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VOLUME 82 // ISSUE 9 APRIL 9 - APRIL 15, 2019
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Sakaki officially signs Climate Pact
STAR // Brandon Sparks President Judy Sakaki officially commits Sonoma State University to a sustainable campus and student experience on Friday, April 5. JONAH TROSKY STAFF WRITER
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n a cold, rainy Friday morning, students, faculty, and sustainability enthusiasts alike came together in the student ballrooms at Sonoma State to watch President Judy Sakaki sign the Sustainability Commitment. “The challenges that we must solve together to mitigate the planet change are difficult and they get worse and worse each year if we don’t do something about it,” President Sakaki echoed to the full ballroom of listeners. The signing of the pact was just the first step in a whole day process. The rest of the day featured conferences on sustainability with a number of vendors showing off their reusable products. One company that was there was Tech Taylor, or as it is known here, Sonoma-USA, which makes unique products from upcycled materials. The products include messenger bags, laptop and tablet sleeves, shops, bags, dop kits, and duffle bags. “All the stuff that would normally go to landfill and waste we take and upcycle them and are used for sale or gifts,” recent Sonoma State graduate and Sonoma-USA employee Phillip Castro said.
The signing of the commitment demonstrates Sonoma State’s desire to be aware of practicing sustainability. The community was very supportive of the signing with the whole ballroom filled by 8:30 a.m. Friday morning. “We need more than ever to work together and we need to stay committed to the curiosity, to the ethics, and to the drive that has generated this sustainable solution we have created so far; it is going to take all of us,” Sakaki said. As Sakaki discussed the need to work together, she did so in front of people of all ages, people that were there for all different reasons. “We are only here to spread the awareness of upcycling and our products, but are happy to be here supporting Sonoma State,” Castro said. Some students said they were in attendance because they felt more change must be done to relieve our planet from waste and they felt coming to the signing was, at least, a step in the right direction. Faculty members said being at the singing was the right show of support for a cause they believe in. “We can’t afford to throw our hands up and say cli-
mate change is too hard to understand or too scary to solve,” Sakaki said. The theme of people in attendance was that climate change is scary and, without practicing sustainability, this planet will no longer be the same. “We are here together today because we share the same beliefs, the belief that it is our responsibility to strengthen the planet,” Sakaki said. Sakaki emphasized that doing nothing will not only impact the people living today, but will affect people who are not even born yet. She said we cannot let the planet just continue the way it is because one day there will be no going back. The commitment is a roadmap of sorts on ways to mitigate climate change. President Sakaki also received a certificate recognizing her for her “outstanding efforts as a leader in higher education and sustainability and climate change” on behalf of the people of the California State Senate and the People of California. After the signing, most people stuck around for the conference on sustainability that featured a speech from Senator Bill Dodd. The conference continued all day with multiple panels and a number of speakers.
Pacific Cultural Rollerover crash, possible Night’s 10th DUI on Camino Colegio anniversary ASHLEY GIESEKE STAFF WRITER
MADDIE LAM STAFF WRITER
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very year in the spring semester, FAASSU, or the Filipino American Association of Sonoma State, puts on Pacific Cultural Night, which is the largest student-run multicultural dance show at SSU. PCN consists of Filipino traditional folk dances, Polynesian dances, and modern hip hop dances, which are taught and danced by student members of FAASSU, the largest multicultural organization on campus. The national dance of the Philippines, known as Tinikling, is the finishing piece of the show every year. The folk dance originated during the Spanish colonial era and involves two people beating and clapping bamboo sticks, while dancers move through the bamboo sticks in coordination, almost like jump rope. Sayaw sa Bangko is another popular dance, where dancers jump, flip, and perform choreography on top of narrow benches, and even stack the benches up to four levels. This dance comes from the Pangapisan, Lingayen, and Pangasinan areas of the Philippines. This year, it will be FAASSU’s tenth year putting on Pacific Cultural Night at SSU. Many other schools, such as UCLA or SFSU, have had many more years of experience with PCN due to their diversity and large Filipino organizations. However, FAASSU’s goal with putting PCN on is to promote diversity and cultural awareness on SSU’s campus, to give multicultural students a home away from home, and to eventually grow as large as other Filipino organizations on other California college campuses. see PCN on pg. 5
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ith a string of DUIs occuring in the last few months in Rohnert Park, another major wreck took place on April 6 that is thought to have involved alcohol. The 22-year-old driver, whose name was not released, was seriously injured in the accident after hitting a tree and flipping his vehicle multiple times. The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety received numerous calls about the incident that occured on Camino Colegio Dr. at Magnolia Ave., according to a press release put out by Police Chief Tim Mattos. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a single male slightly ejected from the passenger side window of a Subaru wagon, which was found to be on its roof. Due to the partial ejection, the young male suffered from a serious head injury and was not conscious when he was pulled from the vehicle by fire officials. According to eyewitness accounts of the wreck, the vehicle was traveling way over the speed limit going south on Camino Colegio. The Subaru then lost control and ended up going up into the center divider and struck a tree, subsequently causing the vehicle to flip onto its roof. Alcohol and not properly wear-
COURTESY // Rohnert Park DPS The wreck occurred early Saturday morning on Camino Colegio near Magnolia Ave. ing of a seatbelt are said to be the two main factors that created unsafe driving conditions for the driver. “Although the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety will continue to take a proactive approach to traffic enforcement, it is vital to the safety of our community that anyone getting behind the wheel of a vehicle drive with due care,” said Chief Mat-
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In the area, it seems DUIs have been on the rise recently. On St. Patrick’s weekend alone, seven drivers were arrested while going through a checkpoint that the Rohnert Park Police Department held. Of the seven arrested, one local woman received see ROLLOVER on pg. 5
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Vote Breana Archie for AS President
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he Sonoma State Star endorses Breana Archie for the Associated Students President. Archie is currently a third year Sociology major, and she believes that her two years in student government has given her the tools to be an effective leader. Archie visited the staff writers and editors of the Star on Tuesday, April 2 to explain why she deserves to be the next Associated Students President. The main issue she sees on campus is the lack of diversity. “I want students to come on campus and say, ‘I see me,’” says Archie. She plans on helping fix this issue by working with, and supporting, the Sonoma State Administration. When asked about the current school administration, Archie said, “We have the right people in the right positions now, so now all we have to do is to reach our potential.” When asked about her impression of Judy Sakaki, she said she thinks she is an amazing person. Also, she thinks that it is refreshing to have a
woman of color as President because it adds another dynamic to where we want to go as a campus. Archie has a long resume in advocacy for others. In addition to her two years in student government, she was also a first generation peer mentor as well as a RHA Executive Vice President of Recognition last year. In student government, she is currently the undeclared senator for Associated Students Government and the vice chair of the senate. Outside of school, Archie has helped with food and clothes drives for the homeless. She has also helped with youth groups concerning mental health, in addition to helping minority and LGBTQ+ groups. “My thing is service,” says Archie. Making a difference in the world made her want to get involved in student government. “Being in student government made me realize that I was already a leader, but it just needed to be developed,” says Archie. One of the things she will
implement as the Associated Students President is adding the suicide hotline to the back of the student ID cards. “As a personal three-time suicide survivor myself, I understand what it’s like to put on the perfect image of a mask when you know that you don’t have it together. And even though we have amazing services, sometimes those don’t work for all people. It’s just a little reminder that there is a support system for you,” says Archie. Other issues facing Sonoma State students that Archie wants to help remedy are housing, food, security, and balancing being a good student with a job. After Sonoma State Archie wants to go to graduate school and get a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, and then get a PhD in Counseling. Her ultimate goal is to have her own practice as a family and marriage counselor. “Change doesn’t come overnight,” says Archie. “I plan to be out there, that is my main thing, that is what I do.”
