Volume 77 // Issue 5

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Student Life: KSUN radio, a student-run tradition.

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Opinion: Proposition 63 addresses rise of mass shootings with stricter gun laws. Pg. 3 A&E: “Scream Queens” back with more scares and scrubs.

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Sports: Women’s volleyball team no longer undefeated.

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STAR // Megan Corcoran President Judy K. Sakaki and her administrative team have opted out of building the MasterCard Pavilion project, shifting attention towards the facilities already in place at the Green Music Center. The hole left from the beginning of construction will be filled.

SSU pulls plug on pavilion project Francisco Carbajal Staff Writer

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onoma State University will not complete construction on the MasterCard Pavilion at the Green Music Center, which will result in the university losing $6 million in funds pledged by MasterCard for the project.

Work on the proposed 10,000-seat outdoor pavilion has been halted at the direction of President Judy K. Sakaki and her administrative team. Sakaki first announced the decision to pull the plug on the pavilion at the Academic Senate meeting on Sept. 15. Instead of building the $8.6 million to $10.6 million outdoor pavilion, she said the school will focus efforts on enhancing graduation rates, the student experience and academic programs.

“After reviewing the project with my new administrative team and consulting with key stakeholders, we’ve agreed that utilizing our already existing world-class facilities at the Green Music Center, in lieu of adding an additional facility, would best serve our students, our academic mission and the surrounding communities,” said Sakaki in a prepared statement.

Stan Nosek, the interim vice president for administration and finance, said that when the new campus leaders arrived, they were briefed on a number of high-cost, high-priority initiatives. It was soon discovered that the MasterCard project was approaching a deadline that would commit the university to completing the project. Nosek said completion of the project would cause scheduling conflicts and competition between facilities.

“We came to believe that this additional facility was somewhat redundant with what we already have and was therefore an unnecessary addition to the campus,” said Nosek.

First announced in 2012, the construction of an amphitheater behind the Green Music Center came to a temporary halt last year over uncertainty about whether the funds existed

to complete the stage, according to university officials at the time. The plan for the amphitheater was to host performers who were more appealing to students. The Green Music Center, which opened in 2012, was designed to present orchestras, chamber ensembles and more formal acts.

The $6 million in MasterCard money will be forfeited.

“Our initial discussions with MasterCard have been encouraging regarding the possibility of their offering a similar level of support for academic programs associated with the Green Music Center and of direct value to Sonoma State students. As these conversations continue and are concluded, we will inform the campus community of the results,” said Nosek.

While construction will be stopped on the pavilion for good, the hole that was made on the lawn for the pavilion will be restored to be an open lawn area as it was before.

There has also been talk of renting a stage for future events and putting it on the lawn.

Some students feel disappointed the project will no longer be added to the Green Music Center.

“I like how we have some cool artists that occasionally come to the Green Music Center but I was more excited about the festival type of artists that the outdoor stage would attract,” said senior Karyna Uribe. “Something like the Greek Theater in Berkeley would have been cool to have.”

Administrators are still working to bring in concerts that will appeal to students with feedback from the campus community.

“We believe that virtually all types of music genres should be pursued, especially those that Sonoma State students will be interested attending,” said Nosek. “This weekend’s Chris Young concert, for example, attracted over 1,000 of our own students. We would like to see more concerts that would be of interest to our students and will plan to work with campus student leadership to help identify what acts to pursue.”

Traces of mercury found in gymnasium weight room

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Nate Galvan Staff Writer

uring the spring 2016 semester, it was first reported by the Sonoma State STAR that, according to allegations contained in a civil lawsuit, Stevenson Hall, completed in 1966, contained hazardous levels of asbestos. This semester, in a building almost as old as Stevenson Hall, it has been as reported by Forensic Analytical Consulting Services Inc. that the gymnasium weight room at Sonoma State University contains mercury.

Mercury is a heavy, silvery-white liquid metal commonly known as quicksilver. Mercury poisoning can occur as a result of exposure to water-soluble forms of the metal or by inhalation of mercury vapor. It also can occur by directly ingesting any form of mercury.

According to a FACS Mercury Assessment Report, mercury vapor concentrations in the weight room were found to be at about 32 parts per million, which is higher than California Office of Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) safety levels.

Prolonged inhalation of mercury vapor can have effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems. The OEHHA reference level used by FACS is meant to protect individuals from exposure to a particular hazard.

“With some of the buildings on campus being as old as they are, sometimes you run into these things,” said Craig Dawson, director of energy and environ-

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“When we realized the material had solidified in place it was brought to our attention that mercury may be inside of it.”

As stated in an email sent to students

by Vice President of University Affairs Dan Condron on July 27, construction began to replace the carpet inside the weight room when it was realized by the university that padding underneath the floor may contain mercury. After testing, conducted

by FACS, mercury was found to be airborne, as well as in the flooring. Condron did not respond to requests from the STAR for more information regarding the report.

According to the report, further tests outside of the weight room showed there was no mercury found in any other part of the gymnasium or in the weight equipment housed inside. Equipment is temporarily being housed in the South Field House.

The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection, states that 3M Tartan Brand flooring, the same brand found in the gymnasium weight room, typically has 0.1 to 0.2 percent mercury. According to 3M, the mercury was used to maintain the floor’s soft texture.

“The material used underneath the carpet was very common in the early 1970s,” said Dawson. “The problem is, over time, the mercury contained inside the padding seeps out of the surfaces.”

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COURTESY // STAR A sexual assault was reported on Saturday during a Weill Hall performance. Police are still investigating this incident.

Sexual assault occurs during Weill Hall performance Charlotte Grayson Staff Writer

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onoma State University police reported a woman was sexually assaulted on Saturday, during the Chris Young concert at the Green Music Center. Police say the attack occurred around 9 p.m. on the Weill Lawn outside the center. The unidentified woman did not know her assailant, police say. The assault on Saturday night was the first sexual assault to be reported on campus since the semester began in August.

According to the Green Music Center, the largest audience of their summer season gathered in Weill Hall and the surrounding lawn on Saturday.

The concert began at 7:30 p.m., and according to posts on the Green Music Center’s and Young’s Twitter accounts, the show ended just after 9:30. It was during Young’s performance that the assault took place.

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By law, Sonoma State University police are required to notify students and faculty of all reported sexual assault cases. The email notification was sent approximately four hours after the attack occurred. The email specified that the victim did not know the attacker. Police declined to give any additional information “The matter is currently under investigation and, as such, I ask that you refer to the information contained within the Timely Warning notice, as that is what I am able to share,” said acting Chief of Police David B. Dougherty.

Police describe the suspect as a white adult male, early 20s, 6 feet tall, brown hair, with a thin athletic physical build.

Students are urged to call campus police if they have any information related to the ongoing investigation. Students are encouraged to report any suspicious activities on campus to campus police by calling (707) 664-4444.

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Editorial

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

“Taking a look beyond the airways”

Sonoma State University’s student-run radio station, KSUN, has been a strong outlet for student voices and music variety for over 30 years.

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Corrections/Clarifications In issue four, published on Sept. 20, the headline on page 4 stated the men’s basketball team will miss 18 home games this season because of the Wolves’ Den remodel.

However, between both women’s and men’s basketball teams, they will miss a total of 13 homes games this season. Nine of the 13 games are scheduled when classes aren’t in session.

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Does no home games equal no school spirit?

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or a senior on the basketball team, playing on your home court can be one of the most special memories you have in college.

The roar of the students cheering, their energy fueling the team to push forward and win.

For students and players alike, basketball games in the Wolves’ Den are a school spirit staple.

Unfortunately for our basketball teams, a contract was signed earlier this year by former Sonoma State University President Ruben Armiñana that will temporarily close the gym from Nov. 21 until the first week of January in order to replace the bleachers, displacing 13 home games to be played in either Santa Rosa or Marin.

Timing could not be worse for the university to give the gym its long overdue upgrade.

Though it’s appreciated that Sonoma State is providing new bleachers, upgrading restrooms and a fire alarm system and installing a hearing assistance system, why could this not have been done sooner?

Though the university’s first choice was to make these changes over the summer, it “didn’t work out,” according to Bill Fusco, the director of athletics. The reason

could be the university offers summer youth basketball camps, which take place in the gym.

These camps cost $125 to $195 a day to attend, bringing in a lot of revenue for the campus.

In comparison, tickets to home games during the season cost $7 for general admission, $5 for visiting students and are free for Sonoma State students, staff, faculty and those involved in the Alumni Association. Though they promote and encourage school spirit, they do not bring in the revenue that summer camps do. It seems the summer camps might have taken priority.

To some, 13 home games being moved to another school seems small and insignificant.

But what if Weill Hall was closed down for renovations in the middle of a concert season?

What if 13 concerts and shows were cancelled or moved to a different venue 10 to 30 miles away?

This would be unthinkable.

It would be ridiculous for the university to decide to start renovations on something so crucial to the community in the middle of its season.

How is basketball season any different? Weill Hall and the shows offered there bring in

more money.

Students and faculty are the main attendees of basketball games, while people from all over Sonoma County pay to enjoy the shows at the Green Music Center.

So is it money first, students and school spirit second?

Whatever was behind this decision, the university should know the turmoil it’s put the basketball teams in.

From coordinating travel to the new locations to practicing in the rec center, which is not the same as a college-level court, these teams have a right to feel disrespected.

Sonoma State lacks school spirit already. By taking away most of the basketball team’s home games, will it suffer even more?

As college students, we only have four or five years to be involved in our college community.

Events like basketball games bring the students together and encourage school spirit, building this community stronger every year.

The 13 home games lost this year will take away from this community, especially for the seniors who will be graduating in the spring.

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Yes on Prop 63 for a safer California

Naaman Hightower Staff Writer

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un junkies might need a little more patience when trying to buy heavy artillery.

With California already having some of the toughest gun control laws in the country, this new proposal won’t be an easy shot to take.

Proposition 63 makes buying large-capacity ammunition a more tedious process because the buyers would have to obtain a four-year permit from the Department of Justice.

