Volume 78 // Issue 2

In this issue: Sports: Seawolf basketball showcased at Pack the Den. Pg. 11 & 12

Opinion: Sanctuary cities go against Trump. Pg. 3 A&E: What the editorial board is listening to this week. Pg. 7 Student Life: Students react to proposed tuition increase.

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California State University Board of Trustees to vote on tuition increase in March million in state funding the CSU needs, leaving a $168 million shortfall,” said California State University Spokesperson Elizabeth Chaplin. “If the state does not fully fund the CSU’s proposed 2017-18 support budget, the California State University Board of Trustees will need to consider difficult options, including increasing tuition.”

Chaplin said the tuition for undergraduates would go up by no more than $270 and would not affect Cal State University’s neediest students. In addition, Chaplin said, “More than 62 percent of students have their tuition fully covered by grants or waivers, which do not need to be repaid.”

Chaplin also stressed that the Cal State system is doing everything in its power to get funding

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COURTESY // Connor Gibson Chancellor Timothy White proposed the first tuition incrfease for the California State system in six years. The Baord of Trustees will vote in March.

alifornia State University students haven’t had to worry about tuition hikes for the last six years. However, the 2017-2018 academic year could see a 4.9 percent increase by the Fall semester.

On Jan. 31 the Cal State Board of Trustees discussed a $270 tuition increase to fund a proposal designed to increase four-year graduation rates. Final vote due in March. Officials say the increase is needed to offset a decline in state funding.

“Governor Brown’s 2017-18 budget proposal allocated less than half of the additional $324.9

from the state so students won’t have to pay more.

“Trustees and Cal State leaders made it clear that the first and highest priority is to advocate in Sacramento for increased state funding to avoid this potential tuition increase,” Chaplin said. “Until the final state budget is released in June, CSU leaders, students and stakeholders will work with the governor and state legislative leaders to advocate for increased funding.”

Chaplin also said, “If the CSU receives sufficient funding from the state, an increase in tuition would be reduced or eliminated, and students would be refunded or credited if they had already paid the increased amount.”

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COURTESY // Shane Beckford Stevenson Hall, along with other campus buildings, has been the center of a $15 million trial regarding unsafe levels of asbestos.

Decision in asbestos trial expected by end of month Edgar Sanchez Staff Writer

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he trial in a $15 million whistleblower lawsuit, involving the discovery of asbestos in some Sonoma State buildings, began in January and is expected to last until the end of February.

“The health and safety of the employees and students at SSU are at stake in this case,” said Dustin Collier, attorney for the plaintiff Thomas Sargent.

Sargent was a former Sonoma State employee and asbestos consultant.

Sargent accuses Sonoma State of mishandling contamination of asbestos and lead in multiple campus buildings.

He also claims he suffered retaliation from the university when he exposed the problem.

Sargent is seeking $15 million in damages.

The trial, which is taking place in the Sonoma County Superior Courthouse in Santa Rosa, had its most recent hearing this past Wednesday, Feb. 2. Sargent testified in front of the seven-man, fivewomen jury and continued upholding the allegations that have rooted this trial.

Among them are the mishandling of asbestos by his supervisor, Director of Energy and Environmental Health and Safety Craig Dawson, and the way he was treated after notifying the California Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, CalOSHA and Sonoma Department of Emergency Services, of the potential threat to the health of employees and students.

The university has admitted to the

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presence of asbestos in Stevenson Hall; however, officials point to official reports found by private company, RHP Risk Management, which shows levels of the toxic material do not exceed unsafe standards imposed by Cal-OSHA. On Wednesday, Sargent claimed the testing used by the university was inadequate because they are testing the levels of asbestos in the air during a time in which asbestos sources are undisturbed.

According to Sargent, in order to truly know if asbestos is present in the air, testing must be completed during a time in which asbestos sources are being disturbed.

Nicolas Grizzle, a Sonoma State’s spokesman, declined to comment on this matter.

While on the stand, Sargent also answered questions from his lawyer indicating the deterioration of his work relationship with Dawson. Sargent claims he received his lowest ratings ever in areas such as quality of work, initiative, communication and customer service after his denouncement of the asbestos incident.

This retaliation led Sargent to resign “in protest,” said his lawyer Dustin Collier.

So far top officials such as former Sonoma State University President Ruben Armiñana and former Vice President of Administration and Finance,Laurence Furukawa-Schlereth have taken the stand during the trial.

“What’s at stake in this trial is whether or not the university has done enough to asses the asbestos problem, and to hold them accountable to take the problem more seriously,” said Collier. “As well as bringing some justice to Sargent and restore him into society.”

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The Chico State Wildcats visited the Wolves Den to take on the Sonoma State Seawolves. To see who won the faceoff, visit pages 10 & 11.

Sakaki’s statement opens diversity discussion Tyler Heberle Staff Writer

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resident Donald Trump’s signing of an executive order to ban immigration from seven countries, and his earlier crackdown on undocumented residents has cast uncertainty on the future and well-being of Muslim, Latino and Latina citizens in the U.S., including those who attend Sonoma State University.

In a statement issued Jan. 31 via email, Sonoma State President Judy Sakaki announced her support for undocumented and immigrant students, stressing the importance of being “One Noma Nation.”

Sakaki said in the statement that Sonoma State, unless required by law, will not question or arrest anyone on the basis or suspicion of being an undocumented immigrant, and that the

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university will defend educational opportunities for the students targeted in Trump’s executive orders.

Daniel Malpica, associate professor and chair of the Chicano and Latino studies department, said he admires the leadership Sakaki showed in this statement.

He said he took particular note of her refusal to question or detain potential immigrants and her admitting how many members of the Sonoma State community are immigrants or children of immigrants.

“I think that’s very, very powerful, to convey to the students that are being affected that we get the sort of dilemmas that they’re confronted with, and that we’re all in this together,” Malpica said.

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The Vagina Monologues are coming back to Sonoma State beginning on Feb. 25. The 58 person cast has been working around the clock to make this year’s show one to remember.

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Sonoma State stands with students

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ith the stroke of a pen on Jan. 27 at 4:42 p.m.

EST, Donald Trump’s ill thought-out executive order to bar immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries - Iraq, Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, and Yemen - took effect. In the days following the ban, anger, confusion, protests and chaos broke out at airports in the states and abroad. Many students and professors across the country have reported either being detained at airports or not being allowed to return the country, even though they had the proper documentation to enter the states.

This order affects many people, some who are currently here on a temporary visa including students and professors.

Potentially our own Sonoma State international students and workers could now be caught in legal limbo.

According to Bloomberg. com, “Trump’s immigration ban could cost U.S. colleges $700 million. The cost could be even higher if students from additional Muslim countries are deterred from traveling to the country.”

Although the majority of our current students may not be from the seven named countries, there is a very real possibility that more countries could be added to the list, and that hangs over their heads.

When students decide to come here for their education and the opportunity for a better life, for most it’s with the intention of becoming part of society, to contribute and be a productive citizen. The choice isn’t made without sacrifice. In addition to leaving their home coun-

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criticized this latest executive order and called for us as community to “Please take the time to listen, to engage in conversation and to reach out to others.” CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White also issued a statement on behalf of the students and staff stating in part, “When something threatens our ability to think beyond our borders and learn from the world as a whole, we will oppose it. When something impacts anyone in our CSU community – especially the most vulnerable – it impacts us all.”

The STAR is a student-run paper for the students and community of Sonoma State University and we, along with President Sakaki and the CSU system stand with all students, faculty and staff against this narrow-minded, fear-mongering, disastrous policy. The STAR believes Sonoma State is made a better place for having immigrants seeking higher educations, refugees fleeing war and persecution and those in pursuit of the true American dream of a better life.

We are a nation of immigrants, and the ideals symbolized by the Statue of Liberty, made up of different cultures, ideas and people.

What this current administration has done is to create unnecessary fear, anxiety, distrust and worry in our country and right here on our campus.

We applaud Sakaki and White for taking a strong stand in defense of immigrants from these seven countries, Mexico and other nations who are concerned about whether they will be welcomed here at Sonoma State. They will be.

Editorial Policy: The commentary expressed in the unsigned editorial represents a majority opinion of the STAR Editorial Board on a topic facing the campus community in keeping with journalistic precedents of other major newspapers, and may not be shared by all staff writers. The board encourages readers to write letters to the editor about all topics, including the editorial.

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try, friends and family behind, many members of the Sonoma State community now also face the possibility of not being able to leave or return back to the states.

While many of us may not be directly affected by this ban, there’s a pretty good chance we know someone here on campus who is.

