washington for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Davis for Best Supporting Actress in a Leading Role and Best Adapted Screenplay.

While critically acclaimed “Moonlight,” a film dissecting a young, black man’s self discovery in the hoods of Miami, scored five nominations: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing and Best Cinematography. Non-white nominees totalled 22, a 2,200 percent increase from last year.

Ending the two year dry spell, black nominees set records across the board. Ruth Negga, up for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her work in “Loving,” became the first Ethiopian woman to be named in the category. Bradford Young became the first African-American to be nominated for Best Cinematography for his work in “Arrival;” while Joi McMillon, co-editor of “Moonlight”, became the first African-American woman to be nominated for Best Editing.

According to The Economist’s 2012 study, of the 6,000 retired or current industry experts who make up the 17 branches of the Academy and vote on the year’s nominations, more than 77 percent of the committee are male, while 94 percent are white. Assuming the panels lack of diversity directly correlates to its recipients isn’t teasing, but undisguised.

Lack of recognition within the masses birthed award shows (NAACP Image Awards, ALMA Awards, BET Awards, etc.) where people of color can have their talent shine brighter. Arguments circle about these type of award shows only sepa-

rating, trying to segregate. Yet, in 2015, leading a biopic as an African-American Actor Michael B. Jordan in “Creed,” results in having a white co-star, Sylvester Stallone for Best Supporting Actor be the sole Academy nomination for the film. If “trickle down” and “useful” were to be in the same proposal, the praise of multiracial patrons of the entertainment industry on this highest scale is the dilemma.

As Washington racks up his eighth Oscar nomination, black, low-list actors are hearing a voice, seeing a light and analyzing the model; knowing their work matters and can too change the conversation and people of tomorrow. As long as your work is a reflection of you and challenges norms, James Baldwin reminds us “to remember that what they believe, as well as what they do and cause you to endure does not testify to your inferiority but to their inhumanity.”

The 89th Annual Academy Awards is planned to air on Feb. 26 on ABC.

facebook.com “Hidden Figures” has been nominated for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

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Craft beer class offered at Sonoma State Konrad Schoffer Staff Writer

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umans have had an intimate relationship with beer making for thousands of years. According to the New York Times, the accidental discovery of making beer may have begun 10,000 years ago. Some have even argued that the need to domesticate and store grain required organization that eventually led to modern civilizations.

Colonists in North America began a legacy of brewing that continues today. In California the first brewery began in San Francisco, in the late 19th century, brewing a unique style of Steam Beer.

“Before the Goldrush there were no breweries in California. Steam Beer was a nickname given to beer made in California,” said Mark Carpenter, former brewmaster of Anchor Brewing Co. According to the Brewers Association website, craft brewers produced 24.5 million barrels in 2015, and noted a elevation of 13 percent in volume and saw an increase in retail dollar value of 16 percent. These types of statistics make it hard not to realize the growth of craft brewing.

Sonoma County has long been a destination for wine enthusiasts, but many don’t realize that Sonoma County is also known worldwide as a craft beer destination. The county is home to many world class breweries such as Russian River Brewing Co., Moonlight Brew Co., Bear Republic Brewing Co. and New Albion Brewing Co. According to the Craft Brewer Association website, the majority of Americans live within 10 miles of a craft brewery.

“America is leading the world in brewing,” Carpenter said, “you used to go to Europe for inspiration...now a days Europeans come here.”

Sonoma State University is offering a 10 week course in Craft Beer Appreciation through the School of Extended & International Education.

“Anybody can take this class, not just Sonoma State students,” Program Coordinator Herlinda Heras said. “I judge beers around the world,” said Heras. However, she also has a radio show on KSRO known as ‘Brew HaHa.’ Students are offered an opportunity when taking the

class. “In the first module [students] get to go to a hop farm in Sonoma County,” Heras said.

The three course modules include: History and Styles, The Business of Beer and Brewery Startup. Enrollees are given a Certificate of Craft Beer Appreciation after taking all three modules, “Which can be taken together or individually,” said Heras. “Every class we are tasting beer.” Anyone including non-students that have a desire to learn more about the history, flavors and business of beer making are welcome.

The 10-week course offers beer enthusiasts the opportunity to rub shoulders with many influential beer legends including Mark Carpenter and Bob Brewer from Anchor Brewing Co., Dawn Barkley from New Albion Brewing Co. and Jeremy Marshall and Ron Lindenbusch from Lagunitas Brewing Co. The first female Master Cicerone Nicole Erny, will also offer her expertise into the flavor and styles of beer in the first module.

