Voume 78 // Issue 11

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Sports: Softball team nearly sweeps series against Humbolt Lumberjacks over weekend.

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Opinion: Bill O’Reilly gets rightful chop from Fox News.

Pg. 3 A&E: Annual BFA Art Show showcases graduting students work. Pg. 7

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Student Life: Looming final exams add stress to students.

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Judy Sakaki formally sworn in as president of Sonoma State at university ceremony Tyler Heberle Staff Writer

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STAR // Brennan Chin Judy Sakaki gave credit for her success to her family and the Cal State system.

fter around nine months of service for the students and faculty of Sonoma State University, Judy K. Sakaki officially became the school’s president at an Investiture Ceremony on April 20 at Weill Hall.

A variety of guests, including the California State University Board of Trustees and Congressman Mike Thompson, were present to honor Sakaki’s achievements in the fields of education and student affairs, along with her latest work at Sonoma State. After a series of musical performances and speeches, Sakaki was sworn in as president by CSU Chancellor Timothy White.

White likened a president’s first year in office to a “tryout,” one he said Sakaki excelled at.

“Judy has made herself present and accessible to the community, to alumni, to students, to faculty and to staff,” White said. “Her story is today being woven into this great tapestry, this university.”

After accepting the position as president, Sakaki told stories of the people and places who helped her become the person she is. According to Sakaki, her journey began “in small villages in Japan, amongst rice fields and vast farmland,” from where her grand-

parents immigrated to the United States.

“Because of immigration and the hopes and dreams of my grandparents, I am,” Sakaki said.

Sakaki also attributed her success to her parents, husband, students, extended family, two sons and growing up in a diverse Oakland community. She also thanked the Cal State faculty she met as a first-generation college student, making special mention of the late, former Cal State East Bay president Norma Rees, whom she described as one of her mentors.

“Without her special interest, I might not be standing in front of you today as the president of Sonoma State,” Sakaki said. “One person can make such a difference in one’s development, education and our careers.”

Ohio State University President Michael Drake served as the event’s keynote speaker. He spoke before White conferred the presidency to Sakaki, and said affordability, access and excellence are essential for higher education.

“There’s a direct correlation between what we do in higher education and the quality of people’s lives,” Drake said.

Drake previously served as UC Irvine’s chancellor and met Sakaki through the UC system.

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New York becomes first state to offer free tuition Nathan Jew Staff Writer

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he eyes of many college students have been on New York in recent weeks as the state launches the Excelsior Scholarship, a program that fully covers the cost of college education for residents or families. The Excelsior scholarship works very similarly to many community college programs, covering the tuition of full-time students who are also New York residents.

“We’re providing the opportunity for New Yorkers to succeed, no matter what zip code they come from and without the anchor of student debt weighing them down,” New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said at a press conference. “New York is making a major investment in our greatest asset – our people – and supporting the dreams and ambitions of those who want a better life and are willing to work hard for it.”

Politicians and citizens met The Excelsior scholarship with both celebration and criticism. The program heavily encourages students to stay in New York for at least two years by converting the waived fees to a loan if students leave the state too early. Students must stay in the state for the same amount of time they use the scholarship; two years for an as-

sociate’s degree and four years for a bachelor’s.

The program has drawn mixed reactions among students at Sonoma State University.

“Free tuition would be great,” said Katie Jacobs-Romero, a junior communications major at Sonoma State, “but when I graduate I wouldn’t want to be limited to staying in California.”

Similarities are often drawn between New York and California, education policy being one of them. In February, City College of San Francisco officials announced that the college will be free of charge to all city residents under a deal arranged by Mayor Ed Lee and San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim. Under the deal, which will take effect in the fall, the city will put up $5.4 million a year to replace the $46-a-credit fee traditionally paid by students who are residents. In addition, there is a legislative package proposed by democrats in the State Assembly to erase the need for student loans.

“Degrees Not Debt” is a scholarship proposal that would fill the gap between the full cost of education and what Cal State and University of California students are capable of paying, taking each student’s individual and family contributions into consideration.

Courtesy // David Papas James Desoto performs during the Sonoma State University Dance Program’s annual spring show in the Person Theatre.

Spring dance show takes audience on a journey through cultures Emma Capper Staff Writer

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n a time when the world seems incredibly divided, it’s comforting to see cultural barriers broken down and expressed as one. Dance, which is able to express both the individual and the collective, is an exceptional outlet for demonstrating that relationship.

This past weekend, a hidden gem was alive and well at Person Theatre. “Waiting in Seoul Walking in Tokyo” is an original performance put on by the Sonoma State University Dance Program, which tells a story of Japanese, South Korean and American culture through contemporary style dance. The concepts were both foreign and familiar as the aesthetic of the dance and the theater transitioned among cultural identities.

“I was completely blown away,” said theater major Joseph Grant. “It felt like the dancers

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removed a layer of falsity in our cultural perception.”

The 45-minute show was a collaborative effort among Sonoma State Faculty Christine Cali and co-director Jennifer Meek Satoh along with highly regarded guest choreographers from Japan, South Korea and the United States Yuko Monden, Ryeon Hwa Yeo and Ayana Yonesaka.