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Vegan activism once again goes too far
ETHAN PRINS
STAFF WRITER
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egan activism has been fueled by the rise of social media and intrigue to conscious living in Australia. On April 8, vegans who have been described as “militant” are planing the biggest animal protest the world has ever seen. Vegans are ruthless. Most activists are set out to end whatever the topic of concern may be, and these individuals will do anything to showcase their opinion. Acclaimed activist, Ed Winters (AKA Earthling Ed) has a strong stance on vegan activism—which he explains is intrinsically anti-establishment—by saying, “Vegan activism is about highlighting oppression and injustice in the world. It’s about accepting but dissolving your own
ego. It’s incredibly empowering to put that pressure on yourself.” Thousands of extreme vegan activists will live by these words and illegally invade nearby farms in the Queensland capital. The protest will originate at a secret location, and will require strategic maneuvers in order to overcome law authority. “These activities create a serious biosecurity issue as well as putting the lives of farmers, workers and indeed animals at risk,’ Queensland Agricultural Minister Mark Furner told The Courier Mail. However, radical vegans who show initiative on illegally invading any type of farm in Australia are breaking the law. Repercussions involve large forthwith fines of hundreds of dollars. Queensland state politicians have pledged to be stringent with punishment when it comes to marauders in order to diminish what has been stated as a “completely inappropriate era of activism.” New rulings too, have been drafted to allow police to fine activists if caught trespassing anywhere at anytime. Vegan activism is abundant in Australia and not foreign for that matter. In December of 2018 vegan activists shut down a chicken slaughterhouse in Australia. They wanted to bring attention to the millions of birds
who suffer and are killed every year. In Queensland, too, activists wanted to bring awareness to the 664 million chickens slaughtered every year in Australia. However, these people are not only trespassing, but invading upon farmer’s workdays, and causing a slew of issues for any company trying to feed their families. A statement by the group read as: “We need to pause and consider these animals, not as packages on a supermarket shelf, but as unique individuals, individuals deserving of kindness and compassion, and lives of their own worth living. Chickens can communicate with more than 20 different vocalizations and learn from past experiences. They are amazingly sensitive, affectionate individuals with unique personalities. We all have a choice. But unfortunately, they don’t. Choose kindly.” In comparison to the more recent vegan activist movement in Queensland that is taking place on April 8, this seems like the second chapter. Many would reckon these activists realized success with only a group of 50, and can assume dominance with an even larger group this time. These actions will only continue and perhaps become more frequent. Undoubtedly, vegan activism breeds a special kind of militant personnel.
Unapologetically, just another average Joe
JACK MESSIER
STAFF WRITER
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any, many things can change drastically in five years; however, unfortunately, and unapologetically, men— especially those who withhold high political positions— truly owning or simply apologizing for instances of sexual misconduct isn’t one of them. And now, still as unapologetic as ever in 2019, former VP Joe Biden sadly remains just another average Joe in this regard, too. Amid recent reports that the former VP may run for the Democratic candidate slot in the 2020 U.S. Election, a former Nevada state legislator and a woman from Connecticut have come forth with allegations of Biden’s sexual misconduct during the Democratic campaign of 2014. Last week, Lucy Flores, the former Nevada state legislator and a 2014 Democratic candidate, brought forth allegations against Biden for an interaction during the campaign. Therein, Flores details that Biden had “grossly kissed and smelled” her head and hair, which swiftly propelled her
ensuing discomfort. Significantly, actions like Biden’s herein check boxes that amount to more than those of mere indecency: actions that don’t just invade personal space, but also grossly impose one’s own “ways” on another are unwarranted, lewd actions. Among two other video statements and one written statement, an additional video statement was shared recently by Biden on Twitter to address the allegations. Throughout the pathetically short video, not one of the words in the statement mirrored any form of an apology. Flores and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, however, hit the nail on the head in their responses to Biden’s shallow sentiments. Altogether, it comes down to distinguishing that male Politicians at hand— and, really, often men in general—must treat amending instances of imposing discomfort, let alone sexual harassment, with immediacy and transparency. Flores’ ensuing tweet after Biden’s slew of statements rightfully targets the untimeliness and inefficiency imbedded in his apology, asserting that “given the work he has done on behalf of women, [former] Vice President Biden should be aware of how important it is to take personal responsibility for inappropriate behavior,” adding, “and yet he hasn’t apologized to the women he made uncomfortable.” Pelosi’s respectable response took shots at Biden’s lack of transparency, as she purports to Politico that, “To say, ‘I’m sorry you were offended’ is not an apology. It’s ‘I’m sorry I invaded your space.’” While Pelosi added that she and her family have known Biden for a
long time, outlining the affectionate side of his personality as typical and potently “just the way he is,” she injects the understanding that, for Biden, “in the world that we’re in now, people’s space is important to them, and what’s important is how they receive it and not necessarily how you intended it.” Yet, maladjustment to the world is fairly easily remedied by the ageold self-adjustment effort of simply learning by doing. Biden has certainly contributed the latter, yet his historic lack of personal apology deeply leaves him at bay to the public perception that he takes on matters like this with a poorly unconcerned demeanor. One would be heavily remised to forget that when it rains, it pours: as if Biden’s lack of commitment to thorough apology didn’t already rain strong with wrongful perceptions of unimportance and indifference, his public joking of the matter at the recent International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers meeting brought a storm of public criticism—of which, especially at that point, is well-deserved. Above all else, whether one points to 1991 Joe Biden—then-Senate Judiciary Chair who had the opportunity to bring forward crucial, supplementary witnesses on Anita Hill’s behalf in her allegations of sexual harassment against then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas— or looks at other instances swirling around Biden in the 2000s through today, like this, it’s clear that accountability and apology remain dumbfoundingly left out of his long overdue address of such issues he still claims to feel personally sorry over.
Nipsey Hussle’s death stirs up conspiracy
TERESA GULLI
STAFF WRITER
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rammy-nominated rapper and activist, Nipsey Hussle’s sudden death has brought social media platforms to flood people’s feeds with conspiracy theories immediately upon being pronounced dead. Back in 2018, Nipsey Hussle announced that he was working on a documentary highlighting Dr. Sebi, a holistic doctor, who found the cure to AIDS. Sebi proved his finding to the supreme court and Hussle planned to inform the public on these findings, as they have been swept under the rug. According to a radio interview with the Breakfast Club, Nipsey Hussle said, “I am working on doing doc on the trial in 1985. When Dr. Sebi went to trial in New York because he put in the newspaper that he cured AIDS. He beat the case. Then he went to federal court the next day, and he beat that case. But nobody talks about it.” Many suggest that the rapper became a target and was silenced because he was a threat to the big medicine corporations that want to keep this information hidden. The pharmaceutical industry is widely trusted by Americans and not considered corrupt. This industry produces a large flow of money and possibly has power to shut down any cures that could stop this from happening. There are more incidents that circulate through the media on a regular basis. A recent article from the Fresno Bee shows that a police accountability activist from Fresno, John Lang, posted on social media his fear and paranoia about the cops from his city and that they will kill him. He died suspiciously only a few days later and it was ruled a suicide. Another incident that features others in danger due to controversial content is the current creation of the Corey Feldman’s documentary. Feldman is making a documentary that features pedophilia in Hollywood and the pedophile ring of producers. It is expected to drop the true names of these men. Currently, Feldman is keeping a low profile and out of the public after an incident where he was stabbed when he opened his car door, and he believes that this is connected to his documentary. According to Mercury News, “in his tweets, Feldman claims that he has faced ‘mounting threats’ on his different social media accounts for his decision in recent months to speak out against what he has describes as rampant sexual abuse in the industry.” It is important to pay attention to the details of these different events and the reasons why people believe them. Whether these conspiracy theories are true or not, they bring up information that should be looked deeper into. Nick Canon has reportedly said he will pick up where Hussle left off. According to Nick Cannon’s Instagram caption on a photo of him and Hussle, “… where you left off, we gonna carry one! It’s a MARATHON, so I’m picking up the baton! Because they can’t kill us all! Spiritual Warfare is REAL and in full effect.” Ultimately, Nipsey Hussle’s death should not be defined by these conspiracy theories. As a fan who is grieving, be aware of his passions that he wanted to debut to the public and the work that he has done for his community, and let his legacy of musical talent and charity work live on.
The ethics of military conscription in the modern world
COLE MCKEITH STAFF WRITER
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t’s an issue that affects college-age men directly, with the potential to affect all other US citizens in the same group as well. At the age of 18, men are expected to sign up for the draft, and it can be a confusing experience. If one was not already well immersed into the routine motions of American life, the instance of military conscription may be especially difficult to understand. Those in armed service are held in high esteem, as natural born American leaders who go above and beyond to serve their country. And despite
the fact that the U.S. military is currently entirely composed by volunteers and the all-male draft has been declared unconstitutional, there remain both structural and social consequences for men who fail to register for the draft. Many of these structural consequences take effect on men over the age of 25, according to a recent USA Today report, but other problems may affect men who have not signed up for the draft as soon as they come of age. Although socially the failure to register for selective service may carry different significance, it is technically a crime punishable by a fiveyear prison sentence or a fine of $250,000. While only a small minority of men have even been charged with draft evasion, the notion of this criminal penalty still carries weight in situations where others know this information. The structural consequences of draft evasion include obstacles to obtaining student financial aid, government jobs, and US citizenship, according to the same USA Today report. The inaccessibility of these support programs can take effect within the 30 days of a male’s 18th birth-
day, the legal period that he is required to register. However, the consequences of a failure to register only become permanent as soon as a man’s 26th birthday. One of the ongoing debates surrounding this topic centers on ineligibility of capable adult females to register for the draft. However, a federal judge has recently ruled the male-only draft unconstitutional, according to a recent USA Today report. The motivation for this decision was largely influenced by the increasing role of women in the U.S. military, as well as by the changing roles and requirements in modern military positions. On the surface level, this change may seem to indicate that eligible female citizens will also become required to register for the draft, but it could also feasibly lead to the discontinuation of the draft. In many respects, neither of these two possibilities carry any true significance. Since the selective service registration system was reinstituted in 1980 the draft has not been reemployed and the current all-volunteer U.S. army has handled all conflicts in which the U.S. has been involved. In reference to United
States own action in 1977 by pardoning the multitudes of men who dodged the draft for the Vietnam War, it is not reasonable to permanently punish those who refute a system of selective service that was almost universally disliked during the period in which it was active. As an incentive to motivate those who have ignored selective service to do so, it’s pointless. There is a strong argument to suggest that the successes of the all-volunteer army will lead naturally to privatized volunteer armies, some of which already exist, according to a recent article by Vox. Those that volunteer to serve in the military are honored and revered, and justly. But if one who volunteers goes above and beyond to serve their country, then one who demurs from service cannot abstain from their natural duty. The two are mutually exclusive: either service is a responsibility, or it is a form of altruistic charity. Still, regardless on one’s stance on the ethics of service, the penalties and criminality imposed on those who do not register serve no practical purpose given the forward-moving success of the allvolunteer military.