The uncertainty of what this ban means is sending shockwaves through our campus community and across the nation. The United States is the top destination in the world for higher education, something that we pride ourselves on. We have a hard time understanding how the White House could be so short sighted as to not see how this is not only bad for our universities all across the country, but it also fosters ill-will toward our international counterparts and their students who desire to come here for their education. Actions like this slam the door closed and say, “You are no longer welcome here.”

The impact to Sonoma State University could lead to students choosing to go elsewhere where to pursue their education. The hostile attitude Trump and his advisers are displaying toward immigrants and our international allies will undoubtedly have a deep effect and impact on whether students will chose to study here in the U.S. They also risk further dividing an already divided nation.

So where does this leave us as a community at Sonoma State? This past week, President Judy K. Sakaki issued a statement to our community, One Noma Nation. In part, it

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ditor: This is Kelly, Kirk Kimberly’s dad.

Jennifer is his mother and my wife. (This is in response to “Murder case remains unsolved, reward reaches $11,500,” Jan. 31 STAR) They did say that he was stabbed so we assume the murder weapon was a knife, but they did not tell us if they have the murder weapon or not. The Sonoma County Sheriff Violent Crimes Task Force has been working on it non-stop. It’s important that anyone that saw anything, immediately gets in touch with the Sheriff’s Department. We appreciate you keeping this in the eye of the public and your fellow students. Kirk was

a great kid and should still be here. The only silver lining in this very dark cloud is that stuff like this makes a lot of folks stop and smell the roses, live each day to it’s fullest, make up with a family member that they were arguing with, etc. Kirk would want this. He was a peaceful human being; you would have liked him. We had a Memorial for him on Jan. 7 and estimate that about 300 friends and family showed up to pay respects.

Kirk would have liked that too.Anyway, thanks again for keeping this from slipping away from the public’s eye. We appreciate it.

Kelly and Jennifer Kimberly - Parents of Kirk Kimberly.

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Study shows mental health can effect physical health

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epression and other mental illnesses are extremely common among the young adult population, many being college students. According to Healthline, 44 percent of college students report having symptoms of depression.

Mental health is equally as important as physical health and should be taken just as seriously. Depression is an illness that affects many people, and is now said to lead to heart disease. In a study published

in the journal Atherosclerosis, researchers found that depression is just as much of a threat to your heart as high cholesterol and obesity are.

According to the study, depression accounted for 15 percent of cardiovascular deaths, which is at the same level as high cholesterol. Depression was shown to pose a higher risk for heart disease than obesity and diabetes, which came in at 10 percent.

Many people are unaware about the serious effects that mental health illnesses can present. Frequently, depression and other mental health problems are taken with less severity than physical illnesses.

Other health issues can come along with depression as well. Those who are depressed have a higher chance of making poor health decisions, such as a bad diet and lack of exercise, according to the American Heart Association. Poor health decisions frequently lead to obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, etc. All of these factors together can contribute to a unhealthy heart.

San Francisco sues Trump over sanctuary city status

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resident Donald Trump has recently signed an executive order stating that federal grant money will be withheld from any sanctuary cities. Sanctuary cities are places where undocumented immigrants can stay without fear of being deported.

According to the Center for Immigration Studies, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego are just a few of the cities in California that are considered sanctuary cities. The New York Times reported that the mayor of San Francisco, Ed Lee, said during a press conference that he believes sanctuary cities are safer and that it opens up communication between law enforcement and society.

Mayor Lee emphasized the cities would become less safe if there is less cooperation with law enforcement.

In big cities, immigrants are often the ones living in more dangerous areas and without their assured safety around the police, crime will begin to rise.

San Francisco’s city attorney, Dennis Herrera, has filed an injunction against Trump’s administration for their attempt to withhold federal grants from sanctuary cities. Federal grants are used by cities to carry out the public purpose of support or stimulation and without these funds, cities could be majorly impacted.

At a news conference Herrera said, “You can’t put a gun to the head of states and localities to get them to comply with what you might want at the federal level.”

Herrera also argued that the order is unconstitutional and will turn city and state workers into federal enforcers.

This executive order is not the only one alienating immigrants in the U.S. Recently, President Trump signed another executive order that banned immigrants from seven different countries from entering the U.S. for 120 days. Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia all made it on the banned list. This ban includes people with green cards and visas.

The United States is a country that was established by immigrants. Most Americans are not indigenous to the U.S. and had family that immigrated at some point in time. This makes the executive ban order unethical.

During President Trump’s campaign, he often used an example of a shooting in San Francisco to justify his radical views on immigration. In this shooting, a 32-year old woman was shot on a San Francisco Pier. The shooter was a man who was released from a Bay Area jail after a few short months. The shooter had already been deported to Mexico five times before the shooting. President Trump accuses the cities for not turning the man over to the federal immigration officers after releasing him.

Because of San Francisco’s sanctuary city standing, they do not have policies forcing them to turn illegal immigrants over to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Trump has mostly focused on this executive ban order as a means of terrorism prevention and targeted predominantly muslim countries. According to the New America Foundation, jihadists have killed 95 people in the U.S. in a ten year period, whereas 301,797 people were killed by guns within the U.S. during that same time period according to Politifact.

A study done by the Cato Institute explained that Americans are 253 times more likely to be killed in a homicide than a terrorist attack by a foreigner.

Therefore, President Trump’s executive ban order and defunding of sanctuary cities is not actually lowering the acts of violence that can be found in large cities, it is only making them less safe and targeting the wrong groups of people.

It has also been shown to be reversed.

Not only does depression lead to heart disease, but diagnosis of heart problems can also lead to depression. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, people with no history of depression can become depressed after a heart attack or after developing heart disease. Dr. Roy Ziegelstein, executive vice chairman of the Department of Medicine, stated, “What we can say with certainty is that depression and heart disease often occur together.”

For a more physiological side, according to the American Heart Association, depression can cause higher levels of cortisol, which is a hormone related to stress. Higher levels of cortisol have been shown to negatively impact the cardiovascular system.

It has been shown that mental health and physical health go hand-in-hand, so both should be cared for with equal importance.

Depression can be especially hard on college students. With a full schedule of classes, assignments and exams, and pos-

sibly a job, students that suffer from mental illnesses may struggle with the pressure to complete everything.

Teachers need to be cautious and understanding when it comes to students admitting they have depression or another mental health illness. Sometimes students need to focus on themselves, and their health and sanity, and could use some extra time on an assignment. In cases like these, students’ mental health needs to come first.

Having understanding and empathetic professors can make many students with mental health illnesses feel relieved and less stressed out.

With professors having a sense of sincerity when it comes to college students’ mental health, students can succeed at a greater rate and take care of themselves at the same time.

Allowing students to be aware of their mental health and relieved of stress, the subsequent problems that come along with mental health illnesses can be prevented.

Bringing awareness to often overlooked disease

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s of 2017 In the United States alone, 12,990 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer. Of that, 4,120 will die from this disease as reported by researchers at San Diego State University.

Cervical cancer occurs in the lower part of the uterus. Many women are susceptible to this disease, which affects thousands per year.

According to the National Cancer institute, 70 percent of cervical cancers are caused by two different of the human papillomavirus or HPV. The direct correlation between these two viruses creates an urgency to take the proper precautions to prevent them from occurring. According to the World Health Organization, HPV is also the most common viral infection

in the reproductive tract and most sexually active adults will be infected with it during their lifespan.

Two of the major ways to prevent cervical cancer is through screening tests and vaccines. It’s important for young women to get screened regularly as well as receive appropriate vaccinations. Negligence in doing so can result in the development of cancer cells within reproductive organ often times with no symptoms visible.

Prevention of cervical cancer can start as young as 9 years old. Young women from the ages of 9-26 are recommended to receive the three dose vaccination for HPV. The first two doses are administered before the age of fifteen and the third one is given after that. This is a crucial time to receive this vaccination considering HPV is easily transmitted through sexually active young adults.

The CDC reports that cervical cancer is prevalent among women 1850, this means it’s vital for women to take care of their reproductive health in their earlier years before its too late in their older years.

Cervical cancer is more easily treated when caught early rather than later when it’s less easy to treat. Although many cases of cervical cancer do not appear in women until later in life

Considering the advancements in western medicine, getting tested and treated for cervical cancer is fairly accessible. The most common way women get tested is via pap smear, as well as blood testing to identify HPV. Typically most adults get tested at least once per year and more frequently depending amount of sexual activity.

Whats alarming about cervical cancer is the fact that it disproportionately affects women of color. The CDC reported the highest incident rate recorded among Latina women, affecting every 16 out of every 100,000 and the highest death rate among African American women totaling 5 out of every 100,000. Whereas in other racial demographics, the incident and mortality rates are less than half of that.

Bringing awareness to cervical cancer is important not just for women but men as well. Men are also susceptible to contracting HPV and developing cancer from the virus.

Educating and providing as much information as possible to the general public about this disease can help disease prevention.