Cali and Satoh wrote in their director’s note, “Waiting in Seoul Walking in Tokyo is influenced by the choreographers’ curiosity and respect for each other’s cultures, as well as their individual experiences living and traveling within these cultures.”

The dancers were 17 passionate and adept Sonoma State students whose semester-long commitment to the show was apparent.

To start off the Saturday show, a new piece by CALI & CO, Cali’s San Francisco based dance company, was performed by the guest choreographers.

See SPRING DANCE SHOW on Pg. 6

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Staff Writer Erika Peterson interviews General Club Adviser Joanie Lyn about her experiences at Sonoma State and how she manages over 100 clubs on campus.

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We made the change, will San Diego State follow?

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ometimes old arguments are dug-up and represented with hopes that society has evolved enough to have altered its past judgments.

Students at San Diego State University are too familiar with this idea.

On April 10, students at San Diego State reignited the debate surrounding the school mascot, the Aztec. Prior attempts to replace the moniker resulted in logo changes and the removal of a socially offensive mascot, Monty Montezuma. However the Aztec name remained strong.

It’s a debate that is all too familiar.

In November 2015, the University of North Dakota changed its mascot from the fighting Sioux to the Fighting Hawks. Previously, before changing their name, the North Dakota men’s hockey team reached the “Frozen Four,” which is the semi-final game for the NCAA Hockey Championship. In respect to the Sioux Indians, University of North Dakota carried no nickname throughout the tournament.

Until 2002, Sonoma State University’s mascot followed some of the same racial stereotypes San Diego State’s mascot currently inhabits. The university’s previous mascot, the Cossack, was deemed inappropriate by former President Ruben Arminana causing it to be replaced by the Seawolf.

The problem arose because of how Cossacks, mostly Ukranians and Russians, persecuted and killed Jews in programs dating back to 1919. After 31 years of being represented by a derogatory term, this university realized a change needed to be made. That was 15 years ago.

In 2008, Arkansas State altered its mascot from the Indians to the less offensive Red Wolves.

In 1988 Siena University changed from the Indians to the Saints, and in 1972 Stanford University Indians began calling themselves the Cardinal. It’s obvious that the issue isn’t new to the sports world, but the rules either aren’t clear or aren’t enforced. North Dakota may have been the most recent change, prompted by the NCAA, but it certainly shouldn’t be the last.

Students at San Diego State are igniting the fire behind the replacement of their mascot, but the issue has been addressed before. In the early 2000s San Diego State students rallied to change their school’s Aztec identity.

However attempts to alter the mascot weren’t

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well received by administration or alumni, and eventually the efforts fell short.

Some don’t find any problem with the original moniker, but those supporters of the Aztec are usually from less marginalized groups of individuals.

Native American groups have long been outraged about the common mascot choices.

Now, students aren’t giving up until the Aztec is no more.

Even though the interactions between universities and Native American mascots have not always been pleasant, in the case of Florida State University and Seminole tribe of Florida their relationship is packed with history and respect.

Florida State often consults with leaders of the Seminole tribe. In 2013, Florida State went through a uniform redesign and consulted several members from the Seminole tribe to make sure their uniforms properly represented the tribe.

Louise Gopher, an elder in the Seminole Tribe of Florida told the Washington Post in 2014 that “Florida State University makes sure that the Seminoles are not depicted in a disrespectful manner in any way. They check with the Tribe for accuracy of any changes they make.”

Not only does Florida State consistently clarify the proper depiction on the Seminole tribe on a visual and material level but it also offers “History of the Seminoles and Southeastern Tribes, PreContact to Present,” a popular elective on campus that provides students the proper resources to learn about the history of the tribe.

With this tightknit relationship thriving when others are so quickly to change Florida State and the Seminole tribe has no plans to break their alliance any time soon. James E. Billie, chairman of the Tribal Council, said to CNN last January, “Anybody coming here into Florida trying to tell us to change the name, they better go someplace else, because we’re not changing the name.”

San Diego State is part of our CSU community.

We have been in their place and chose to replace our mascot. Regardless of pride or the campus’ history, cultural appropriation needs to be addressed.

Whether it’s educating those on culture in an appropriate and educational way or changing the mascot alltogether, San Diego State, and other campuses with the same situation, need to come up with better options.

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ditor: Up until a few years ago, parking on campus cost half what it does now, and was free after 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and all weekend from 5 p.m. on Friday.

Then the former administration decided to double the fees and require them 24/7. The pathetic justifications were firstly, “Every other CSU campus is doing it.” Not true, and even if it were, so? Secondly, “we haven’t raised rates for a while.

(As if there’s some requirement that parking fees must inexorably increase).

Some other CSU campuses have to charge more because they have limited acreage and must build multi-story parking structures. We don’t; we just plow over a field and cover it with macadam. Much cheaper.

I just visited the Humboldt State campus last week. I was a guest, so I had a parking pass, but I learned that their enforcement hours are as ours

used to be. So much for “everybody’s doing it.”

