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VOLUME 80 // ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 12, 2018

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Students face tuition increase, but how much?

ASHLEY GIESEKE STAFF WRITER

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s students enter their third week of school, many are left wondering whether they will be facing a tuition increase in the fall and, if so, how much. But it looks as if they may not get a clear answer until May. A possible tuition increase was the primary topic of discussion during the CSU board of trustees meeting at the Office of the Chancellor last Tuesday and Wednesday.

The proposed increase would be $228 for undergraduates, $264 for credietal, and $432 for graduates. This comes after the CSU system requested an expansion in its budget of $282.9 million from the state, but was only granted $92.1 million by Gov. Jerry Brown. Students and staff have looked for answers, and after this last meeting there is finally a bit more clarity. CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White said the budget proposal was “both concerning and surprising.”

White said that investing in the CSU “is warranted and necessary” and it will “take every opportunity to reinforce to the governor, Department of Finance and Legislature that additional investment in the California State University is an investment in California’s future.”

Officials have pushed back the date for an official decision on the increase from March 21 to May, as explained in an email sent by White after the Board of Trustees meeting.

The head of the Cal State Student Association and the chancellor’s wife, Maggie White, have fought this funding battle and is very adamant on keeping it in the public eye. White said she wants to avoid any kind of tuition increase because she knows the negative impact this will have on certain students. “If more money is secured from the state for the year ahead, the need for a tuition increase will be negated,” said White.

“The reason that the budget request from the CSU is so high this year is because costs for things like health care and re-

tirement are increasing, and the system is also attempting to add more faculty, classes, and support services to each campus as part of its Graduation Initiative 2025.” The Graduation Initiative is helping graduation rates and how fast students can get out of the CSU system.

It aims to increase the six-year graduation rate from 46 percent to 60 percent. If the tuition increase goes into effect, this initiative will become less of a possibility.

“It is definitely not a sure thing that the tuition increase will pass, though,” said White “and there is a lot that stakeholders and people concerned about the possible tuition increase can do before this is brought to the CSU Board of Trustees for a vote.”

She encouraged students to contact their legislators to encourage them “to prioritize higher education and fully fund the CSU this year.”

“We are making gains on adding more professors, more advisors and courses, while keeping costs for stu-

dents and the state of California low,” White said during the trustees meeting.

“We are essentially trying to walk up a down escalator. Even with the remarkable improvements in efficiency and cost reduction, we can’t progress to meet California’s needs and our students’ expectations of us. Chancellor White spoke very passionately about this topic during the meeting and goes on to state, “ During the last five years, we have kept focus on an affordable college degree, with tuition only rising by 4.9 percent while creating access for an additional 35,000 for Pell Grant recipients, and two-thirds of our students do not pay tuition after financial aid,” White said. “The simple truth is that someone always pays; it’s who pays is what changed over time.”

With this increase luming, there still seems to be so many unanswered questions surrounding it. Tuition is already very expensive for many and this could end up having devastating effects on the student’s futures.

Campus opposes the possible end of DACA CASEY HERRMANN STAFF WRITER

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hile members of Congress and the administration of President Donald Trump continue to negotiate on possibly extending protections for some 690,000 undocumented immigrants protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a deadline still looms. As the president made clear six months ago, the DACA program will expire on March 5 if Congress fails to take action to keep the program alive.

It has been five months since Trump announced his administration would end DACA. Congress continues to battle over the fate of the program. Across political isles, Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons introduced a bill Monday with 54 co-sponsors to try and grant citizenship to many young undocumented immigrants. The Trump administration continues to refuse any deal on DACA without funding for Trump’s proposed border wall. As this political fight goes back and forth, the anxiety created by this announced shift in federal policy is causing members of the faculty and students of Sonoma State enrolled in DACA to organize to push for greater awareness of what that would mean for them and their families.

DACA is a policy created by former President Barack Obama where enrolling with the government program allowed protection from deportation for young undocumented immigrants whose parents brought them to the United States as children. If this policy was reversed as President Trump plans, it could force many people who have little knowledge of any other home then America to be deported to unknown lands.

But the uncertain future of the plan is creating anxiety about DACA students at Sonoma State, according to organizations on campus that are doing what they can to help these students.

“We’re doing a few events to bring the topic of DACA to school and bring some knowledge to people who don’t know about it,” said Omar Santiago-Monjaras, the head of the Undocu-Scholars Coalition at Sonoma State University. Undocu-Scholars work to support all undocumented students within the university. The group plans to hold several yet-to-be-announced events on campus to promote awareness for Dreamers’ plight. “We’ll teach people a general view of what it’s like to be undocumented,” Santiago-Monjaras said.

Lauren Morimoto, professor of kinesiology and director of diversity on campus, expressed her support of the Dreamers. “In California, we will not giving [any info on Dreamers] to ICE. The CSU has said as much, an I expect the university to hold firm,” Morimoto said.

Chancellor Timothy White has also expressed support for DACA students. On Sept. 5, when President Donald Trump first moved to end DACA, the chancellor published a statement condemning the Trump administra-

Sonoma State STAR Omar Santiago-Monjaras, head of the Undocu-Scholars Coalition at SSU, speaks to the crowd during a march protesting President Donald Trump’s decision to end DACA on September 5. tion’s actions. “Let me express my personal disappointment toward this action that will have such a profoundly negative impact on our nation, our state, our university, and so many of our colleagues, students and friends,” White said. He also urged DACA students to learn as much as they could about their rights in the face of the upcoming rollback.

Undocu-Scholars are standing firm to try to keep DACA the law of the land. “We’re working with other organizations to spread awareness, know your rights, telling people how to call their representative,“ SantiagoMonjaras said. Mariana G. Martinez, professor of Chicano and Latino studies, talked about other efforts on campus: ”Just recently AS[associated students] passed a DACA Call for Action for a Clean DREAM Act and so students should know that they have the support of other students on campus,” she said.

This can be a frightening stance to take, however.

Morimoto mentioned talking with other Dreamers in similar positions, many suffering from anxiety for themselves and their families.

Even through this, many still have hope. Morimoto said she hoped Congress would act with haste to end the fight over the Dreamers, stating that polls show that roughly 70 percent of Americans want to keep the Dreamers in America.

Santiago-Monjaras said he wants to remain an important voice in helping to start change towards immigration laws. “If you lose everything else, you gotta keep hopeful,” he said. “I see hopefulness everywhere. I definitely want to stay active; nothing’s gonna change if I just sit here, and I want to do my part to create a hopeful immigration reform.”

As of Saturday, DACA still is scheduled to end on March 5. Before and after this deadline it is clear that many will continue fighting for it, and their right to remain in the United States.. Until then, Santiago-Monjaras, Undocu-Scholars and many others say they plan to continue fighting against DACA’s rollback. If there are no changes to the DACA situation, Undocu-Scholars plan to demonstrate on campus.

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CSU may need to put initiative on hold

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or students in the California State University system a four-year graduation plan may soon come with a higher price tag.

On Jan. 10, Gov. Jerry Brown released his proposed 2018-19 state budget revealing an increased allocation of $92 million, in addition to the 2017-18 funds, for the CSU system. Although the CSU did receive an increase in funding, the figure falls far short of the $263 million requested by CSU Chancellor Timothy White and the Board of Trustees.

When comparing the two figures, $92 million leaves a large gap to be made up. Members of the CFA fear that students may face the brunt of the costs if White continues to pursue Graduation Initiative 2025.

The lack of state resources also leaves the CSU at risk for

more tuition increases; a reality that students faced with the $270 tuition increase for the 2017-18 academic year. In an open letter to White and the members of the Board of Trustees on Jan. 5, the California Faculty Association President Jennifer Eagan demanded more open and outspoken support for students.

“CFA is painfully aware that a [5] percent increase in enrollment does not reach every eligible student. Thousands would still be turned away, but we have to start somewhere. California must continue to re-invest in the future until the promise is fully realized,” Eagan said.

Graduation Initiative 2025 is focused on improving graduation rates, but with the recent budget proposal it’s uncertain if there will be sufficient funds to follow through with the project.

While graduation rates should

be a primary focus of the CSU, the burden of improving those statistics shouldn’t fall entirely on the students. If relying on student funding is the only option in order to pursue Graduation Initiative 2025, White needs to put the project on hold. Demanding more money from students will only leave them further in debt.

According to the CFA, California spends 41 percent less on each CSU student than it did 30 years ago.

With more students attending college, the state needs to be increasing the amount of funding that the CSU receives. Instead of accomodating the state budget, the Chancellor’s Office needs to represent the interests of all 23 campuses and advocate for funding. Students should not be expected to cover all increasing costs — they need help from the state.

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Sonoma State University’s newest play, put on by the Department of Theater Arts and Dance, brings back the nostalgia of long time “Peanuts” fans.

Read the story on page 6

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Dear baby boomers; stop criticizing millenials

LINDSEY HUFFMAN STAFF WRITER

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re millennials ruining America, or is it the baby boomers? A debate that can go on forever, but which generation is really at fault for ruining our country?

The older generation consider millennials spoiled, entitled and unable to live without their smartphones. Baby boomers on the other hand ignored all signs of climate change, financed two wars and left future generations to clean up the mess they started.