By specifically targeting “largecapacity ammunition,” defined as weapons holding more than 10 cartridges of ammunition, Proposition 63 is addressing the mass shooting issue in the United States.

According to the Mass Shooting Tracker, there were 372 mass shoot-

ings in the U.S. in 2015, killing 475 people and wounding 1,870.

The San Bernardino shooting is one of the recent California shootings that sticks out most. The scariest question of the ordeal remains as to how the couple was able to get their hands on such destructive weapons.

We tend to specifically take notice of school shootings such as the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting.

When a 20-year-old male gets his hands on a semi-automatic rifle, then proceeds to kill 20 children between the ages of six and seven, there is a problem.

It seems to take a mass school shooting to get the nation to refocus on how easy it is to get guns as well as large capacity ammunition.

President Barack Obama vowed to make gun control a point of emphasis in his second term. By extending background checks on firearms and stepping up federal enforcement on gun charges, he has shown this issue is significant in his eyes.

Why does any American, who isn’t involved in our military or law enforcement, feel the need to have large amounts of ammunition or fully automatic weapons in their home?

California itself has the second highest number of gun owners in the

country, according to CalGuns.net.

As the most populous state, these numbers aren’t an easy pill to swallow.

I’m all for our Second Amendment right, but to own weapons that are capable of mass destruction is beyond me.

Surprisingly, the proposal does have some naysayers.

Law enforcement opposes this proposition almost unanimously.

They believe that Prop 63 won’t keep terrorists and violent criminals from accessing firearms and ammunition.

That’s obvious.

There will always be bad people in the world. Eliminating evil in the world isn’t realistic, but making it harder for someone like James Holmes to get his hands on a 100drum magazine Smith & Wesson semi-automatic rifle to shoot up a movie theatre in Colorado, is ultimately the goal of Proposition 63.

If this proposal can pass in one of the toughest states for gun control, other states are sure to follow suit. With cities like Chicago and Englewood gaining national attention for homicides via shooting, Illinois could be the next state to ratify more gun laws.

We cannot avoid tragedy, but our job as voters is to effect change so that history doesn’t repeat itself.

Clinton vs. Trump, what really matters

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Jahred Nunes Staff Writer

he countdown has begun. You can almost taste the rising tension in the air. Shifts in the political climate come like gusts of wind and no one knows what to expect as we inch closer and closer to Nov. 8.

After all, it’s election season, and all bets are off.

Recently, the political compass has been off-balance as it’s almost impossible to navigate the internet without hearing concerns about Hillary Clinton’s health.

But are these concerns valid? At the 15th anniversary memorial service for 9/11, Clinton fell ill and departed to rest at daughter Chelsea Clinton’s Lower Manhattan home.

Later that day Clinton emerged smiling and waving.

In a response, Donald Trump went as far as to refer to her as “weak” and “unfit” for office, then followed with the convenient release of his own medical records showing him to be in good health.

Many reports have recently come out since the 9/11 memorial incident stating Clinton coughed at least once

this election year, tripped on a stair, and pauses suspiciously long during her speeches. The possible implications are staggering.

Realistically, determining the meaning of Clinton’s coughs should not be a concern whatsoever, especially because prior to her recent diagnosis of pneumonia (which is a very common lung infection), she was given a complete clean bill of health from physician Lisa R. Bardack. In 2015, Bardack stated Clinton was in “excellent health and fit to serve as president of the United States.”

More importantly, the fact that the media has gone to such great lengths to discredit Clinton as a candidate is pitiful and it speaks volumes to the way women are viewed in society today. It’s as if people will do anything, even scour through hours of speech footage just looking for instances that may or may not point to her having some sort of illness, just to prove that a woman is not fit for office.

If this election was solely based on political experience and gender stereotypes were off the table, Clinton would be the obvious choice, simply because the opposing candidate has no political background whatsoever.

It’s the presidential election, and this is what we’re choosing to focus on?

In no way should the decision be this superficial.

Yet while the nation continues to debate over whether or not Clinton’s next sneeze should determine her eligibility for presidency, The Washington Post recently found Trump used over $250,000 from his non-profit foundation, The Donald J. Trump

Foundation, to pay off legal fees and other personal expenditures.

A $20,000 “donation” from the foundation to an artist to paint a portrait of Trump and another $12,000 for a football helmet autographed by Tim Tebow were just a few of the unusual transactions taking place within Trump’s foundation.

Legal experts found connections between the foundation’s donations and Trump’s personal businesses and said that he may have violated tax regulations that prohibit using nonprofit charities for private interests, some of which dated back to 2007.

It’s completely asinine that Trump is just now being held accountable for the misuse of the funds of his foundation. If anything was to point to the untrustworthiness of a presidential candidate, it would be this.

It all seems like a joke. Staunch Republicans would sooner put Donald Trump in the White House than see a woman get anywhere near it. so much so they would not only ignore instances of his insensitivity towards race, religion and gender, but also ignore the countless times he’s discussed topics like gun control or immigration that have hardly proven him to be what is considered republican.

With all of this political brouhaha, it’s hard to believe the time to decide who is the most fit for the oval office is well on its way.

The first debate between Clinton and Trump aired last night with the next one scheduled for Sunday Oct. 9 and is likely to be another one for the record books, or maybe just another opportunity for a good laugh.

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Hands up, don’t shoot

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Katie Haga Staff Writer

andsUpDontShoot filled news feeds again after the back-to-back deaths of two black men by the hands of police officers, one on Sept. 16, and then again on Tuesday.

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a car that stalled in the middle of the road early Friday evening brought the attention of four police officers as well as a helicopter reporter. Terrence Crutcher, an unarmed black man who was tending to his broken-down SUV, walked back to his vehicle with his hands in the air, and it was then the police drew their weapons. He was first tasered and then shots were fired by police officers, killing Crutcher.

Footage released days after the killing of Crutcher, which sparked rage across the nation. We’ve got yet another case of police brutality on our hands. But, unlike many of these cases, justice was served. The officer who killed Terence Crutcher, Betty Shelby, was charged on Thursday with first-degree manslaughter.

After receiving both helicopter and dash cam footage, it’s easily seen officer Shelby overreacted when making the decision to pull the trigger.

With most cases like these, without the footage of what actually happened, the victims of police brutality rarely ever get justice. There are three sides to each story. The side of the officer, the side of the witness and what actually happened. The public rarely sees what actually happens, whether it be because the police refuse to release the footage or it just wasn’t recorded at all. What would lessen cases like these would be mandatory body cameras for all officers while on duty.

A study done by the University of South Florida in Oct. 2015 reported on yearlong body-worn cameras at the Orlando police department. Fourty six officers were randomly selected to wear the cameras and then there were 43 who did not have cameras.

Throughout the 12 months, March 2014 to February 2015, shows that “use-of-force” incidents dropped 53 percent among officers with cameras, and civilian complaints against those officers also saw 65 percent decline. The study also showed significant reductions in number of civilian injuries as well as injuries to officers themselves. The results were outstanding.

The public continues to protest in Charlotte, North Carolina after police refuse to release footage of 43-year-old Keith Scott who was fatally shot by police officers Tuesday afternoon. According to a tally done by the Washington Post, Scott was the 173 black person to be fatally shot by police in 2016. Police claim Scott was armed with a weapon, whereas witnesses say he was carrying a book. Without the footage, the public may never truly know what happened to Scott. Another life added to the list of many black lives taken by officers.

Six out of 10 black men say they have been treated unfairly by police because of their race, according to a 2015 study done by the Associated Press Center for Public Affairs research. Along with data conducted by The Guardian that states black males between the ages 15 and 34 are nine times more likely to be killed by police more than any other demographic. These statistics are the perfect examples as to why body cameras should be mandatory for all officers on duty.

Although body cameras may not completely put an end to police brutality, it’s a start. These cameras could provide ease to the minds of black men and women who fear for their lives when they’re stopped by police. I hope that one day I will never have to see another black life lost to police brutality as a trending topic on Twitter.

California Legislature paid for playing hooky

Amira Dabbas Staff Writer

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magine a job where you get paid even when you don’t show up for work. A job where you can get meals and living expenses paid for when your career requires you to travel, but you don’t have to actually go to your job.

A job with perks like this might be where you would least expect it. Cali-

fornia legislatures collect thousands of dollars on top of their annual salary, even when they don’t show up to work on days they are supposed to.

Per diem is a Latin term which means “per day” or “for each day.”

This is also used as a term to describe a daily allowance a company provides for its employees that covers meals, travel and living expenses for an individual while working.

Many companies offer this type of allowance, but usually the employee is actually working while receiving this allowance.

However, this isn’t the case for California’s lawmakers when they visit Sacramento. Along with their six-figure salaries, they receive this per diem allowance when they travel to Sacramento to write and pass bills. However, California, unlike other states, allows these lawmakers to collect this allow-

ance even if they aren’t present in the Capitol.

An estimated 325 days were taken off during the past legislative session. A review by the Associated Press found during these days off the lawmakers earned collectively about $56,000 in taxpayer-funded living expenses. These lawmakers are getting paid whether or not they show up to work, and the funding for it is coming directly out of our pockets.

Assemblyman Roger Hernandez was technically allowed to take unlimited time off, collecting $176 per day, tax free. He took 24 sick days claiming to have had high blood pressure, and over the days collected $4,168 in per diem. He apparently had no intention to waive this allowance. “My landlord in Sacramento didn’t consider waiving my rent,” Hernandez said.

This is a f law in the system. Why

should we be turning a blind eye and throwing our tax dollars into a money pit that essentially pays lawmakers to play hooky?

Former President of the Center for Governmental Studies Robert Stern said that for lawmakers, per diem is just an extension to their six-figure income. “They don’t feel they get enough salary,” he said.

The big question is, why are we letting this happen? What policies are being put into place to avoid situations like this? In some states, there is a type of roll call where a head count is necessary in order for the lawmaker to receive their allowance.