Once upon a time there was plenty of free parking on both sides of East Cotati Avenue and Petaluma Boulevard. Then the former president twisted some arms at the county government and got parking banned on the far sides. Then he unilaterally asserted authority over the near sides and banned parking there, too. All in the interests of “safety,” of course. Right. Not to mention eliminating the free competition.

The parking ban on the near sides was justified by the eucalyptus trees — they might fall on someone. Then they were chopped down to build more residence halls. But parking is still banned on E Cotati.

Your recent editorial is right. [The] parking policy needs to be extensively revised.

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Why veganism can help save the environment

Kitana Gachero Staff Writer

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here’s no doubt America is a large consumer of animal products. But how much animal products do Americans actually consume?

As reported by National Public Radio, in 2007 the average American consumed 270 pounds of meat.

That same year the Environmental Protection Agency reported that agriculture in the United States alone contributed to 18 percent of the nation’s pollution. Shocking? It gets worse.

Agriculture is a wasteful method to produce food and is detrimental to the environment. The amount of energy it takes to support agriculture versus the effects on the environment are outstanding.

Following a vegan lifestyle can promote a sustainable environment.

Veganism is a lifestyle in which a person doesn’t eat or use animal products. This means not eating beef, dairy, eggs, fish, chicken or using animal products with authentic leather or animal fur.

Following a vegan lifestyle can lead to minimizing harmful agricultural practices.

Resources that are already limited are consumed at aggregate amounts when it comes to the cultivation and slaughtering of animals.

To produce just one pound of beef it takes 6.7 pounds of grains and feed, 52.8 gallons of drinking water, 74.5 square feet of land for grazing and a massive 1,036 BTUs for feed production and transport.

BTU’s are a unit of measurement, British thermal unit, that measures the amount of energy used to raise the temperature of one pound of water.

A study conducted by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found if a large part of the population were to adopt a vegan diet, by the year 2050, the global mortality rate could be reduced six to 10 percent as well as reduce food related greenhouse gas emissions 29 to 70 percent.

Another detrimental problem agriculture presents is deforestation. The Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research reports that agriculture is responsible for 75 percent of global deforestation.

Specifically, if trends continue, ten million square kilometers will be cleared by 2050 to compensate for food demand.

Quite frankly, these staggering statistics about how wasteful the agriculture industry is should be triggering enough to prompt people to strive for a vegan lifestyle.

If people were able to come together as a collective force the benefits would be outstanding.

People may wonder as individuals what they can do to promote a sustainable environment. An imperative solution is to aim to follow a vegan lifestyle. Not only is it beneficial to an individual, but it is beneficial for the greater good of the environment.

Given this, a plant-based diet can drastically decrease the pollution and energy waste currently caused by agriculture.

The long term effects of these practices are not worth the temporary enjoyment of consuming animal products.

Suicide misrepresented in “13 Reasons Why”

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Olivia Hunt Staff Writer

he new Netflix Original Series, “13 Reasons Why,” has been widely successful and considered binge-worthy by many. It was adapted from a novel written by Jay Asher in 2007.

The series follows teenager Hannah Baker and the events that follow her suicide through the medium of cassette tapes.

The show has received praise for starting a conversation about teen suicide, a topic that is typically avoided in media text.

When initially hearing about the adaptation, I was skeptical after recalling my indifference with the book as a teenager. For days I had been receiving countless recommendations for the show, so I hesitantly gave it a chance. Five minutes in, I already knew I had made a mistake.

Apart from some very serious problems the series displays, it comes off as extremely cheesy and unauthentic.

Like many other Netflix original series, “13 Reasons Why” is yet

another way for Netflix to avoid subscription cancellations by exploiting a sensitive topic.

Stepping back from the position of devil’s advocate, the series has been in the works for several years.

During which writers and producers, such as Selena Gomez, met with leading experts regarding sensitive topics the series touches upon.

One would assume that because of this there would be an accurate portrayal of suicide and mental illness in a way that comes off as authentic and non-triggering.

It does the opposite.

“13 Reasons Why” essentially violates every guideline for portraying suicide in the media. The series has received criticism for dangerously glamorizing suicide and insinuating that an individual’s mental illness can be blamed on others.

The way the plot is set up, the audience is being narrated by Hannah’s voice post-suicide.

This fictional aspect implies that suicide isn’t permanent, which is dangerous for someone watching who may be having suicidal thoughts.

According to Headspace, an Australian mental health foundation, any media that describes suicide methods has the potential to trigger those at risk.

“Young people are not that great at separating fiction from reality,” according to Dan Reidenberg, executive director of Suicide Awareness Voices of Education. “That gets even harder to do when you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts.”

Hannah’s suicide was filmed

graphically, which was done on purpose according to the author. What may have begun as a wholesome attempt to bring awareness to an important issue ultimately resulted in a complete disconnect.

Clinical Psychologist John Mayer calls the show, “a sad exploitation of a devastating problem among our youth. I don’t see the value in it expect to sensationalize teenage suicide.”

Hannah uses the tapes to get revenge on those who she felt had contributed to her decision. This embodies the idea that it’s someone’s job to make your life worth living.