But what has changed between millennials and our parents and grandparents? We wait to get married, unlike our ancestors. According to the BBC, “In the U.S. it is

baby boomers who not only have higher current rates of divorce than any other age group right now, but who also got divorced in unprecedented numbers when they were in their 20s and 30s.” With millennials waiting longer on commitment and marriage, the divorce rate might drop incrementally.

While there are many stereotypes of millennials living with their parents until age 30, research says otherwise. “While the economy is a factor, three out of four of those who live with their parents today aren’t “idle:” they have jobs or are in higher education,” according to the BBC. The millennials are chasing for a higher education to have better jobs than baby boomers. Most millennials attending colleges are first generation and are job-hopping less than their elders, which just reiterates this generation is doing better.

According to the BBC, “Each generation has been becoming more metropolitan, better educated and more ethnically diverse, and less likely to be married or to have served in the military, than the last.”

In other words, millennials want to do better from past generations because they have seen the

mess their elders made.

Before I completely bash on the baby boomers, they also assisted in social justice movements in order to change the way our country looks at equality. Martin Luther King Jr. was a baby boomer, but is handsdown the reason why segregation is not as predominate as it was before.

Also a baby boomer, Harvey Milk was a hugely inf luential individual, who wanted to change the way society looked at the LGBTQ communities.

Millennials are taking many movements that the baby boomers started and continuing to fight for equality. But as a millennial, I cannot let us off that easy.

The downside to our generation is we are truly addicted to our phones and care more about social media than actual reality. We thrive for likes, comments and retweets; but how does that get us anywhere in life?

Nowadays we crave for fame without talent at all, in hopes that it will be golden ticket to become rich.

But at the end of the day millennials, along with baby boomers, were all a part of electing our current president. So, now aren’t we all part of ruining America?

Equating gangs and immigrants is not the solution

JENNIFER DE LA TORRE

STAFF WRITER

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iewers throughout the country tuned in to the State of the Union so President Donald Trump could inform them of the shape of our country.

In my opinion, what he fed the public were words to make them afraid of their safety and support a plan without knowing facts. Trump spoke about the gang, Mara Salvatrucha, better known as MS-13, with an ulterior motive.

Trump’s focus on the MS-13 gang is only spreading the misconception that most immigrants coming to the United States for asylum are gang members coming for more recruts. This is incorrect.

Refugees escaping El Salvador formed MS-13 in Los Angeles in the 1980s, according to the New York Times.

When refugees emigrate for safety away from the gang in El Salvador, it is common to feel isolated. It’s a new country with a different language, usually liv-

ing in broken home life situations and attending poor public schools.

This disconnection at home and in the community makes them an easy target for recruitment from gang members.

Trump’s speech made the MS -13 seem like it’s the largest gang in the United States, and growing stronger by incoming refugees.

MS-13 is not the largest gang in the country. The focus on MS-13 by the president has only made the gang feel stronger.

Alex Sanchez, a former MS-13 gang member, said, “MS-13 getting hyped to be one of the most dangerous gangs in the world just feeds into the gang’s goal and alpha mentality. It’s a recruitment tool.”

According to The New Yorker, this misconception that the gang is larger and stronger than it really is will persuade young immigrants to join for safety or out of fear.

The connection made between MS-13 gang members and illegal immigrants is spreading false ideas to Americans that immigration is what is making the gang stronger.

We should make the decision for new policy by knowing the facts and not by fear.

Sen. Kamala Harris said it best; “we’re not supposed to convince the American public of policy because we make them afraid,” according to USA Today.

Trump believes that deporting illegal immigrants back to their home country will stop the MS-13 gang, but this immigration plan has failed before.

According to the Washington Post, the Clinton administration’s

immigration plan failed when it increased deportations.

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 deported thousands of immigrants, but that made the gang grow in El Salvador. By deporting illegal immigrants who were members of the MS-13 gang, they grew stronger in their home countries.

This only made many come to the United States looking for safety from the violence.

Trump’s State of the Union address did not mention how to help minors coming to the country for safety, but only spoke about increased border protection. Increased deportation will only repeat what happened in the 1990s.

The way to decrease gang members in the United States is to have more resources for immigrant communities.

Kids and teenagers usually don’t want to be in a gang. They join a gang for protection from a country that provides little help to guide them into a better life. Some come into this country with trauma from the violence in theirs.

They need mentors, resources for mental health, and people to rely on for help when gangs recruit them. With the current political climate, it would scare people to even show connections with gang activity.

It makes them not want to get help to leave a gang whose members might have forced them to join, out of fear of deportation.

Fear, increased deportation and a divided country will only help feed the problem.

Tracking devices: Where do we draw the line?

SAMMY SINATRA

STAFF WRITER

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he Fitbit watch has enhanced and improved users’ workouts and routines since 2013. However, the tracking device on the Fitbit has recently caused some concerns with our military by releasing, through a Global Heat Map, probable whereabouts of military bases, running routines, supply routes and bases from the past two years.

According to the The Washington Post, “The Global Heat Map, published by the GPS tracking company Strava, uses satellite information to map the locations and movements of subscribers to the company’s fitness service over a two – year period, by illuminating areas of activity.”

The concept of tracking and releasing a Global Heat Map is not necessarily a bad idea – one can recognize it as a way to connect users. But for the military, it’s another story. The United States lights up like a Christmas tree when you analyze the Global Heat Map. In contrast, when you zoom into more desolate places in the Middle East, you see there are very few high-activity areas, especially in places of war; most specifically Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Major Audricia Harris, Pentagon spokeswoman, told The New York Times, “Recent data releases emphasize the need for situational awareness when members of the military share personal information. [The Pentagon] takes matters like these very seriously and is reviewing the situation to determine if any additional training or guidance is required,” she said. Many U.S. soldiers wear Fitbits and have their tracking setting on; this is a potential problem. There is no privacy if every step you take can eventually lead to an online map with patterns of your routines.

As told by CNN, “...there also appear to be other airstrips and base – like shapes in places where neither American military forces nor the Central Intelligence Agency are known to have personnel stations.” With their locations known, the troops could be under threat if any enemies are able to see and utilize the Global Heat Map. This has the possibility to cause major problems down the road.

Many have questioned why the military sees the need to even have tracking on their Fitbit turned on in the first place. It opens up doors to threats and attacks, making them more vulnerable. In places of war and violence, there needs to be more protection. Should the responsibility for this fall on the military, or Strava? The military could have been more conscious of the programs entailed with Fitbit. On the other hand, Strava knowingly made the Global Heat Map public and posted a direct threat to our own military. New technologies lead to new unknown precautions that we need to take seriously and openly discuss.

In a statement to CNN, a Strava spokesperson said, “Our global heatmap represents an aggregated and anonymized view of over a billion activities uploaded to our platform. It excludes activities that have been marked as private and user – defined privacy zones.”

Users of all media need to be more aware of what each app or service involves when they download or sign up. There needs to be an overall understanding of what clicking “I agree to the terms and conditions,” really means. As media and technology develops, it’s important to note when one has taken lack of privacy too far, and where you need to draw the line.

Conglomerates latest endeavors seem questionable

LUIS MEJIA

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mazon and Disney are two of the largest companies that have ever existed. Fortunately, everyone living above a rock already knows that. Harboring a combined estimated worth of $196.4 billion, their innovation has paid off more times than most can comprehend, and their recent endeavors make it clear there is no sign of slowing down.

It was less than two months ago that The Washington Post reported Disney

pulling off the deal of its dreams, and arguably the most important media deal of all time. Purchasing 21st Century Fox for a measly $52 billion, Disney gained the rights to many of our favorite television shows and movies, sending a powerful statement to the rest of the industry that it would not soon forget.

Likewise, Amazon launched its first ever grocery store without a checkout line two weeks ago, leading the fray into what we can expect the future of shopping to look like. Whether or not that is cause for concern depends on who is asked, but no one can deny this pair of behemoths has raised its ceiling to such an extent, that it is frankly intimidating.

Companies like this are too busy to spend time shining their thrones at the top of the food chain. The responsibility they have is worth so much that they rarely think twice about making the most of it, which in this case is to keep building on it.

In the midst of their ridiculous growth over the past couple decades, Amazon and Disney believe there is something even more valuable than their

bank accounts; influence. No doubt, money plays a significant role in acquiring this influence, but what these juggernauts seek is brand familiarity above all else.

Before Disney’s acquisition of Fox, it already owned about 18 percent of the market share in American film alone, says Mansoor Mithaiwala of Screen Rant. Following its investment, the share surged to over 27 percent, which the company expects only to continue rising in due time.

This is exactly what Disney wants— to grow as big as it can before anyone challenges them, and despite the company not purchasing the actual Fox network or the Fox News network, there will be little surprise if it eventually comes looking for them. Disney wants the closest thing to a media monopoly it can get to ensure control over how information is consumed.

While Amazon also plans to dominate, the company is not as guilty in this department, because its recent investments are not targeted at one specific medium. Disney attempts to conquer media; Amazon’s intentions, meanwhile, involve lifestyle altogether. This explains Amazon’s efforts in developing products

spanning many industries like clothes, streaming services, music libraries, software, space travel, technology, food, and, thanks to Nick Wingfield of the New York Times, apparently health insurance.