Furthermore, educating preteens, teens, young adults, mature adults alike can increase awareness about this disease. It crucial that college students are well informed about prevention of this disease since it directly affects them.

Drug abuse too common in college

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New Jersey Institute of Technology student was found dead in his dormitory in Newark, New Jersey last Sunday.

According to authorities, the student died of a drug overdose.

On Tuesday, Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie pledged to use his remaining time as Governor of New Jersey to stop drug addiction during his final State of the State address.

While college is supposed to be fun, the obligations that come with being a student can be stressful. Balancing your studies and social life is not quite simple. With these pressures, some students find themselves abusing drugs.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse , there is an increase in cocaine, heroin and ecstasy use among college students. Prescription medications like adderall and ritalin are being abused as well.

Addiction Center Facts reports college students make up one of the largest groups of drug abusers nationwide. Young adults between the ages 18-24 are already at a heightened risk of addiction, with those enrolled

in full-time college programs being twice likely to abuse drugs than those who don’t attend college.

Many students may feel stress that comes with the high demands of coursework, part-time jobs, social obligations or internships as genuine reasons for substance abuse. Peer pressure can be another factor. Depending on the city you reside in or the friends that you hang out with, there’s no telling what sort of substance you may encounter.

Little is known about the upward trend of college students and cocaine.

Like heroine, cocaine is highly addictive and deadly. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, overdosing, heart attacks and strokes are some of the severe health consequences that may come with cocaine use. The study also pointed out that there is an increase in cocaine use among the ages 19 to 28 years.

Ecstasy is one of the more popular “rave” drug symbolizing its close association with parties and raves.

It’s also known as “molly.” It’s a stimulant and hallucinogenic. The Massachusetts General Hospital states those who use the drug do so to enhance their state of well being while feeling more energy and arousal.

Ecstasy came under scrutiny in 1985 when the U.S Drug Enforcement Administration banned its use due to the potential it has to damage the brain. Today, it still remains on the list of drugs prohibited for sale or use.

On the other hand, adderall contains both amphetamine and dextroamphetamine according to Mayo clinic. It‘s used in treating patients

with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD. Adderall has proven easy to obtain through medical prescriptions from a doctor or from another student’s prescription.

A study in the journal of Addictive Diseases showed that 62 percent of a group of students with a valid prescription for ADHD medication purposefully diverted it to fellow students.

A students admitting that they take these stimulants for the “right reason,” to be more productive in classes and to stay afloat in the sea of intense competition. Unlike cocaine and ecstasy which are “rave drugs,” adderall has been labeled a “study drug.” These drugs alter brain chemistry and can bring about severe withdrawal symptoms.

Sonoma State University students are fortunate to have some of the best counselling and health programs offered. Counselling and Psychological services offers confidential counselling to students.

The Student Health Center is paramount in providing high quality medical, public and health education services. Other drug and alcohol awareness programs like ‘Save a Seawolf’ are accessible to students.

Let us take advantage of these resources, so that we don’t end up with a tragedy similar to the one at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Local community resources such as the County Department of Health services, Petaluma People Services and Drug Abuse Alternative Center in Santa Rosa are all open seeking to help.

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Campus Recreation Center creating a bike rental program Braden Cartwright Staff Writer

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f you are tired of walking to class or simply craving some two-wheeled transportation, the Sonoma State Campus Recreation Center may soon have a solution to your problem.

The center is in the process of creating a new program that will allow students to rent bikes for an entire semester for a mere $40.

“Our goal is to make the bikes accessible for all students,” said Sustainability Coordinator for Sonoma State University Savannah Guinn. “We are aiming to have 20 bikes to start, and then, depending on student demand, expanding the program over time as needed.”

Guinn has been the Sustainability Coordinator for Sonoma State University for over two years.

A bike rental program has always been a long-term goal of hers. She said the program has been kicked-started with the help of a $1,500 grant from the California State Students Association’s Greenovation fund.

“A big part of Campus Rec’s mission is environmental and social sustainability,” Guinn said. She believes this project fits that mission. “We are so excited about this program.”

The program is still in the planning stages, as a team works to get it running. The bikes must be purchased by May, per the grant, but the plan is to buy them before that deadline.

Many aspects of the program still need to be figured out before it can be instituted.

“I’ve drafted a rental agreement, we’re finalizing a storage space and discussing the lowest possible pricing,” Guinn said.

Employees from Campus Recreation, Outdoor Rescources and Adventure Programs are working together with a local bike company, Mike’s Bikes, to determine which bikes will best serve a diverse user group.

The rental program will be semester-long because a daily program would require substantially more staffing.

“I think we are hoping to get the program to that point, if it’s a success and students want it. But just for the sake of getting this thing going, we are going to start with semesterly and work out the infrastructure needs of making more frequent rentals possible,” Guinn said.

The California State Student Association’s Greenovation Fund awards grants for student-led sustainability projects, totaling $15,000 each year. The $1,500 awarded to Sonoma State for this project comes under the condition that Campus Rec will also provide funds to start up the project.

“We hope that this program is the beginning of a shift from commuter culture to active transportation at Sonoma State,” Guinn said.

Thirty-seven percent of undergraduates live on campus at Sonoma State.

Students at Sonoma State had mostly positive things to say about the future program.

“I think it’s a great idea, because students already use bikes or they use skateboards to get around. It’s a good opportunity for those who can’t afford to buy one themselves to rent one,” said sophomore Humberto Chavez Molla.

Molla said he commutes to Sonoma State, so he will not be renting a bike, but thinks it is great for those who live close by.

Not all were positive about the program, however.

Lexi Phan, a second-year student who lives in the dorms, is skeptical of the need for a such a program at Sonoma State.

“I just feel like our campus is pretty small, I wouldn’t think that a lot of students would need it, unless they’re commuting by bike from a neighborhood next door,” said Phan.

She also raised questions about the program’s viability. “How would you be keeping track of the bikes? What if it got stolen?” she said.

The start date of the program has not been set.

STAR // Megan Corcoran The Campus Recreation Center recieved a $1,500 grant for a bike rental program.

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Bailee Barr, a junior environmental science major at Sonoma State, said she gets her tuition covered by the Pell Grant.

She thinks the graduation initiative could benefit a lot of students.

“The cost of staying at school for an extra semester is much higher than a $270 tuition increase,” Barr said. “If the funds will go towards opening up impacted classes, less students would have to pay an extra semester of fees.”

Moshe Zrihen, a Santa Rosa Junior College student transferring to Sonoma State in fall 2017, says the tuition increase sounds very reasonable.

“I am from the East Coast, and Sonoma State’s costs are unbelievably low, comparable to the cost of community college on the East Coast,” Zrihen said in comparison to his home state of Delaware.

“California already gives so much money

to its schools and students, so it’s difficult for me to complain.”

Not everyone is on board with the tuition hike, however. Emily Hinton, the current Associated Student President at Sonoma State, attended the recent Board of Trustees meeting with members of the Student Senate to learn more about the plans.

“I have been working on this personally with our legislative board,” Hinton said. “We are fighting this tuition increase because any increase in the cost of education is detrimental to the success of the students.”

Students for Quality Education formed in the 2007-2008 academic year to represent and organize students. In direct response to the possible tuition increase, SQE has started the #FreetheCSU campaign, uniting students and faculty to advocate for better university conditions. The groups end goal is to give everyone the possibility of free tuition. For more information, visit csusqe.org/freethecsu.

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Santa Rosa business owners address homeless problem Amira Dabbas Staff Writer

M STAR // Megan Corcoran Darwin Hall was built in 1967 and is the first reported building on campus to have sustained any damage from the inclement weather.

Water Leak in basement of Darwin Hall raises concerns Matthew Koch Staff Writer

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ov. Jerry Brown declared California in a state of emergency back on Jan. 23 due to heavy rain storms across many counties, including all of the Bay Area.

But, that was before more heavy rains fell this past week, creating more hazardous driving conditions and causing more problems with f looding and leaky roofs in Sonoma County.

According to weather figures published in The Press Democrat, Rohnert Park as of Monday had already received 45 inches of rain, more than twice what the city received last year at this time of year.

Sonoma State University’s campus was among one of the institutions affected by the January storms, starting with a leak that reached Darwin Hall’s basement.

According to Christopher Dinno, associate vice president for A&F Facilities Planning and Operations, the large amount of runoff the campus gets from storms contributed to the leak.

“Just prior to the storms in January, we had our sump pit motors actually fail,” Dinno said.

The sump pit motors power pumps used to remove water that accumulates in the basement.

When the pumps originally failed, campus facilities noticed water making its way into Darwin Hall’s basement.

“Fortunately it was before the storm,” Dinno said, “and we were able to trade out the motors [and] pumps.”

So far, it appears that Darwin Hall is the only building that has encountered problems due to the winter weather.