In Maryland lawmakers are required to submit food receipts. There must be a system in California where individuals in legislation are held accountable for something as trivial as their attendance.

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Preserving Sonoma County’s greenbelt Kitana Gachero Staff Writer

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onoma County, known for being one of the more rural and environmentally friendly parts of California, will see more of its open spaces and agriculture lands areas between cities protected if voters approve Measure K on Nov. 8.

The Community Separators Protection Ordinance, also known as Measure K, seeks to protect certain portions of Sonoma County designated for scenic purposes and safe from sprawl for the next 20 years.

The purpose of this is to protect these greenbelts from urbanization. Local cities apart of the greenbelt include Santa Rosa, Penngrove, Sebastopol and Rohnert Park.

This is not the first time a measure like this has been on the ballot. Since 1989, Sonoma County’s General Plan, as well as local voters, have upheld ordinances that would preserve the local

greenbelt. During that time, voters have unanimously approved ordinances that would require voter approval for an urban expansion.

In present day, the issue resurfaces as Measure K. Measure K assures a mix of communities and open space, in contrast with many parts of northern California with large areas of urban and suburban sprawl.

This measure particularly affects the ecosystem of Sonoma County such as the water and food supply, as well as the surrounding native habitat of plants and animals.

“Sonoma County has a vibrant collection of communities, and, at the same time, it has open space between communities,” said Environmental Studies Professor John Isom.

Having open space between major cities assures enough farmland for locally grown food. Open space means healthy ecosystems and proper groundwater drainage.

“I’m in favor of Mea-

sure K because I love all the local hiking areas we have in Sonoma County,” said Sonoma County resident Jessica Pacheco. “If this area was to be more urbanized then I wouldn’t have access to these great places.

There are several local open grand spaces including Annadel State Park, Sonoma Coast State Park, Crane Farm, Buckeye Forest, as well as several other open spaces that would be protected under this ordinance.

“I’m from a big city, but I appreciate the refreshing escape of Sonoma County,” said Rohnert Park resident Kyle Johnson.

The Bay Area is known for having a diverse mix of urban space as well as natural space.

According to a Sonoma countywide voter survey on community separators conducted by the Courtesy // Greenbelt Alliance Greenbelt Alliance, 75 perSonoma County has a range of protected, greenbelt land that help cent of voters support preseperate communities and towns. Residents will have the option to serving Sonoma County’s vote on Measure K on Nov. 8.

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School of Business and Economics welcomes two faculty members Samantha Oyler Staff Writer

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onoma State University is in the midst of a great transformation.

At the start of the fall semester, Sonoma State welcomed new president, Judy K. Sakaki, as well as new faculty and staff. Sakaki has plans to bring many new changes to the university, including the addition of new faculty. Sakaki has already brought on 18 new tenure faculty, as well as six visiting faculty members to Sonoma State this fall.

Of those, the School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State welcomed two new tenured faculty to its team this fall. Ramya Ghosh, an international finance expert, joins the Sonoma State team from Drexel University Sacramento, the University of California, Irvine and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Ghosh said he is excited to bring his expertise to the Sonoma State School of Business and Economics and looks forward to making a positive contribution towards the development and growth of Sonoma State students. Ghosh said he hopes to bring new business and economics courses to Sonoma State.

“I will attempt to make economics interesting, easier to understand and relevant for our students,” said Ghosh “I believe that the wonderful ideas of economics can indeed explain every aspect of the world around us.”

Ghosh’s background includes working for international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, which ensures the stability of the international monetary system, and the World Bank.

He said that these opportunities gave him a great perspective on their operations and policies. Growing up in India, he said

he learned a great deal about the country’s economic transformations. He hopes to share his experiences with his students to give them a broader perspective and better understanding of international finance.

Joining Ghosh is entrepreneurship and innovation expert Sergio Canavati.

Canavati comes to Sonoma State from the University of Missouri, Kansas City and California State University, Los Angeles.

“I am looking to increase opportunities for collaboration across campus as well as with regional business and civic organizations,” said Canavati. “Collaboration with other educational institutions in the North Bay is also important.”

Canavati hopes that he can bring his experience teaching entrepreneurship, management and economics to benefit Sonoma State students. Canavati’s experience with entrepreneurship will be essential to growing the entrepreneurship programs at Sonoma State. Canavati said he is particularly thankful for how he has been welcomed by the Sonoma State faculty and students.

“The way Sonoma State students have welcomed me and been patient with me as I adjusted to a new teaching environment has been beyond my expectations.” said Canavati.

The school of business and economics works closely with their mentorship program, the SBE program. Both Ghosh and Canavati have expressed interest in growing the School of Business and Economics Mentor Program to help students reach their career goals.

“The goal of the School of Business and Economics has been to provide students with the training and resources needed to succeed in creating new organization that they are passionate about,” said Canavati.

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STAR // Joseph Encinas Experts advised Sonoma State officials to hire a hazardous material contractor to remove flooring in the weight room.

MERCURY: Weight room to reopen spring 2017 Contined from pg. 1

FACS testing methods included using a mercury analyzer, for airborne mercury, and gathering bulk samples of porous and nonporous material, such as the flooring and spray applied ceiling fireproofing, to send to an American Industrial Hygiene Association accredited laboratory for analysis.

FACS recommended Sonoma State consult a hazardous materials contractor to remove the flooring as well as clean the ventilation housed in the weight room.

It’s unknown if the mercury present will have an impact on occupants after the floor removal and the ventilation cleaning.

“Our main goal is to have nothing detectable remaining,” said Dawson.

Updates will be made to students by the university as the weight room is anticipated to be available again no later than the start of the spring 2017 term.

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Millennials may decide presidential election Braden Cartwright Staff Writer

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ollege students are going to have an immense impact on this presidential election – and a lot depends on whether the younger generation turns out to vote, according to David McCuan, a Sonoma State political science professor and media pundit.

Just 38 percent of those between the age of 18 and 24 voted in 2012, according to the Census Bureau.

Latinos and undecided voters in swing states such as Ohio and Pennsylvania, and possibly remote congressional districts in New Hampshire, will play a key role in deciding who wins this race between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.

But the impact young voters could have on the elections is apparent. Even though younger voters often don’t cast their ballots, the candidate who draws out many young voters are more likely to win this election.

For candidates targeting this crowd, the focus will be on generating enthusiasm so voters will actually go out and vote, said McCuan during a Sept. 20 visit with the STAR staff.

“We like to use a fancy four letter word: data,” McCuan said.

Polls, models and history all help McCuan to understand the 2016 election. His expertise has been featured in the New York Times, TIME Magazine and CNN. On Election Day, he will offer his comments on KCBS and NPR. He spends a significant portion of his days educating reporters on how to cover elections.

For the presidential election, he relies on the data to determine exactly how the race will be won. Also, he noted that the presidential election has down ballot effects.

“Hillary Clinton is the most disliked, unfavorable candidate to run for president in our modern history not named Donald Trump,” said McCuan.

McCuan stressed how elections are bound to change. Unmarried women, Latinos and Millennials are all demographics growing in size.

Their vote will have a significant impact on the presidential race.

McCuan said the key in this race is what he calls

“the Rising American Electorate,” also called the RAE, and this group is changing American politics.

Sonoma State students are considered part of this group. Whichever party is able to best rally the vote of the RAE will be set up for success in the 2016 election.

“This challenges how [candidates] run for office,” said McCuan.

One example he gave was how campaigns have started monitoring voters’ online presence to determine party and likely voting habits.

In the last presidential election, the youth vote was a deciding factor. President Barack Obama received 67 percent of all votes cast by people under 30 while Mitt Romney received 30 percent.

Analysis of these votes shows if it had been a 5050 split, then Romney would have won the election.

So, while the under-30 vote is just 20 percent of the electorate, its impact cannot be understated.

Nobody knows the effect that someone like Bernie Sanders has on young voters.

While running for the Democratic presidential nomination, Sanders, a Vermont senator, saw an overwhelming wave of support on college campuses, including Sonoma State.

As the primaries ran their course, Sanders routinely won the under-30 vote.

He ended up getting more votes from the under-30 crowd in the primaries than Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton combined. After he left the race, the two candidates both made their case to his supporters.

Young voters have the reputation that they are apathetic about the election and its results. The statistics show they vote at a low rate; below half. For Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, it is in their best interest rates to change this fact.

While the presidential election receives most of the nation’s attention, there are also 17 state propositions and a similar number of Sonoma County measures that need to be decided.

This includes local school bond measures, a countywide sales tax and support of local libraries.

Some of the statewide propositions are sure to garner interest from the student body. One of the more talked about is Proposition 64, which would legalize marijuana for recreational use.

This proposition has polled around 60 percent and

STAR // Megan Corcoran Professor David McCuan spoke to the STAR staff on Sept. 20 about the election. is expected to pass.

There are many other issues on the ballot this November that could engage Sonoma State students and attract them to the voting booths. Voters will make decisions concerning gun control, repealing the death penalty and the banning of plastic bags.

One of the more unusual ballot measures is Proposition 60, which would require adult film stars to wear condoms. Proposition 56 would increase the cigarette tax by $2 per pack.

A wide array of ballot propositions covering a variety of issues ensures that anybody can find their reason to cast a vote.

Students can register to vote by logging in to MySSU and going to the Student Center, where there is a link to register.

The deadline to register is Oct. 24. Election Day is Nov. 8, and students will be able to vote on campus.

Rising housing costs push more residents to rent

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n Sonoma County, more residents are opting to rent instead of purchase homes.

According to a report released by the Sonoma Economic Development Board, the number of homes purchased in Sonoma County in 2016 dropped 6 percent from 2013-2014.

The report attributes this significant drop to the rising costs of houses in Sonoma County. Currently, the median list price in Sonoma County is $525,000, up 2 percent ($9,000) from 2015, according to RealtyTrac.com.

The increase in demand for rental properties has contributed to an increase in monthly rent prices as well. Rendinosrealestate.com, a website owned by income property specialists and realtors David and Erika Rendino, lists the average asking price for rent in Sonoma County in 2015 as $1,685, a near $500 increase from 2007.