Not to mention it owns The Washington Post, one of the very news sources used in this column. This is either a monster that has no idea what it wants to eat, or one with too many ideas and an appetite for it all. Impressive, yes, but scary too.

As it stands, these companies are on track to gradually take over the world, a blueprint set to do more harm than good if no one stands in their way.

This is something worth keeping an eye on for the future, as one should expect that by the next century, both of these giants will have left even bigger marks on humanity.

Perhaps their aims to take over the world have already begun. If so, it remains to be seen whether they can coexist, especially when others like them are not ready to concede either; i.e. the “Googles” and “Apples” of the world. So in the meantime, Alexa versus Mickey; place your bets.

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$40,000 in vitaculture scholarships still available

AARON WASKOWIAK STAFF WRITER

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onoma State University have selected and celebrated the first 15 Wine Industry Scholars Program recipients, each of whom will receive $10,000 scholarships. But more scholarship money is available for students who are connected to the wine industry somehow, whether through harvesting or wine-making.

These grants, meant to help offset the cost of tuition and living among college students from viticulture families, mark yet another step Sonoma State has taken towards its focus on the wine industry.

Ever since construction began back in June 2016 on the campuses’ new $9.15 million Wine Spectator Center, eyes both on and off campus have locked on the college’s growing ties to the $62 billion California industry.

Erin Ringstad, the program coordinator for the Wine Business Institute, expressed her desire for students to know about the scholarships available. “We encourage all students to apply,” she said, “even if they are only involved at a very low level in the wine industry. The application form is quite straightforward and so similar to other grant forms that they can usually apply for multiple (scholarships) all at once.” In regards to the selection process, she stressed academic performance and passion for their areas of study.

Heavily funded by the world-renowned Wine Spectator Magazine and its scholarship foundation via a $3 million contribution, as well as pulling $1 million in funding from the well-known local Kobel group, the “Wine Spectator Learning Center” will hone the schools’ focus on the business side of viticulture for students.

As of Jan. 10, there was still $40,000 in Wine Institute Scholars Program scholar-

ships being offered to applicants from various industry names through the Wine Business Institute. A fast-approaching deadline of Feb. 23 for applicants to get their names in the pool means students interested should begin applying. While the WISP money awarded this year seems like a massive amount, Ringstad said that compared to the past it isn’t a drastic increase; simply a new program.

Julia Garcia, an active and involved member of the wine industry outside of the university and recent transfer to SSU, expressed her excitement about the new building.

“I heard that they were going to make a building for that area of study, but it's nothing like I imagined!” Garcia said. “I am so excited to see what kinds of programs they'll offer – I think talks from wine makers and maybe even demonstrations for the student body would be fantastic.”

She had no idea the school and WISP was offering scholarships.

“As a recent transfer,” she said, “it really seems like the school is throwing money at me, and now that they are adding in potential wine tastings I am really not complaining!”

With a focus on assisting the education of disadvantaged and underprivileged first generation students from backgrounds in vineyard and winery work, Dr. Karen Thompson stressed the impact these scholarships could have in a statement about the awards.

“As educators, we are thrilled to provide opportunities that make a difference in the lives of our students.” Thompson said. “Our hope and expectation is that this extraordinary group of students represents the first of many to receive academic support through the new Wine Industry Scholars Program."

Sonoma State encourages all students, from tasting room pourers to accredited wine makers, to apply for the Wine Industry Scholars Program before Feb. 23. The application can be found online.

Sonoma State STAR The Wine Spectator Learning Center is set to be formally opened by the end of the semester and the building will be fully operational by fall 2018.

SSU gifted statue of ‘Peanuts’ character HEBA MADI

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statue of Lucy, the prominent female character from the “Peanuts” comic strip, will be joining Sonoma State University’s collection of campus sculptures.

The school will place a donated 4-foot statue of Lucy east of the Schulz Information Center before the end of February, Chief of Staff and Interim Vice President of Advancement Patti Hiramoto said.

Lucille Van Pelt, more commonly known as Lucy, is easily recognized by her hair, her need to always be right and her shrill voice, said Jean Schulz, wife of “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz, who passed away in 2000.

According to President Judy Sakaki, she wanted the statue to more appropriately represent the Schulz Information Center that the school built in 2000. Sakaki said she mentioned her idea to Schulz and shortly after, Sonoma State was on the waitlist, Sakaki said during the Academic Senate meeting on Feb 1.

Mary Vaughn, a local Sonoma County artist recommended by the donor, will be painting a Sonoma State T-shirt on her as well as adding and hand-painting a twofoot platform for Lucy to stand on, Hiromato said.

“I wanted one with a cap and gown, but I didn’t want to be picky,” Sakaki said. “When a Lucy became available, they hired an artist to repaint her clothes.”

Currently Charles Schulz’s family and the City of Santa Rosa have placed 30 4-foot statues of Lucy around the Santa Rosa area. This project began in June of 2010

by the Peanuts on Parade Committee as a final tribute to Charles Schulz. Local Sonoma County artist designed and painted each statue during a paint-off event.

“You can actually get a peek of our Lucy through a fence since she is already situated in front of the Schulz Information Center,” Hiramoto said. “She is one of very few remaining unfinished sculptures available as part of the Peanuts series sculptures placed through Sonoma County.”

According to Hiromato, the statue will offer students, faculty, staff and visitors a photo opportunity on campus.

“We hope that Lucy will provide a welcoming focal and gathering point for students and guests on campus, since currently there is no SSU logo or landmark on our campus for this,” Hiromato said. “We are excited to have Lucy as our newest Seawolf and we think the entrance to the library at the Schulz Center is the perfect location for her.”

This will be a good place for Lucy as her character is quite large. Her arms will be open and she will be wearing Sonoma State attire and colors, Sakaki said.

“Our incoming students and visitors want to take selfies or pictures in front of signs and our major signage at Sonoma State is at the entrances of campus,” Sakaki said. “Those are not the safest places to congregate due to car traffic.”

The campus community continues to celebrate Schulz’s work. At the library and information center visitors are welcome to read his work, including original comic strips of “Peanuts” and other related artwork.

sonomacounty.com Lucy statue, donated by the Charles Schulz’s family and the city of Santa Rosa, located at the Charles Schulz Airport in Santa Rosa.

“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” will also be showing at the Green Music Center until Feb 11. It is a revised production of the all-time 1967 classic and is free for SSU students.

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Health Center sees rise in flu patients

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ave you experienced any flu or cold symptoms this season? You may be just the candidate the Student Health Center is looking for. According to an email sent to all Seawolves on Jan. 23, “The Student Health Center is currently seeing students with a variety of cold and flu symptoms.” Patients may face a wait.

Toni Boracchia, RN and Student Health Care Center Health Education Nurse, said many students are coming to the Health Center with complaints of fever, body aches, cough, nasal and chest congestion, fatigue, headache, ear aches, sore throats and sinus pressure.

Making an appearance every year between November and April, the flu does not hesitate to make noses run, bodies ache, and sinuses congested. While this is not uncommon, the flu has been particularly ruthless this season.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of children that had died of flu-related symptoms so far this season, which began in October, is 53. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CNN that this flu season is among the worst in recent years

TOP 5 WAYS TO FIGHT THE FLU GET YOUR FLU SHOT For $15, the Student Health Center offers the Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine, more commonly known as the flu shot, to students only.

WATCH YOUR DIET Eating healthy food that is rich in nutrients will help strengthen your immune system and make it easier to fight illness.

GET TO BED EARLY Not getting enough sleep can weaken your immune system.

Try to get at least 8 hours per night to help avoid getting sick.

STAY HYDRATED Drinking lots of water can help your body recover more quickly.

It can also help you feel less tired during the day.

WASH YOUR HANDS Continue to wash your hands regularly, especially before eating and after using the bathroom.

Information provided by the Student Health Center

with more than 126,000 laboratory-confirmed cases reported nationwide. These do not include thousands of people who have had the flu or are still fighting it but have chosen not to see a doctor.

While young children, the elderly and pregnant women are the most susceptible to the flu, college students are not invincible. With this in mind, the Student Health Center did not hesitate to inform Sonoma State University of the most common flu symptoms; “runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough … fever, headache, body aches.”

Boracchia said that these symptoms cause “a serious respiratory illness that comes on quickly … and is very contagious.” The most effective way to avoid the flu is to get a flu shot annually. While some people may be skeptical of vaccinations in general, Boracchia says people need flu shots yearly due to changing viruses.

“The Influenza vaccine is manufactured to protect against the viruses most likely to cause flu for that season, which is why you need a flu shot every year… It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that protect against the flu, but getting a flu shot now can still be beneficial because it is still in this community,” Luckily, it’s not too late. For $15, the Student Health Center offers the Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine, more commonly known as the flu shot, to students only. There are also various locations around Rohnert Park offering the shot, including Raley’s Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy and Safeway Pharmacy.