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Wine Spectator Center celebrates first year
STAR // Jacob Loher The Wine Spectator Learning Center, utilized for dining and for its multiple classrooms, is celebrating its first year on campus this semester. CLARK FAHRENTHOLD STAFF WRITER
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t has been almost a year since the grand opening of the Wine Spectator Learning Center here at Sonoma State University. The project turned the once-dated Commons Area into the state-of-the-art Learning Center, which has three brand new classrooms and social and dining areas for students and university visitors. The Learning Center has also provided a place for Sonoma State Business Majors to call home. The center was built after multiple generous donations and gifts -- totaling $11 million -- were given to Sonoma State University, thus allowing the project to be conceptualized. The Wine Spectator Learning Center has provided both students and staff with one of the most unique opportunities and buildings in the entire California State University system. Ray Johnson, the director of the Wine Business Institute, raved about the of the building, much like many of the students on campus. Johnson was notably enthused by how busy and frequented the center has become by students. “It is delightful to see the students utilize the space,” he said. “If you could have seen the lobby today at the change of classes at 2:00 p.m. -- a room full of students sharing their day together -- it was a beautiful site.” The space the Learning Center has provided has quickly become the preferred place to meet for some students and groups. “The building is a great success. Just ask our students,” said Johnson. “We had a group that was studying offsite, a program for our students and colleagues in the Napa Valley. They voted overwhelmingly to move the class to the Wine Spectator Learning Center.” “They would rather drive for an hour to convene their classes here than study someplace more convenient [like] home and work,” he said. Not only has the building provided a new workplace and classrooms for students, but it has also served as another dining and food destination for students, staff and visitors on campus as well. Neil Markley, the Associate VP for Administration and Finance, runs the cafe and dining services for the Learning Center. “Sales have met our expectations,” he said. “We have been happy to not only provide this service, but to also support the creation of another campus gathering spot.” Many students have also expressed their happi-
ness with the new center, like Daniel Freiburg, a current Sonoma State senior and business major. The Wine Center showed Freiburg and other students how dedicated Sonoma State really is about their students, not only for the short term, but for the long term as well. “I mean, paying $11 million for a new building on campus is never cheap, so to me it really shows how committed and how much the university cares about its students,” Freiburg said. “And at the end of the day, I can’t
really ask for much more than that.” With the positive reviews flying in from both students and staff alike, Johnson does not feel like there is anywhere in particular that the Wine Spectator Learning Center can improve. “It’s a great building and a great place to collaborate and learn,” he said. With it closing in quick on their one year mark, it appears that the Wine Spectator Learning Center has checked all the boxes and is clearly one of the best and most desired destinations on Sonoma State’s campus.
STAR // Jacob Loher Students dine and study in the main room of the Wine Spectator Learning Center on Wed., March 27. The building celebrates its first year on campus this semester.
RP robbery suspect detained, in custody
MANDELA LINDER STAFF WRITER
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n arrest has been made in connection with a robbery that occurred at WestAmerica Bank in Rohnert Park on April 2. John Jorgenson, 50, was taken into custody without incident on April 4 on suspicion of robbery and burglary when police located him at Smart Stop Self Storage on Santa Rosa Ave. According to two press releases put out by Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Police and Fire Services, Jorgenson entered WestAmerica Bank at approximate-
ly 1:08 p.m. on April 2 and passed a note to a teller stating that he was armed and demanded money, although no witnesses reported seeing a weapon. Jorgenson left the bank with approximately $400. Deputy Chief Aaron Johnson told Patch staff writer Maggie Avants that police recognized Jorgenson in surveillance footage from the bank robbery because they had just contacted him two days prior. During this contact they had taken down vehicle information on his van. On April 3, detectives located Jorgenson’s van. “Jorgenson had been con-
tacted by officers in Rohnert Park on the night of March 31, loitering near Pep Boys Auto Parts,” the April 2 press release stated. “His vehicle information, a late model VW bus, was also obtained during that contact.” Detectives continued the search for Jorgenson at a dog park in Rohnert Park on April 4. “Detectives received information that Jorgenson was in the area of the dog park located at the north end of Robert’s Lake Road in Rohnert Park,” stated the press release. “Units were dispatched to that area and were unable to
locate Jorgenson. The surrounding areas were checked by both marked and undercover units with assistance provided by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office helicopter unit, Henry 1.” Later in the day, detectives learned that Jorgensen frequents Smart Stop Self Storage, which is where he was eventually located and taken into custody. “Detectives were able to locate Jorgenson’s vehicle in Santa Rosa on April 3. The van was recovered and evidence connecting Jorgenson to the bank robbery was located inside the van,” read the press release.
CAMPUS CRIME Crime
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Hit & Run
March 27
Unknown
Unknown
Petty Theft
March 29
Parking Lot R3
Closed
Rape & Sexual Penetration
March 30
Sauvignon
Open
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Brandon Leong is a second year Theatre Arts and Dance student at SSU and the co-coordinator of PCN. “I joined FAASSU in fall of 2017 as a freshman, and I was an intern for PCN board so I did little jobs for the coordinators and also danced in eight out of 10 dances,” he said. “I got so involved with PCN because I am also a dance major and really interested in learning Filipino dances.” Many of FAASSU’s members come from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, not just Filipino. The show brings together many different people to celebrate one culture while also embracing their own backgrounds, building a larger diverse community every year. Rehearsals are student-run and they go every week night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., from February to May. “PCN means family to me, we spend so much time together in rehearsals and build such good memories that we look back upon,” said Leong. “PCN has brought me closer to people that mean so much to me and without this show, I would not know the people I do today; I’m able to choreograph and dance in styles I have never thought I would be
able to perform.” FAASSU also invites guest performers to perform in the show to showcase what they do in their clubs and organizations, adding on to the goal of creating and more diverse community. Ballet Folklorico, Blue Baronz, and Sapphires work with FAASSU every year to participate in PCN. Justine Oliva, a current SSU senior, joined FAASSU in the fall of 2015. As a freshman, she participated in every PCN dance that she could, leading her to become the coordinator of the show for two years. “PCN allows me to celebrate my culture in a way that catches everyone’s eye,” said Oliva. “It helped me build connections with the multicultural community, allowed me to practice and gain leadership skills, and put on a show that’s completely student-run. It warms my heart to see all the hard work that pays off every year.” Pacific Cultural Night tickets will go on sale starting on Monday, April 7, at $5 for students and faculty, and $10 for non-students. The show will take place on May 4 at Person Theatre, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 7:30 p.m.
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her fourth DUI in the last four years, which, if convicted, becomes a felony, according to the Press Democrat. These kinds of checkpoints have been popping up around the town to ensure the safety of the residents. Some Sonoma State students have also been involved in these kinds of accidents, including an alum who was killed in late October of last year while driving through Rohnert Park. Mo’Tasem Haddad, 24, was found dead on the scene when his vehicle was traveling east down Rohnert Park Expressway with excessive speed and collided with another after running a red light. Haddad’s vehicle was split down the center after striking a light pole. “Slow down, wear your seatbelt,
stay off your phone, and concentrate on the job at hand: driving. Arrive at your destination safely by following the rules of the road,” said Mattos. Along with the accident, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety appeared to have a busy Friday night. After responding to a call from a security guard working in the 400 block of Southwest Blvd., police arrived looking for a suspicious person. When they got on scene, they met with the guard, Lloyd Collins, who reported that a suspicious man was threatening him. While the department was questioning Collins on the suspicious man, an officer noticed a cocaine tray on the passenger side of his vehicle. He was detained and the officers continued their search, in which they found more narcotics and a loaded handgun, which had no registration.