“Living here comes with a ‘sunshine tax’ and the closer you get to the Bay Area, the more expensive it gets,” said Kim Hutcheon, a real estate agent with Vanguard Properties.

In Rohnert Park, the average monthly rent is $1914, an 8 percent ($240) increase in the last six months alone according to rentjungle.com.

For Sonoma State University students who live off-campus, such as senior psychology major and soccer player Madison Minton, this proves to be a bit problematic.

“Originally, I looked for houses near Sonoma State for only three bedrooms, four people, but they were so outrageously expensive we had to combine with three others in a six-bedroom house,” said Minton.

Minton currently rents a six-bedroom house in Rohnert Park, a five-minute commute from the university, with six other people, although that was not her initial plan.

Originally, the group of four had a three-bedroom house lined up, but the landlord raised the rent $800 two months before they were slated to move in. Unable to afford rent, the group was forced to combine with another.

Aside from pricing, renters are forced to compete with other applicants for housing, which can put college students at a disadvantage, as they run the risk of going against renters with better credit scores.

“When we found the six bedroom house, there was not that many people that we were competing with, but with the three bedroom there was a lot,” said Minton.

“Since it was my first time moving out on my own with no help, I did not have any credit, so it was impossible to compete with other people who had established good credit.”

Minton, who is originally from Santa Rosa, lived at home with her parents until she decided it would be more convenient to live closer to school instead of commuting 20 minutes each way. But, the closer you get to Sonoma State, the rent increases.

“Strong demand to live by the university and limited supply caused both home prices and rents to climb,” said Hutcheon, who also added that Sonoma State has one of the highest off-campus living costs.

At first Minton planned on staying at her current house for a while, but Sonoma County living expenses are making her reconsider.

“Watching my bank account go farther and farther down, I am starting to consider moving back home to save money, or look for a place in Santa Rosa or Petaluma,” said Minton. “Anywhere other than Rohnert Park because it is so ridiculously expensive.”

One of Minton’s roommates, senior sociology major Ashley Luis, echoed the statement, saying she too would look for other living options.

However, Santa Rosa and Petaluma are not any cheaper, with the average monthly rent priced at $1850 for Santa Rosa and $2407 for Petaluma, according to rentjungle. com. They also provide a longer commute.

So what makes Sonoma County such an expensive place to live?

“The short answer is job growth in the Bay Area and a lack of new housing in Sonoma County,” said Hutcheon. “Our local economy is one of the strongest in the nation. Job growth in San Francisco and Silicon Valley is creating rising rental pricing that is significant, which pushes outwards to the North Bay.” Another factor is the limited supply of housing options. According to Hutcheon, fewer builders are constructing new houses and apartment complexes since the 2008 market collapse, known as the “Great Recession.”

However, things are looking up for Sonoma State students. While not owned

by Sonoma State, the University District subdivision, located across from the Green Music Center, is under construction. With it’s promise of 1,236 housing units and it’s proximity to campus, the University District will bring additional housing options to students.

Until then, students who don’t have the option of living rent-free with family or renting a house off campus do have the option of living in one of Sonoma State’s six on-campus housing villages, where rent can be covered by financial aid for those who qualify.

Sonoma State’s website also provides a list links to help with off-campus housing assistance, as well as tips and companies that can offer further assistance. http:// www.sonoma.edu/housing

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Professional golf legend Arnold Palmer passed away at UPMC Hospital due to heart complications on Sunday. He passed away in the afternoon at the age of 87. Palmer was nicknamed “The King” and regarding as one of the best to ever swing a club, backing up this claim by winning the Masters four times and the British Open twice.

Palmer retired from professional golf in 2006.

A Houston lawyer, Nathan Desai, allegedly opened fire near a strip mall at 6:30 a.m. Monday while wearing a Nazi uniform. Nine poeple were wounded before police shot and killed Desai. Six of the wounded were hospitalized. According to officials, the lawyer was disgruntled with his firm. The shooter’s car was found with a .45 caliber handgun, .45 Tommy gun and roughly 2,600 rounds of ammo.

A drive indentified as Daniel Packett, 49, evaded police by driving his pickup truck across the Foxtail Golf Course on Saturday around 2:30 p.m.. Packett was arrested after ramming a police vehicle.

Packett was booked on multiple felony charges such as DUI, evading arrest and batter with serious bodily injury.

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It’s no “Sober Saturday Night” with Chris Young Gerard Desrosiers Staff Writer

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sea of cowboy hats and denim jeans made up the crowd Saturday night during Chris Young’s performance to arguably the biggest crowd at the Green Music Center to date. The 31-year-old country artist performed songs from his newest album, “I’m Comin’ Over,” an album that in his words, “is the quickest album to gold I’ve ever created. I’ve put so much love and time into these songs—these songs I’ve made for you.”

He smiled and the flannel-clad audience went crazy.

Young was not accompanied by an opening act and for the first few minutes the venue was filled with random country songs playing through Weill Hall’s speakers.

During the lull, a rambunctious fan and fourth year student named Steven Gregori was pleased to share his enthusiasm.

“I’m not much of a country guy, never was,” Gregori said. “But man, this is the craziest turnout the center has ever seen. How could you not be into this?”

When Young took the stage, the roar of the crowd was deafening. By the time the country singer reached the microphone in the middle of the platform, he smiled and waved his screaming fans quiet. A modest introduction, he thanked the audience for the opportunity and got the show going with the high-energy performances of his more popular songs like his hit single, “Voices.”

He constantly skirted the edges of the stage and singing with the concertgoers that were close enough to nearly touch him. He sang directly towards them during the choruses of his songs. Maddy Elowry, a front row attendee and diehard fan was there with her husband, Eddie Elowry, and both were as lively as the college students they were standing next to.

“He knows how to swoon, I can tell you that,” Elowry said, her husband nodding in agreement behind her.

Around the mid-point of the performance, Young asked the audience, “Are you guys into classics?” then laughed. “Wait, are you guys even old enough to know about the classics?”

The crowd screamed louder than before and Young brought back his drop-dead grin.

“I’ll take that as a yes,” he said, and proceeded to play a cover of ZZ Top’s most famous song, “Sharp Dressed Man.” Everyone went wild.

STAR // Brennan Chin Chris Young brought boot-tapping tunes to the GMC on Saturday night.

After that, Young reintroduced his fellow bandmates, stating, “I really couldn’t be here without them. They are amazing.”

He played his song, “Who I Am With You,” and the concert slowed it’s pace for a time.

For the remainder of the concert, Young would always take an extra second or two to express his gratification for the opportunity to do what he does.

“You guys…man, you guys have been ridiculously awesome. I can’t say that enough.

This is my favorite thing to do,” Young said before playing one of his last songs, “Text Me Texas.”

“My brother told me about when Trace Adkins came here for a concert. He said it was incredible, that it was jam-packed. But holy crap, if this is how the concerts are, I’m never missing a single one. This is awesome,” said freshman and first-time attendee to a Weill Hall concert, Will Hernandez.

To wrap up the concert, Young played an acoustic version of his song, “Save Water, Drink Beer,” and ended the experience on a high note.

‘The Magnificent Seven’ lives up to its name Sean Curzon Staff Writer

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he Magnificent Seven” is a remake of the 1960 film, which is considered one of the greatest movies of all time. It was selected in 2013 for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” according to the website.

The 1960 film is itself a remake of the 1954 Japanese film “Seven Samurai” which is also a critically acclaimed movie in Rotten Tomatoes polls.

“The Magnificent Seven” has been parodied countless times. It’s score is so iconic, it has become synonymous with westerns. This remake has quite the legacy to live up to. While it’s not magnificent, the film does have wellshot action with incredibly charismatic actors, even if the film is a little too dark for its own good.

When a corrupt mining company attempts to force a small village on their land, the recently widowed Emma Cullen (Haley Bennett) hires bounty hunter Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington) to help protect them. Chisolm recruits six others, a gambler named Josh Faraday (Chris Pratt), a confederate veteran named

Goodnight Robicheaux suffering from PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (Ethan Hawke), Goodnight’s friend Billy Rocks (Byung-hun Lee), tracker Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio), Mexican outlaw Vasquez (Manuel GarciaRulfo) and a Native American archer Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier). These seven have to turn the villagers into an army in order to fight the bandits and gunman hired by the mining company.

“The Magnificent Seven” was directed by Antoine Fuqua, who is best known for the 2001 crime drama “Training Day,” which also starred Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke.

Fuqua uses certain lighting to give the movie a washed out look. It emulates the old western look and creates a “high noon” look.

The film was written by Nic Pizzolatto and Richard Wenk. Pizzolatto is most known for creating the HBO crime drama “True Detective.” The movie has a problem where it tries too hard to be dark and gritty. Almost all the heroes are introduced murdering other people. It’s unnecessary and doesn’t add anything to the film.

The film also adds a bit of backstory between Chisolm and the owner of the mining company, Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard). It’s barely brought up and it messes with the point of the original film. “The Magnificent Seven” and “Seven Samurai” are about seven different men learning to come together and discover something bigger than themselves. By adding the angle of revenge, it loses the message. The personal angle was just unneeded.

facebook.com “The Magnificent Seven” earned a whopping $35 million its opening weekend.

The cast included stars like Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio and Haley Bennett.

facebook.com Season two of “Scream Queens” aired on Sept. 20 starring Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd and Abigail Breslin.

‘Scream Queens’ trades in furs for scrubs Kendall Grove Staff Writer

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or season two, “Scream Queens” creator Ryan Murphy ditched the Greek sorority letters in exchange for pink rubber gloves and pastel scrubs.

After the reveal of the serial killer last season, the show seemed like it might not make it back for season two.

The mystery was solved and the bad guys were put in jail. Season two of “Scream Queens” is set in a hospital, which seems to have just as dark of a history as the Kappa Kappa Tau house in season one.

The season two premiere starts with an eerie flashback to Halloween night of 1985. The flashback depicts a corrupt doctor disposing of a patient in the nearby swamp.