Administrative Manager Julie Barnes noted how the building was designed to preemptively counter natural disasters such as f loods. By placing classes like computer science and geology in the basement, nothing can leach into the ground water. Likewise, putting chemistry on the top f loor keeps harmful chemicals the furthest away.

“It’s purposely designed that way so that it’s least impactful if an incident were to happen,” Barnes said.

While the school is still working to keep the campus safe and the facilities up to date, some students are still wary of the severe weather’s implications on campus.

“It’s crazy; it feels like we were just in a drought, and now the rain is non-stop,” said Sonoma State student Shane Fierro, 22.

As the county braces itself for another storm to hit, all the campus can do now is take precautions to prepare itself against impending damages.

ara Varnell-Christensen, a junior and psychology major at Sonoma State University, says she might see anywhere from eight to 15 homeless residents walk past her work in downtown Santa Rosa on any given day.

“As a woman working in an allwomen-run store, I definitely can feel nervous and intimidated by some of the people living on the streets downtown,” said Varnell Christensen.

This may come as no surprise for some, considering the homeless population in Sonoma County has been a growing issue for years. The Sonoma County 2015 Homeless Comprehensive Report by Applied Survey Research found that nearly half of the more than 2,000 unsheltered in the county live in central Santa Rosa. Most live in the downtown area, and near Railroad Square.

When homeless individuals end up in jail or hospitals, it costs taxpayers a significant amount of money. An average emergency visit can cost well over $1,000 without insurance. This cost in turn affects organizations, such as schools and businesses, because money is being used for these expenses instead of put back into our community.

Kevin Sprenger, co-owner of Sprenger’s Tap Room located on B Street in downtown Santa Rosa, held a town hall meeting at his restaurant late Tuesday evening to address this issue. He, along with various other Santa Rosa business owners and members of the community, gathered to brainstorm ideas to address homelessness in the community.

Sprenger said that one contributing factor to the homeless population is the high cost of living. Nearly 34,000 people are on waiting lists for low-income housing vouchers, according to an article in The Press Democrat. In Santa Rosa, more than 4,500 people wait an average of six to 10 years for rental assistance with these vouchers, according to the article.

“I truly believe that we need to create a voice at City Council Meetings.

There are so many issues that are not addressed at our council meetings because we, as people who work and live

downtown, do not attend.” Sprenger said at the meeting.

Many individuals, especially those working in or near downtown Santa Rosa, have expressed concern for their safety when they see homeless residents roaming the streets.

Some businesses have admitted to closing early or locking their doors in order to avoid disturbances.

Varnell-Christensen says she is often uncomfortable walking in the downtown parking lots in the evenings.

“My coworkers and I feel safest when we lock the doors after dark, and always accompany one another to our cars,” she said.

Homelessness is an issue that continues to be a hot topic among community members. There is the issue of public safety, but also remembering that homeless residents are members of our community that need our help.

“I do have a lot of empathy for these people and I feel sad that all of them have had some mixture of situations and circumstances in their lives lead them to this life on the street,” said Varnell-Christensen.

Last year, the Sonoma County Continuum of Care found 2,906 homeless individuals in Sonoma County, down from 3,107 the previous year, 4,280 in 2013 and 4,539 in 2011. However, there is still more work to do.

Sonoma State students are continuing their efforts to assist wherever possible. Join Us Making Progress is a community service program of Associated Students Inc., which provides Sonoma State students ways to impact not only their campus but their community. Programs include working at the food bank and serving meals to those in need.

Sprenger is planning on meeting with Special Assistant to the Office of the Vice President, Administration and Finance division Frank Scalercio to share ideas on how to get Sonoma State students further involved with the issue.

“If we can get the homeless in some sort of a jobs program, I think that that would be a great start,” Sprenger said.

“That way they can get themselves on their feet and become part of society.”

Sprenger recently hired two homeless individuals and is happy to say that both now have a roof over their heads.

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Sakaki’s statement linked to a separate joint statement made by California State University Chancellor Timothy White and every CSU president, including Sakaki.

The joint statement opposed Trump’s executive order and asked President Donald Trump to reconsider the order’s “divisiveness.”

Mariana Martinez, research coordinator for the McNair Scholars Program, said it is important to humanize students who use DACA’s services, despite “negative labels” associated with these students. “[Sakaki] has amazing students that are DACA,” Martinez said. “We have students who are getting admitted to Ph.D. programs to Penn State, University of Illinois… so it’s not like these kids are leeching off the system.”

Sakaki said she and other presidents voiced their support for the recently proposed BRIDGE Act. According to the National Immigration Law Center, the BRIDGE Act would allow people with temporary protection from deportation under DACA to stay in the U.S. with the federal government’s permission.

Malpica said it is important for Sonoma State to support DACA students, many of whom have “so much to contribute to everybody.” He said that two of his past students who rely on DACA are getting their master’s degrees at the University of Texas at Austin.

“I can assure you that once they’re done with their master’s degree, they will do remarkable things, because they’re good at what they do,” Malpica

said. “They’re well-trained, are committed to their area of specialization, and I think that’s what we need to do as an institution of higher learning—really support, train and educate all students, regardless of their color, regardless of their legal status.”

Malpica said it is important for Sonoma State to support DACA students.

Malpica said he thinks Sonoma State should strive for more on-campus diversity. He suggested that the institution hire more staff and faculty of color, and promote the hardest working ones to higher-ranking leadership positions.

He also said Sonoma State should show “institutional support” to undocumented students and students of color, ideally attracting a more diverse student body going forward.

“Sonoma State should mirror the demographics of California, and at this point, that’s not the case,” Malpica said.

Lauren Morimoto, kinesiology professor and director of diversity and inclusive excellence, said she thinks Sonoma State doesn’t do enough “active recruiting” of students in diverse areas outside of Sonoma County, such as Vallejo.

Morimoto, who previously wrote administration suggesting they put out a statement on Trump’s executive orders, said she liked the message of Sakaki’s statement, but “would have liked some stronger language” to make students feel more protected. She said she would like to see Sonoma State declare itself a sanctuary campus, but doesn’t think the CSU system would likely go that far.

“Even if it becomes an issue where we battle with the chancellor’s office, I

think it’s an important thing to say,” Morimoto said.

Despite her thoughts on the wording of Sakaki’s statement, Morimoto said she appreciated the quick response, Sakaki’s defense of DACA, and the inclusion of links to supportive and diversity-friendly resources on campus.

Carly Solberg, student assistant at the HUB and Queer-Straight Alliance president, said she felt Sakaki reached out to students “in a very personal way” through her statement.

“I think that there’s always things that [administrators] could do better,” Solberg said, “But as a university in California, I feel extremely lucky to have these people banding together as Californians to protect their students.”

Solberg said she would like to see more representation of other identities at Sonoma State, such as openly queer, and would like to see identitybased student organizations, such as the Queer-Straight Alliance and the Undocu-Scholars Coalition, collaborate more often.

“I do think that we need to do more in bringing our groups together,” Solberg said. “Whether that be through events, fundraising or volunteering together, that would be a good idea.”

Morimoto, though she said she might be hoping for “a statement that can’t be written,” explained how she would have worded a statement to students in uncertain political times.

“We get that a lot of you feel under siege — faculty, staff and students — and we are here,” Morimoto said. “This is going to be your space. So whatever stuff is going on out there, we want you to know that this is your space, no matter what.”

Facebook.com President of Sonoma State University Judy K. Sakaki poses with Sonoma State alum State Sen. Mike McGuire. McGuire represents the 2nd district, encompassing Marin to Del Norte counties. Sakaki and McGuire have released statements against Trump’s executive order.

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“The Vagina Monologues” to return to Sonoma State Brigitte Maina Staff Writer

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irst came Adam, then Eve. Recent politics, as per usual, take interpretive words literal, placing certain rights above others. Continual abuse and lack of a voice prompted a playwright to highlight the everyday struggles women endure; “for when you rape, beat, maim, mutilate, burn, bury and terrorize women, you destroy the essential life energy on the planet,” said Eve Ensler, writer of “The Vagina Monologues.”

Varying in length, “The Vagina Monologues” are a collection of 21 monologues (ten intro pieces weaved between 11 longer pieces) which focus on the unique and relatable conditions of femininity; all whose themes center around women empowerment.

Finished in 1996, Ensler developed the script using women’s intuition and personal testimonies collected through interviews of over 200 women. Dealing with sex, relationships and violence, the play dives into the spectrum of womanhood from the wonderful time that is puberty, with all the joy and hair it brings, to childbearing, husband “pleasing” and full body exploration of womanhood. Between the honest, partly-comedic relief pieces, sexual violence and suppression awareness is represented through the remaining monologues.