Pete Slosberg, former owner of Pete’s Wicked Ale, will offer his insights about the business and crafting beer.

“You have to brew good beer, but you also have to educate your wholesaler, retailer and consumers about what you’re doing as an industry,” said Slosberg, “You have to educate people to try experiment more, so that people know what to expect.”

Anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of craft beer or interested in where that industry is going are encouraged to attend. Students interested in economics, sales, the restaurant and

bar industry or simply interested in starting a brewery should attend.

Students interested in the program must be 21-yearsold, for more information and visit http://www.sonoma. edu/exed/beer/course.

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Student expression highlighted at The HUB Erika Peterson Staff Writer

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tressful, demanding and lost. All three words in which can be correlated to different colleges around the world.

No matter the location or reputation a college may have, it’s impossible to rid a community of its preconceived notions.

The best action to take to help alleviate stress at a university, is to provide a safe space for students to express themselves.

At Sonoma State University, The HUB does just that.

As indicated on the Sonoma State website, The HUB, which stands for Honoring, Uniting and Building, works to transform the dynamics that alienate, disempower and destroy societies. By bringing self awareness to students, events put on by The HUB help take away the stress and hate that someone may hold and reverse it, creating a positive outcome.

The HUB is also a place where many different student clubs can gather and meet. Groups are welcome in the space whether they want to talk about more serious experiences, or just get together for a mixer with food and activities.

While The HUB does give a safe space for students to come and relax

and hold club meetings, it also puts on different events and programs for students. While there are recurring events such as “It’s a Guy Thing” or “Treats of Trending Topics” there are also new events put on almost every week, to give students the opportunity to become more aware and more educated about the world around them.

Many events and programs The HUB puts on give the students opportunities to express creativity, share their beliefs and opinions in a safe place while also learning about how our world effects other people.

There are up to five or six different events and programs put on in The HUB per week which all students can find on the Sonoma State website and The HUB calendar.

One event that was held last Thursday was “The Social Movements and Art” event, hosted by Favianna Rodriguez. The event shared art through the lens of social movements.

“Favianna Rodriguez is a transnational interdisciplinary artist and cultural organizer. Her art and collaborative projects deal with migration, global politics, economic injustice, patriarchy and interdependence,” said Carina Buzo, program coordinator for The HUB. Rodriguez has visited many cam-

STAR // Amber Rodarte The HUB, a campus safe-space, hosts events for students on a weekly basis encouraging expression and acceptance on campus. puses, including Sonoma State, where she has lead art workshops and inspired social change.

“During times of visible opposition, we want to offer students ways to express themselves, come together and create change through art,” Buzo said.

Both Buzo and The HUB hope to make sure we are all heard, educated and protected. Students that want to get involved or learn more about The HUB can contact the general HUB email at thehub@sonoma.edu or call at (707) 664-4247.

Best destinations by free bus ride Antonia Van WInkle Staff Writer

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ree Rides” is a program offering free transportation to Sonoma State students, provided by Sonoma County Transit.

Not many take full advantage of this opportunity, simply because they are unaware of the program. Since many people struggle with staying on budget during their college years, saving money wherever they can a plus. Here are a few entertaining destinations that students can get to for free, until the end of the year.

1. Reading Cinemas 16 - Reading Cinemas 16 is the go-to movie theater for many in Rohnert Park. This past year movie tickets cost about $9, which makes Reading Cinemas 16 an easy form of entertainment for those on a budget. There also just so happens to be a bus stop outside of the theater located on Labath Av-

enue.

2. Scandia Family Fun Center Scandia is a one-stop destination for various kinds of activities. They have choices ranging from batting cages to mini-golf, blaster boats to bumper cars and even a restaurant known for its pizza Open daily, the destination is only about 10 minutes from campus. The bus stop is located at Redwood Dr. and Business Park Dr. 3. Driven Raceway - Driven Raceway is the perfect place to go for students with a need for speed. You do not have to have any experience to drive their racing karts, which ensures everyone can be a part of the fun. However, the fun is not only restricted to the race track. Driven Raceway also offers a mini bowling alley (for only $4 per game) an arcade and black light mini-golf ($6 for a nine-hole game).

The bus stop at this location is in the WalMart parking lot.