Viewers later find that this hospital is now the same hospital that Dean Munsch (Jamie Lee Curtis), who is now called Doctor Munsch, started her CURE program at.

Emma Roberts, who plays queen bee Chanel Oberlin and her minions, Chanel #5 (Abigail Breslin) and Chanel #3 (Billie Lourd), have decided to tackle medical school after finding themselves out of jail, broke and unsuccessful while dealing with the fallout of the drama that happened in season one.

Of course, the Chanel’s require more than mint scrubs when they start working at the hospital under Doctor Munsch’s request.

All three of the Chanel’s are decked out in different shades of pink and coral while rhinestone stethoscopes hang around their necks. The same sassy mean girl attitude still remains in season two.

When they give one of the patients a makeover, the patient comments about how she wants to take a picture for her Tinder profile. Chanel

promptly tells her, “side angle, good light, you’re still 15 pounds from a New Jersey six.”

This iconic persona of Chanel Oberlin seems to be what keeps the show fresh and funny.

That and the wide array of dyed fur coats and accessories the Chanel’s deem fit for everyday wear.

Traditionally, the phrase “scream queen” was for actresses who had become linked with horror movies, because they often played victims or a surviving protagonist.

Curtis is identified as one of the most prominent ones for her role in “Halloween.”

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Murphy said “Scream Queens” is anthological and the few characters who survive will continue to go onto the next season.

“Scream Queens” gained quite a few new actors for season two. Taylor Lautner, who plays Doctor Cassidy Cascade, as well as John Stamos, who plays Doctor Brock Holt, make up most of Doctor Munsch’s CURE team at the hospital.

Stamos’ character reveals he had a hand transplant after a tragic Super Bowl party accident, which leaves the viewer with a few questions about his control over his new hand.

Lautner’s character plays more of a traditionally handsome and overly confident doctor. Both Stamos and Lautner add an interesting dynamic to the show that was not captured in season one.

Kirstie Alley also joins season two in her role as Nurse Hoffel, who acts as a negative force towards the Chanel’s in episode one.

The structure of the show seems like it will follow the pattern of the hospital dealing with a new patient each week. This could lead to some exciting guest star roles in future episodes.

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Shawn Mendes illuminates the music industry Lucy Lopez Staff Writer

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facebook.com Ty Dolla Sign released his album “Campaign” on Sept. 23.

Ty Dolla Sign’s ‘Campaign’ falls short Noe Felix Staff Writer

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y Dolla Sign’s “Campaign” is like vanilla ice cream. It’s generic tasting and really doesn’t bring anything new or unique to the table. It isn’t anything exciting like Rocky Road or Chunky Monkey.

“Campaign” feels like somewhere I’ve treaded before, which is a shame because Ty Dolla Sign does have the talent to create good music.

Past hits like “LA,” “Wavy” and “Or Nah” showcase Dolla Sign’s ability to produce both soulful and party records. Furthermore, in a year packed with “turn up” anthems and mundane hip-hop, “Campaign” falls victim to the tropes set in 2016. The mixtape has some gems but most of the project falls flat due to uninspired creativity.

“Campaign” crosses off everything that a generic hip-hop album needs in 2016. A Future feature?

Check. A Travis Scott feature/produced record about popping pills and “f------ b------”? Check. A “Turn Up” anthem? Check. It does little to venture out into uncharted territory.

The lack of taking risks makes “Campaign” feel uninspired. Dolla Sign’s wordplay also lacks a certain level of consistency.

One of the strangest things about the mixtape is that, in a few tracks, it tries to weave in skits that talk about the presidential candidates.

It seems out of place considering that about 99 percent of the tracks consist of partying or picking up women.

With all the negativity aside, “Campaign” delivers on the produc-

tion side. “Campaign” proves that Dolla Sign is able to shift between rap and R&B with ease.

The title track “Campaign” delivers an iron clad, hard-hitting anthem about hitting the campaign trail to pick girls.

The soulful “R&B” is backed by wondrous harmonizing vocals and the 90’s bounce of “Hello” is sure to give some listeners nostalgia.

No track compares to the powerhouse that is the politically infused “No Justice.” The track is a soulful ballad that describes the horrific inequalities that African-Americans experience in this country.

To add to the drama, Dolla Sign’s brother, Big TC, provides a haunting chorus and verse that was recorded in prison.

TC sings, “I keep my hands where they can see ‘em, I know this could be the end of me/ they say we are all created equal but ain’t nothing about us equal/ there could never be no justice when killing us is legal.”

Songs like “No Justice” shows how much of a misstep “Campaign” is.

The blunt “Pu$$y” also stands as one of the mixtape highlights. The DJ Mustard produced tracks talks about how a woman is always his.

Trey Songz and Wiz Khalifa stop by to drop some memorable lines.

Trey sings, “Cause I know what to do, she know what it is/ so what’s up?/ and she might be with you but she feeling me ooh.”

“Campaign” feels like a huge miss. Nowadays, mixtapes are used as a platform for artists to venture into new territories without much consequence. It’s a chance for them to f lex their creativity.

Dolla Sign needs to step up his game in order to stay relevant in a time where more and more rappers and artists are becoming prominent.

facebook.com “Campaign” is nowhere to be seen on Billboard charts proving that early 2000’s style rap is no longer relevant.

eartthrob sensation Shawn Mendes has had a great start to fame. Just a little over a year ago he released his first album, “Handwritten” which instantly brought him fame.

Before his rise to fame, Mendes was just a teenager from Canada posting videos of song covers online. From there he signed with Island Records and began his career.

Right off the bat he was compared to Justin Bieber and some people consider him to be the ‘new Bieber,’ but his music says otherwise.

He recently released his new album “Illuminate,” which has some very catchy songs his fans love.

“Treat You Better” is one of the hit songs on the album. The song was released this past summer and is still being played all over the radio. The song starts off with a catchy beat and is followed by Mendes’ voice leading into the main chorus “I know that I can treat you better than he can,” he sings.

It’s definitely a song you can start singing along to even if you haven’t heard it before. It’s a good song, but has a stronger message than most people think. The music video sheds light on domestic abuse and makes the song a powerful message.

When artists share the backstory of specific songs it makes it easier to relate. This helps establish that relationship between an

artist and their fans.

“Ruin” is another song on the new album and differs from “Treat You Better.” It gives off a John Mayer vibe. The song has a lot of guitar and sounds like an acoustic version, but transforms into a bluesy feel instead.

“Mercy” is another good song, but it sets a sad mood. It starts off with Mendes humming and goes into some piano and guitar.

“Please have mercy on me/ Take it easy on my heart/ Even though you don’t mean to hurt me/ You keep tearing me apart.”

These are some of the lyrics that accurately describe how love hurts. This seems to be what the entire song is about, and if you’ve ever been hurt you can definitely relate to the lyrics.

“Three Empty Words” sounds like an acoustic breakup song. It’s not a typical breakup song where one bashes on your ex-boyfriend or girlfriend. The song is about falling out of love with someone and it isn’t sung in a sad tone.

“We’ll play the songs we used to love/ While we try to fall in love again.”

The lyrics describe trying to make a relationship work, knowing that you and your significant other have lost the spark.

All of the songs on this album are relationship based songs; either a breakup or falling out of love with someone. This is definitely the album you want to listen to if you’re going through a breakup, and you can relate to at least one song on the album if you’ve ever had your heart broken.

People shouldn’t compare Mendes to Bieber because they don’t produce the same type of music. Mendes has an amazing voice and it can be heard throughout this album.

facebook.com Shawn Mendes’ second album “Illuminate” was released on Sept. 23.

Beyonce fans turn sour after ‘Lemonade’ loss Karlee Budge Staff Writer

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eyonce fans from all over the nation were blindsided the night of Sept.

18 during the 58th Emmy Awards when “Grease: Live” took home the title for “Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special” award.

Beyonce fans were outraged at these results and quickly voiced their feelings of anger and astonishment on social media.

It’s safe to say that along with many other “Grease” fans, I was not “hopelessly devoted” to “Grease: Live” after watching the performance that premiered on Fox in January.

Although director Thomas Kail provided an eye pleasing, upbeat and colorful rendition of “Grease,” this performance offered little comparison to the efforts Beyonce put into her new album “Lemonade.”

Just like any sequel or remake, “Grease: Live” will only live in the media spotlight and memories of “Grease” fans for so long.

This is contradictory to Beyonce’s “Lemonade,” which will serve as much more than just another crowd pleasing album done by an overwhelmingly popular artist.

“Lemonade” provides a personal and relatable touch to each one of the songs in-

cluded in the album.

Beyonce ingeniously molds her personal issues regarding her relationship with Jay-Z and the issues women experience due to gender inequality.

Gender inequality is one of the most relevant social issues the world faces today, which makes the album so intriguing.

An abundant amount of people have the expectations that famous idols lead perfect lives without any heartbreak, suffering or misfortunes.

This is quite the contrary, which is shown through Beyonce’s deep and descriptive words heard throughout her songs.

“Lemonade” could essentially be described as Beyonce’s personal diary.

It touches on several personal heartbreaks she and Jay-Z have faced during troublesome times in their marriage.

“Lemonade” was extremely popular following its release and the fact “Grease: Live” won the Emmy Award is still a mystery to Beyonce fans, including myself.

“Lemonade” is not an extremely upbeat album you’d choose to play for a dance party with your friends, but rather the songs embedded within the album serve as more of a reflection on current and relatable issues in our society.

“Lemonade” hands down deserved the “Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special” award. It’s a beautifully crafted combination of real life experiences and issues women from all over the world can relate to. “Grease: Live” was nothing more than just another remake of a classic movie.

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STAR // Bryce Dowd Simone Moscovitch, the general manager of the campus radio station KSUN, believes that having your own radio show can be a great way to explore music from many different areas and cultures. Sonoma State University has hosted the student-run station since the 1970s.