Candidate Q&A
Breana Archie
Q: What has your experience been like on Student Government so far? A: My experience has been a very interesting but amazing ride and the reason that I say that is -- before I even got involved in student government, I’m not really the person that is really up front. I’m more of the background, like behind the scenes. Like, don’t bother me we good in the back. But being in Student Government made me realize I was already a leader but it just needed to be developed and that process of being in Student Government made me open my eyes and realize, you know, I can do this and I have the confidence to do this because I have a really great support system. Q: With your experience in Student Government, what would you like to do after your time at Sonoma State? A: What I want to do is -- I definitely will go to graduate school and I will get my Masters degree in marriage and family counseling and... I will get a PhD in counseling as well and I will have a practice as a family and marriage counselor as well as incorporate the sociological terms within my practice. Q: You want to add the suicide hot-
line number to the back of ID cards, can you tell us a little about that? A: Sometime in January, what I do at my job as undeclared Senator is look up legislation that peeks our interest and that is one of the things that was really interesting to me. As a personal threetime suicide survivor myself, I understand what [it] is like to try to put on the perfect image of a mask when you know you don’t have it together... Even though we have amazing services here, it sometimes just doesn’t work for people. One of the things I really want to work on is -you don’t have to have your business out there, people don’t have to know you’re depressed and suicidal and all that but it is just a little reminder on the back of student ID cards that there is a support system for you. Q: Apart from mental health what are other big issues you see on campus right now? A: Definitely housing, that has been a really big issue and I’m struggling myself with housing. Food, security and just overall being a student here. Balancing, maintaining, keeping good GPA but as well you got this and that going on like jobs.
Leonel Alejandra Navarro Q: What has your experience been like on Student Government so far? A: In highschool, I wasn’t really in AS but I was in linked-crew and that was kind of related to AS because we put together some events and also welcomed freshman and talked to them and I only had one person ask me, “Hey, do you know where this class is,” and it felt good. It’s just basic little things. For my time here in college, I haven’t been involved yet and that’s a reason I want to get involved and try something. I know it’s something you should know but I didn’t even know we had an AS. Q: What would you hope to accomplish as president? A: If I were AS President, I want to get myself more involved in with clubs and meetings and from there get the clubs more involved with AS so they can join meetings and hearings. I know there are over 200 clubs on campus and I’m not sure if I can convince AS to sit at club meetings, but that’s what I want to do. I want to be more involved with students and be able to get their voices heard and make people feel involved. My goal is to increase student involvement.
Q: What do you think the biggest problems students on campus are facing? A: The biggest thing I can think of is diversity... There’s also an issue with the options students have. Yes, diversity is an issue but if you have the resources you need you can feel right at home. I feel like students not connecting and being fully aware of the resources they have so they’re not being utilized. I had a friend that dropped out because she didn’t feel at home. I know it’s only one person but one person doesn’t mean others don’t feel that way. I just like everyone feeling like they belong and they are accounted for. Q: Could you talk more about your ideas about the Lobos Pantry? A: I started going to Lobos Pantry this semester and before I never really knew about it. Before, I would cash out my entire paycheck at the grocery store. It was rough. I was talking to director there and apparently they get their food donated from Safeway and Raley’s. They only have canned food, like non-perishables, and I think it would be a good idea to get food in there like fruit and things that are good and healthy for people.
NEWS IN BRIEF Napa Valley
Three people were injured in a hot air balloon accident after their balloon collided with power lines near Yountville last Monday, April 2. One of the passengers required an airlift to a nearby hospital, as they were deemed to be in severe condition, while the other two rode in separate ambulances. The incident happened around 8 a.m. Monday morning, according to eyewitness accounts. The balloon was registered to Balloons Above the Valley.
Sacramento
A federal judge, who denied a potential California law on March 29 which would have banned high-capacity firearm magazines, agreed to temporarily halt his decision on Friday while the state prepares to challenge his ruling. This means that gun owners cannot buy magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
California
President Donald Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday, April 5, coming to California for the third time since taking office in 2017. Trump reiterated his potential 25 percent tariff on cars coming from Mexico in order to mitigate the flow of immigrants coming into the country, although he did acknowledge that Mexico has been doing a “terrific job” in recent days in stemming the flow of immigrants since he threatened to close the border last week. A video released by Trump’s re-election campaign highlighted the “undeniable crisis” at the southern border.
Canada
A recently-published study found that Canda is warming, on average, three times faster than the United States, consistently leading to more winter rainfall and heat waves across the country. The study, conducted by Environment and Climate Change Canada, highlighted specific details on how Canada’s climate has changed as far back as 1948. They found that it is “virtually certain” that Canada’s climate has warmed over the past century and that likely more than half of this change is due to human activity. A 1.7 degree Celcius change in annual temperature across Canada, compared to 0.56 degree Celcius in the United States, according to NASA. This is in line with what scientists have claimed in recent years; that locations in higher latitudes are warming significantly faster than those in lower latitudes.
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GMC Director expands campus culture WILL HAHN
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onoma State University’s Green Music Center Executive Director Jacob Yarrow presents the student body and the surrounding community with a fresh, poignant mission statement. It is to “present the most compelling artists of our time, investigate ideas, and to provide access to diverse artistic experiences that educate, connect, and inspire Sonoma State University and North Bay communities.” Yarrow, along with the rest of his supporting and tenacious staff, are hard at work with making sure they can adhere to this statement, while being able to incorporate new and entertaining experiences for students and community residents alike. Stepping into such a high role of leadership can often be intimidating, especially when arriving to such a well-renowned complex that has served the performances of highly respected musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma and Smokey Robinson. Luckily, Yarrow’s past experience has allowed him to easily transition into such a critical role. “When I walked in here, I moved here from Iowa City, Iowa. So, the knowledge of how Sonoma County works – what people in Sonoma County care about – varies from community to community,” Yarrow said. “The local cultures and local communities are intersectional, but there are also lots of different communities in any place.” Having previously served as an executive director at Garth Newel Music Center in Virginia, with a background as a music teacher and a touring musician, Yarrow is no stranger to the world of performing arts and music education. However, having only been here for almost two years, Yarrow is hard at work to understanding what attracts Sonoma State students and a more contemporary audience to make the Green Music Center a worthwhile experience across all demographics. “It takes a long time to get a place into your bones that way and to really understand the people and the culture of a specific place,” he said. Paying attention to local news, having discussions with faculty and students and going to community and campus events provide him with feedback for making sure he can meet the demands of what students and the surrounding community can resonate with. Yarrow understands that not everyone listens to classical music or connects with the energetic nature of a summer concert, so he aims to provide as many di-
verse experiences as possible so that everyone can recognize the beauty and joy that the Green Music Center has to offer. This includes an array of classical music and jazz concerts to contemporary cultural music groups, such as a high-octane Mexican fiddling group named the Villalobos Brothers, who are playing near the end of this April. Stand-up comedians, live podcasts and speakerbased presentations will also make more of a presence for the future since there has been success with these particular mediums in the past. “I guess I always think of wanting more impact rather than more necessary activity. I want the Green Music Center to be more impactful and more engaged with our campus community and Sonoma County. I want it to be a place where people are really excited to go,” Yarrow said. Rather than seeing a musician or performing artist that a student or community member may already know, Yarrow wants anyone who visits the complex to experience different genres and performances that they may not be familiar with. Yarrow believes the cohesiveness of the Green Music Center’s positive reputation comes from the topnotch artists that are carefully considered for the followings months to come. However, he also realizes that certain performances cater to smaller and bigger crowds STAR // Emily Kowalski and different generations. That being said, the Green Music Center is hard at work with Associated Students Executive Director Jacob Yarrow seeks to diverto have upcoming performances and shows that are for sify the acts that perform at the Green Music Center. a student-oriented audience as well. Furthermore, Yarrow would like to have more ce- complex receives half of its programming funds from lebrities come to the complex and will continue to work donations and half from ticket sales. Yarrow has been pleased with ticket sales and they to do so, but the outcome can be expensive since celebrities can have quite the price tag. Even if a concert or have already met their ticket sales goal for the school performance with a famous musician or musical group year of just over $1.5 million. Along with the critical and financial success of the ends up having a massive turnout, ticket sales in some instances may not be enough to reach a profit after pay- venue over the past few years, Yarrow continues to hope that students, university classes and visiting artists coning the celebrity. Yarrow also does not want to move away from a tinue to inspire and serve as catalysts for the learning non-profit, mission-based approach because compet- and inspiration of many others who visit the complex ing with very large, commercialized entities would not in the future. “We have such a multiplicity of constituents that we make financial sense, since the Green Music Center has only so much space and reaches out to a more communi- want to listen to broadly and deeply,” Yarrow said. “I’m ty and student-based audience. It would be too difficult really interested in the conversation of what we can be and what we could be, and I think that’s the converto compete with other larger venues in the Bay Area. Regardless of the spatial constraints, the Green sation I’m trying to have every day with whoever will Music Center’s financial stability is doing great. The have it with me.”