4. Double Decker Lanes - Aside from the obvious form of entertainment,

there is also live comedy, karaoke and a bar. Double Decker Lanes stays open late and has group deals when it comes to pricing. The bus will stop at Robert’s Lake Rd. and Golf Course Rd. 5. Graton Resort and Casino - Graton is like any other casino, but being located in a college town provides it with more of a welcoming vibe to draw the younger crowd. Aside from the slot machines and card tables, they have a hotel, live entertainment, a spa and many dining options. For students 21 and older the Sky Bar, with drinks priced anywhere from $4 to $9, is a upcoming hotspot for the younger crowd. The drop off location for this spot is also on Labrath Ave. 6. Cal Skate - Although the disco era has faded, the Cal Skate roller rink still offers plenty of fun. The price of admission and skate rental is quite cheap too.

Even though skating is the main attraction, those who do not like to skate or don’t know how can indulge in the arcade

games and food. For students interested in this activity, the bus stop is located at Commerce Blvd. amd Padre Pkwy.

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Student Life Calendar Tuesday, Jan. 31 Holocaust and Genocice Lecture Series 4 p.m.

Warren Auditorium IFC Info Night 7 p.m.

Student Center Ballrooms Wednesday, Feb. 1 AS Elections Info Session 12 p.m.

Erin Fisher Room Open Mic Night 8 p.m.

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Thursday, Feb. 2 JUMP Info Night 5 p.m.

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Technology wave reaches the classroom Alyssa Archerda Staff Writer

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echnology use in the classroom is a relatively new concept. According to Reference.com, it was only in August of 1991 that the World Wide Web came to be, while learning in a classroom has been on record since the early nineteenth century.

As the advancement of technology continued, so did technology in the classroom. Classroom teaching methods evolved to looking up research online, watching videos in class and professors being able to take live inclass polls.

By taking advantage of this, Sonoma State faculty is taking a huge stride towards enhancing the learning of students.

“I particularly like being able to get a real-time feel for where the class is at. The apps let me really get a look at the [student response time] to a problem or the types of questions they are having,” said Jennifer Whiles Lillig, Sonoma State chemistry professor.

“This lets me address those problems in real-time and root out misconceptions before they get too rooted. As a side bonus, it also saves paper,” said Lillig.

“I like using technology in the class for taking notes because using paper can get sloppy and show all of your mistakes,” said sophomore Molly Strout, a liberal studies major.

The advacing technology can bring efficiency and organization to students that used to struggle with notetaking.

“Using a laptop to keep everything organized is very helpful, especially for studying. Since we are developing more technology wise, incorporating them do benefit students who actually take their education seriously,” Strout said.

Many faculty members like to use sites such as Moodle, some even have their own sites they like to use; but as technology keeps advancing the faculty are exposed to different ways to use technology.

Socrative is a widely popular app

used among Sonoma State professors.

The app allows professors to do live polls or quizzes within the classroom from a free app students can download on their phones or other devices.

“Using technology in the classroom is marvelous,” said fourth year history major Cindy Gonzalez.

“Being able to use technology in the classroom has helped me become more prepared for my career and has kept me in the loop of the evolution of technology,” said Gonzalez.

Gonzalez expressed support for the growing use of technology, and agreed that Sonoma State can serve a wider group of students with more capable technology.

Lillig attributes her decision to immerse technology into her classes to help from the University.

“It’s been a while - I’ve always tried to have at least a base Moodle page. I think I really got creative after participating in a Faculty Learning Program where I learned more about the learning process and concrete ways I could make technology work for me,” Lillig said.

Sonoma State faculty attend programs, such as the Sonoma State University Online and Blended Teaching Institute, where faculty learn tips and tricks to help promote student success through the use of technology in the classroom. Like any new endeavor, technology in the classroom has its setbacks, but the possibilities it holds are endless. A key step forward in this technique is being able to let students showcase their full potential in more ways than just with a pen and paper.

“Some students excel in online postings because they are not as intimidated as they might be when writing a paper,” Theresa Alfaro-Velcamp, Sonoma State history professor said.

“It’s great to use different teaching pedagogies to more thoroughly assess a student’s learning outcome.”

“Technology in the classroom is worth the investment due to giving students the skills to advance their future careers. Since technology is here to stay, we might as well advance with it,” Gonzalez said.