The series commercializes on suicide, giving off the false notion that perhaps Clay Jensen’s love could have saved her. Hannah’s struggle with mental illness takes place off screen and is not discussed.

In addition, the Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide warn against blaming a suicide on any one thing, since there are typically multiple causes.

“13 Reasons Why” fails to provide a viable alternative to Hannah’s suicide. She hides her feelings from her parents and friends and when confiding in the school counselor, is dismissed and told her issues are her own fault.

This sends a horrible message and could prevent someone in need of help from reaching out for help.

Although the series has some major problems in relation to a genuine portrayal of mental illness and suicide, it touches on serious issues that affect the exact demographic the show is geared towards.

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O’Reilly fired from Fox

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Alex Daniels Staff Writer

fter he got away with several atrocities, Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly has finally been fired from his position and removed entirely from the channel. The misogynistic news anchor had many allegations of sexual harassment from female coworkers, and threats to “make them pay” if they dared to speak about his actions.

Some of the allegations against O’Reilly include offering multiple unwanted sexual advances to a woman producer on his show, suggesting that she “engage in phone sex or a threesome with him,” and threatening to make any woman “pay so dearly that she’ll wish she’d never been born.”

In the beginning, little happened in reaction to these allegations. O’Reilly remained employed at Fox with the mindset that he was indestructible. From there on, O’Reilly seemed to make even more money than previously, with revenue from his show adding up to $446 million from 2014 to 2016, according to research firm, Kantar Media.

The company stood behind O’Reilly even while he negotiated settlements with five different women regarding the allegations of sexual harassment. According to the New York Times, these settlements totaled to about $13 million.

Last summer, similar allegations were made against the chairman of the company, Roger E. Ailes, which led to his dismissal and Fox News executives promising a culture based on “trust and respect.”

With Fox backing O’Reilly, women inside the company started to question if the statement about maintaining a trustworthy and respectful work culture was genuine.

This was also quite upsetting to women in the workplace everywhere. The main questioned still remained; will he get away with it?

Not for long. O’Reilly was dismissed from Fox News last week. 21st Century Fox announced in a press release, “After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the Company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel.”

Rupert Murdoch, the CEO of Fox News, wrote a letter to his colleagues regarding the fate of O’Reilly’s career. In it, he unnecessarily discussed how successful O’Reilly has been. Murdoch said, “By ratings standards, Bill O’Reilly is one of the most accomplished TV personalities in the history of cable news. In fact, his success by any measure is indisputable.”

While these comments weren’t needed in the letter, he did show sympathy toward the end and stated that he understands it’s been difficult for many Fox employees and he believes the company will continue to have great success in the future.

The company claims that O’reilly was let go because of a pattern of behavior that is offensive. “Not merely to the people who were its most direct targets, but to our broader ideals of decency, respectfulness and empathy,” according to The Atlantic.

This shined a small light of hope for women in the workplace towards better treatment in their careers. According to Media Matters, one in three women between the ages of 18 and 34 has been sexually harassed at work. About 70 percent of the women who experience workplace sexual harassment don’t report it in fear of retaliation.

Change won’t occur unless we continue to put our foot down and punish men who have done harm to or mistreated women, no matter their career status.

Death penalty leads to inhumane and unjust executions

Kendall Grove Staff Writer

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rkansas, where the death penalty has remained dormant for the past 12 years, has recently made the decision to execute seven prisoners in 11 days. The reason these executions were all scheduled consecutively is due to the state’s expiring lethal drugs, but this decision may disregard an innocent man’s life as well as carve a path for inhumane executions.

Stacey E. Johnson was sentenced to death in 1994, after he was convicted of mur-

der and rape. In Johnson’s first trial, he later called for a retest of the DNA samples that were used to convict him, which were samples of hair and a cigarette butt.

According to an appeal from 2006 to the Arkansas court, Johnson’s representation argued that, “Relying on DNA test results indicating that the probability that the hairs belonged to another African American was only 1 in 250, we held that because this ratio included so many persons other than Johnson, he was entitled to retest these hairs.”

Although Johnson’s representation spent ten years attempting to have the DNA samples retested, it never proved to persuade the court. The same appeal stated that, “the circuit court did not order retesting of the negroid hairs; rather, the court went behind this court’s mandate and determined that the State had previously retested the hairs.”

Johnson asked for a hold on his execution which was granted by the Supreme Court. Johnson may get a chance to prove his innocence, but many have not received that opportunity. The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published a case study where they estimated that, “if all death-

sentenced defendants remained under sentence of death indefinitely at least 4.1 percent would be exonerated.” It was also concluded this percentage was a conservative estimate and may be much higher in reality.

Such swift executions are being blamed on the expiring lethal drugs, but this should be blamed on the shortages.

The typical three drug lethal injection cocktail became a luxury in the U.S. when Pfizer, a manufacturer of these drugs, put restrictions on its use in May 2016. The New York Times stated that this was the last “open-market source” left for the the drugs needed in the three drug lethal injection.

Not only is the shortage of drugs creating a problem with rushed executions, but also created a need for a new combination of humane lethal drugs.

Humane lethal drugs may sound contradictory, but until recently the three drug protocol was considered the most humane alternative to options like the electric chair.