Presented at Sonoma State for over 15 years, the production, held in the Cooperage next to the Sauvignon dorms, is student ran. It’s directed by cast veteran and Senior Alix Parkhurst. “Each piece in the show embodies the female experience of all identities of women. There are pieces that give light to what it means to be a lesbian woman, trans woman, woman of color, and beyond,” said Parkhurst, whose upcoming production will be her second as a Seawolf. Parkhurst performed a monologue titled “The Flood” in 2016.

“That’s what makes the the show beautiful,” said Parkhurst. “It gives women of every identity a platform to share their unique experiences.”

Performed every February countrywide, Ensler created V-Day, a movement which works to end violence against women. The “V” stands for victory, valentine and vagina, according to Ensler. She and her organization believe “by focusing the benefit performances during [February] we maximize the impact,” according to the organization’s website.

“All of the proceeds go to Varity, Sonoma County’s only rape crisis center,” said Junior Hana O’Connor. O’Connor participated in last Spring’s production as a member of a group piece titled “List.”

Whether profits come from ticket sales or merchandise offered during the show, it all will directly go to the center located in Santa Rosa. An array of shirts, buttons and sweet treats will be available for purchase during the show.

“The production of the show is a large political statement. It aims to reclaim ownership of what it means to be a woman, an identity that has been heavily debated in the political arena, especially in relation to the recent election and harmful glorification of sexual assault,” said Parkhurst. “By performing in the show, being involved in its

STAR // Sara Wildman Alix Parkhurst in the 2016 production of “The Vagina Monologues.”

Parkhurst performed a monologue titled “The Flood.” production and seeing the show, you are giving women their voice, ownership over their body and spirit, supporting and amplifying the voices of women that are too often silenced by policy.”

The 58 person cast and crew works year round preparing for the two hour spring production through meetings, tabeling, rehearsals and other general play preparation.

“Meetings are mandatory if you want a spot in the show,” said junior and returnee Simrit Jawanda. “But if you don’t want a monologue you can be a backstage babe and be a stagehand.”

The roles of “backstage babes” includes lighting, sets and program creating. Taking the stage can be nerve wracking, but the babes constant movement and reassurance for the performers keep the play running smoothly.

“They are the backbone of the show,” said Jawanda. “When we’re doing the monologues, they’re doing everything else. It’s crazy.”

For students who wish to participate in next spring’s production, sign ups are available at each show or through cast members.

“If you are at all skeptical of the performance, push yourself to see it anyway,” said Parkhurst. “It is enlightening, laugh-out-loud funny, at times sorrowful, but overall a performance that anyone that knows a woman, or identifies as one, will learn from.”

“I can definitely say [participating in the monologues] was a highlight of my college experience and has shaped me into who I am now,” said O’Connor.

Ticket sales begin this week online and through cast members at their table outside of the student center during weekday afternoons. Student fees are $5 with ID, $10 for faculty, and $15 for general admission. Shows run from Feb. 24 through Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25, and a matinee show on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.

Oscar nominee Asghar Farhadi condemns travel ban Emma Capper Staff Writer

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ranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, writer and director of the Oscar-nominated foreign language film “The Salesman” is no stranger to the Academy Awards.

Among his many awards is a Golden Globe and an Oscar for his 2011 film “A Separation.” Now, Donald Trump’s stance on immigration may force Farhadi to become a stranger. His new policy temporarily bans refugees from entering the U.S. for 120 days and poses an indefinite ban on refugees from Syria. A 90-day ban was placed on citizens of seven countries. Among the seven is Iran, where Farhadi is a citizen. Following Trump’s order, Farhadi said in a statement published by the New York Times that even if an exception were made, he would not attend the awards.

“The possibility of this presence is being accompanied by ifs and buts which are in no way acceptable to me even if exceptions were to be made for my trip,” Farhadi wrote. His statement then condemns the policy and blames world leaders for turning foreign cultures against each other.

“To humiliate one nation with the pretext of guarding the security of another is not a new phenomenon in history and has always laid the groundwork for the creation of future divide and enmity,” said Farhadi. “I hereby express my condemnation of the unjust conditions forced upon some of my compatriots and the citizens of the other six countries trying to legally enter the United States of America and hope that the current situation will not give rise to further divide between nations.”

Farhadi’s absence has not been unnoticed. Protests continue worldwide and a rise of public disapproval is trending in Hollywood.

According to Variety, The Directors Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA denounced President Trump’s executive order in a state-

ment saying “The open exchange of art is core to who we are, it’s what motion pictures and television are increasingly about; drawing humanity together, transcending borders and cultures. The DGA will continue to support the ability of artists to work and share their art in the United States.”

According to Variety, the presidents of the Writers Guild of America called Trump’s policy “unconstitutional.”

Also, celebrities used the Screen Actors Guild Awards as a platform for expressing their disapproval of the ban. On the red carpet, Simon Helberg of “The Big Bang Theory” held a sign reading “refugees welcome” while his wife Jocelyn Towne had written, “let them in” on her chest.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus targeted her speech at addressing the value immigrants hold in our country and citing the message from the Writer’s Guild.

To many, Farhadi’s absence represents the loss of culture the United States will see with the immigration ban. His celebrity gives a face to those affected by the ban and has sparked major protests in powerful communities. According to the Washington Post, approximately 90,000 people are affected by the ban. So while Farhadi’s relevancy to American culture has sparked celebrity interest, he is merely one of many whose plans have been disrupted.

Opposition to the order is strong and growing, yet refugees and immigrants are still suffering.

In his statement, Farhadi points out that those in power have fabricated the “us” versus “them” epidemic due to their own fears. The heartbreaking message reminds us that we as a nation do not have to succumb to those fears. The beauty of film is that we are able to see into a foreign world and feel as if we are there. We get to learn about a culture we may never be able to visit, and often we see more similarities than differences.

Our understanding of culture and the arts is only possible because of diversity, and Farhadi is a symbol of that.

facebook.com “Rings” was released Friday and earned $13 million its opening weeknd.

“Rings” doesn’t shine in the box office Nolan Brough Staff Writer

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n an endless spree of cinematic reboots, no franchise is safe. The latest cult classic to receive a modern makeover is “The Ring,” a horror film directed by Gore Verbinski in 2002. The film tells the story of an evil videotape that kills when viewed.

The only consolation is a phone call after the tape is over, warning the victim: “Seven Days.” After seven days are up, expect a visit from Samara, a ghostly spirit who thrives on death. The only escape from the tape’s wrath is to make a copy of it.

The same goes for the 2017 reboot, “Rings.” The movie is directed by F. Javier Gutierrez and stars Matilda Lutz as Julia and Alex Roe as Holt, two students just out of high school. When it comes time for Holt to leave town and go to college, Julia becomes worried as he starts to distance himself from her, ignoring texts and skype calls. One night, Julia receives a particularly distressing skype call from Holt and is met with a girl looking for him. She says some disturbing things and Julia hops in the car and drives over to make sure everything is alright.

After some digging, she discovers that Holt has been caught up in a scheme with his biology professor, Gabriel, played by Johnny Galecki. Gabriel is researching the tape to find out more about the human soul and tricks students into watching it, including Holt and Julia. Once the couple is reunited, they begin the search for the meaning of the tape and how to escape their dark fate.

“Rings” is very influenced by Verbin-

ski’s film, and it shows. Characters resemble one another, the plot advances at the same pace and even some shots are hardly different from one another. In both movies there are scenes where the female protagonist explores Samara’s living quarters where she was held captive, which doesn’t make a whole lot of sense given the history of Samara and her family “The Ring” gives us.

“Rings” lacks a lot of the charm that helped the original flourish.

The writing is dry, which gravely hurt the performances in the film. Some choice examples of the choppy writing include “I don’t think a vision means you know what the vision means,” and “Watch your step, I just painted the ceiling.” Were they warning against getting paint on your shoes? Odd lines such as these are sprinkled throughout the movie and distract you from the story pretty frequently.

The script also heavily relies on exposition to trudge through the complicated plot, which needed to be thinned out and centralized. There are too many ideas running amok throughout the film.

One theme that was great was the idea of the video getting uploaded to the internet and shared instantly amongst the populous, but it is only explored for a few minutes. This would have been a great movie to watch, but unfortunately the writers went in a more complicated direction that hurt the film.

“Rings” does have some strong points.

There are some great scenes where Samara attacks her victims who watched the tape.

Unsettling and certainly disturbing, Gutierrez utilizes modern technology to expand on the horror that branded “The Ring.” This is a campy little horror film to watch with your buddies on a rainy night, but not much else.

Certainly not a staple in the horror genre like Verbinski’s film, but a decent horror flick nonetheless.