Pulitzer Prize director speaks at the GMC Michelle Violetti Staff Writer

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ose Antonio Vargas finds it crucial to look to the past, in order to think critically on the topic of immigration and citizenship today. “Documented,” a film for CNN, was directed by Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize Winner. He is the founder and CEO of Define America and continues advocating for undocumented people.

“The question is way beyond immigration, I think the question before us is citizenship. In 1790 the only people who could become U.S. citizens were free, white men of moral character,” Vargas said. “We did not give Native American citizenship rights until 1924. The Black Lives Matter movement, in many ways, is a question of citizenship; not citizenship of paper, but citizenship of dignity.”

Vargas spoke Sunday at the Green Music Center. This was the first time Vargas had spoken since the inauguration of Trump.

It involved speakers like Mariana.

Martinez, Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustee, research coordinator for the McNair Scholars Program at Sonoma State and faculty advisor from the Undocu-Scholars Coalition; as well as a question and answer with the audience, and on-stage, between professor Daniel Malpica of Chicano and Latino studies and Christopher Kerosky founder of North Bay Dreamers Foundation.

Vargas also showed the audience four videos that had been produced via Define American which highlighted different topics of those who are undocumented.

Undocumented students and people is a sensitive discussion within society.

Yet, Vargas calls himself an optimist. He explained that traditionally the topic at hand can be tragic, but in his

Define American videos he tries to bring out the smile in people.

“Keep fighting. There’s a lot of courage that comes when we have fear. The most important thing is to stay positive in the midst of chaos,” said Chicano and Latino studies major Evelin Sustaita.

Junior transfers student Moises De Leon shared similar support for undocumented students.

“In a moment of darkness there is always a dawn. Have hope because dawn is coming. That dawn is reward for all the effort we put into this,” De Leon said.

Vargas shared a moment from about six years ago, when he was deciding to stay in the country or leave. He took a leap of faith and decided make public, the fact that he was undocumented.

“Stay and challenge the system...It’s not just a Mexican latino issue,” Vargas said.

“Our work is based on the belief that you cannot change the politics of immigration, unless you change the culture and talk about immigrants,” said Vargas.

“We are so obsessed with calling people illegal and obsessing over our border that we are not asking the harder questions to get to the greater truth.”

“I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that the state of panic is not only deep and wide, it is scary even to us,” said Vargas.

“I find it more interesting that this iPhone has more immigrant rights than I do. Manufactured in China, delivered to Cupertino and ends up in New York where I bought it,” said Vargas. “When white people move, it’s courageous…

Manifest Destiny. When we move, is it legal? Is it a crime?”

When asked in the on stage discussion about community action and involvement to support undocumented students, Vargas answered that creating an institution and resource center would be beneficial to these students.

STAR // Sara Wildman Undocumented Pulitzer Prize winning filmmaker, Jose Antonio Vargas, shared stories of his immigration, thoughts on recent legislation and ideas for solutions at the Green Music Center on Sunday.

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Softball team prepares for ninth-consecutive winning season Simon Cherin-Gordon Staff Writer

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fter a tough end to a successful year, Sonoma State softball is revving back up to prepare for the upcoming season.

On Feb. 3, the team will begin its quest for a ninth-consecutive winning season, as the players travel to Las Vegas for the annual Desert Stinger Tournament. It will be their first chance to make their 2016 season-ending loss to Chico State a distant memory.

Last year was solid overall, as the Seawolves made Regionals for the eighthstraight time and finished third in a strong CCAA appearance. With eight departing seniors, others will have to step up to repeat that level of success.

Among those who have graduated are 2016 All-Region selections Mandy Llerena and Carlie Daniel, two players that sophomore pitcher Brielle Vidmar believes were key.

“Carlie was our doubles queen…I believe she tied the [school] record for most doubles in a season,” Vidmar said. She describes Llarena as a pitcher that the team “could always rely on.”

This year’s team may not be short on talent, but building up that type of unwavering trust will take time. There are 10 new players on the Seawolves roster, including four freshmen and six transfers. There is plenty of optimism surrounding the team, however, and it all starts with coach Jennifer Bridges, who has led the program to seven great years in as many tries.

“Coach B brings out the competitor in all of us,” said junior catcher Sarah Langley. “She’s always having us compete in practice, if it’s a non-softball related game or a bunting [competition], she always brings the fire out of us. If you aren’t a competitor, Coach B will help you grow into one.”

While lighting a fire is important, Bridges’ drills are about more than instilling intensity in her players.