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, “the three-drug protocol uses an anesthetic or sedative, typically followed by pancuronium bromide to paralyze the inmate

and potassium chloride to stop the inmate’s heart.”

In 2014, Dennis McGuire, who was found guilty of rape and murder, was sentenced to a lethal injection.

Things did not go as planned. Due to the drug shortage, the Ohio facility used a different two drug combination. The Columbus Dispatch reported that, “McGuire struggled, made guttural noises, gasped for air and choked for about 10 minutes before succumbing to a new, two-drug execution method at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility.”

With the restraints put on drug manufacturers by the Food and Drug Administration, it has made it hard for states to obtain lethal drugs, which results in cruel or rushed executions.

These unjust situations that are imposed by the death penalty should make us question if it should continue. Other options such as the Sustainability in Prisons Project, which looks to cut housing costs as well as provide meaningful work for incarcerated men, should be considered to offset the tax dollars used to pay for the incarcerated lives spent behind bars.

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STAR // Brennan Chin (Top Left): Judy Sakaki is overcome with emotion as one of her collegues finishes a speech at the investiture ceremony Thursday. (Top Right): Sakaki, Bill Kidder and Claudia Luke leave the university library. (Bottom Left): Luke and Sakaki admire a photo gallery a honoring Sakaki’s first year as president of Sonoma State. (Bottom Right): Sakaki sits next to her mentor, Ohio State University President Michael Drake, at her investiture ceremony.

INVESTITURE: Colleagues shine a light on Sakaki’s success through her career Continued from Pg. 1

He said he considers Sakaki a “friend who was trusting and supportive and always there.”

“Judy’s unique perspective and values merged with mine and helped me to do a better job as chancellor,” Drake said.

The morning of the Investiture, a mini-conference in the Student Center offered multiple presentations, panels and further representation of on-campus and local organizations from 9 a.m. to noon.

Faculty Chair Ben Ford, who was a member of the Investiture Planning Committee, said they designed the Mini-Conference’s scheduled programming to stress four themes for Sonoma State: diversity, globalization, sustainability and community engagement.

“The president, I think, is trying to raise their… prominence on campus by highlighting them for the investiture day,” Ford said.

Sakaki said in her speech that Sonoma State benefits from community members who help fund scholarships and programs. She cited Sonoma State’s engagement with K – 12 programs and community colleges, along with its recently acquired federal status

as a Hispanic Serving Institute, that help to give the university its identity.

“At Sonoma State, we are because we are a diverse and caring community of people and ideas,” Sakaki said. “We value inclusive excellence, globalization, sustainability, and appreciate just how interconnected and interdependent we really are.”

Sakaki’s confirmation as Sonoma State’s president follows years of service in student affairs, including leadership at Fresno State, UC Davis, and the University of California Office of the President.

In March, she received the Pillars of the Profession award from Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education.

The organization reserves this award for “individuals of sustained professional distinction in the higher education field,” according to its website.

Michael Young, interim vice president for student affairs, said Sakaki’s award is well deserved. Before working under her at Sonoma State, Young was vicechancellor at UC Santa Barbara when Sakaki was vice president of student affairs for the UC system. He had previously known her since she was the vice-chancellor at UC Davis.

“At each of those levels [with Sakaki], there has

been a consistent concern, dedication, focused effort and support of what was in the best interests of students,” Young said. “One of the reasons I came out of retirement is that she’s the real deal.”

Interim provost and vice president for academic affairs Jeri Echeverria, who also served as chair for the Investiture Planning Committee, said the award is indicative of Sakaki’s qualifications for the presidency.

“Clearly she wouldn’t have been considered for the presidency unless she’d been a very effective administrator in her own area,” Echeverria said.

Echeverria praised Sakaki’s “stand for diversity” and said she had an “enormously successful first nine months” as Sonoma State’s president.

“I think she’s on trajectory to being one of the great CSU presidents,” Echeverria said. “I see a bright future for Sonoma State with her at the helm.”

Sakaki closed out her speech by stressing the importance of campus and community members working together to engage in the “dance of change” at Sonoma State.

“I am so honored to lead Sonoma State,” Sakaki said. “I am so excited about dancing with all of you… thank you so very much.”

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Cupertino, CA Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly threatened to pull the Uber app from the App Store due to allegations that Uber CEO Travis Kalanick had been directing his engineers to disguise a feature in the app that allowed Uber to secretly identify and tag iPhone users, even after the app was deleted. Cook said Apple takes customer privacy very seriously, as demonstrated when Apple famously resisted FBI demands for a backdoor into a terrorist’s iPhone. With this alleged threat, Uber stands to lose millions of customers if Apple were to pull the app, thus destroying the company.

New Orleans, LA On Monday, while some southern states were celebrating Confederate Memorial Day, a crew of masked workers dismantled the Liberty Place monument, which commemorates what Mayor Mitch Landrieu called “white supremacists.” Landrieu ordered the removal of the statues before sunrise due to intimidation and threats from groups and people who do not want the statues removed. According to the Times-Picayune, police officers barricaded surrounding streets and snipers took position on a rooftop above the statue. Workers wore face masks, helmets and “militarylike bulletproof vests” for their own protection, according to Landrieu.