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Sampha releases “Process” Alexis Austin Staff Writer

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ampha Sisay is known for his collaborations with other artists. His vocals resonate on Drake’s tracks “The Motion” and “Too Much,” in Solange’s recent “Don’t Touch My Hair” and Kanye West’s “Saint Pablo.” The South London native has shared his distinct sound with the world through these and more, combined works and a few EPs, but under the surface he has been conjuring up a complete work of his own. Last Friday, he released his first fulllength album “Process,” through his label Young Turks.

Sisay was just three-years-old when his father gave him a piano. Although his father meant it to simply provide a productive distraction from TV, the instrument brought much more into the young musician’s life and remained a constant after the onset of personal tragedies.

The music of Sampha bleeds with emotion yet conveys strength and seamless composition. On “Process” he exemplifies his relationship to the piano in his mother’s London home. His mother passed away last September after an extensive battle with cancer. The song titled “(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano” was released prior to the publication of the album and provided a lens into the work to come.

The track is a quiet ballad featuring his own solo piano and a calm choral support of his own harmonizing tones. He sings in regards to his beloved instrument and how it continues to connect him to his mother, “You would show me I have something, some people call a soul.”

The song subtly demonstrates the influence of music and creative process through times of grief.

An incredibly passionate and productive

musician, Sampha has been composing songs throughout the years and had about 40 to choose from to arrange this album, according to The Fader magazine.

The work as a whole emotes Sampha’s “sound” that is very original and distinguishing. His background and experience in sound production remains apparent and each track characterizes the elaborate and alternative voice of the artist.

The song that opens the album “Plastic 10°C” structures a wide array of sounds that blend into each other like a painting.

The electronic echoes meet smooth vocals and a soft beat. His lyrics on the track hint at the delicacy of life and what it feels like to be “melting” in fear.

The engineered beat in the song “Blood on Me” is a more fast-paced tempo, implying a sense of urgency. The track alludes to a theatrical image, in a way that is perhaps foreshadowing his upcoming film by Kahlil Joseph. The film will release on March 17 on Apple Music and depicts his life influences and ancestral roots of Sierra Leone.

In Genius’ video series “Verified,” Sampha breaks down this track further, revealing that the listener is to be pulled in with “repetitive” and “hypnotic” sounding voices. The lyrics end up representing a dream world, where he is on the run from himself.

Much the album is hypnotic, with very abstract and rhythmic noises. Some songs feature a harp-like instrument, most prominent in “Kora Sings.” The track “Reverse Faults” flows with heavy bass and musical structure that becomes more and more familiar with listening.

Sampha’s music is very expressive. The sounds tend to build up, very different elements of the music seem to play to another and really belong, each song cultivates complexity.

The lyrics provide an intimate insight to his mind, his experiences with life, love, worry and sorrow. “Process” demonstrates the persistence of a consistent tone and encompasses something everyone can either relate to or appreciate.

What we're jamming to this week

Jenna: "Issues" - Julia Michaels Sara: "Strangers" - Seven Lions Joe: "Jump Out The Window" Big Sean Shannon: "A Guy With A Girl" Blake Shelton Kim: "Vacation" - Thomas Rhett Tommy: "My Homeboys Chevy" - Andre Nickatina Bianca: "Somebody Else" - The 1975 Nate: "Wide Awake" - Katy Perry Ethan: "By My Side" - IAMSU Emma: "The Monster" - From Indian Lakes

Top five web comics Sean Curzon Staff Writer

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he internet has changed the way we experience entertainment. Now, people have the platform to create content and send it out to the masses. Comics are no exception. Many artists have made their own worlds and shared them. Webcomics aren’t often tied down by corporate demands so the artists are free to touch on themes that don’t normally show up in mainstream media. Here are some of my favorite webcomics that are worth the read.

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Sleepless Domain (2015) sleeplessdomain.com Set in a distant city of mysteries, cut off from the rest of the world, facing an invasion of monsters each night. The populations only hope is the strange magical powers that all the town’s teenage girls possess. The comic follows Team Alchemical, five girls with elemental powers. “Sleepless Domain” focuses on the day to day struggle of the magical girls as they deal with celebrity and school as opposed to monster fights. The whole series is a love letter to magical girl anime such as “Sailor Moon.” Written by Mary Cagle with art by Oskar Vega. It’s recent in webcomic terms so it’s rather short as of now. The entire comic can be read in one or two free afternoons. A must read for fans of the magical girl genre.

Camp Weedonwantcha (2013) campcomic.com “Camp Weedonwantcha” follows a camp where parents dump their unwanted kids forever. Did I mention that this was a comedy? It is written and drawn by Katie Rice. The comic follows the egotistical Malachi and his friends; the energetic Seventeen, named because she was the youngest of 17 kids, and the large and silent Brain. The series is a dark comedy often using a gag per page, but it does sometimes deal with continuing story arcs, mostly dealing with the kids lives before camp.

Dancing the line between hilarious and heartbreaking, “Camp Weedonwantcha” is sure to make you feel something.

Supernormal Step (2009) supernormalstep.com A magical portal opens, sending antisocial twenty­something Fiona, to an alternate universe filled with magic and monsters.

She embarks on a journey where she is hunted by the world’s strange totalitarian government, lead by the enigmatic Cavan Henderson. Fiona finds herself drawn into a conflict outside of her own control. Written and drawn by Michael Lee Lunsford, “Supernormal Step” features an impressive and large cast. The comic also is willing to showcase diversity as the main character, Fiona, is asexual. “Supernormal Step”showcases a vast world and dynamic action.

Questionable Content (2003) questionablecontent.net The longest running comic on this list, “Questionable Content” is drawn and written by Jeph Jacques. It’s a comedy that follows a group of 20 to 30­somethings as they live in a small New England town. Also, robots! It has been updated with one comic every weekday for the past 14 years. It might take awhile if one starts at the beginning as the story has evolved as the years have gone by. The earliest comics focused on the love triangle between the three leads. The comic began to expand the cast and the focus shifted to the robots and how they fit into society. Current story arcs deal with life living alongside artificial intelligence.

Gunnerkrigg Court (2005) gunnerkrigg.com Created by Tom Siddell, “Gunnerkrigg Court” follows young Annie Carver as she is sent to a strange boarding school, Gunnerkrigg Court, after the death of her mother. As the school year goes on, Carver realizes that Gunnerkrigg Court is much more than it seems. The comic is notable is for its dry British humor, the inclusion of many different mythologies and strange mysteries. The comics real strength is its characters and the bonds they develop.

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Shagri-La gives students a taste of Nepal Konrad Schoffer Staff Writer

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hangri-La is a Nepalese restaurant offering a broad range of curries including fish, chicken, lamb, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dishes.

Clay oven baked naan and Tibetan/Nepali momos are also served.

Co-owner Meenakshi Sharma is from Nepal and opened her restaurant at 1706 East Cotati Ave. in the Wolf Den Plaza across from Sonoma State University more than 12 years ago.

“The faculty and students at Sonoma State are my genuine customers,” Sharma said.

Shangri- La offers lunch specials Monday through Friday and includes vegetable or chicken curry.

“The lunch specials are for everybody but especially for students” said Sharma.

On Tuesdays, chicken or vegetable tikka masala is added to the lunch specials. Thursdays include butter chicken. Cost for each lunch special is $8.99 and is served with rice and Naan.

“Most students now come for Tiki Tuesdays,” said Sharma, explaining that they usually get together here.

“I really appreciate the students...I created the chicken masala for students.”

She described how one of her customers from Sonoma State that came everyday for years to eat chicken masala and naan. One day she asked the student which day of the week worked best for him. He told her Tuesdays. As a result the lunch special on Tuesday now includes chicken masala.

Sydney Swan is a customer that has been coming to

Shangri-La for more than three years.

“I’ve tried everything on the menu. I definitely love the food...I’m there all the time..my favorite [dish] is the chicken chilli,” Swan said.

Chilli is a Shangri-La special offered with choice of tofu, veggie or chicken for $12.99.

If you’re looking for a light meal, soups and salads are also offered. Lentil soups start at $4.99 or choose an organic mixed salad for $6.99. Every effort is made to select vegetables that are organic or chicken that is free range.

“You get really healthy food…salads are always organic,” Sharma said.

The name for Shangri-La was influenced by Sharma’s view of Nepal. The country is known for the highest mountain, Mount Everest, and Kali Gandaki Gorge, considered the deepest gorge in the world.

“Its amazingly beautiful, [somewhere] you can feel heaven,” Sharma explained. “Nepalese food is influenced more from the northern part of India.”

Shreebhadra Dhakal is the sous-chef trained by Sharma and he said he likes to eat the traditional dal bhat-tarkari. The traditional Nepalese meal consists of lentil soup and rice with vegetable curry, but his favorite dish is often chicken curry.