Taking a look beyond the airwaves Tyler Heberle Staff Writer

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The bold student speakers of Sonoma State University have had an outlet to convey their passions and ideas—whether it be about sports, music or the community at large—via radio for decades. Yet even in the age of online streaming and digital music downloads, Sonoma State’s student-run radio station is still broadcasting loud and clear.

KSUN is a radio station managed and recorded on-campus in Ives 31 by COMS 385 students. It has been part of Sonoma State since the 1970s, according to KSUN teacher, adviser and communications professor, Nate Campbell.

Student DJs are still mostly running two-hour radio shows, but around 2002 these shows are broadcasted through the internet rather than a traditional cable radio station, Campbell said.

In addition to a new, more reliable sound board for KSUN students, Campbell said one returning feature in fall 2016 is the ability for fans to listen to content any time from the Sonoma State smartphone app.

“We had been off for a couple of semesters as we switched to streaming services, but we are back up there, which is good,” Campbell said, “When you go to the SSUMobile app, we’re right there front and center on it.”

The ability to play KSUN’s content from a phone provides more convenience for listeners, according to Program Director Rachel Argent.

“If it’s not working on the app, you have to be by a computer to listen… it ties you down,” Argent said; “Now I can be at work and just listen in, or… see how people’s shows are doing.”

Argent began her role as program director this semester, but she’s done KSUN radio shows since fall 2015. In addition to managing a show schedule and ensuring all the student DJs arrive on time, she co-hosts her own show Mondays from noon until 2 p.m., with Promotions Director Chloe Ellis. Argent said their show, “Keeping it Classy with Rachel and Chloe,” balances talk and music content by switching between 20-minute intervals of general discussion and EDM or reggae music.

KSUN General Manager Simone Moscovitch said that running one’s own radio station is “a great way to explore your taste in music.” Moscovitch, who became KSUN’s fall 2016 general manager after running a spring 2016 show about music news and various ‘60s – 2000s songs, oversees all the station’s department heads and works to bring in revenue.

Aside from Argent’s show, this semester’s KSUN programming consists heavily of sports, music, and talk shows about the “celebrity world,” she said. Regardless of a show’s set-up or content, Argent said it’s not her job to tell students how to run their shows.

“One of the biggest things we advocate in KSUN is: it’s your time slot so do what you want with it,” Argent said.

This on-air freedom is due in part to KSUN’s lack of Federal Communications Commission restrictions. Being an internet-based radio station provides KSUN with much more flexibility, according to Argent.

“You can play any type of music, you can say whatever you want and curse… there literally [are] no rules,” Argent said, “No time clock, nothing to get in trouble with.”

Though KSUN students can say and play whatever they want on air, they still must take the time to find sponsors, according to Moscovitch. She said students are assigned to find Sonoma County organizations who will pay anywhere from $100 to $500 to be promoted on- or off-air.

“It’s my job to make sure that we get them what they paid for,” Moscovitch said.

Moscovitch said KSUN is considering the possibility of developing a listening app separate from SSUMobile, and the station will be tabling at Sonoma State sports events this year.

On a more personal note, she said her involvement with the station led to increased engagement with the Sonoma State community. It even opened the door to a promotions job at Wine Country Radio, which she’s had since May. “I think I found KSUN exactly when I needed to find it,” Moscovitch said. “I didn’t really have a place on campus, I just kind of went from class to class, and finally I found something that piqued my interest. It gave me a home away from home, it gave me a responsibility and purpose.”

Comic fans gather at Toy Con Alex T. Randolph Staff Writer

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It started simply enough.

Mike Holbrook, toy shop owner and frequent attendee of various conventions around the state as a vendor, was getting tired of always having to travel to other cities in other states to sell his wares.

He sold his personal toy collection to have enough to rent out Grace Pavilion at the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds, the biggest place he could find, and used his personal contacts to get vendors and sellers there.

The result was Santa Rosa Toy and Comic Con, Toy Con for short, the only con of its kind in Santa Rosa, and largest in the entire Bay Area. Saturday was its fourth year and the largest yet, thanks to new additions and events.

Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds took center stage, with vendors from all over the Bay Area lining the isles. Stores local to Sonoma County, such as The Brick Hut, Outer Planes Comics and Games, and Yay 4 Anime were there, with comics and toys for sale. Prices ranged from five dollars to over $100, depending on the quality and rarity of the items.

Local fan groups, such as the Bay Area R2 Builder’s Club and the Bay Area Ghostbusters, showed up in full costume and with props ready to pose for pictures.

The con also had free video games to play, hosted by the store Once Upon a Game in Finley Hall. The games ranged from the very old - “Donkey Kong Jr.” for the original NES - to the more recent - “Injustice: Gods Among Us” for current consoles. The same room also hosted a live wrestling event at noon.

Outside at Shade Park was live action role-playing that lasted all day, as well as disc golf.

Several teachers and alumni from Sonoma State University were involved as well. Jim Liebich, a fencing instructor at Sonoma State, was giving free fencing lessons to kids outside next to the LARPers.

“I have a friend who is an artist, a comic artist,” Liebich said. “[He] does this great comic that’s called ‘Kid Beowulf’… he fences at [my] fencing club, and he told me about this and suggested I try it out.”

Also in attendance was Emily C. Martin and Brett Grunig, both graduates from Sonoma State’s fine arts department. The husband-wife team gained recognition for their work on the Eisner-nominated comic “Princeless.” They jointly run Megamoth Studios, the name for their classes on art and com-

ics, located in two locations at Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park in the Arts Center. This is their third year at Toy Con. Martin and Grunig first heard of Toy Con when Holbrook approached them at another con they were attending as vendors - FanimeCon or WonderCon, she doesn’t remember which. Martin said she likes Toy Con because it’s local to them, more personal than larger cons, and more accessible to fans of all ages. “It’s great to have shows that are kid-friendly, because a lot of ComicCons - you know, there’s really a reputation they’re battling with that they’re not kid-friendly,” Martin said.

“Conventions are a really great for that crew of kids to find their peers and be face to face with them, not just on internet forums and things like that,” she said.

The Showcase cafe was host to four separate panels, each staring someone with a background in movies and TV. Australian actress and former Pink Power Ranger Catherine Sutherland talked about her appearances on the show, her future projects, and her disbelief that a cheezy kid’s show is still remembered by so many. Voice Actress Veronica Taylor answered fans’ questions about her time as the voice of Ash Ketchum from Pokemon.

She insisted, to the disappointment of many, that Ash and Misty were too young to be in love. Phil Lamarr, who played Marvin in “Pulp Fiction” and voiced characters from a number of shows including “Futurama” and “Samurai Jack,” cracked audiences up with his dead on impersonations of Eddie Murphy and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lamarr also gave his experiences behind the scenes. Finally Vincent Ward, best known as Oscar from “The Walking Dead,” spoke about his long road to acting, emphasizing how important it was to take risks and never quit.

The event wrapped up with a cosplay contest hosted

by Fandom Workshop, a local show focusing on various fandoms. There were cosplayers of all ages, ranging from a mother-son cosplay of Doc Brown and Marty McFly, several Harley Quinn outfits from “Suicide Squad,” Mad Max and an impressive Xenomorph costume. There were entries for beginner, intermediate and advanced, with winners in each category receiving a trophy and a bag of treats.

Holbrook is already planning for the next Toy Con. “Next year, we’re actually growing,” he said. “I get [the] Hall of Flowers too, so it’s going to be even bigger.”

“It’s the only thing we have in Santa Rosa,” attendee Raichill Norgrove said. “I highly recommend it.”

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Student musician shines in concerto Alexis Austin Staff Writer

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hen Megan Rice first picked up the alto saxophone at the age of nine, she realized she could naturally create a beautiful sound. 12 years later, she is being honored as one of the first concerto competition winners and will be featured with the Sonoma State University Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 30.

Rice is a music education major at Sonoma State.

She plays in five different ensembles, such as the wind ensemble and concert band, while also working to become a music teacher. Her primary instruments are the soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, her secondary is percussion, and she is currently learning more.

“As a music education major I have had the opportunity to learn the basics on lots of different instruments, so I can play a little bit of guitar, violin or viola, f lute, euphonium, piano, and I can sing,” Rice said.

Being the daughter of a piano teacher, she began her musical journey at a young age. Her pianist mother encouraged her to sing along beside her, before she even knew how to read the lyrics. She later taught Rice how to read music when she was about six-years-old.

“I started playing in band in fourth grade at the age of nine. I wanted to play f lute or percussion, but my big brother dropped out of band that same year and gave me the saxophone our grandmother had bought for him. So, I started beginning band on alto saxophone and I’ve been playing ever since,” Rice said.

Her experience in the music department began when she quit a desk job and changed her mindset.

She switched from being an undeclared major to being a music major after coming to a significant realization.

“In life, you have to work hard at something. It might as well be something you love,” Rice said.

Since becoming a music major, Rice has no regrets about her decision.

“We have amazing facilities, like Weill Hall, and we have a really great music faculty. My favorite part about the music department is the sense of camaraderie and closeness between all of the music majors,” Rice said.

She identified Dr. Andy Collinsworth as the most inspiring professor she has had the experience of working with. Collinsworth, director of bands and music education, is her advisor and private instructor.

Rice credits him as being one of the greatest inf luences to the musician she is today. Rice has learned a lot about teaching from Collinsworth, and says he is a “phenomenal director.”

When the first annual concerto competition was announced last spring, during Rice’s required instru-

Courtesy // Megan Rice After her performance in the first annual concerto, music major Megan Rice will be joined by the Sonoma State orchestra for another display of ‘Concerto for Alto Saxophone’ on Friday. mental repertoire class, she did not think it was possible to win the competition. She was, however, interested in the experience. Collinsworth not only supported her decision to compete, he encouraged her.

He told Rice he had won a concerto competition when he was in undergraduate school and that it’s something every passionate musician should try.

Rice took Collinsworth’s advice and went for it, and to her surprise she won. For the competition, each player has ten minutes to play any part of any concerto they select for three judges. She chose “Concerto for Alto Saxophone” by Alexander Glazunov and was accompanied on the piano by Richard Riccardi, the school accompanist.