“She puts on practices that are specific to skills that we need in order to succeed,” said Vidmar, “and she’ll work with you individually if there’s a skill you’re struggling with.”

With so many new faces, this approach will be especially key. While Bridges believes that the experience of the six junior transfers will help ease the turnover, she realizes her demanding coaching style will be an adjustment for everyone.

“The hardest transition for the new players is the work ethic and expectation

of our program…trusting that it’s ok to push yourself past where you think your limits are,” Bridges said.

Besides shifting personnel, injuries may be the Seawolves’ greatest obstacle.

Health was a factor at several points last year, and the problem still persists as this season approaches. Senior Ashley Long and sophomore Alee Balanon are expected to miss the entire year, while seven other players are dealing with minor to significant bumps and bruises.

Every team deals with injuries, and ever-changing rosters are a part of college sports. Langley pointed out how the latter may actually benefit the Seawolves this year.

“There’s always a major loss on the other top teams’ rosters,” Langley said. “[Our new players] bring a fresh outlook to the game mentally, offering their own experiences…this has allowed us to grow even stronger.”

Power and speed were already roster strengths, and Langley believes some of the newcomers package these two skills in a way that adds to the team’s other major on-field strength: versatility.

“Every person brings something really unique and important to the team,” Langley said.

Of course, as it always has been under Coach Bridges, the Seawolves’ consider their biggest strength to be their intangibles. Considering the consistent success they’ve had during her tenure, no one is expecting that to change.

“We communicate well and we go all out,” Vidmar said. “We aren’t afraid to make a mistake, we just always give 100 percent.”

Winter break wrap-up Chad Shaver Staff Writer

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COURTESY // sonomaseawolves.com The Sonoma State men’s basketball team maintained a five-game win streak over winter break after losing a close match to rivals Chico State.

Friday Feb. 3

Saturday Feb. 4

Men’s Tennis @ Holy Names 12 p.m.

Baseball vs SF State 11 a.m.

2 p.m.

Women’s Tennis @ Holy Names 3 p.m.

Softball vs Montana State Billings (in Las Vegas, NV) 4:30 p.m. vs Sioux Falls (in Las Vegas, NV) 7 p.m.

Men’s Basketball vs Chico State 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Basketball vs Chico State 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Tennis vs Southern Utah 11 a.m.

Women’s Waterpolo vs Fresno Pacific (in Santa Clara, CA) 11 a.m. @ Santa Clara 4:30 p.m.

Baseball vs SF State 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

n an intense battle against Chico State, Sonoma State University lost 53-50 despite their best efforts. The nail-biter of a game took place on Saturday Dec. 17 at Chico State in the Acker Gymnasium.

With only six seconds left, guard Jackson Gion received the ball and heaved up a three-point shot that went in, but not in time for it to count.

“I did not see the replay, but some of my teammates have, and based on what they saw they felt it should have counted,” Gion said. Although it was a very close play, Gion said, “I did not expect to get the benefit of the doubt on the road in an environment like Chico.”

If the shot had counted, Sonoma State would have a had a chance to defeat their rivals because of the shift of momentum during the final minutes of the game.

The loss was frustrating for the team, but they kept their heads high and prepared for their next games over winter break.

“After that loss from Chico I was only worried about getting back in the gym with the team and fix the things that needed fixing… So we were working hard, scheming, and preparing for the games ahead of us so I knew we would be ready for anything,” said Ronnie Harris.

After this loss, the Sonoma State men’s basketball team rallied for a fivegame winning streak, defeating Cal

Softball vs Hawaii Hilo (in Las Vegas, NV) 11:30 a.m. vs Texas Woman’s University (in Las Vegas, NV) 4:30 p.m.

Women’s Basketball vs Stanislaus State 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Basketball vs Stanislaus State 7:30 p.m.

Poly Pomona, Cal State East Bay, Stanislaus State, Cal State San Bernardino, and the No. 11 ranked UC San Diego.

Their two biggest wins over break were against Cal Poly Pomona and UC San Diego.

In the game against Pomona, Sonoma State won 70-68 in another close match that took place at Haehl Gym in Santa Rosa, California. Unlike the Chico game, this one went into overtime, which forced the team to dig deep to pull through with the victory.

With seconds left, guard Mason Phillips got the ball and shot a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Getting the shot off on time, Phillips missed but was fouled, giving him the chance to take the lead. He made two out of the three free-throws, which gave Sonoma State the lead and victory over Pomona.