Sharma said customers helped create the ShangriLa special’s. These include fish tikka masala, bhanta chicken or pumpkin curry. The dishes range in price from $7.99 to $12.99 Sharma uses a variety of spices from India in her dishes including coriander, turmeric, cumin, and ginger. The spices are integral part of her most basic ingredients.

According to Sharma, most cooks from Nepal are influenced by their mother. When she was a student living in Berkeley, she enjoyed eating with others, and often found herself cooking for five or six people.

After being told that she should open a restaurant of her own, her own family began pushing the idea. Eventually her brother convinced her to open her restaurant.

Shangri-La offers snack appetizers including samosa, aaloo tikki to meat and vegetable momo that use Indian spices. Prices range from $4.99 to $9.99.

Samosa are fried pastry shells stuffed with mashed potatoes, roasted cumin and served with chutney. Aaloo Tikki are potato patties served with chutney. Meat Momo is minced lamb, mixed with green and red onions with spices wrapped in dough and served with tomato sauce.

Many neighbors, students and faculty agree that Sharma takes pride in her work and this makes her feel that she is doing something good. Graduates often come back with their families and kids.

“I feel like I have a growing family,” said Sharma.

“I am so happy here.”

Shangri-La might be a mystical place one can find in a novel, but in Rohnert Park it’s a place for anyone who is hungry.

Restaurant hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. for dinner Monday through Saturday. Shangri- La closes between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. for food preparation.

Reservations are encouraged for large groups. Students on a budget are welcome. Anyone interested can find more information at www.shangrila-cafe.com or by calling (707)793-0300.

STAR // Konrad Schoffer Co-owner of Shangri-La, Meenakshi Sharma, has been serving Himalayan cuisine to customers for over a decade. Located in Wolf Den Plaza across from campus, the cafe offers daily lunch specials that cater to students with prices ranging from $7.99 to $12.99.

Escape rooms find home at Sonoma State Alyssa Archerda Staff Writer

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onoma State University will be holding live escape rooms on campus this week during LoboFest. The event will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Center. There will be multiple rooms open to showcase student skills by using critical thinking to take the clues and solve the puzzles to break out of the room.

“Attendees can expect to have fun in this 45 minute challenge. An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players are locked in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within a set time limit. The games are physical versions of ‘escape the room’ video games,” said Morgan Sterni, a campus life programer at Sonoma State.

The event is free, no need for tickets. Just show up with your friends and go inside.

“We expect a big turnout because of the central location and advertisement done,” said Sterni. “Since the event is open for a long time during the day, we encourage students to come at any point that they are available.”

Live escape rooms have been around for a little over a decade but just recently have people been taking interest in them. According to roomwithaclue.us, the concept has been around since the 1980’s but the term “escape room/game” developed in the early 2000s.

The idea initially started with an online game where the player tries to escape the room by using clues to solve puzzles and critical thinking techniques. As the online platform became more and more popular,

people brought the experience to real life.

Now people all over the world are enjoying the experience.

According to escaperoomdirectory.com, this game has spread to 97 countries in 1228 cities with a total of 6331 different rooms.

One of the unique aspects is that every room is different, so participants never know what to expect.

“I am excited because it is nothing like I have ever done before,” said second year English major Savannah Lizarraga. “I am nervous for the scenarios they are going to have set up.

I have heard that they can get pretty intense.”

When asked how well she thinks she will do, Lizarraga doubted her skillset.

“I am almost one hundred percent sure that I will not make it out in time because I do not do so well in intense situations. But I have a good team of friends who will hopefully do a lot better under the pressure. I’m just along for the ride,” Lizarraga said.

There will be a total of five escape rooms set up with two different themes to try. While Sterni couldn’t reveal too much, she did mention the titles of the rooms. The first theme will be the “BOOM“ room and the second theme will be the “Patient Zero” room. The challenges within the rooms also remain a mystery, but Sterni mentioned that they will require participants to think.

“Escape rooms are a part of our spirit week, LoboFest, and we encourage students to come out for the remainder of the events,” Sterni said.

Students searching for more information about just the escape room night can email asp.liveevents@sonoma.edu or go to visit www.seawolfliving.com.

Student Life Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 8 Spring Club Fair 11:30 a.m.

Seawolf Plaza JUMP Info Night 7 p.m.

Erin Fisher Room Thursday, Feb. 9 Escape Rooms 1 p.m.

Student Center

Saturday, Feb. 11 JUMP Day of Service 9 a.m.

Register Online Sunday, Feb. 12 Men’s Lacrosse SSU v. Orgeon 11:30 a.m.

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Seawolves SPEAK! Students react to possible tuition increase Michelle Violetti Staff Writer

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alifornia State University proposed a five percent tuition increase to take effect in fall 2017. The change will affect the entire 23 campus system, including Sonoma State University. The CSU system will vote on the tuition increase proposal, resulting in a boost of no more than $270 per student, March 21-22. The tuition increase has been reported to go to various items including Graduation Initiative 2025, funded enrollment growth, facilities and campus infrastructure, employee compensation and mandatory costs. In the hopes of hearing what the campus has to say on the subject, Sonoma State students were asked “what are your thoughts on the possible tuition increase to be voted on in March?”

“Well, when I started here my tuition was a lot lower than what I paid for this last semester. So, I have watched it increase slowly, but it’s never been such a drastic jump. And as a student who pays for their own tuition, having it increase that much isn’t something that I think I would be able to afford if I were to continue to go to school here after I graduate.”

-Kristina Cope, senior “I feel like the increase isn’t that much considering what students would receive from it. Being a Kinesiology major I’ve had a hard time getting classes. I feel like [with] an increase in classes we have available students will actually be able to get out of here in four years without having to stay extra.”

-Jessica Privado-Baker, third year

“I am guessing it would be especially more difficult for those who rely on financial aid.

For example with me, I was low income so I depend more on scholarships, grants and such. Obviously it affects everyone, but I think it will have more of an impact on those who have less resources.”

-Jonathan Alvarado, freshman

“My opinion is positive. It is good to better the problems that exist in the universities and to be able to create new programs that the University may want to implement.”

-Salvador Franco, first year

“At first, I was like goodness, raising five percent isn’t a good thing for some of the students here since they are paying with their own money or with FAFSA they have to pay it back after they graduate. After hearing that it is going to go to faculty I think it will be beneficial because faculty needs to have a bigger salary since faculty and teachers aren’t getting paid as much as they should be.”

-Ciara Smith, third year “It’s a little worrying.

Although I don’t really have that much of an issue with it personally, because I get federal grants, I think it’s an issue because there’s really no opinion or vote from the people that it’s directly affecting.”

- Julian Ochoa, first year

JUMP offers Alternative Breaks this spring Jaqueline Huynh Staff Writer

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pring break is the only break students get during second semester—a week everyone is always looking forward to. When spring break comes to mind, students think of vacationing somewhere tropical such as Hawaii or Mexico, or just soaking up some sun with a trip to Disneyland.

As all of that sounds like a relaxing thing to do, student Nemneet Dhother had other plans of spending her week long break. She chose to spend her free six days in Portland, Oregon with a few other Sonoma State University students to help volunteer about specific social issues. This purpose was started by an organization on campus called JUMP—Join Us Making Progress.

“JUMP is the community service and volunteerism program of the Associated Students,” according to Erik Dickson, executive director of the Associated Students.

During this experience, students spend a week helping out the community based on a theme that is brought upon a social issue. With each issue comes with a location, though these everyday issues can also be found in your local community such as Sonoma County. A few of the issues JUMP focuses on are homelessness and hunger, environmental stewardship and urban poverty.

Once a student leader, Samantha Ohanian is now director of the Alternative Break program.

“Not only do students partake in 30 or more hours of community service whether it is packaging food at a food bank, or serving food and hygienic items to those who may be experiencing homelessness, but they also educate themselves on the issue they are working with,” said Ohanian.

With 44 spots total, each candidate is chosen through an application and interview process. There is no volunteer experience required to participate, as long as the student is willing and understanding of the work they will be giving forward.

Those selected are then split into four groups where they are set up with their location and issue.

Students get up as early as 7 a.m. and their day ends roughly around 10 p.m. each day on their journey. Students also do not get to choose where they would like to head to, but rather give a preference of what social issue they would like to partake in.

“I’m from San Francisco where there is a lot of homelessness and hunger, so going to Oregon was great because I got to help out a community with an issue that I was pretty familiar with already,” Dhother said.

She learned how to ration out $5 one night with her group on how to come up with a meal for dinner. She also slept in a sleeping bag in a church each night, reminding her how there are so many out there who are not as privileged as your typical college student.

“I loved my experience, it was a lot of hard work but there were also a lot of good moments and realizations on this trip. It was definitely a growing and rewarding experience, there was a lot of appreciation at the end of the day and this is something I am always going to keep with me,” Dhother said.