Retro and goofy: ‘Shazam!’ Review AARON WASKOWIAK STAFF WRITER
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very fan of superhero movies, and there are many, have entertained the idea of being bestowed spectacular powers to fight evil. It is impossible not to when presented stories of great responsibility and mind boggling abilities that are thrust upon the weak, the broken, or in the case of “Shazam!,” the outcast. It is a common story, told time and time again, that is embraced wholeheartedly in Director David F. Sandberg’s adaptation of the goofy 70s television series of the same name. The movie blends the absurdity and silliness of the caped crusader manchild, with some darker elements focused on family and in particular the foster care system. The protagonist Billy Batson, played by Asher Angel, is a foster child who is introduced to the audience after repeated escapes from the loving arms of his foster families in pursuit of his long lost mother. The movie focuses mainly on Billy’s exploration of his newfound super powers, bestowed on him in true to form ridiculous fashion by a wizard. Billy tells his sarcastic sidekick Freddy Freeman early on, “Some old guy brought me to a temple, and he made me say, ‘Shazam.’” This hilarity is often rather abruptly contrasted by the struggle of Billy coming to grips with his lost mother and being told repeatedly that “she doesn’t want him”. While taking a nice change of tone from the seriousness that the Marvel franchise Avengers and DC Justice League movies have introduced to the genre, Sandberg appears to not be sure of the tone. “Shazam!” producer Peter Safran spoke to Screen Crush on the topic of tone, saying “With ‘Shazam!’ we felt this was the tone that was best suited to a really fun and funny action-adventure
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with a great wish fulfillment through line,” and that “David always felt that this is the way ‘Shazam!’ should be told, with great humor, great heart, but also some real jeopardy and some real scares in there that I think are extraordinarily effective” Watching the movie, it isn’t jeopardy and scares that stand out but the often brutal abandonment that both Billy as the hero and the villain, Dr. Sivana played by Mark Strong are faced with in very similar fashion. Their conflict is nothing new, with Sivana on a quest for power and Billy standing in his path, but their similarities bring a new dark look into the foster system to the silver screen. Serious undertones aside, the scenes of antics with his friends and the comedic pairing of Sivana’s seriousness against Billy’s teenage enthusiasm will make audience members chuckle throughout. The effects and stunning for the most part when practical, and while some of the monstrous enemies take rather dull and uncreative CGI forms on screen, they still fit in with the whole “retro goofy” feel of the action. As famed film critic Roger Ebert describes in his review, “Shazam!” is the “blockbuster version of plopping down in front of a Saturday morning cartoon, watching an archetypal caped crusader save the day. All the while you slurp your sugary cereal, an act of killing time before the next major superhero story comes to theaters.” Fans of the original 70s franchise should be pleasantly surprised, and those weary of never ending playboy billionaires saving the world should find solace in this new character and the wacky cast that surrounds him. While perhaps not as lighthearted as Sandberg anticipated, it does the world of comics and superheroes a true justice and is well worth a viewing.
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howcasing their unique artistry and letting their creativity be expressed through their movements, the dancers of Spring Dance 2019 are preparing a show that will demonstrate how dance can truly speak to you as another language. Spring Dance 2019, held at Sonoma State University in Person Theater, showcases the many talented students. From the dancing to the lighting and sound, these students exemplify what hardwork and talent is. To put on a show on a large scale like this with many choreographers and performers, Director and Choreographer Kristen Daley said, “This concert is filled with work from renowned and critically acclaimed choreographers all with different ways of working and creating dance. Each dance piece is distinctly different in style and aesthetic sensibility.” “What we together celebrate is the collaborative spirit of dance making and our students. So first and foremost the concert is about our students: shining on and off stage as performers, stage managers and production crew,” Daley said. The show consists of five choreographers, including Sonoma State’s very own Christine Cali and Daley, as well as three guest artists Larry Arrington, Monica Bill Barnes and Erin Landry. The newly created Sonoma State Alumni Dance Company will be making a feature performance for two of the shows as well. Sonoma State student Sonia Yamilex Mata, a Theatre Arts major with emphasis in Dance, will be dancing in the upcoming show. She has been performing since her high school years. “I am in two pieces for this show, and I am super excited about both of
them. One is choreographed by Erin Laundry and the other is choreographed by Kristen Daley,” Mata said. “I feel so powerful dancing in each piece and the energy I feel while on stage is indescribable.” As a senior, this will be Mata’s last show here at Sonoma State. “Most of my favorite memories are from rehearsals. My friends Brandon Leong, Alexandra Giovanetti and Jay Haralson have always found a way to lift my spirits whenever we’re in rehearsal together,” Mata said. “They have made the experience so much fun for me and it’s been bittersweet because this is my last dance show here but I am honestly so excited for everyone to see it.” Audience members will be able to watch about five to six dances performed throughout the show, with styles ranging from all different genres. Each piece is unique and evokes an array of different feelings and emotions. One of the pieces, titled “Pressure/ Shift,” is choreographed by Director Daley and her dancers. “The dance investigates a relentlessness needed to move through the pressures we or society places upon ourselves, and then shifting those expectations or those narratives,” Daley said. Sonoma State sophomore Rose Hattar helps with the lighting design for the dance show. Specifically, she creates all the lighting for “Pressure/Shift”. This will be Hattar’s first time designing lights for a Sonoma State performance but probably not her last since she is a Theatre Arts major. “I am most excited to see the dances brought to life on stage with the help of costumes and lighting,” Hattar said. “The stories being portrayed in these pieces truly create an evocative experience for those watching.” Spring Dance 2019 will be showing from April 18 to April 27.
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pril 15 is right around the corner. The Fall 2019 class schedule will be released and for many students, it’s hard to believe that we already have to start planning life for September. However, degree choices under the Arts & Humanities umbrella make for exciting news as concentrations ranging from Communications to Art and Theatre are set to have a fun and engaging schedule next fall. Students hoping to switch their major are able to do so easily for the most part. One of the most popular being Communications. Students must apply under a point-based system where those upholding a 3.0 grade point average or higher and are first-semester sophomores will be given priority in the application process. Those who are interested in switching their major or minor to Theatre Arts and Dance don’t have to worry about auditions or applications at all. Program Director Scott Horstein points out that graduates of this degree commonly pursue “backstage and technical theatre work, event planning, acting, performing and teaching.” “THAR 300 [Theater Arts and Dance] is a great general education C1 class that’s super fun,” said Horstein. “The class attends some of the best and most exciting performances in the Bay Area.” The Thursday night course has proven to be fun and interactive for both students and professors alike. It’s in depth study challenge and engage students to better comprehend and partake in critical discussion about the processes behind making shows. For those of us who appreciate having multiple career paths to choose from and experience, Communica-
and renamed as “Special Projects in Video Production” tion majors have a variety of selections. From public relations to video production, students to clarify that students do not have to have “advanced” are given hands on, interactive experience in all cur- experience in video production in order to enroll. “Ideally, students would take this course after riculums offered at Sonoma State. Top career paths include marketing and social media coordinators, public they’ve taken COMS 201, Introduction to Video Producrelations specialists, event planners, human resource tion,” said Professor Talena Sanders. “However, there aren’t any prerequisites for the COMS 320 course, and professionals and more. Sonoma State professor Hillary Homzie’s Web and I am flexible.” Coming April 10 at 12 p.m. in the Sonoma Valley Print Journalism (COMS 210) course has proven popular among students. Covering topics in advertising, Room at the Career Center, students can attend the event planning, public relations and social media, it “Career Exploration for Arts and Humanities Majors” dives into the fundamentals of broadcasting and writ- event. This is an ample opportunity for students to “connect with professionals and learn how to market ing for broadcast media. Top perks include prominent guest speakers, where your A&H degree!” only last week, Homzie’s 210 class got to listen to Documentary Filmmaker, Jonathan Robinson best known for his work on the History Channel. COMS 210 is a “hands-on class where students immediately practice everything that they learn,” said Homzie,. In the course the students learn “how to write a press release or write content for an article to pitch, so that by the end of the semester they have a nice portfolio of work.” Past speakers also included a San Francisco based event planner in charge of SF’s Earth Day Festival, along with other well-known bloggers. COMS 320, previously known as COURTESY // Sonoma State Arts & Humanities “Advanced Video Production,” is a spe- Sonoma State University’s Arts & Humanities logo. cial topics course has now been revised
First ever Film Club comes to campus
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oming Fall 2019, Sonoma State University’s first ever Film Club will be open for students to join. This club is set to take Sonoma State to the next level in the filmmaking world; it serves as an outlet to Sonoma State in becoming more competitive and get the school’s name out and work more well known. The majority of the work aims to focus on short film and narrative based pieces where all members can work as a cohesive group. The genres are yet to be determined and will be chosen on a project by project basis. The Film Club provides aspiring filmmakers opportunity to create content who otherwise wouldn’t have the ability to take offered courses at school or have access to resources needed. In addition, it is a student-ran club that presents students with real professional experience working on a production from start to end. “This club will be a great opportunity for students of any major or background in film to learn just about every aspect of filmmaking process, all while meeting and collaborating with fellow students,” said Communications major and Film Studies minor Ava Garcia.