The next big win over break was when Sonoma State defeated UC San Diego 54-48 while at home at the Haehl Gym in Santa Rosa. Center Luke Cochran scored 12 points, a team-high, and Guard Armani Nicolis had 11 points to help the Seawolves pull off the victory.

“This game against UCSD was huge because they were undefeated in league and they ended our season last year in the playoffs on a buzzer-beater,” Gion said.

This win was huge, but Sonoma State eventually lost to San Francisco State 80-65, which ended the Seawolves’ winter break win streak.

Sunday Feb. 5 Softball vs Western New Mexico (in Las Vegas, NV) 2 p.m.

Women’s Tennis @ UC Davis 2:30 p.m.

Monday Feb. 6 Women’s Golf PNLU Reach 2017

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Seawolves split week’s matchups Kevin Brill Staff Writer

T COURTESY // sonomaseawolves.com Sophomore guard Mason Phillips defends against Cal State San Marcos.

Men’s basketball tied for third in CCAA Annie Finck Staff Writer

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hroughout a three-game road trip the stakes were high for the Sonoma State University men’s basketball team, who proved themselves tough competitors and pulled ahead in two of the matchups.

After the loss versus San Francisco State University the previous week, the Seawolves came back strong and pulled out two successful wins.

“For us the challenge was bouncing back from a tough loss last weekend and winning on the road, which is not easy in the CCAA,” said junior guard Jackson Gion.

On Thursday, the men faced the California State Dominguez Hills Toros.

They started the game forced to overcome a 7-0 deficit, but were able to gain momentum 17 minutes into the first half when sophomore guard Armani Nicolis was able to sink his free throw shots.

Soon after Nicolis kicked things off, the Seawolves tied it up, and eventually broke the tie with only 12 minutes left in the first half.

“I think the biggest factor in both games were our dedication to play hard defense for the whole 40 minutes,” said senior center Luke Cochran.

One of the basketball team’s biggest strengths was the exceptional defense they have been utilizing this season, ranking number one in the nation and forcing 14 turnovers throughout the game.

“I think just focusing on what we do best, which is playing defense was our key factor this weekend, and it will be the rest of the season,” said senior guard Khalid Johnson. “Both teams we played had two great guards and our focus was to contain them both because they really get their team going with their play.”

The Seawolves were able to win 70-55 against the Toros.

Saturday’s win for the Seawolves did not come as easy. The game against the San Marcos Cougars was a continuous fight.

This fight didn’t just capture the aggression for the game, it also was the cause for Sonoma State having 25 different opportunities to score on the freethrow line, of which the Seawolves were able to make 16.

As the game progressed, the men of the team found themselves with a 70-64 win against the cougars.

With another win under their belts, the team is now tied for third place in the league with San Francisco State University. They are currently 13-5 for the year overall, and 9-3 in conference.

“This team differs from last year because we have more depth and more guys with experience. We can go to anyone on the bench and not have a drop off in anything that we do,” Johnson said. “Also, I think we are more versatile offensively.

One night it can be our big guys and another it can be our perimeter player.”

With a new team dynamic, it is no surprise that they are getting a head start to a great season.

he Sonoma State Seawolves’ women’s basketball team took on a road game against Cal State San Marcos on Saturday.

Things were looking promising for the team after two huge wins against San Francisco State and Cal State Dominguez Hills the previous week. Unfortunately, what they had hoped would be a 3-game winning streak came to an end when they couldn’t close out against Cal State San Marcos.

The Seawolves were lead by junior point guard Carly Gill, who shot 7-for-16 from the field for a total of 15 points, and lead all scorers in the game. Molly Donovan, the team’s junior center, was the second leading scorer and managed to put 12 points on the scoreboard. Sonoma State dominated the first half, outscoring the San Marcos Cougars 27-17.

After Sonoma State’s excellent first half, things did not go their way as they struggled to hold onto the commanding lead they had fought for during the first two quarters. The Seawolves were only able to put up a total of 22 points in the second half, while the Cougars scored 41 points.

After shooting a low 23 percent from the field in the first half, the Cougars were on fire in the second half and shot an impressive 61 percent, allowing them to pull ahead of the Seawolves.

San Marcos created 11 points off turnovers in the fourth quarter, and

the Seawolves were unable to answer back. Sonoma was out-rebounded 37 to 26, which played an important role in the game as well.