Some groups have spoken against the secretive tactics taken by the local government, such as the Monumental Task Committee.

New Delhi, India Members of the Central Reserve Police Force were ambushed on Monday by Maoist rebels, also known as Naxalites, leaving at least 25 security officers dead and seven injured. The Naxalites have been fighting a guerilla war for 50 years with the intention of overthrowing the Indian government and implementing a communist rule. According to an officer who survived the attack, the rebels were armed with AK-47s and he estimated that 300 fighters attacked the patrol.

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The legislation would make community colleges tuition free for one year for any full-time in-state student in California while preserving the Middle Class Scholarship that now covers

up to 40 percent of tuition for roughly 55,000 lower and middle-income students in the state and would create others scholarships to help students pay for non-tuition related costs associated with attending UC and CSU colleges including Sonoma State. But the package of bills comes at a cost.

The total cost of the Degrees Not Debt scholarships would add $1.6 billion to the state budget.

“That would save me a lot of money, but $1.6 billion is a huge number,” Jacobs-Romero said. “And if that’s only based on the students that are currently enrolled, imagine how much the cost would go up when more people are incentivised to enroll.”

Sonoma State Chair of Economics

Mike Visser advises caution about free tuition.

“Having to earn your education may make it more likely that the student takes it seriously and this may, in turn, improve student success,” he said. “It seems likely that free tuition would attract at least some people who have a nominal value for higher education and might decide to choose college when they otherwise would not have.

Then the state is spending resources on students who are probably not likely to succeed.”

In terms of free tuition here in California, Visser was skeptical of it becoming a reality.

“There does not appear to be much appetite among California lawmakers and Gov. Brown to increase state pending on higher education,” he said.

“In general fiscal responsibility is good policy,” Visser said. “However, the state has been reducing its investment in higher education for a very long time, and this shifts the burden onto students via tuition increases.”

COURTESY // pbs.org In Feburary, San Francisco City College announced its free tuiton program that would make tuition free to all city residents.

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Sonoma State announces vice president of university advancement

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hen universities appoint new presidents, restructuring in leadership and department organization tends to occur. Judy Sakaki’s arrival to Sonoma State University in July was no exception.

Last April 14, through an email to all university community members, Sakaki demonstrated the change she is bringing to Sonoma State by announcing Vince A. Sales as the new vice president for university advancement and president of the Sonoma State University Foundation.

As with many other cabinet positions, Sakaki named an interim vice president to head this department. Peter Smits, her former colleague at Fresno State, has since been in charge of leading University Advancement.

When Sakaki’s presidency began, she combined the University Affairs Office, in charge of alumni relations, communications and marketing, with the Development Office, in charge of university fundraising. Their consolidation created what is now known as the Department for University Advancement which encompasses all the areas previously mentioned.

Sales, who for the last six years has been the vice president for advancement at Sacramento State, was selected by Sakaki after a series of interviews, open forums and recommendations from the hiring committee, which consisted of faculty, students and staff.

“We were searching for a candidate with experience in comprehensive campaigns, a seven-to-eight-year effort by the university to fundraise private money,” said Stan Nosek, interim vice president for Administration and Finance and chair of the hiring committee that found Sales.

Under Sales’ leadership, Sacramento State reached a record in philanthropy fundraising for the year 2016-2017.

“Sales has excellent experience in higher education advancement, with a track record of performance in putting together comprehensive campaigns.

He is also very engaging and sincere,” Nosek said.

Sales graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in mass communications, and later from San Francisco State with a masters in Public Administration. Apart from Sacramento State, Sales has more than 20 years of experience working in higher education advancement at other esteemed institutions, such as Stanford University, where he conducted alumni fundraising in the Asian-Pacific region,

COURTESY // csus.edu Vince A. Sales was announced as the Vice President of University advancement and President of the Sonoma State University foundation. and San Francisco State where he held various positions raising funds for the university.

Sales will begin his position at Sonoma State in May, and although he will work under the same title as he did in Sacramento State, he says he is looking forward to the opportunities SSU will provide.

“I am excited to lead the merging of the Development and University Affairs office, as well as elevating the profile of the foundation,” Sales said. “I look forward to working with the academic, administrative and student leaders of the university to do this, as well as the dynamic president [Sakaki] who I admire.”

As Sales assumes office in less than a month, one of his biggest responsibilities will be building a strong relationship with the university alumni. “Strong alumni relationships are key to the university’s success,” Sales said. “We need to find out what strategy works for Sonoma State’s alumni. For that, I plan to do a lot of active listening. We need everyone to come together in support of the university to give back, volunteer and advocate on its behalf.”

“Vince understands what students need from the Vice President for University Advancement position,” said Emily Hinton, current Associated Students President, and student representative in the hiring committee. “He will focus on building strong connections in different areas of campus, so we can all work together for the same purpose: student success.”

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Dressed in light-blue jumpers, the professionals seemed to float across the stage as they applied improvisation and technique to their movements. The original music by Matt Langlois set a dreamy, modern tone to the work by combining sounds from different cities with transient beats.