Director of the club Ryan Harvey expressed his goals for the club are to be taken seriously and hopes that this sets a standard for others schools to look towards and strive for the same outcome. Harvey also emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts of people behind the scenes and commitment in being able to produce good quality content. Prior to the startup of the Film Club, Sonoma State’s only film recognition on campus is Sonoma Film Institute, where they showcase pieces of work from every spectrum of filmmaking. Dean of Arts and Humanities Hollis Robbins pushed for this club to be created and connected with Harvey to pursue this dream. Robbins explained how even before her time at Sonoma State, she heard of students showing films at the Cannes Film Festival and was thrilled at student interest in film and filmmaking. Not only can this group be beneficial to students interested in film, but can also provide opportunity to students in acting and musical backgrounds. There is possibility for collaboration with the Theatre department in efforts to gain possible actors, costumes and props. “We have an excellent music department and I am hoping that our film students work with our music department
to create music for films,” said Robbins. During club meetings Harvey has laid the groundwork for what is to be expected. After establishing the preferred genre, students are to go and watch any film in that genre and when they return the following week for the discussion they will also be visited by a guest speaker that will facilitate a conversation about what is liked in the genere, the staples of it and possible challenges that could arise in making something of that genre. Members are then assigned to brainstorm ideas to collaborate. “One of the big goals here is this is an outlet for people that love film and have a lot of experience with it but it’s also for people that want to get into it and give them more of an opportunity to learn and boost their own portfolio and get experience with different aspects of filmmaking,” said Harvey. “Hopefully through the club they become confident filmmakers in their own way.” Although most logistics have to be sorted out still, the sights are set high for Film Club and the outcome will be even greater. As of now there aren’t any other information meetings planned for the semester, but if interested in joining this club, contact Ryan Harvey at harveyry@sonoma.edu.
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Caleb Forschen
s Caleb Forschen enters his final months as a Music Education major, he is focused on preparing for his big senior recital on April 10 and taking the next chapter in his life as a musician. His senior recital will include works by Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, Kreisler and Bartok on the violin. In addition to spending hours prepping for his recital, Forschen is a part of the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Chorus, and a string quartet at Sonoma State University. Forschen began playing the violin when he was 8 years old. He was introduced to the instrument through his public school’s program, and he immediately fell in love with the sound of the violin. “It’s a uniquely difficult instrument, but I think that it speaks to people on a level that many other instruments don’t, so it is also a uniquely rewarding instrument.” Forschen said. “Given the sheer volume of awesome repertoire has been written for the violin, I’d like to think that history agrees with me.” Forschen knew early on Music Education was going to be his major and chose Sonoma State because of his attraction to the facilities the Green Music Center has to offer. Over the last four years, Forschen has dedicated his life to his music. “Caleb is a hard worker and someone that all performers wish to be because of his focus and detailed work that he puts into his craft,” Forschen’s friend Ryan Perry said. “He practices almost everyday for anywhere from four to seven hours throughout the day. At the end of the day, the reason his recital is going to be great is because he truly cares about his instrument and about the recital.” Forschen’s plans for after graduation include a career as a musician, which why his education, hard
work and dedication at Sonoma State has been so rewarding. “We have plenty to do, but we don’t have any unnecessary classes either. Being a Music major is hard because it is hard to sustain a career in music,” Forschen said. “It irritates me when Music majors complain to people about why our workload is so unbearable. Either you want this or you don’t.” Forschen’s senior recital will be a cumulation of the work he’s done as an undergrad violinist. He has spent the last year prepping for his big performance. A recital is a requirement to graduate as a Music major and takes a lot of preparation. “The most rewarding parts have been the most challenging parts for me because the things that I worked the hardest to earn were the things I wanted the most,” Forschen said. “It meant a lot to me to hear from my teacher STAR // Emily Kowalski that he thought I was ready for my recital and he was looking forward to it.” Senior Music Education major and violinist Caleb Forschen Forschen will be performing will be performing his senior recital on April 10. alongside Marilyn Thompson, who will be playing the piano, and the performance will be about an hour long. Although For- expressed his enjoyment for cigars and whiskey. “I would describe Caleb as a realist and someone shen is a great, hard working musician, he knows how who knows exactly what he wants and will take all to budget his time with friends and family. the necessary steps to get there,” Bowker said. “He Matthew Bowker describes Forschen as someone analyzes every outcome of a situation.” who is always there for his friends and family and Go watch Forschen’s hardwork and dedication to he puts everything he has to the important things in music pay off as he performs his senior recital on life such as his music and the relationships he has April 10 at 7:30 P.M. in Schroeder Hall. with those around him. Forschen is full of wit and
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STAR // Christine von Raesfeld Both students and community members participate in Alpha Delta Pi’s Run For Ronald 5k on Saturday, April 6.
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n April 6, Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi) held their annual Run for Ronald 5k. This race assisted in raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Alpha Delta Pi’s partnership with RMHC began in 1979, and they have donated more than $14 million to the organization since With many families having to travel to get their ill child the proper treatment, RMHC gives families the opportunity to stay close to their hospitalized child for little to no cost. The 5k was held along various locations on the Sonoma State University campus. The race started at 10 a.m. and all participants were greeted along the race path by cheering members of the sorority. There were some participants who were running the race while others were taking it slow by walking and enjoying their company with the people alongside of them, including Carol Presho and Stuart Hotaling, the owners of campus fixture Bismarck the Newfoundland dog. Regardless of if the people partaking in the event were or competitive or not, all participants were there for the same reason. “I had so much fun participating in Run for Ronald on Saturday. Every year has been such a fun and rewarding experience,” said Ellia Ohira, a Communications major.
When the participants finished the race, they were guided into a room with music, games, pizza and Yerba Mate. The event occurred over the course of a few hours. “I love participating in ADPi’s run for Ronald every year, not only for the run, but for the cause. Raising money for RMHC and supporting the community is such an excellent way to give back,” said Aaron Quinnell, a Biology and Philosophy major. “Coming back each year, with new competition, is always a good way to push myself to finish strong. And of course hanging out with all the ADPi’s who I’ve grown so close with is such a great way to spend my day.” The Run for Ronald 5k not only takes place at Sonoma State’s Alpha Delta Pi Theta Gamma Chapter, but also at different ADPi chapters across the United States. For many seniors this is their last year to participated in the event. For some, this event has been such a rewarding experience, that they plan on continuing to participate in the run after graduation. “I have always looked forward to attending philanthropy events, and being able to participate in the annual Run for Ronald event my senior year with my family was very rewarding,” said Jessica Bennet, a Communications Studies major. “I know I will be volunteering for the RMHC even after graduation.”
STAR // Christine von Raesfeld (Top) Members of Alpha Delta Pi take photos before the run begins. (Bottom) Phi Sigma Sigma members socialize with Bismarc.
Disney Club’s ball is a diamond in the rough OLVIIA WILLIAMS
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onoma State University’s Disney Club will be hosting its Third Annual Ball on Friday, April 12 at 8 p.m. in Ballroom A. This year’s theme of the ball is “Arabian Nights,” paying tribute to the highly anticipated live-action remake of “Aladdin” hitting theaters in May. The Disney Club was started in Fall 2016 when founder Andrew Munch was looking to find a community of people who shared his passion and interest for all things Disney. Transferring from Santa Rosa Junior College, Munch came to Sonoma State assuming that the university had a Disney club he could join. After realizing no such club existed, Munch created a place where everyone is welcome and encouraged to share their love for Disney. “We strive to make a safe place to relax, ‘nerd out’ and find friends in the often stressful and isolating world of college life,” said Munch, who graduated from Sonoma State last year. The past two themes of the ball were “Cinderella” and “Beauty and the Beast,” coinciding with the release of the modern take on the classic movies. These events give Disney fans a chance to put on a beautiful dress or a suit jacket and have a magical night away from their worries. Every year, the club kicks off the semester with their Mad Hatter Tea Party, getting everyone to mingle over tea, coffee, juice and lots of sugar. By coming up with ideas for the club and the community, these get-togethers provide a special place for students with the similar interests. The club provides an array of activities for students to particpate in, such as club parties, movie days and, of course, the annual ball. Current president, Alyssa Geyer thinks they deserve more recognition and wish more students knew about the club and the benefits of joining it. “The Disney Club has benefitted the school over the years by providing students with a vibrant community of people who want to have good, wholesome
COURTESY // Sonoma State Disney Club The Disney Club on Sonoma State University’s campus. fun or want to make a difference in their community,” said Geyer. “One of our main missions is to make Sonoma State a little more magical with each passing day.” The Sonoma State Disney Club meets the first and third Saturdays of each month from 12 – 1 p.m. in the Alexander Valley Room on the second f loor of the Student Center. If anyone is interested in joining the club, feel free to contact them at disneycluba113@gmail.com, find them on Instagram at @ssudisneyclub or on Facebook under “SSU Disney Club.” “I think it’s important that colleges have clubs
like these where students are able to find friends with the same hobbies and interests,” said April Stoner, a relative of a Sonoma State student. “Almost everyone has a connection with Disney in some way.” On Friday, April 12, you’ll find a whole new world with an evening of dance, color and Disney magic at the Third Annual Ball. Semi-formal attire is required, so dust off your old prom dress and come enjoy the night. “The two guests who seem to be having the most fun will be crowned Prince and Princess!” according to the Seawolf Living website. The ball is free and open to the public.