Although students may not know anyone else in their group, by the end of their experience it was safe to say new friendships were established.

This semester students can learn more about Alternative Breaks by visiting the website www.ssualtbreaks. wordpress.com, or by contacting Ohanion at jump.altbreaks@sonoma.edu.

SeawolfLiving.com Alternative Breaks give students the opportunity to give back to those in need.

Vive Roméo et Juliette!

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Women’s basketball team falls to Chico State in overtime Kevin Brill Staff Writer The Sonoma State University women’s basketball team suffered two tough home losses this weekend against the Chico State Wildcats and Cal State Stanislaus Warriors, dropping their record to 10-10 in the overall season.

On Friday against Chico State, the Seawolves were looking great throughout the first three quarters. The den was packed and nearly all the fans thought the ‘Wolves had clinched a win over the Wildcats. Unfortunately, the Seawolves struggled to put up points on the board in the fourth quarter, leading them into an exciting overtime thriller.

Junior guard Madison Burroughs had an excellent game, contributing 14 points and nine rebounds for Sonoma State. Both Kylie Kiech and Carly Gill took on a heavy workload, playing 42 minutes each, and were two of the Seawolves’ highest scorers.

“We hadn’t scored in such a long time, we were just trying to get a bucket. We were trying to find something to manufacture some points since we went five minutes without scoring in the fourth quarter,” head coach Mark Rigby said.

At halftime, the Seawolves were up 26-21 and kept the lead throughout the third quarter. Chico State dominated the fourth quarter, tying the game and forcing them into overtime. Unfortunately, Sonoma State stayed cold, only accumulating 1 point in the 5-minute overtime, while the Wildcats scored 6 points, making the final score 61-56 in favor of Chico.

Chico State’s Junior guard, Whitney Branham (18) and junior forward, Kayla Taylor (16), contributed more than half of the Wildcat’s points, totaling 34, and created the biggest struggle for Sonoma’s defense.

“We need to stick with our game plan and just execute better,” Rigby said when looking forward to the upcoming games to end the season.

With a quick turnaround time, the Seawolves took on the Stanislaus Warriors on Saturday in hopes of sealing a win in the Wolves’ Den. After holding the lead in the first quarter, Sonoma State was able to hold a tight trail behind the Warriors in the following three. Unfortunately, the Seawolves were unable to come out on top, with the final score

of the game 52-46.

Jessica Mitz and Maddison Burroughs were Sonoma’s leading scorers, both contributing 12 points.

The Wolves struggled shooting the ball, at 36 percent from the field and only 33 percent at the free-throw line. Stanislaus junior center Erika Larsen was a monster on the glass, with 12 rebounds and 10 points on the scoreboard. Warriors’ senior forward, Cassidy Sanders-Curry, had a huge impact on the game as she contributed a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds.

“We need to be more consistent and just play our game,” junior forward McKaiela Tyler said.

The Seawolves hope to turn things around as they begin a two-game road trip against Cal State East Bay and Monterey Bay in back-to-back matchups this weekend.

STAR // Sara Wildman Junior point guard Carly Gill takes the three-point attempt as center Molly Donovan keeps the defense away (above left). Sophomore guard Kylie Kiech attacked the basket with 13 points against Chico State on Friday (above right).

Points : Madison Burroughs (14) Kylie Kiech (13) Carly Gill (12) Rebounds : Madison Burroughs (9) Taylor Todd (7) Kylie Kiech (6)

Sports Schedule Tuesday Feb. 7

Friday Feb. 10

Women’s Tennis

Sunday Feb. 12

Women’s Golf

Softball

vs Mills College

Women’s Waterpolo

PNLU Reach 2017

@ Cal State Monterey Bay

11 a.m.

vs Triton Invitational

Baseball

12 p.m. & 2 p.m.

Softball

(in La Jolla, CA)

vs Holy Names

Women’s Basketball

@ Cal State Monterey Bay

Women’s Tennis

1 p.m.

@ Cal State East Bay

12 p.m. & 2 p.m.

vs Academy of Art

5:30 p.m.

Women’s Waterpolo

12 p.m.

Wednesday Feb. 8

Men’s Basketball

vs Triton Invitational

Baseball

@ Cal State East Bay

(in La Jolla, CA)

Monday Feb. 13

@ SF State

7:30

Women’s Basketball

Men’s Golf

@ Cal State Monterey Bay

Stockton Cactus Thaw

1 p.m.

Saturday Feb. 11

5:30 p.m.

Women’s Waterpolo

Men’s Basketball

vs Arizona State

@ Cal State Monterey Bay

(in La Jolla, CA) 8 a.m.

7:30 p.m.

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Seawolves tied for second place in CCAA after four-game win streak Simon Cherin-Gordon Staff Writer

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he Seawolves may have exploded for 24 points during the game’s final seven minutes, but their 66-50 win over their rival Chico State Wildcats on Feb. 3 was all about defense.

T h e court in question w a s Sonoma State’s home, The Wolves’ Den. After a mid-season remodel forced the Seawolves to host games elsewhere for three months, their much-anticipated return made defending their home more im-

portant than ever.

When asked to compare the surrounding hype to that of other games during his four-year career, senior center Luke Cochran said this one was “definitely at the top.”

Since Nov. 19, the Seawolves haven’t had a home court. They still had games, however, and their opponents felt the wrath of a team looking to put up a fight. They entered Friday allowing a Division II-best 58.1 points per game, and proceeded to hold the Wildcats—who score 76.6 points on average— to a season-low 50.

Perimeter shooting and offensive rebounding have been big parts of Chico’s success this season, but both proved difficult against Sonoma. The Seawolves’ willingness to switch and close out eliminated what would normally be pockets of airspace for Chico jump shooters, while their guards covered for them on the boards.

Seniors Khalid Johnson and Jimmy Golden tied for the team lead with five rebounds each. Both are guards.

“All week, our coaches were saying to us that if we can limit their offensive rebounds, we’ll have a good chance to win,” Johnson said.

At the break, Chico had 15 points, and was 3-of-13 on threes. That type of team defense is expected by the Seawolves themselves.

“We’ve practiced hundreds, if not thousands of times to make the right defensive decisions…it just becomes second nature,” Cochran said.

Chico responded to Sonoma’s feisty perimeter defense by changing its game plan at halftime.

It took only eight triples in the second half, and started to force the ball inside. The results were slightly more positive for the Wildcats. They got to the free-throw line 20 times after just two first-half attempts, while also cutting their turnovers from 11 to five. They scored 35 points, a more typical showing for their high-powered offense.

Yet, the Seawolves’ halftime lead of 12 grew to 16 by the final buzzer due to an offensive outburst.

After a two-point first half, Cochran scored 13 in the second on 6-of-7 shooting. His 3-point play with 5:04 remaining—he had another and-1 opportunity minutes earlier, but missed the free throw—was just one of many highlights during a game-closing 14-4 surge, serving as a response to Chico cutting the lead to 44-37 with 6:55 remaining.

The Seawolves’ run started with a 3 from Golden, who finished with a game-high 18 points. On the next possession, Cochran recorded his third block of the night, which led to an and-1 for senior wing Armani Nicolis. Cochran’s and-1 came the next trip down, and a steal-and-score from Johnson capped the game-defining burst.

Cochran credited the crowd with leading the late charge.

“They brought so much energy and we just fed off it, playing some of our best basketball,” he said.

The near-capacity crowd had plenty of reasons to be excited. The Seawolves entered the game tied for third in CCAA play, with a conference record of 9-3. Chico was alone in first place, at 11-2.

With Sonoma’s victory and a 56-47 win the next night against Stanislaus State (6-16 overall, 3-12 in CCAA), the team now moves to within half a game of first place.

That it was the school’s annual Pack The Den night also boosted the fan presence, both in attendance and decibel level.

Despite the game’s high intensity and stakes, the Seawolves players remained level-headed.

“Yeah it was Pack The Den against a great team like Chico, but it was like any other league game for us,” Johnson said. “We just wanted to defend our home court like we would against any other team.”

Defend, they did.

STAR // Sara Wildman

STAR // Megan Corcoran

STAR // Sara Wildman The Seawolves’ impressive defense has become a huge factor in their 11-3 conference record.

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Seawolves take home win at Pack the Den

STAR // Megan Corcoran Jimmy Golden, No. 11, leaped to make a basket at the Seawolves home game against Chico State on Friday night.

STAR // Sara Wildman Jimmy Golden, No. 11, jumped to make a two-pointer.

STAR // Megan Corcoran Armani Nicolis, No. 1, took a shot at the basket.

STAR // Megan Corcoran Jackson Gion, No. 42, faced a Chico State player.

STAR // Megan Corcoran Mason Phillips, No. 5, entered the court and high-fived his teammate.