The soundtrack continued into the next piece, which carried on through the shows entirety. Footage and sound from an airport were projected into the theater as the student dancers took the stage.

As the show progressed, the imagery took the dancers from streets of Seoul to Tokyo to San Francisco. Composer Matt Langlois had collected the sound clips and projections as he traveled throughout Seoul and Tokyo in August.

“The use of sound clips rather than music added to the realism in the performance,” said sophomore Shay Williams.

Interestingly, the voyeuristic audience was made interactive as the cast moved from the stage to the seating. Running up and down the aisles, the dancers snapped ‘selfies’ with members of the audience and then with each other.

“Everyone say Tokyo,” they bellowed in unison. It was apparent the Americanization of the show had taken full force. The dancers reformed their identities from city dwellers to intrusive tourists as they demonstrated a very modern and American aspect of society.

“The work manifests the uniqueness and familiarity of each city, and the sense of anonymity a well as the awkward ‘foreigner moments’ that accompany living and traveling abroad,” wrote Cali and Satoh in their director’s note.

“Waiting in Seoul Walking in Tokyo” provides a method of storytelling that is unique to contemporary dance. Through vocabulary, imagery, movement and sound the directors were able to demonstrate the common ground found in each culture while sending an important message of unity.

COURTESY // David Papas Ellie Scharf (left), James DeSoto, Isabella Wenneberg, JJ Johnson and Hannah Mooreand (right) in the SSU Deptartment of Theatre Arts & Dance production of “Waiting in Seoul Walking in Tokyo.”

Movies “The Promised Neverland” to be the next big thing Sean Curzon Staff Writer

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he Promised Neverland” is a manga written by Shirai Kaiu and drawn by Demizu Posuka.

The series follows three orphans as they discover the orphanage they live in is a butcher shop, one that serves the other white meat.

With everything they known thrown into question, the trio must find a way to escape.

“The Promised Neverland” is published in “Weekly Shonen Jump,” one of the biggest manga magazines in the world. They are best known for publishing the likes of “Dragonball” and “Naruto” which are some of the biggest selling manga in the industry.

The series was first published in August 2016 and now has 36 chapters. Viz Media, who handles the English translation for the magazine, added the series to their own version of “Weekly Shonen Jump” which is released weekly on their website. Each chapter is available in English at Viz.com.

The series follows the trio of Emma, Norman and Ray. The kids have never been outside, so after learning the dark secret, their goal is to learn about the outside world and form an escape plan. This proves easier said than done. Emma is the hopeful one of the group and really good at reading people.

Ray is the cynical one, but is also one of the better planners. Norman is the mediator between the two. He’s not as cynical as Ray is but he’s much more pragmatic in his thinking. The comic creates a good balance between the three as they play off each other.

They find themselves up against their caretaker, Isabella, nicknamed “Mom.” She puts on a kind and caring face as a front but is a cold, uncaring wolf in sheep’s clothing. It’s really interesting to watch her play off the heroes, as they try to outsmart each other.

“The Promised Neverland” is a mixture of mystery and horror with a supernatural twist. The characters often have to think and talk their way out of dangerous situations. There are many characters talking about their next move. Kaiu’s writing makes these scenes seem exciting and dynamic even though it’s dialogue.

The plot is fast moving too. The series is unafraid to take a sledgehammer to the status quo. “The Promised Neverland” likes to keep its audience guessing about what happens next. The art style is really interesting. Posuka often draws panels like we’re viewing them through a fisheye lens. This distortion really helps creates a creepy atmosphere of the orphanage.

Start reading this now, because this series is so good, it’s sure to get an anime.

When everyone’s raving about the series and waiting for the next episode, you can smugly tell everyone you knew about “The Promised Neverland” before it was cool.

facebook.com “The Promised Neverland” tells the story of three orphans who find themselves surrounded by horrors.

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Lights, camera, action!

Studio Blue prepares for sixth annual student film festival, ‘Cinenoma.’

Brigitte Maina Asst, A&E Editor

STAR // Sara Wildman Students observe a unique sculpture at 2016’s BFA show.

Annual BFA show returns to University Art Gallery Simon Cherin-Gordon Staff Writer

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banner year for the Sonoma State University Art Gallery will end with a bang. The gallery’s annual BFA show, which exhibits work from students graduating from the school’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program, will open on April 27 at 4 p.m. with a reception until 6 p.m.

The 2016-17 academic year has featured big-name donations to the gallery and shows, such as a painting exhibition featuring work from John Yoyogi Fortes and Cate White. However, second to the annual “Art From the Heart” auction (normally held in February), the BFA show reception is the gallery’s most lively night of the year. For graduating seniors entering the intimidating art world, it is often their first opportunity to exhibit their work in front of a large audience. Local artists, collectors and curators almost always show up, allowing for card exchanging and elbow rubbing. The chance for BFA’s to invite friends and family to celebrate the years—sometimes four, usually five, increasingly six years—of work that they have poured into improving their practice is also something to cherish.