There are other helpful, somewhat less effective ways to help prevent the flu. Boracchia say these include “washing your hands often and before you eat and after using the bathroom” and “drink water and plenty of fluids… eat a variety of foods… [and] sleep for at least eight hours at night.”

This may not be the lifestyle some students live on a regular basis, but according to Boracchia, it’s worth it. “Students are part of a large community on campus and the larger the population you are exposed to, the more likely you are to be exposed to the flu and other viruses this time of year” he said. With this being said, it may be high time to whip out those disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer you got in your dorm-warming basket from mom and dad at the beginning of the year.

Students who are concerned if they have contracted the flu or have experienced any symptoms should contact the Student Health Center as soon as possible. Visit the Student Health Center online via Sonoma State’s website, or call it at 707-664-2921. While it is currently experiencing an increased number of visits, the Health Center urges anyone who is suspicious of symptoms to make an appointment and get checked out before it’s too lateTen

NEWS IN BRIEF

Santa Rosa Ten cars were involved in a car crash Monday morning, sending six to the hospital - two with serious injuries. According to police, the driver of a commercial debris truck lost control as the vehicle approached Mendocino Avenue on Fountiangrove Parkway. The truck smashed into nine passenger vehicles when it entered the intersection, causing the truck and five other vehicles to burst into flames. Mendocino Avenue and Fountaingrove Parkway were closed for nearly six hours.

Guatemala Using LiDAR, scientists and archaeologists have discovered over 60,000 palaces, houses, and elevated highways beneath the treeline of the Guatemalan jungles. With their findings, it is estimated 10 to 15 million people called this area home.

The discovery was made possible through LiDAR, light detection and ranging, which removed the trees from aerial photos and allowed the ruins to be seen.

Lausanne, Switzerland The Court of Arbitration for Sports lifted lifetime bans for 28 Russian Olympians. Although the ban has been lifted, the athletes are not guaranteed an invitation to this year’s games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The 28 were a portion of the original 43 Russian Olympic athletes who were banned for doping in the prior Olympics.

Cleveland, Ohio The Cleveland Indians Chief Wahoo logo will be removed from their uniforms in 2019. The chief has been used in different forms for over 70 years, but according to Major League Baseball, the popular symbol was no longer appropriate for use on the field. First appearing in 1948, the Indian’s organization has received blow back in recent years for its use of a cartoon depiction of a Native American as their mascot. Despite no longer using the logo, the organization will not relinquish the trademark and will still be able to profit off sales of merchandise bearing the logo at the stadium and in the Cleveland area.

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‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

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roles in their purest forms. “The most challenging part was probably getting into the actual mind of a cartoon character,” Evans said.

“For me it was finding Sally’s voice. I wanted to be able to do something for her... And then it sort of just happened... I was really happy with it,” Patrick said.

The effort the cast members put in was clear. Audience members clapped and shouted enthusiastically as the show came to an end. The songs that brought each different character to life were always rewarded with loud applause and laughter. The music from the live orchestra had viewers swaying as the characters sang out about things important to 5-year-olds.

Audience members, whether they were long time “Peanuts” fans or not, agreed the play brought back favorite memories while also being interesting to college students today. “Why is this still so relatable? These kids are literally living my same life,” said junior Emma Hoop.

If the names of the “Peanuts” crew sound familiar, it is because this play’s inspiration runs close to home.

“Shadows of the iconic characters from Charles M. Schulz’s ‘Peanuts’ comic strip surround us in Sonoma County,” Morrow and Ott said.

While Sonoma State has painted these names across the campus, they also appear throughout the community, as Schulz was a member of Santa Rosa for over three

he sun appears to be setting on stage behind Snoopy’s familiar red dog house. The sounds of the beloved “Peanuts” characters walking into place fills the room, as Charlie Brown, played by Noah Evans, questions if he’s a good man at the mere age of “more than 5.” It feels nostalgic as the audience members smile and nod their heads, ready to watch comic strips and cartoons from their childhoods come to life in front of them.

Directed by Lynne Morrow and Doyle Ott, Sonoma State University’s Department of Music and Theater Arts & Dance co-produced “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” based on Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip “Peanuts.” This modern take on the 1967 classic walks the viewers through Charlie Brown’s days, as he plays along with his sister Sally, played by Hailey Patrick, friends Lucy, played by Anna Leach, Linus, played by Matthew Adiao, Schroeder, played by Brandon Matel, and his iconic dog, Snoopy, played by Emily Rice. The gang gets together for daily shenanigans; whether it’s trying to fly a kite, writing a book report, playing baseball or deciding what happiness is, they revisit different comic stories, making the audience laugh along and bob their heads to the songs of their childhood.

Nostalgia is almost always a welcome feeling, and the characters of the show try their hardest to play their

COURTESY// James Wirth Across: The cast join for a song.

Above: Snoopy, played by Emily Rice, sits atop of his iconic red house. decades until his death on Feb. 12, 2000.

During the fall semester, massive fires struck Sonoma County, devastating the community. Schulz’s home, where his wife Jean Schulz was living, was one of the homes that was lost, along with memories from her late husband’s cartoons. While the school chose this play months in advance, stage director Ott said, “[The loss of Schulz’s home] definitely had an impact on all of us here. Thankfully, the [Charles M. Schulz] museum in Santa Rosa survived the fires and the cast was able to visit it before the production. But yeah, it is sad and certainly something we thought about while doing this.” As the first play of the spring semester, the timing couldn’t be better.

Whether viewers went as “Peanuts” fans, for class requirements, in memory for Schulz and his family losing their home, or to support Sonoma State’s theater department, the play pleased the audience. As the “Peanuts” characters would say, don’t be a “blockhead” and make sure to catch a show before it ends. The play will continue in Evert B. Person Theater through Feb. 11.

Solidarity expression continues with new channels Commentary MADISON VILLALOBOS

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ntertainers and politicians have erased the line that separated their professional platforms. Together, the two have joined forces when impacting national politics and creating solidarity movements within society. Celebrities in the entertainment industry have opened the door to using fashion to make more than a pretty photo for the paparazzi.

President Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union Address earlier this week. While looking into the crowd, there was a large display of black outfits.

A group of female Democrats planned to wear all black ensembles, to stand in solidarity with the recent “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movement, which protests sexual harassment and assault within several industries.

It wasn’t just the Time’s Up pins and black attire that the State of the Union members wore to expand their platform. According to CBS News, there were an array of red “Recy” buttons, to recognize the death of Recy Taylor in 1944, purple ribbons to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic, migrating butterf ly stickers to represent immigrants and “Dreamers” in the country and Kente cloth to stand in solidarity with people in Ghana, as well as represent the African continent in its entirety.

Jackie Speier, a Democratic representative from California, told the Huffington Post that a sweeping culture change is taking over the country; one that congress has embraced.

The all-black dress code was first seen on celebrities at the 2018 Golden

Globes, when the “Time’s Up” solidarity movement made its first appearance.

The females in the entertainment industry made a statement without using their voices. When pictures from the red carpet covered every social media, more people began to use their own platform to expand the movement.

A few weeks later was the 60th annual Grammy Awards, which had both performers and attendees stand in solidarity by wearing a white rose. That same night, the Time’s Up Organization tweeted the “white rose symbolizes respect, pays homage to new beginnings and expresses hope for the future.”

An article in the New York Times said the dress code for the attendees to support the movement is an effective way to not only raise expectations of what clothes can say on the red carpet, but that attendees should use them to say something from the beginning. Pinning on sayings and phrases on their chest wasn’t getting the message out there.

Clothes are an expression of culture and show who we are as a society. Women, and the men who quickly followed, realized that if they want people to hear their opinions, their voices weren’t going to be enough. They all had to unite together, follow through with one big response, even if that included changing what they wear.

We all have a voice in society; some are heard while we push others back into the shadows. Celebrities in the entertainment industry are using their power to voice the opinions of those who aren’t heard. Members of Congress have used their political platform to echo the support of the “Time’s Up” and “Me Too” movements within the industry, putting the issue right in front of the president and the national spotlight.

With the Oscars soon approaching, it’s safe to assume the entertainment industry has already started planning a red carpet rebellion. Tune in March 4 to witness another potential, historical moment.

Lane 8 returns with “Little By Little” Review JACOB GONZALES STAFF WRITER

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ating back to warehouse parties in cities like Detroit and Chicago in the 1970s and 80s where electronic music was born, artists have tweaked, grown and recreated the genre in respect to changing technologies. In that change birthed techno, and allowed producers and writers like Lane 8’s Daniel Goldstein to create music.

Since the 2015 release of Lane 8’s first studio album, “Rise,” under Anjunadeep Records, Goldstein has gained prominent popularity, following and recognition from credited publications, including Billboard and Fader. Single releases on Soundcloud and Spotify since has kept his reputation afloat and anticipation

running high for his latest studio release.

A spiritual journey of an album, “Little by Little,” released on Jan. 19, houses 10 tracks filled with deep rhythmic tones in a progressive pattern with elongated bass patterns.

Slowly building with more and more life as the tracks play out, each song being around the five to six-minute mark allows for a lot of development.

Listening from beginning to end, with full immersion, many emotions and thoughts begin to surface in the listeners.