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Club Spotlight: Pre-Law Society GARETT KITCHEN STAFF WRITER
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he Sonoma State University campus has began to prepare students for life after graduation through different clubs and societies on campus. The Pre-Law Society is a student organization on campus that consists of students who are interested in law and/ or legal careers. This society plans different workshops and law school admissions events throughout the year, including different speaker sessions, practice Law School Admission Tests (LSAT) and also a Law School Forum that happens at the end of the fall semester. The Pre-Law Society wishes to help other students on campus make educated decisions on their careers after graduation. This society works with other clubs on campus as well as the Pre-Law advisor COURTESY // Sonoma State University’s Pre-Law Society to build community and an understanding Members of the Pre-Law Society at the Law School Forum in San Francisco. within one another. The club currently has about 40 members and is free to join. There are resources within the club “The Pre-Law Society really deep- more about this career path. Heather Kelly-Cavanaugh, a fourth that can help students with any ques- ened my understanding of what the law “It has helped me become a better year Environmental Studies major, has tions as well.” Financial aid informa- school application is like and what a writer when learning how to write pobeen the president of the Pre-Law Soci- tion, the difference between an ABA career in environmental law may look sition and working papers and a more ety for almost two years. Her position and CBA school and having a chance to like.” Schroeder plans on graduating in confident public speaker,” said Nichconsists of many different things, such talk with professors and alumni…” are the Spring with a BA in Environmental olson. She added that these clubs and as informing students about upcoming all available said Kelly-Cavanaugh. Studies and planning. organizations help students feel more meetings and new legislation and also Clara Schroeder, a fourth year EnVeronica Nicholson, a third year comfortable when moving forward in inviting representatives from different vironmental Studies major, is currently Political Science major, said opportu- the future. law schools to guest speak. the Treasurer of the Pre-Law Society. nities like these will help students beContact Heather Kelly-Cavanaugh “This club gives students not only She said that she ran for this position come more prepared for their careers for any additional information, or ata place to study and ask questions about since she had a personal interest in law and that the has gained skills that can tend a meeting throughout the semesthe LSAT, but also a place for them to and also for support of the club. Schro- be used towards her future. Nicholson ter. There is also a website that has ask questions about what schools may eder added that this club has given her is personally apart of the model United more information as well as sources for be best,” said Kelly-Cavanaugh. more information on this topic. Nations (MUN), where she has learned readings and photos.
Seawolves SPEAK! “What do you want to see in our new Associated Students president?” DEVON PIQUE STAFF WRITER
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t’s finally that time of year where students get to vote on who will be serving as our Associated Student (AS) president. Seawolves get the chance to voice their opinion and try to elect those they believe will make a difference in our community. Now is the best chance to influence the school and hopefully see beneficial changes to campus. Our two candidates this year are third year Breana Archie and second year Leonel Alejandre Navarro. The AS President plays an important role within Sonoma State University. They are the head of student government, meaning they serve the students by communicating with university administration, working on and with a variety of committees, voting on issues with the AS senate and overseeing the daily functions of
“I want someone who is inclusive to all people and their ideas.” -Avery Wilson, Junior, Theatre major
“I hope they focus on making a more interactive and reachable career center.” -Conor Miller, Junior, Criminology major
the Associated Students. Election season is the best time for seawolves to make an impact on campus and empower peers who will make the changes they want to see on campus. However, voting turnout is unfortunately rather low. Last year Sonoma State had the lowest student participation in AS elections in five years, at a disappointing 11.79 percent. Still, the student population is filled with ideas on what they’d like from the person who will be running AS. In order to vote, use the Orgsync app or website. Voting ends April 9 at 6 p.m. Whether it be adjustments on campus or values they’d like to see represented, here are what some seawolves hope to see out of the new AS president.
“I want the new president to make AS activities more transparent.” -Christian Wootton, Sophomore, Business major
“I hope that they implement something where the date is put on our ID cards because some places, like museums in Europe, won’t give you a student discount unless there’s a date on the card.” -Faye O’Mera, Sophomore, Kinesiology major
“I think it’d be cool if we put on more animal events.”
“I hope they focus on adding more parking.”
-Victoria Castillo, Sophomore, Business major
-Dylan Dunn, Sophomore, Undeclared
10 Sports Women’s water polo pulls out big win against Fresno Pacific
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n a cloudy Saturday afternoon, the Seawolves played in an extremely closely contested game against the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds. The composure and precision of the Seawolves gave them the edge in the 14-13 home win. Coming off of a close defeat to Cal State East Bay, the Seawolves came out strong in the opening quarter. With the game tied at one, Hailey Gellert and Annika Erickson both scored to put the team up 3-1 as the quarter concluded. Fresno Pacific would open the scoring in the second but the Seawolves responded 20 seconds later with a goal of their own. A steal from the Seawolves led to Taylor Brooks getting some time and space on the wing. She was able to lob a shot in from distance, tucking it perfectly over the goalie and under the crossbar. “I saw myself finding the back of the net and finishing the shot today. I knew I had to take my time and trust my ability to put the ball away,” said Brooks. The teams continued to battle back and forth for control of the game. With the score at 5-3, Jojo Williams received a pass inside as the shot clock was expiring. She was able to fight off heavy pressure and rip the ball past the Sunbird goalie as the clock hit zero. Williams said, “I just knew that I needed to come through for my team so when I saw the shot clock running out I told myself that I was going to make that goal.” The half would end with the Seawolves up 7-3. The team played well but no player was as dominate as goalie, Brooke Sullivan. Sullivan was able to come through with many timely saves which included two clutch stops against penalty shot attempts from Fresno Pacific. Momentum continued to sway in the second half. The Seawolves were able to hold their lead throughout the half but were heavily tested at the end of the fourth quarter. Up 13-9, Sonoma State would take a penalty allowing Fresno Pacific to score with less than three minutes left in the game. The Sunbirds would continue to pursue the comeback as they scored a total of three unanswered goals, shrinking Sonoma State’s lead to 13-12 with just over a minute remaining. The teams were tense, one was on the brink of a big comeback and the other fighting to maintain their lead. With 58 seconds remaining, Williams would lob a perfect cross-pool pass to a wide open Gellert who slammed home what would become the game-winning goal. The Sunbirds scored another quick goal but Sonoma State was able to lock down Fresno Pacific and close out the game with a 14-13 victory. “This was a huge win for us. We came out super strong and hit a few bumps in the middle of the game but we all stuck together as a team and finished the game really strong,” said Brooks. After losing the last two games, this was a huge victory for the Seawolves. With this win, the team was now 2-2 in confer-
STAR // Kayla Allen Goalie Brooke Sullivan looks down the pool for an outlet pass against opposing team UCSB at Sonoma State on Thurs. March 28, 2019. ence play. Sullivan continued her strong play in net throughout the game, notching 10 saves in the contest. Gellert, Williams and Erickson continued to lead the way on offense for the Seawolves. “Today was amazing. My team played so well, we were just clicking today. The intensity was there, the cohesiveness was there and the want to win was definitely there. I think we capitalized a lot today and we really showed our strengths,” said Williams. Sonoma State would have a quick turnaround, playing the next morning at home. The game resulted in a loss to UC San Diego by a score of 20-7. Their final regular season game is on Friday, April 13. The Seawolves will head on the road for what should be another close contest against Cal State East Bay.
Sports Schedule Friday April 13
Saturday April 14
Softball vs. Cal State San Bernardino 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Softball vs. Cal State San Bernardino 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Baseball @ CSUMB 3 p.m.
Women’s Tennis vs. Holy Names 10 a.m.
Women’s Water Polo vs. Cal State East Bay 1 p.m. Baseball @ CSUMB 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Sunday April 15 Women’s Tennis @ Dominican 11 a.m.