Savannah Camp and Dee Armenta from the Cougars caused problems for the Seawolves, putting up 14 points a piece. Camp, the Cougars’ starting guard, shot 75 percent from the field, adding two 3-pointers to the Cougars’ score. Senior guard Armenta took on a heavy workload, playing 37 minutes in the game.

Sonoma’s star player, Kylie Kiech, who averages 14.9 points per game on the season, struggled in this matchup and was unable to contribute any points. Both Kiech and sophomore forward Taylor Todd ended up fouling out of the game, which posed a problem for the Seawolves and allowed the Cougars to rally in the second half. Cal State San Marcos dominated in the key by outscoring the Seawolves 26-18. In the fourth quarter, the Cougars scored 14 points in the paint, compared to Sonoma’s low total of two.

After the Cougars tied up the game at 49-49 in the fourth quarter with 2:26 left to go, Sonoma State was held scoreless, leading to their defeat.

The final score of the game was 5849 in favor of Cal State San Marcos, halting Sonoma’s two-game winning streak.

This loss drops Sonoma State to an overall 10-8 record on the season.

The Seawolves hope to turn things around at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 3 in the Wolves’ Den against the Chico State Wildcats to try to redeem a close loss against them earlier in the season.

COURTESY // sonomaseawolves.com Sophomore guard Kylie Kiech and junior point guard Carly Gill contributed 30 points to lead the team against Cal State Dominguez Hills.

Sports Photo Gallery Oakland, CA The Golden State Warriors reminded everyone how great they can be when they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in spectacular fashion Saturday night, 144-98. Stephen Curry put on a show dropping 43 points en route to the win, showing why he’s exhilarating to watch. Just before the halftime buzzer, Curry launched a half-court shot that didn’t touch any part of the rim while scorching through the net. Kevin Durant helped the Warriors with 23 points of his own. With no Chris Paul, the Clippers have struggled to find guidance in the young Austin Rivers.

The Warriors look to continue success in the Western Conference, facing the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

COURTESY // sonomaseawolves.com The men’s tennis team lost their first game against St. Marys, while the women’s water polo team won their first game at Cal State Monterey.

Hundreds showed support at Jack London Square in support of the Oakland A’s on Saturday. The annual celebration had many highlights, including free photo and autograph sessions with players and coaches. After a sub-par finish last year, 5th in the west, fans came out to cheer on their team for a better finish this year. Owner John J. Fisher was in attendance in support of his team as well. The A’s look to tip-off April 3 at home against the LA Angels.

Berkeley, CA Sometimes it’s just time for a new direction. Sonny Dykes was relieved of his head coaching duties Sunday morning for UC Berkeley. Dykes, who turned around a losing program in just four years and produced a number one draft pick in the 2016 National Football League Draft, is now jobless. Aside from on field success, Dykes raised academic progress among his players as well. Cal’s 997 APR for the 2014-15 academic year tied for the highest in Pac-12 play, according to Cal Athletics. While many don’t understand this business move, Cal fans remain hopeful as a search for a new head coach is already underway.

San Francisco, CA The 49ers are in desperate need of a general manager and a head coach, as the process to get back to the SuperBowl is already underway in the Bay. For the first time since 2005, the organization won’t have a single player in the Pro Bowl. The media attention from Kaepernick and a disappointing year is enough to send anyone running for the hills. The 49ers organization’s general manager search has been narrowed down to two candidates, but speculation is the most fans have as to who is going to be leading itn. Sources in the organization say that a closer answer will surface in two weeks’ time.

San Jose, CA The San Jose Sharks are looking for a playoff push this year, despite losing Thursday to the Edmonton Oilers.

Coming off their first trip to the Stanley Cup Finals in franchise history last year, they look to have another good season. At 31-17-2, the Sharks having nothing to worry about. Logan Couture stayed consistent this season by scoring the Sharks, his 17thth of the season, near the four minute mark of the first period. The Oilers are a respectable opponent, boasting a record of 28-15-8. The Sharks will look to rebound as they stay home against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday.

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STAR // Sara Wildman Jose Antonio Vargas spoke about immigration after the recent election on Sunday in Schroeder Hall.

STAR // Jade Eriksson Alyssa Jackson, left, and Theresa Nguyen, right, sang “Tik Tok” by Kesha and “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys at Karaoke Night on Friday.