The first song of the album, “Daya,” is the perfect introduction to it, showing the listeners what’s to come, much like a pilot episode for a TV show. “No Captain” and “Stir Me Up,” both of which contain vocals by Polica, and “Coming Back To You,” featuring J.F. July, both add to the beauty of Lane 8’s music and his production style. Each track has something different to offer, mak-

ing a standalone hit track difficult to choose, from the high hats, snares or kick drum to the emotions captured.

Australian artist Mark Zito, known as Fractures, appears twice on this album with male vocals on “Clarity” and “Hold On.” These songs are strategically placed through the album to pull listeners back and forth. Going from female vocals on songs like “Stir Me Up” to male vocals on “Hold On” adds more depth to the journey of the overall album. “Hold On” may be one of the most complex songs on the album, for its use of instruments and different sounds that feels a bit darker than the others. It offers a vibe of examination and almost concern.

Lane 8 doesn’t create music to build huge drops, or throw loud noises and madness back and forth.

Lane 8 is one for beauty, elegance, trances, journeys, and progression, and that is all made clear in his new album.

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thefader.com “Culture II,” debuting at number one on the Billborard 200, was streamed over 225 million times in its debut weekend.

Migos push boundaries in ‘Culture II’ Review RENEE RODGERS STAFF WRITER

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his past year was monumental for the Migos when their fame skyrocketed into the mainstream in only a couple of months. It was almost impossible not to hear “Raindrops, drop tops” overplaying out of car windows. After their certified platinum studio album, “Culture,” the trio shows why Atlanta is on top in the hip hop world.

For months, Migos have been advertising their “Culture II” album through billboards, talk shows, radio shows, and on every social media platform. Twenty-four songs, 10 featured artists and multiple producers all combined into one album had everyone fired up about the recent release. It’s only fitting that the release was on the anniversary of its preceder.

The artists’ own cultures and lives influence “Culture II.” They take you on a journey through their lavish lifestyles and not-so-lavish-past. They’ve been through

more than anyone can understand, growing up in a lifestyle directly opposite from what they’ve earned.

In the song “Made Men,” Takeoff raps “Don’t ask about them whips and them houses and jewelry ‘cause all that s*** be paid for.” They are finally financially secure and have ultimate freedom to spend money however they please. Whether it’s a new Lamborghini or eating at a five-star restaurant; the Migos have definitely been living it up since they made millions.

The trio are “Made Men,” and are here to rap about it. Even though they are becoming more popular every day, blood bonds them together. Quavo is Takeoff’s uncle, while Offset and Quavo are cousins. They are inseparable and plan to stay that way through this rollercoaster of a life.

The song “Gang Gang” is about their close relationship and how they are ultimately going to always rep the gang no matter what. “Crown The Kings” pays tribute to the grandfather of hip hop, reggae, which is the foundation and the reason we have hip hop today. They took a sample from Bob Marley’s “Get Up Stand Up” and incorporated it into the song. The depth and detail within “Culture II” sets a new level of unique.

The length of the album surprised Migos’ fans, but

it did not disappoint them. Finishing at 105 minutes, there is so much diversity on this one album it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t enjoy at least one song. From heavy rap to mellow verses, the possibilities are endless with the lyrical geniuses behind this new-found art. Drake, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane and Post Malone are only a few of the talented featured artists on the new project. Top producers include Metro Boomin, Kanye West, Zaytoven, Buddha Bless and Mike.

In today’s music industry, especially rap, there are rarely small albums anymore. It’s either one or two hit songs released at a time or a full album usually consisting of 20 or more songs. Releasing only one or two songs at first is a successful tactic to hype up the fans before the complete album release. And with their trademark roles; Quavo bringing the swagger, Offset bringing the energy and Takeoff crafting one liners, the hype is real. All of this combined makes an album that brings in many different audiences.

Migos continues to exceed everyone’s expectations with new releases proving it’s one of the best musical groups in the game. The way the members bounce off of each other when they rap is unseen and extremely different. They are, and always will be, bona-fide “Supastars.”

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few weeks ago, it was pouring rain in the low50’s, but this past week it’s in the mid-70’s with the sun shining bright. It’s clear that the weather is fluctuating and cannot seem to make up its mind.

With the wildfires last fall affecting the hiking terrain surrounding Sonoma State University, the nearby trails have lost their appeal. The extreme weather Northern California is experiencing now, especially with all the new rainfall, means hiking is not at the top of most students’ bucket lists.

The wildfires destroyed many trails. But, because of the heavy amount of rainfall Northern California has been receiving, the areas the fires affected are making a slow recovery. Although the rainfall affected Southern California with outrageous mudslides, especially Montecito, Sonoma County has yet to experience a mudslide that extreme in our local area.

This back and forth extreme weather has made a

huge effect on not only our nearby hiking trails, but the hikers as well.

“The past few times I’ve gone on hikes here it’s been super muddy,” said junior and rec center employee Michelle Tadlock. Tadlock explained that the weather has put a damper on her day plans when the high winds and chilly weather make it unappealing to go outdoors on a hike. “My white Nike’s got completely ruined, but I did not expect that at all on such a sunny day,” she said.

Sonoma State University is in a region full of natural beauty and many different hiking options.

Some popular hiking trails in the area include; Taylor Mountain, Crane Creek Regional Park, North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park, Annadel State Park, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park and many more.

“I went to a state park in Petaluma and it was super foggy,” senior Jessica Campigli said. “The ground was very damp, and everything was wet. I

stepped into so many puddles on accident. It was so nice to get outdoors, even though it was so cold; we were freezing. But, when we got to the top, the only thing we could see was fog. So it was kinda all for nothing.”

If students are ever wanting to get out of Sonoma County for a good hike and a change of lookout, Mount Tamalpais is another option. Hikers can find Mount Tamalpais in Mill Valley, which is only about an hour to an hour and a half drive away. According to the state site, the park has opened all the trails, except part of the Redwood Creek Trail because of the winter storms; which created a hazardous environment.

These rainy storms and the extreme weather have affected not only Mount Tamalpais, but the other trails in Sonoma County. The park has opened them for the pleasure of the students and locals, but be careful of sneaky, muddy puddles.

No phone, no problem Performers crack down on phone use at events

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ext time you are at a concert, look out into a crowd and what do you see? Phones across the iPhone and Android spectrum replacing the faces of the audience. Every person is desperate to be the first to add to their Snapchat or Instagram story to show what a fantastic time they are having.

Are they really having a good time, or just feeding the ever-growing phenomenon for fear of missing out?

Performers ranging from bands, solo acts and even comedians are banning cell phones or any kind of recording equipment at their gigs. Jack White, former lead singer of the band “White Stripes,” is following in singer Alicia Keys and comedian Dave Chappelle’s footsteps, announcing that his upcoming live shows will be a phone-free zone with no other video or audio recording devices allowed.

With no set list, White feeds off the crowd’s energy. But if the audience has a phone in hand, he said it hinders him from doing so, appearing unresponsive.

“We think you’ll enjoy looking up from your gadgets for a little while and experience music and our shared love for it in person,” White’s tour release statement said.

As the attendees trickle into the venue, personnel lock their phones or other recording gadgets in a Yondr pouch. Magnetic and personal, individuals keep possession of their phone at all times, and visit an unlocking dock away from the stage to use their phones.

White still acknowledges the want some have for a quality social media post and stated that his official tour photographer will post any photos or videos on White’s official website and various social media accounts for his fans’ reposting opportunities.

According to Ticketf ly, 31 percent of adults ages 18-34 are using their phones during half an event or

longer. Also, 35 percent of women in that same age group are more likely to use their phones to share their experiences during the event via social media app; compared to 22 percent of men.

This brings up the increasing phone and social media attachment people are experiencing today.

Even walking down the street, people cannot seem to put their phones down; it is like the phone is permanently glued to their hand with a thumb constantly scrolling.

Today, our society is becoming more connected to their phones and not others and the world around them. People are so busy trying to capture the coolest moment for their Instagram that they end up missing out on the feeling of being enraptured by the moment.

Comedian Chris Rock shares White’s opinions on phone banning during gigs. For his recent tour, Total Blackout, he asked fans to lock their phones in the same Yondr pouches until the end of the show.

Both Rock and White believe phones and recording devices are an intrusion and sense a disconnect with the audience.

Rock’s decision ignited a debate on the issue of the audience’s safety; how would they contact a loved one in case of emergency?

With some of his shows being held in the Manchester Arena, the lack of communication concerns some people in case of a terrorist attack, due to the unfortunate tragedy last May during Ariana Grande’s concert leaving 12 dead. Nowadays, phones are the only way to get ahold of someone, leaving parents concerned about the cut off of communication between them and their children.

The issue of more waiting times to lock and unlock phones has also been a point of frustration for fans.

After attending Rock’s show, singer Amy Macdonald sided with the comedian, tweeting it was a, “refreshing experience not to see 10,000 phones and people actually talking to each other.”

However, White is offering his concertgoers designated phone checking areas in the concourse or

tracetv.com Featured in the The Wall Street Journal, TIME and on NPR, Yondr serves events ranging from concerts, to weddings, school fairs and courtrooms. lobby if they need to make a call or feel the need to catch up on their notifications. It is likely that more phone checking areas will start to pop up when the phone-free gig frenzy gains more ground.