“After hearing everyone play, and realizing how much progress I had made personally on my piece, I thought it was possible that I might win, but Zachary Hall was also a fair choice. We both ended up winning. I was surprised and really proud of myself when I found out,” Rice said.

Since it was the very first concerto competition here, Rice says that everyone performing was not sure what to expect. It turned out to be a very positive experience, not only for the winners, but for the participants. She called the competition “collaborative, not competitive.” It was evident that Everyone in attendance was proud of each other, felt accomplished, and improved their craft.

Rice has been preparing non-stop for her feature with the orchestra on Friday.

“We will be playing the version of the concerto I played, with saxophone and strings rather than sax and piano. I’ve never played with a string orchestra before, and I love the sound of a saxophone f loating over the strings, so I’m excited to play with them. It’s a really hard piece for them to learn, so I’m honored that they’re taking on the challenge for me,” Rice said.

She plays in four to five ensembles at Sonoma State, but in preparation for this particular performance, she has been focusing primarily on the concerto.

“There are a lot of quick technical passages that trip up my fingers, and I’ve been taking them really slowly, trying to get more comfortable with them,” Rice said.

Rice offered some advice for musicians interested in entering the concerto contest this upcoming spring saying that it does not matter whether you win.

“All that matters is that you put the work into practice a piece and play it in front of judges, which takes a lot of guts,” she said.

“My advice for any musicians at Sonoma State is to take every opportunity to play that you can. Stretch your boundaries. Play music that you love, but also music that you think is weird. You might learn to love it. Collaborate with other musicians. Never feel like you’re alone on stage, because everyone wants you to succeed. There’s nobody out there just waiting for you to fail, however often it may feel that way.”

Applications open for student scholarships Tuesday, Sept. 27

Thursday, Sept. 29

War and Peace Lecture Series 5 p.m.

Ives 101

GOOD Vibrations 12 p.m.

Salazar Plaza

What is Student Affairs?

11:30 a.m.

Student Center Ballroom C

Alternative Breaks Info Meeting 6 p.m.

2nd Floor Student Center

Wednesday, Sept. 28 Group Meditation 12 p.m.

Rec Center

Jewish Music Series 6:30 p.m.

Schroeder Hall

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college degree is more valuable than ever and with so many people wanting a golden ticket to a successful future. Scholarships help provide a saving grace to those who can’t afford it. The School of Extended and International Education at Sonoma State University is currently offering $50,000 worth of scholarships to students.

The School of Extended Education provides scholarships throughout the year, including summer and winter intersession. Applications for the upcoming winter intersession scholarship will open in October. A total of 100 scholarships will be rewarded to Sonoma State students who qualify, which will be worth $500 each.

The scholarships are need-based. Those who need the most financial assistance will take first priority. To meet the basic requirements students must be in good academic standing, enrolled in a winter intersession class for three or more units, and must have filed a FAFSA with Sonoma State for the 2016-2017 academic year

and have a family contribution of $7500 or less.

“The scholarships give us the opportunity to make intersession and summer session available to students who might not have been able to participate before,” Jennifer Watanabe-Haynes, marketing coordinator for Extended Education said.

The department will first look at who meets the basic requirements. From there, students who need the most financial help will be chosen. Depending on how many applications are received, the department may make decisions based on student GPA as well.

“One main objective of The School of Extended Education is getting people to graduate quicker,” Robert Eyler dean of the department said.

With students focusing less on the expense of college and more on their classes, students have a higher chance of graduating on time.

“We want to be able to expedite the process so students can graduate in four years or faster,” Eyler said further.

The department is focused on the future and success of its students, and the money for these scholarships comes straight

from the reserves of the Extended Education Department. For the 2017 summer intersession semester, the department plans to give away 300 scholarships worth $500 each.

With a $500 scholarship, students can cut the cost of a three unit class in half and can cut the cost of a four unit class too.

Noel Skocko, a sophomore who received the Presidential Scholarship from Sonoma State after high school, knows what difference a scholarship can make.

“I receive $500 each semester; because of my scholarship it really helps me to breathe a little easier,” Skocko said.

Students can easily apply online at the Extended Education section of the Sonoma State website. Applications will be available starting Oct. 6. And they must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 10.

Award notifications will be sent out to students starting Nov. 21.

With $50,000 in scholarships helping a 100 students, The School of Extended Education is committed to helping increase the chance of success for students make it to the finish line and graduate on time.

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Club baseball team wins on and off the diamond Travis Adams Staff Writer

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used to bare the least amount of responsibility because I feared failing, but now I realized that if I stay focused, a lot can be accomplished,” said President of the Sonoma State Baseball Club Hokeem Sadon about how the Baseball Club has helped him grow as person, as well as a member of an organization.

Sadon does most of the technical tasks, the kind of work that is compiled in an office: organizing a competitive schedule both regular and preseason games, reserving fields, coordinating transportation,and scheduling travel for road games.

As of this fall, there are 30 individuals involved with the club’s operation including 15 total players on the active roster.

These numbers come before the spring season, so the team anticipates a few more to join the club as the campaign looms in the forsight.

Sadon said that most college campuses across the nation do have a club baseball team, and the talent within these club teams has proven to be recognizable, not just by the players, but by coaches and fans.

“It is a good balance of the two. Of course we play to win the game, but we have plenty of fun in doing so,” said Sadon, when asked if the the objective of the team was to enjoy some more time on the diamond, or rather a rigorous, systematic dedication to winning.

“The club is an exciting, and competitive team,” said second year player Zach Pace, who is also the club’s vice president.

“The comradery we have on this team makes playing this game that much better. I have had a great time, and I want to help the program by encouraging others to join the team.”

The club has certainly had its share of winning as of recent. In fact, this team has not placed lower than third in their respective division over the past several years, among division rivals from University Nevada Reno, UC Davis, UC Berkeley, as well as St Mary’s College.

The league has gone through some substantial changes over the past year.

Sacramento State, as well as Humboldt State, have been relegated to a lower division, while Chico State has been rumored to make a run at joining the conference, according to Sadon.

He also explained the structure of the leagues throughout the west coast.

Sonoma State’s club’s league is one, of the three in the southwest region.

For tournament play that begins at the conclusion of the regular season, each of these leagues sends their respective league champion to contend for National Club Baseball Championship.

To accompany these three contenders, the regional committee decides on a fourth place finisher dubbed the “wild card” representative. From there, the regional playoffs are held in a double elimination style tournament.

Needless to recognize that is a formidable, and perhaps strenuous schedule to say the least.

The Seawolves won their respective division in 2015, and just last year, they placed second behind the University of Nevada, Reno, who went on to win the National Club Baseball Championship.

Tuesday Sept. 27

Saturday Oct. 1

Men’s Golf

Men’s Tennis @ USTA/ITA

Western Washington

Fall Regional

Invitational

Women’s Tennis @ USTA/ ITA Fall Regional

Thursday Sept. 29

Women’s Cross Country

Women’s Tennis

@ Sonoma State Invita-

@ USTA/ITA Fall Regional

tional 9 a.m.

Men’s Tennis

Women’s Volleyball vs

@ USTA/ITA Fall Regional

Cal State Dominguez Hills 7 p.m.

Friday Sept. 30 Men’s Tennis &

Sunday Oct. 2

Women’s Tennis

Women’s Soccer

@ USTA/ITA Fall Regional

@ Cal State San Marcos

Men’s Soccer

11:30 a.m.

@ UC San Diego

Men’s Soccer

7 p.m.

@ Cal State San Marcos

Women’s Soccer

2 p.m.

@ UC San Diego 7 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs Cal State L.A. 7 p.m.

Women’s volleyball no longer undefeated in conference play Tatiana Serrano Staff Writer

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he Seawolves’ volleyball team wrapped up an intense weekend of play against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers and the Cal State Monterey Otters.

The Seawolves were able to maintain a 2-0 conference record until Saturday, losing their reputation of no losses within their CCAA regular season games.

The Seawolves were able to rise above the Pioneers and beat them at their home gym. The weekend began with a proud win of four sets. During this match the team played very strong the majority of the time but drifted away in the second set when they lost to the Pioneers 25-21. East Bay entered that set maintaining a lead of 5 points, but Sonoma was able to fight back and gain a tie with 11 points each team. There was a continuous battle back and forth but with East Bay’s strong aces. This was the beginning of Sonoma’s downfall in the second set.

After an unexpected loss of a set, Sonoma immediately readjusted their mentality and were able to leave East Bay with a win. The offensive leaders for the game were Courtney Seda with 45 assists, Rachel Andrews with 15 kills, and Megan Bohorquez led defensively with 31 digs.

The second opponent the Seawolves encountered during this intense games were the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters.

The Seawolves reign was unexpectedly slipped away as they fell to the Otters after only three sets. This loss made the Seawolves have their first conference loss after 22 regular season CCAA matches.

A common theme that occurred during these matches was that the team struggled to continue their strong competitiveness amongst the whole match.

“We need to be mentally tough and learn that we need to compete through the entire match,” said by Calan Seltz.

As Sonoma State continues league play, they will adjust to the chemistry of the team and learn their strengths and weaknesses.

The leaders and score builders were Kelsey McEntire and Calan Seitz. McEntire had a total of 13 kills in the game while Calan Seitz helped the Seawolves with eight kills and two blocks.

The girls have the strong potential to earn another CCAA title, and there is no doubt that the team will be able to rise above once again and rebuild their reputation of less losses.

The Seawolves will play against Cal State Los Angeles Sept. 30 at the Wolves Den. Hopefully with a strong and positive crowd the Seawolves will be able to build back up their momentum and get a win.

STAR// Megan Corcoran Seawolf volleyball looks to defend their title as conference champions

Men’s soccer team adds two wins over the weekend Trevor Abrams Staff Writer

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fter starting conference play 1-1 last week, the Seawolves were hungry for redemption.

“It first starts off in practice,” said Junior Forward Andrew Ogilvy. “After losing a hard fought game against san Bernardino we knew we had to sharpen up and it showed on Monday.”