Baseball @ CSUMB Noon
Men’s Tennis vs UC Santa Cruz Noon
Sonoma State women’s ultimate frisbee team is right on track for regionals HOLLY CHANDLER STAFF WRITER
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onoma State women’s ultimate frisbee team, also known as D’vine, is on their way to sectionals and just one win away from regionals. A common law of ultimate frisbee is the “spirit of the game.” That means all the teams are supposed to have positive vibes and outstanding sportsmanship. Unlike most sports where you are taught to despise the opposing team, ultimate frisbee works to create friendships among all players. They also referee their own games and settle disagreements one on one which creates a sense of honesty among players and teams. This season for the D’vine has been more competitive than ever and the team has had a lot of adversity to overcome this spring season. Ultimate frisbee is a very weather dependent sport and the rainy weather has definitely been an obstacle for the team this season. D’vine had to cancel quite a few tournaments and move their practices indoors at the recreational center for the past few months. Ultimate frisbee is an outdoor sport played in the grass, therefore having to practice indoors and on hardware floor has been a challenge for the team this season. Despite the seemingly nonstop rain, D’vine has been rather successful this season. Captain of the ultimate frisbee team, Morganne Schmitt, has shown excellent leadership skills as a senior on the team this year. Schmitt said, “This season has been my first year captaining a team. When going into the season I wanted to go in with a positive mind and attitude. I wanted to help turn this team around to achieve our goal of going to regionals this year.” Schmitt continued her statement when she said, “I believed going into this season with an open mindset would help the team to have a more positive outlook and help them build self-confidence. We have definitely improved and have been winning more and more games each tournament.” The team just returned from Las Vegas, Nevada where they played in their first ever Trouble In Vegas Tournament. D’vine moved up two seeds in their bracket, won two games, and for the first time this spring season they finally got the opportunity to play in the sunny weather. Number 2 Holly Witcraft really enjoyed her time at the Trouble in Vegas tournament. Witcraft said, “Hanging out with the team and getting the chance to spend quality time together was my favorite part of the tournament.” Witcraft then added, "We all got the opportunity to bond more and grow closer as friends. That bond translated into trust and it definitely showed on the field the next few days.” The regular play has now come to an end and D’vine is now preparing for sectionals and hopefully regionals. Number 22 Kyera Mackey has been a major asset to the ultimate frisbee team this year. When asked about her thoughts on the season so far she
said, “The best part has been when we hosted a tournament here at Sonoma State. I think keeping up the energy will help us be successful in future games and hopefully carry us into regionals.” Sonoma States ultimate frisbee team will participate in the NorCal Sectional Tournament this upcoming weekend on April 13 and 14 in Roseville, California.
COURTESY // Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Team Goalie Brooke Sullivan looks down the pool for an outlet pass against opposing team UCSB at Sonoma State on Thurs. March 28, 2019.
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Men’s Baseball optimistic as postseason approaches
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espite the tough weather conditions, this weekend the Sonoma State Baseball team improved their record to 16-15 as they defeated Cal State Los Angeles 7-1 on Saturday afternoon. The Seawolves were impressive both offensively and defensively as they scored five runs in the third inning. While Robert Baldenebro threw seven scoreless innings against Cal State LA, the Seawolves were able to secure the win. With May around the corner, pitcher Kyle Stevenson ref lected upon the team’s success on Monday. “Our hitters did a great job of scoring runs by getting deep into counts and hitting the ball up the middle,” Stevenson said. “The starters really did the most by pounding low away fastballs.” The offense in the third inning was sparked by a single to left field by catcher Drew Downing, later followed by a double from third baseman Joshua Lenney, to finish off the Seawolves 5-0 run in the third inning. While their offense has been on fire, the pitching staff is equally as important to the team’s success through the remainder of the season. While Baldenebro faced 27 batters on Saturday, he kept LA scoreless for more than half the game, collecting three strikeouts. With reliable starters on the mound, such as Baldenebro, the Seawolves continue to make a push for the CCAA playoffs. “We really have to just stick to what we’ve been doing,” explained Stevenson. “Hitters are seeing a lot of pitches and getting the opposing teams started out early. Our overall goal is to of course win a championship, but day to day goals are to win and keep getting better since it only gets tough down the road.” The Seawolves almost competed in the playoffs last year but were unable to qualify with their 26-24 record. At this point in the season, the Seawolves definitely have an idea of what works best with the team’s strategies. If they continue sticking to their offensive and defensive approaches, the team should expect to enter the postseason. “We’ve had a lot of stars and heroes this season and I think that’s what makes this team dangerous,” said Stevenson. “Top to bottom we have complete faith that any guy can get it done. Someone who has really done the most for the team is John Cashman. He’s given us a chance to win every time he steps on the rubber.” This team is truly a threat in the CCAA with help from new and returning players, including Cashman. The 6’4 right-hander has yet to disappoint his team this season, with five wins and a 3.50 ERA under his belt. The team works well together and recognizes one another's strengths and weaknesses. “As far as individual goals, all my teammates have a single goal of making sure a W is next to our name in the score columns,” Stevenson added. “If we work deep in counts on offense and maintain a good tempo on the mound we will be fine.” Following their win against CSULA on Saturday, Sonoma State’s baseball team surely has promise as they continue their successes on the mound. With significant support from pitchers including Robert Baldenebro, John Cashman, and Kyle Stevenson, the Seawolves should expect to qualify for the postseason. The Seawolves proved this weekend that they are a true threat offensively and should be successful as they carry their talents into the playoffs.
STAR // Christine von Raesfeld Junior Jack Pridy gets ready to catch a ground ball on Sat. 6, 2019.
STAR // Christine von Raesfeld Junior Roberto Baldenebro prepares to throw a pitch on Sat. 6, 2019.
Tennis victorious in doubles and singles They travel to Reno to face the University of Nevada this week THOMAS PETERSCHMIDT STAFF WRITER
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o sun, no problem as the Seawolves took a commanding 5-2 win against Holy Names University on Saturday, April 6. Pouring their effort in, the Seawolves fought for dominance in both doubles and singles matches. With a quick win in doubles against Holy Names, the Seawolves had to fight back the relentless single matches Holy Names put forth. Only losing two matches in singles towards the end of the day showed that Holy Names was not going down without a fight. This hard-fought victory showed possible areas of improvement for the Seawolves as well as areas of success. Igor Pissarenko, a senior on the team, supported his teammates by winning all of his matches. “I contributed two points to the team,” Pissarenko said. In doubles, he won the match 6-2. In singles, he won both first and second sets 6-3 and 6-0. Sophomore Harry Cohen had a great day for the team. “It was tough, but our coach always tells us to fight, I put 100% effort on the court. It worked out today,” Cohen said. Alex Wong, a junior, delivered an eventful day as he participated in doubles and singles matches. He described his experience of the matches as “high and low, [Holy Names] is a good team, [we] still came out with a W,” Wong said. A lot of the sets were going either way and each point was heavily fought for. Nobody was letting anything go easily. The team took every game seriously against Holy Names, and they will use that same determination to work to get into regionals. Pissarenko has his eyes set on regionals. “[We want] to win the conference in Arizona,” he said. Pissarenko then explains that the team “settles as high as possible so we can achieve as much as we can.” Cohen dreams big, wearing a determined expression as he looks towards the Seawolves future. “[lets] get a ring on our fingers,” Cohen said. As far as personal goals, Pissarenko believes he “can still improve on confidence and my volleys.” Tennis is seen to the majority as an individual sport as it is often set up in singles or doubles, but not as a team effort. The idea of collecting points off a win make each match matter so the sets are deliberate and all equally share a similar responsibility. “If I can contribute to the team I can contribute to myself,” Pissarenko said. Similarly, Alec Wong said, “[I] focus more on the team than myself.” Many of the matches of this game were determined in tie-breaking third sets against the Seawolves and the Hawks. It is reasonable to say they were evenly matched in a physical sense, but what really made the difference is the mental side of the sport. In this tennis game, there were a lot of very close matches and Harry Cohen has understood this aspect of tennis. “[The] biggest thing for me is the mental game,” Cohen said. As far as personal goals go, Wong believes his mental game can improve. “I give points away when I have other things on my mind.” With a lot of rain delays, the men’s tennis team was lucky to play as they had a moment of warm air to dry up any leftover puddles from the afternoon's showers. Down the road, they will travel to Reno and play against University of Nevada on April 12.
STAR // Christine von Raesfeld Junior Alec Wong and Senior Igor Pissarenko run to the ball as it is served to them on Sat. 6, 2019.
STAR // Christine von Raesfeld Freshmen Josh Liu prepares for the incoming serve on Sat. 6, 2019.
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Seawolves explore their options at the Career Fair
STAR // Brandon Sparks Ally Verdei (left) and Emily Gamboa (right) have a discussion about the many jobs being offered at the Career Fair on Thursday afternoon. STAR // Brandon Sparks Kaylei Aschwanden writes down a few notes about jobs she is intereted in at the Career Fair.
STAR // Brandon Sparks Tasia Robles Henderson checks out the merchandise on one of the many tables disaplyed in the Ballrooms at the Career Fair.
STAR // Brandon Sparks Carmen Cintas (left) and Brayden Estrada (right) take a look at a packet given to them by an employer.
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STAR // Christine von Raesfeld Sophomore, Santiago Sarudiansky, gets ready to serve the ball versus Holy Names University.
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STAR // Christine von Raesfeld Sophomore Harry Cohen pivots as the ball launches across the court Saturday.
Next issue: AS President election results!