Instead of paying a couple hundred dollars to view the gig through your phone, these artists are giving you the opportunity to ditch the phone and embrace the moment.

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Activist calls for change in big coorporation

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hat is the power you have to impact change literally half a world away,” said Jim Keady, an activist for underpaid workers in sweatshops on Wednesday night at his lecture ‘Behind the Swoosh’.

Keady’s lecture profiles his work against Nike and the injustices throughout their company.

Jim Keady started his work as a college student when he was writing a research paper and realized how unfairly workers were treated in Nike factories.

According to Keady, workers in factories in Indonesia are paid, on average, $1.25 a day which is an insufficient amount for any human to live on.

Keady states that he had to, “walk the talk,” and actually went to Indonesia and lived like the factory workers on $1.25 a day.

According to Keady, Nike shoes cost about $16.25 each to make and can retail for over $200 and, by drastically underpaying their factory employees, their profits are through the roof. Keady has been doing activist work for about 20 years in order to get the word out about unfair working conditions.

“Stop endorsing these corporations,” said Keady. “What Lebron (James) makes for wearing Nike shoes for 2 hours takes a worker nine and a half years to make.”

He is eager to talk to college students because he was a college student athlete and understands the brand deals that can be associated with college teams.

He works to educate students about the horrors of working in Nike’s factories because he believes that student athletes should have the right to dissent, any brands which they do not agree with.

“We aren’t asking the questions about how it’s being created,” Keady said as he urges coaches to do research on the companies where they get their gear from.

Lukas Ozaeta, a junior and a philosophy major attended the lecture and was inspired to learn more about the topic.

“I hope to do more research about the companies I put money into and hope to start being more conscious of stuff like that,” said Ozaeta. “This issue is extremely overlooked and we should start putting more attention on these important cases because they are affecting our fellow humans and their rights” “The lecture was very inf luential,” said Alex Sahim, a third year business accounting major. “I think it is important as Americans, as students, and as humans to be conscious of our privilege and our impact on others both domestically as well as globally.”

To protest Nike products, Keady urges students to start buying different brands such as Alta Gracia because they are, according to their website, a ‘socially responsible’ company.

He encourages students to get the word out by posting on social media or simply telling people about his ‘Behind the Swoosh’ lecture. He also advises students to follow in Georgetown’s example of covering the Nike logos on all of their sports gear.

“More people should learn more about these issues,” said Ozaeta. “Also to become more informed like I did so that they can help spread awareness.”

Keady said that often times his work can be dangerous as he has faced repercution from others several times.

“I’ve had my apartment broken into, my computer stolen, I’ve been trailed by private investigators that Nike had, I was trailed by Indonesian secret service, I had my life threat-

STAR // Holle Depina Jim Keady gives his speech “Behind the Swoosh” at Sonoma State Wednesday night in the Student Center.

STAR // Holle Depina Keady answears questions after being approached by students immediately after his lecture. ened,” said Keady. “You have to ask, ‘What would I be willing to die for?’”

Jim Keady plans to run for Congress to continue his grassroots activism approach and encourages students to strive to make a difference on the issue.

“Push back against the myths,”said Keady. “Make a difference in your lives.”

For more information about Jim Keady, his campaign for Congress, and his activism work you can visit jimkeady.com.

Transfer Student Social provides networking opportunity

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bout 10 percent of the student population at Sonoma State University is made of transfer stu-

dents.

Transfer students are encouraged to get involved by going to social events specifically aimed at them and often hosted on and off campus, such as the transfer social.

Some of these events are created for specific transfer students, from events for transfers with children to events for non-traditional aged students, with the goal of connecting them to others alike.

Transfer students can also take advantage of peer advising and mentorship aside from attending the different events available to them.

Alvin Nguyen, director for the transfer and transition program, planned and held a transfer social in the student center this past Wednesday.

“We try to get students aware of the different things they can take advantage of when they come for orientation and then again during the semester,” said Nguyen. “We have a lot of transfer student mentors make an appearance at orientation and at events like these to show

transfer students that there is always someone there they can talk to or ask questions if they need any help.”

Several of the students at the transfer social said that the reason why they chose to attend SSU was because of its beautiful campus and how nice everyone was to them during their visit.

“I think the dorms are super nice and the Green Music Center is also really beautiful,” said Evann Essert, a junior who transferred to Sonoma from Monterey. “I loved the small town feel of Rohnert Park, and thought the campus was stunning.”

Michael Widling, a junior new transfer, moved from the Santa Barbara area and said he decided to continue his education at Sonoma State because he was ready for a change of pace. He found that not only was the campus beautiful, but the educators were also really good as well.

Max Porter, a senior transfer student who spent some time furthering his education in Montana decided to come home and finish his education at Sonoma State.

“Being able to go to school so close to home and save money while living at home was a huge factor as to why I chose to come here versus going elsewhere,” said Porter.

STAR // Holle Depina Transfer students having a conversation at the Transfer Student Social held this past Wednesday at the Student Center.

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STAR // Justin Santos Tyler Perez wins over audience after showcasing his vocal and guitar skills.

STAR // Justin Santos Seawolves Got Talent judge panels disscusses performances before choosing the winner.

Tyler Perez wins first place at Seawolves Got Talent KAILEY PRIEST STAFF WRITER

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or the past three years Seawolves got Talent has been bringing remarkably talented young people to perform against each other and battle for the cash grand prize.

This year Tyler Perez, a master’s student in SSU’s school of education, took down six other opponents for the first place title and a grand prize of two-hundred and fifty dollars.

Gifting the audience with original songs and his voice, his overall message and remarkable guitar skills that won the judges hearts.

With the competition being so diverse and gifted and ranging from professional yo-yoing to voice acting, it was no easy task for the five judges to narrow it down to the top three.

The audience enjoyed laughing histerically while at other times the room fell silent in awe. There was truly something for everyone and the audience’s positive response showed that to be true.

Sam Long, a senior sociology major, was one of the five judges evaluating the competitors and this was her first year attending Seawolves Got Talent.

Through working in the involvement center for student government she worked closely with Associated Students Productions, which was what helped her not only get involved but land the judging gig at Seawolves Got Talent.

“They were really awesome just in general getting out and performing, it is the hardest part of anything like this, and especially the turn out,” says Long. “I honestly didn’t even expect it to be this big, so it was really awesome to see people get out there.”

Some of the performers at Seawolves Got Talent were first timers attending while others had been contestants before.

In the audience was Kylie Walker, an english and women and gender studies major. Coming to support her friends, she was shocked at the turnout that this year had brought. Walker attended last years Seawolves Got Talent and couldn’t wait to see what this years contestants had in store.

“I thought the show was great!” said Walker. “I went last year, and the turn out this year was much better!

“I have a couple of friends who work for ASP and they invited me to come and so I thought I would,” said Walker. “I know a few people from the Vagina Monologues and then I know Grey because we are both in Queer- Straight Alliance together.”

First timer Shelby Olivas, a senior business major, heard about Seawolves Got Talent from a friend and decided to go. Since it is her last year, getting involved in everything she can as well as trying new things is very important to her.

“I didn’t know what to expect and it only being an hour there was no reason not to go, and it was free,” said Olivas. “I thought it was great, it was funny at times and emotional at others, but all of them were very talented and it was a great thing to go and do on a Saturday night.”

“I could never imagine going up there in front of so many people and I got a little nervous for them, but they all did amazing,” said Olivas. “Even though it was my last year I would definitely recommend people to go, it takes a lot to get up there.”

Students for Quality Education award scholarships for the first time STEPHANIE BAUTISTA STAFF WRITER

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he UndocuScholars Coalition and Students for Quality Education will be awarding six undocumented students the Educación Sin Fronteras Scholarship for the first time at Sonoma State University.

The scholarship has been funded through money raised at the Undocu5k which takes place in April with last year being the first time the event was held in order to raise money for the scholarships.

The scholarship offers undocumented students who attend SSU or those who are part of either Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), License Information (AB-60), California Dream Act, and AB-540, the financial support to succeed in their academic career.

Briana Rodriguez, co-founder of the undocu5K, and Monica Robledo, former UndocuScholars president, were set on selecting those who demonstrated leadership skills throughout Sonoma State and showed that they financially needed the award.

“We ask for a little statement of pur-

pose of what they’re going through and how this scholarship would benefit them,” said Rodriguez. “We blocked out everyone’s name and went through the random process, we didn’t want to feel bias by any names.”

According to Rodriguez, with the Undocu5k being new to campus, the goal is to spread awareness of the event to raise as much money to put towards the scholarship.

The number of recipients who are awarded with the scholarship is based on how much money is raised at the Undocu 5k. Each year can differ depending on the number of participants who participate or donate to the 5k.

Mariana Martinez, faculty advisor to the UndocuScholars Coalition club said that the brain child was really Briana who is an ally member of UndoScholars Coalition.