The Sonoma State University Seawolves were tested friday afternoon after surrendering a goal to Cal State East Bay less than one minute into the game.

This was only fuel to the Sonoma State fire as the Seawolves quickly answered back with a goal of their own in minute eight by Armando Colonel.

It was all Sonoma State from there on.

Maury Lopez picked a good time to score his first goal as a Seawolf in minute 30 of the contest to give Sonoma State a 2-1 lead right before halftime. Andrew Ogilvy added his own first goal of the season as insurance in minute 82 to seal the victory.

After winning on Friday, the Seawolves were halfway to accomplishing their goal of winning two games this week, and they did just that. The fire that was ignited in Friday’s game burned twice as bright on Sunday as Sonoma State shutout Cal State Stanislaus on their own home field in Turlock.

Andrew Ogilvy carried the momentum from his goal the previous game into this one, scoring two goals of his own and assisting on another. Raad Aljabi and Luis Mendoza each added a goal of their own to make it a 4-0 blowout of the contending Warriors. Mitch North proved reliable once again as he had four saves on the day.

“The feeling is phenomenal,” said Ogilvy. “After the ref blew the final whistle against Stanislaus you could see it in everyone’s eyes, we did it, and we bloody well deserved it. Now going into next week it’s all positivity. We

know that we can beat any team in this conference and we have shown it.”

The Seawolves definitely set out to win this week, and they did just that improving there CCAA record to 3-1.

The team heads south next week to San Diego looking to keep the momentum rolling against the Tritons of UC San Diego on Friday, and the Cougars of San Marcos on Sunday.

courtesy sonomaseawolves.com Men’s soccer wins both games this weekend.

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Men’s golf swings into action Andrea Sims Staff Writer

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he Sonoma State University men’s golf team swung into the fall season at last week’s Dr. John Johnson Invitational hosted by Cal State Domiguez Hills.

Last season the men’s golf team was able to finish the 2015-2016 season with an average team score of 293.94 (+7). Going into this tournament, the Seawolves opened up the season with some individual wins, along with a strong placing as an overall team.

On Monday, the Seawolves were able to tie for third after completing the first two rounds.

After the third and final round played on Tuesday, the Seawolves moved up to steal the second place spot. The Seawolves were able to finish up the tournament with a cumulative score of 887 (+35), putting them 17 shots back from UC San Diego.

Senior Justin Shluker had an outstanding game, firing rounds 75, 73 and 71 to tally a 54hole total of 219. Shluker had a six-over-par, which

helped him finish a tie for fourth, and essentially lead Sonoma State to grab the second place spot.

“I just tried to play the best I could for the team. Although this is a very individual sport, when we go out to a tournament, it is strictly for the team. We all want to do our best as we can for our team and let the individual results take care of themselves,” Shluker said.

Freshman Devin Gregg was able to tie for ninth in his first collegiate tournament. Gregg carded a 72, 78 and 71 reaching a total score of 221(+8).

“I felt pretty calm, which is weird because I was expecting to be pretty nervous. I look forward to consistently shooting lower scores and continuing to get better in order to help our team,” Gregg said about his first game of the season.

Junior Ian Hofmann was able to tie for fourteenth after carding a 72, 78, and 74 for a threeround score total of 224 (+11).

“I would say the ninth hole was the hardest because it was a narrow hole and was hard to pick a club to hit off the tee. It was short hole, but had a lot trouble on both sides,” Hofmann said.

“We are working on taking the right club off

the tee and making confident swings.”

Both Shluker and Hofmann mentioned this past tournament was an important course and great learning experience at this course in particular, as the Conference Championship will be held there this coming April.

After keeping up to par with this week’s tournament, the Seawolves will now adventure north to Washington for another tournament on Sept. 23-24.

“We are looking forward to competing again as we are going to be playing in two tournaments while up in Washington,” Shluker said. “Some really good teams will be there so it will be a good test for us and it will tell us what we need to work on.”

The men are looking forward to facing off Saint Martin’s Invitational on Sept. 23 and Sept.

24.

Later in the weekend, the team will be heading further up north to Western Washington Invitational on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27. They look to add to their hot start.

Women’s soccer team remains undefeated in CCAA Phil Baculik Staff Writer

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he stages were set this weekend for the women’s soccer team when they traveled to Cal State East Bay on Friday.

The score was even at zero until minute 64, when Katie Mohr assisted Sara Van Wagoner in her second goal of the season. Not even seven minutes later, Mohr found the back of the net, closing out the game with a flawless 2-0 victory over Cal State East Bay. The goal was thanks to teammate Miriam Bloom, who delivered a pass to Mohr allowing her to rip the ball over goalkeeper Jasmine Corbett’s head.

“We’re starting to really find our rhythm and identity as a team. I think this game was a step in the right direction.

It’s always nice to get results on the road,” said Van Wagner.

The Women’s soccer team is pushing the boundaries,

and proving that dedication and practice will trump any opposing competition.

The team chemistry is evident, improving each and every game. Seawolves took on the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors in Turlock two days later.

The same mentality went into this match, with a focus being on winning their sixth straight game.

In minute 16, Miriam Bloom launched a corner that would be headed into the goal by Dayna Dolcini. The Warriors began playing on their heels as the Seawolves took no pressures off of the match.

After a few minutes into the second half of play, Madison Minton intercepted a dangerous pass by Stanislaus’ goalkeeper Haley Crook. Minton chipped the ball after noticing how far out Crook was and scored the second goal of the game for the Seawolves.

The Seawolves outshot the hosts by 16-3, proving the aggressive mentality to score. In the rest of the match, the Warriors did not give up their fighting spirit when they re-

ceived a goal in minute 84 by Rayana Plancarte at the 18 yard mark.

The Warriors tried desperately to come back and tie the Seawolves, but found only missed opportunities. The Seawolves had eight shots each half, and sealed the victory on the road.

“We knew going into today how important this game would be for us. Stanislaus is a very talented team so we knew it would be a great match up. As a team we worked together to put away 2 great goals,” said Kristyn Lerma. “This win capitalized our success for the future. It also gives us a lot of momentum going into the next weekend with two more great competitors, one being San Diego State.”

Allison Hadidian and Kristen Spear were in the goalkeep position, but Hadidian had the solo save in Turlock that sealed the Seawolves victory.

The team’s next two games are in Southern California where they will play San Diego State on Sept. 30, and Cal State San Marcos on Oct. 2.

STAR// Jeno Veltri Women’s soccer sweeps road trip to remain undefeated in conference play

“It sucks that the team will not be able to play on their own court.

Renovations should have been done over summer.

That way the teams would be able to practice and play on their court and maybe a little more of the student population would be able to make it to the games instead of having to commute to the JC or some other facility.”

- Kenny Jones, senior business administration major. ”I think one of the tough things about being a Sonoma State student is that we don’t have much school spirit. One of the biggest sources of school spirit is the basketball team. This environment that should be fostering school spirit will not be there.”

-Jake Letofsky, senior enviormental science major “I am bummed for our players that they wont be able to play here with the support from the school. I was really looking forward to spending my senior year cheering on our Seawolves. ” - Ka t r i n a Cahill, senior History Major

Seawolves SPEAK! Wolves’ Den Renovation J ohn Dolan Staff Writer

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ou can hear the cheers. People are on their feet. The teams are pumped up and ready.

The crowd is electric and cheering on their fellow Seawolves in the beloved Gymnasium, the Wolves Den. It’s a joy that many students have experienced, but unfortunately this season our men and women’s basketball team home games will now be taken place elsewhere.

During the week of Nov. 21 until the end of winter break, our gym will undergo its long overdue renovations. The current 47-year-old bleachers will be replaced in the process, but this will interfere with the men and women’s basketball season and cause the relocation of their home games.

Players and students are concerned that this will cause fan attendance to diminish due to the distance from campus. The home games will now be played at either Santa Rosa Junior College or the College of Marin.

School spirit is a significant factor of what makes the college experience a special one. For many, the athletics is a way for students and fans to express pride and celebration in their school and team.

The experience of watching the basketball teams play in the Wolves’ Den is Sonoma State’s way. It is a experience that is in for a new challenge this upcoming basketball season.

Frustration has been mounting from students, players and fans. Students and fans will not be able to experience basketball at the Wolves’ Den. Players will be not have the opportunity to play at the gym with their teammates and enjoy it with their fans.

The Sonoma State community has a huge challenge ahead of them. Can school spirit overcome the misfortune of witnessing home basketball games away from the Wolves’ Den? The bad timing of the gymnasium renovations has disappointed the players and fans.

The STAR asked students what they think of the renovations of the Wolves’ Den, and not being able to attend home games on campus this season.

I dont understand why they did not do these renovations over summer. I wish that they started this earlier rather than having our sports teams suffer as a result of this. This can diminish school spirit because of the games occurring outside of campus. It is a bummer for everyone.”

-Lindsey Perino, senior psychology major.

“I do not think the basketball season will be as great as it could have been because people will not be able to go all the way to the JC. It is inconvenient and bad timing.

The students and basketball players are worried about the home game attendance this season.”

-Paige HughesHoover, freshman undeclared “It sucks that we can’t attend the home games now, but it sucks more for the incoming freshmen. If they want to come check out a game, they will not be able to experience the Wolves’ Den. My freshmen year, I was able to experience it and it was pretty cool. But now the incoming freshmen they will not be able to experience it and they’re missing out.”

-Alec Rodriguez, junior kinesiology major

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Chris Young sells out the Green Music Center

STAR // Brennan Chin Country singer Chris Young performed to a sold out crowd at Weill Hall on Saturday. The Green Music Center had it’s largest crowd this year.

STAR // Bryce Dowd Martin Roy, Lou Stijepovic and Justine Le Goas hosted their show Une Bouteille å la Mer, in the KSUN studio on Thursday.

STAR // Perla Alvarez Andrew Nazadarian performed a comedy routine at Open Mic Night on Wednesday in Lobos.