“I think that for the first time in not having that much money we actually put it together with $250,” said Rodriguez. “We pretty much put it together the month before because we weren’t getting the responses from campus that we wanted, but we had a lot of community mem-

bers come out and show support the day of, which we didn’t think would happen.”

This organization aids students with information and help to understand the community in which they live in. Along with the financial award, the organization is also fundraising to give the opportunity to visit other universities for those who are planning on attending graduate school.

Robledo explains the requirements the scholarship asks of any applicant is that they acquire a passion for education and hope to apply that knowledge into their communities.

Any members who are leaders in the UndocuScholars Coalition are not allowed to apply because they want to assure students that just because one holds a leadership position they would have the upper hand in receiving this award.

“This opportunity offers a group of students who are suffering in their education the help to progress and find their voice in the community, said Rodriguez.

“I hope it spreads awareness about this issue that not all of us have access to education and it’s not always affordable.”

Rodriguez hopes that the scholarship

opens more opportunities for events like the Undocu5k that help undocumented students in some way to pursue their education.

The resources on campus for undocumented students are very limited, including money awards that can help students succeed through their college career. The financial stress accompanied with the fear that can come with being an undocumented student is a barrier that the UndocuScholars Coalition and Students for Quality Education are hoping to break down.

Maria Nolasco-Ramirez, a senior anthropology and chicano and latino studies major, is one of the recipients of the scholarship and says that it has inspired her in many ways.

“Coming to Sonoma State there wasn’t really an active voice for undocumented students so when the scholarship was made available to students it was like wow there are people here supporting us and there are changes being made here at this university,” said Nolasco-Ramirez.

“It’s very inspiring to know that something that didn’t exist can be created and made possible.”

SSU graduate helps achieve college success through 10,000 Degrees Organization DANIELLE ESTRADA STAFF WRITER

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ormerly known as the Marin Education Fund, 10,000 Degrees has helped over 25,000 students gain access to a higher education. Their mission is to help students from low income backgrounds get to and through college in order to positively impact their communities and the world.

This non-profit organization has many programs that help students learn how to access, enroll, and complete college. Some of these programs include the 10,000 degrees institute, college day tours, cash for college workshops, and college and financial aid counseling.

Amy Martinez, a SSU graduate and College Success fellow for 10,000 Degrees, was assigned to a cohort of Sonoma State students to serve as academic support on campus. Her role is similar to that of a counselor.

Her SSU cohort of students often meets once or twice a week at Charlie Brown’s Cafe where she is available

throughout the day for students to drop by for advising or just socializing.

“We help with financial aid renewal, guiding them through the hardships of registration, major changes, or academics and connecting them to resources on campus,” said Martinez. “This gives students resources and support for their college career.”

Martinez, just like the organization she works for, believes that all students have the potential to succeed, which is why they rely on a strength-based approach to their work.

“We focus on treating each and every student as a unique individual,” said Martinez. “We lean on their strengths to help them learn, grow, and achieve their academic goals.”

According to Martinez, there are two ways to become part of the program and most students are chosen while in high school. One of these programs is a 10,000 Degrees institute that occurs over the summer before their senior year.

“This program is aimed at upcoming high school seniors, who are first gen-

eration or come from low income backgrounds where they spend some time at a college campus and are a part of workshops,” said Martinez. “This serves as an introduction to college, and lets them know that college is an option.”

Once they become part of the program, 10,000 Degrees supports students through their remainder high school years up until their completion of higher education.

Once a student becomes part of their success program they have staff determined to help guide the student through college,transferring and graduation.

“We are open to helping anyone who needs it,” said Martinez. “Anyone can come to our offices or office hours and ask for help, we will never turn anyone away.”

According to Martinez, she often has students who refer friends who need help with financial aid renewal or who bring non-10kd friends along to 10kd events.

The organization gets its funding from reaching out to our donors, as well as hosting a gala in which they have raffles and bidding for people who are inter-

ested in the organization.

Josue Castillo, a senior early childhood development and spanish major, is one of the many students helped by 10,000 Degrees. He is currently a student ambassador at SSU and helps Martinez in counseling and advising other students.

“I make sure the students feel welcomed and comfortable with the community, as well as serving them as a guide to find resources,” said Castillo. “We also create fun events for our students to engage and get to know each other with the goal that they serve each other as resources for networking.”

According to Castillo, being part of 10,000 Degrees and working with Martinez has been beneficial in many ways.

“It has been a great learning experience since they are all smart friendly and well-trained professionals that care and are passionate about helping others achieve a higher education,” said Castillo.

“10,000 Degrees has become a family that has supported me since high school, and has stayed around to continue to help me until I reach my goals.”

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Seawolves sweep opening day

No. 17 Daniel Hawkins connects with the ball against Holy Names last weekend, when the Seawolves managed a clean sweep against the Hawks.

ROLAND SCHMIDT STAFF WRITER

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aseball is difficult, but someone forgot to tell that to Sonoma State University’s third baseman Joshua Lenney, when his bat powered the Seawolves to a three-game sweep of Holy Names University to begin the 2018 season.

Lenney, a junior transfer from Santa Rosa Junior College, hit .444 with two home runs and seven RBI across nine at-bats. With Lenney’s five-RBI outburst in the first game, Sonoma State rolled over Holy Names 12-0 to start the series.

Early on in the second inning, situational hitting – an area in need of improvement from last season – made its way to the forefront with plenty of opportunities to capitalize with runners in scoring position.

With no outs and the bases loaded, Dan Deely roped a single to right field, setting the tone at 1-0.

From there, shortstop Rayson Romero smacked a double down the left-field line, scoring two more.

After plating three, the Seawolves weren’t done yet, bringing home another two runs on sacrifice f lies from Bryce Nagata and Mitch West to jump to an early 5-0 lead.

Sonoma State proceeded to score an extra seven insurance runs over the course of the game, five of which came from the bat of Lenney.

While the bats rattled off nine hits, Sonoma State pitching came out firing, allowing only five hits and four walks, stranding six on base. Four total pitchers combined to complete the shutout: Dominic Garihan, Michael Warning, Kyle Stevenson, and Dylan De La Montanya.

Garihan, the starter, pitched three innings – allowing two hits while striking out three. Warning

bridged the gap in the fourth, throwing four innings and limiting the damage to four baserunners. Following Warning, Stevenson – a tall right-hander – threw the eighth inning, striking out two without trouble.

Then, De La Montanya took the mound to close out an uneventful ninth frame, striking out one and allowing one hitter to reach base.

For his part in the shutout, Warning earned the victory thanks to four innings of scoreless ball.

With Friday’s victory in the rearview mirror, Saturday’s double-header featured two closer contests than the slugfest game from the previous afternoon.

In game one, Sonoma State kept the hit parade marching, smacking 13 hits en route to a 6-2 victory on the road. Lenney stayed hot at the dish, swatting his second homer in as many days. Center Fielder Nagata led the way at the plate after reaching base three times and launching a fourth inning two-run home run – a blast that put Sonoma State up 5-1.

Again, Sonoma State’s pitching stymied Holy Names’ hitters, this time with the combo of Tyson Canfield, Jackson Berumen, and Rory McDaid. Canfield pitched four innings of no-hit ball, surrendering one unearned run and striking out six in the process.

Berumen relieved Canfield in bottom of the fifth, giving up two hits and two walks while also keeping a clean box score. McDaid pitched the eighth and ninth inning, authoring one earned run and producing four strikeouts to close out the game. For his efforts, Berumen picked up his first win of the season.

In the subsequent game of the double-header, Holy Names found its first lead of the series. A mix of base hits and a throwing error by first baseman Jake Sahagian contributed to the Hawks’ four-run second inning. During the frame, manager John

Goelz chose to go to the bullpen, removing starting pitcher Andrew Fuentes after he allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and two walks.

Instead, he turned to junior Conor Ridley to escape the jam. Ridley proved ineffective, doling out two walks and a hit – paving the way for Michael Byerline to record the final out of the inning. Holy Names concluded the inning with a 4-1 lead heading into the top of the third.

But, as the old rule goes, whatever one team gets, they must give it back. This became the case with Sonoma State back on offense. A slew of hits and errors offered an opening to get back into the game. A single through the left side of the infield by Nathan Mann notched the score at four apiece. Multiple errors ensued on the next two plays and the Seawolves took back the lead at 6-4.

The following inning, the Seawolves added one more run courtesy of a solo home run clobbered by right fielder Grant St. Martin. The lead stretched to 7-4.

Over the next four innings, Holy Names climbed back with two runs of its own – clinging to a one-run deficit heading into the bottom of the ninth.

Starting the ninth, reliever Pakela Nihipali struck out the first batter he faced. Needing two outs to secure the series sweep, Goelz motioned to the bullpen, summoning senior Matt Stafford for the save.

Stafford made quick work of the two hitters he faced – striking out the first and inducing a groundout to finish off the second in order to hold on for the 7-6 victory and series sweep.

With a 3-0 record to open the season, Sonoma State will play its next two games on the road against Fresno Pacific. First pitch is slated for Friday at 6 p.m. Game two is set for Saturday at 11 a.m.

Sonoma State softball team start season 3-2 at MSUB Desert Stinger Tournament

sonomaseawolves.com No. 20 junior utility Lindsey Calcany Blair rounds the bases.

TATIANA SERRANO STAFF WRITER

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he Sonoma State University softball team has managed to build a 3-2 record for the 2018 season so far in the Las Vegas Tournament after an emotional roller coaster of a weekend. The team played against Saint Martins, Western Oregon, Northwest Nazarene, Western Washington and Hawaii Hilo. The team managed to only lose two of five games this weekend; on Saturday against Western Washington and Sunday against Hawaii Hilo.

The team started off strong as it beat Saint Martins 5-4. Usually, teams use their first game as a warm-up game to test the waters. The Sonoma Seawolves managed to do the opposite, as they came out swinging. Sarah Langley, senior, and Cameron Kirtlan, freshman, helped with their strong hits to get on base and eventually bring their team home. The team scored once in the first inning and twice within the fifth and eighth inning. With the help of their defense to protect their win Teresa Danenberg, sophomore pitcher, only let four hits and one unearned run slip past her.

Despite the win, the team lost to Western Oregon University later that day, 4-3.

As Danenberg stepped out, Gabby Dupree, senior, was able to help the team with five strikeouts, but gave up seven hits with four runs. However, Sonoma State did go down fighting, as it scored once in the second inning and two in the fourth inning.

Utility player Lindsey Calcany Blair, junior, was able to lead the team offensively in both games, as well as go 4 for 6 with two RBIs and one run scored.

This loss may have upset the girls temporarily, but the team managed to pull itself together.

“We all have that drive and bond together, which makes us more than just a softball team,” Calcany Blair said.

As Saturday rolled around, the girls were able to defeat Northwest Nazarene and Western Washington. The team beat Nazarene with a score of 5-4. The two teams were constantly battling throughout the game. Sonoma State scored in the first inning, twice in the seventh inning and twice in the eighth inning. Nazarene scored twice in the fifth inning, once in the sixth inning and once in the eighth inning. There was a dry period second to the fourth inning, and it was an intense game between the teams all the way until the end.

To finish up their second day, the team demolished Western Washington with a win of 9-2. This game belonged to Karly Macadangdang as she scored in the first, fourth and fifth. The Seawolves scored in the first inning, five times in the fourth inning, and once in the fifth inning. With all of the momentum building up, freshman Julie Davis stole home in the sixth inning.

After defeating Western Washington, the Seawolves got smacked by Hawaiian Hilo. Unfortunately, the team lost 12-2. Hawaii came out to dominate the Seawolves as it conquered in an 8-0 lead. Even though Kirtlan tried to restore the Seawolves’ momentum with two runs, it could not bring the girls a win.

The girls did not end the weekend with a strong win. However, there is always room to improve, as this is the beginning of the season.

“We are really trying to be a dominant force in our league and continue that consistency into postseason,” Calcany Blair said.

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Men’s basketball team drop two at home, extend losing streak to four

JESSICA BENNETT STAFF WRITER

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he Wolves’ Den hosted two exciting games this past weekend that unfortunately both ended in losses for the Sonoma State University men’s basketball team. The men battled it out Friday night for a close ending of 68-64 against the UC San Diego Tritons and then again Saturday for a 85-72 loss against Cal State San Marcos.

The SSU student body came out to ‘Pack the Den’ and showed their support during the back and forth game against UC San Diego.

Sophomore Isaac Davidson said, “It’s good seeing all the people come out and support us. We love and support and feed off of it.”

Davidson had a phenomenal game, managing a career high of 26 points.

“I didn’t really speak to many people when I prepared for this game,” Davidson said. “I kept to myself and I tried to get focused that way.”

With 12 minutes remaining during the first half, the SSU Seawolves were tied against the Tritons 7-7. Davidson came back with some fancy footwork, scoring a much-needed 2-pointer that left the Seawolves in the lead. After that excitement, Davidson came back with yet another 3-pointer. Sadly, Sonoma Stat ended the first half trailing UCSD 32-29.

At the start of the second half, the Seawolves came back hungry ready to bring home a win. Unfortunately, UCSD came out on top, with the Sonoma State Seawolves trailing seven points.

Head Coach Pat Fuscaldo blames the loss on inconsistency.

“We were playing really well and moving the ball as a team, and then the ball stopped moving and we started playing too much one on one,” he said. “The guys we have are figuring it out, but it is a shame that we weren’t consistent. It was a bad shooting night. We can’t have our guys not perform, especially when there’s a crowd. But, some guys have never played in front of a crowd so the adrenaline got to them. We’re going up quick when we only have seven games left to make playoffs.”

The Seawolves lost Friday’s game 71-64.

Saturday’s game against Cal State San Marcos was looking up for the Seawolves.

With the starting line up change, SSU took the court with fire in its eyes as No. 3 Jordan Hickman tipped off the ball and SSU charged the court.

Sonoma State had a quick lead, 12-5 over the San Marcos Cougars.

Immediately coming off the bench and into the game, senior guard Noah Everly controlled the court with his instant 3-pointer. Everly played very aggressively against the San Marcos Cougars.

“Getting that three pointer felt great,” Everly said. “That’s my job to get a spark off the bench when my number was called.”

Senior player number 42 Jackson Gion stepped up to the free throw line time and again during the game.

“You don’t hear the audience, you just recall the thousands of thousands of free throws you make while in an empty gym,” said Gion.

With just a minute remaining in the game, SSU fell to defense while San Marcos STAR // Mikki Taylor ran down the clock to assure a Cougar win.

Lewayne Grant and Jeremy Lillis play defense (top), Brandon Tillis With a 13-point loss against Cal State San Marcos, the final score was 85-72.

The Seawolves look to snap their four-game losing streak against San Francisco tries to shoot through his defender (mid), and Jordan Hickmann attempts a free throw (bottom).

State University this weekend in Gator territory.

Sports Schedule Tuesday, Feb. 6 Men’s Golf CSUSM Fujikura Invite Women’s Golf PNLU Reach 2018 Friday, Feb. 9 Softball @ UC San Diego Noon & 2 p.m.

Baseball @ Fresno Pacific 6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10 Women’s Waterpolo vs USC (in La Jolla, CA) 8:30 a.m.

Baseball @ Fresno Pacific 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Softball @ UC San Diego 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Women’s Tennis vs Dominican 11 a.m.

Men’s Tennis @ UC San Diego 1 p.m.

Women’s Basketball @ San Francisco State 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Basketball @ San Francisco State 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 11 Women’s Waterpolo @ Triton Invitational TBA

Women’s tennis team sweep season openers JENO VELTRI

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he Sonoma State University women’s tennis team opened its season with matches against opponents Stanislaus State and Holy Names University last weekend.

The Seawolves were coming into this new season ranking No. 18 in Division ll women’s tennis. The team hoped to take advantage of home court and use it against its visitors.

Saturday morning, Stanislaus State traveled up to face the Seawolves. It started off just how the Seawolves had hoped to start the season opener, as they swept the opposing opponents 9-0.

The Seawolves’ lineup consisted of Jensyn Warren, Amanda Zuidema, Carolyn Brooner, Clarisa Colling, Jenna DeTurk, and Katherine Long.

Each player won her singles matches 6-0, while also a getting a clean sweep in doubles matches 3-0 as well.

The matches on Saturday afternoon showed great promise by the women’s team as it closed out all of their matches in two sets.

Clarissa Colling was the only teammate that needed a third tie-breaking set, but was able to get the job done. After a great season opener, the Seawolves hoped to

carry their momentum back out to the SSU courts on Sunday afternoon to take on visiting Holy Names University.

The Seawolves came out hot just as they did in the day before, coming out with another 9-0 victory, which includes three wins in the double matchups as well. Warren, Zuidema, Brooner, Colling, DeTurk, and Long were in Saturday’s lineup.

The Seawolves played great all together as a unit on Sunday afternoon, securing another sweep against back-to-back opponents.

Carolyn Brooner was the only Seawolf that was not able to close out her match in just two sets, but she still had the tenacity to secure the tie-breaking third set to pick up the victory.

The Seawolves also showed great promise in doubles competition, as Jensen and Zuidema paired up to defeat Ernst and Gwaze 8-2.

Brooner and DeTurk also performed well, as they came out on top against Hernandez and McKean 8-2.

Long and Colling closed out doubles competition on top against Holy Names, 5-0.

The Seawolves improved their record to 2-0 on the season and will play next Saturday at 11 a.m. against Dominican University at the SSU tennis courts.

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

Monday, Feb. 12 Women’s Golf Mikuni Sushi Shootout STAR // Christine von Raesfeld The team huddles in preparation for their match against Holy Names.

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STAR // Gabriella Novello (Left to right): Christian Gergus, Cameron Chavarria, and Sean MacSween show their excitement over the game at Pack the Den.

STAR // Emily Jenkel Davion Mize, No. 15, shoots the basket through traffic.

STAR // Emily Jenkel (Top) Jordan Hickman, No. 3, waits for the inbound pass. (Bottom) The SSU Sapphires cheer on the team from the stands.

STAR // Justin Santos Left to right, Alec Wong and Connor Mengert working as a team to beat Holy Names 9-0 on Sunday.