“It’s a reflection of all the hard work students have put in for their degree,” said

the recently-graduated Lorena Cruz, who is one of 13 students featured in the show.

“It’s a great opportunity for our work to be seen by an audience outside of our department.”

Of the 13 students who are showing, there are five painters, three sculptors, two photographers, two printmakers and one ceramicist, though most of the artists consider themselves interdisciplinary.

James Blake, who graduated last winter with Cruz and is another one of the showing BFAs, fits that description. While he considers himself a sculptor first, Blake said he incorporates tools and techniques from sculpture and printmaking, as well as pieces of painting and ceramics into his work.

In addition to fulfilling normal studio art major requirements, BFA students must take an additional 30 units of concentrated coursework. They also participate in bisemesterly faculty critiques, in which each student in the program has their work critiqued by every full-time faculty member within the department (adjuncts are welcome, though not required to attend these critiques).

The opening is free to attend and open to the public. Those who cannot attend will have a chance to see the thesis work. The show will remain up until graduation weekend, with a closing date of May 21.

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f Hollywood’s normalized whitewashing has swept you away from theatres, ride that wave all way into Ives 101 on April 27 where aromas of popcorn will happily greet you and excitement will fill the air. Save the date, Studio Blue’s sixth annual film festival CineNoma has arrived.

CineNoma showcases student films created over the year, varying in genres from comedy and social commentary, to suspense and horror. Between three to 10 minutes each, the films battle for awards in multiple categories, including best actor/actress, best picture and best cinematography.

“We’ve had members of Studio Blue be represented in the student film pavillion at the Cannes Film festival for three years in a row now,” said Ed Beebout., communications professor and Studio Blue adviser.

“Our students are generating real, high quality productions.”

Submissions have grown since past years, when Beebout recalled, “We would [only] have four or five, but now they’ve grown to steady double figures.”

The plethora of content comes from the

release of campus only submissions, allowing students from Santa Rosa Junior College and other filmmakers to submit, and build impressions that could potentially turn into a job offer.

The panel, regularly consisting of about five people, seats student leaders of the department, professional film or video production employees and occasionally Hollywood producers. The professional input not only gives filmmakers accurate feedback, but makes those awards that much more rewarding.

For the first time, the awards are being designed and created by campus art students, combining the talents of the Arts and Humanities Department and exposing the craft Sonoma State University’s art students posses. Previously store bought, the new ones are being carved out of wood, but the final product and shape can only be seen during the festival.

“Because the event is made to attract and engage the entire campus community, why not engage the talented artists on campus as well?” said Beebout.

Although not required, filmmakers and invested students whip out their red carpet looks for the dazzling event. You could be the next whiplash victim trying keep up with all the served looks. The festival begins at 7 p.m., so attendees should plan accordingly.

STAR // Brennan Chin STAR // Sara Wildman Artists discuss their work with spectators at 2016’s BFA show.

Students representing Primativo and Studio Blue came out to support student filmmakers at 2016’s Cinenoma.

Netflix gets funky with season two of “The Get Down” Alexis Austin Staff Writer

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hat’s happenin’ party people? Meet the GetDown brothers, Ezekiel “Books” Figero, Curtis “Shaolin Fantastic” Caldwell, Ronald “Ra-Ra” Kipling, Miles “Boo-Boo” Kipling and Marcus “Dizzee” Kipling. This crew is doing something revolutionary; spinning the disco hits and switching em’ up, even freestyling over the beats. Welcome to season two of “The Get Down,” where every cool cat can get down to the groove and change the world. Comic allegory pairs with reality to form this dramatic tale of the birth of hiphop and disco in New York City’s South Bronx on the verge of bankruptcy.

Nas narrates the show, yet also represents Ezekiel in the future, rapping his story to a massive audience. His verified commentary on the shows opening lyrics describes the reality of this situation.

“That really happened. Broken-down buildings, electricity being cut off, the city being bankrupt. People in the community would try to do whatever they could to survive. That pushed us to where we are today, so I’m thankful to people from that time period,” said Nas. “The Get Down” is a true period piece, created by Baz Luhrmann and Stephen Adly Guirgis, that brings the essence of the past with a post-modern style of film production that is realistic and convincing, incorporating real footage and newscasts from the 70s. Although it’s a series, each episode is a lot like a short film, 53 to 93 minutes long, and the way these big stories all blend together within an even bigger picture is captivating.

The first few episodes in the first season, which came out on Netflix in August 2016, are a bit more frosting than cake, but the flashy factor tones down a bit as things

move forward. The episodic structure becomes less compromised and a deeper level of substance is later emphasised. The second season, released earlier this month, expands on the previously launched storyline, and things become more intense with the dramatic details surrounding the plot.

Mylene and Ezekiel’s relationship is further challenged by their different paths to fame while Mylene trudges through the confliction between her powerful father’s wishes and the family’s religious background on her own transition from a gospel singer to a disco queen.

Drug culture and Shaolin’s role within it begins to intervene in the brothers’ performance life. All the while Ezekiel attempts to utilize his academic success, passion for writing and poetry, an internship at the World Trade

Center and possibly navigate his way through an era that was categorically racially prejudice into the stuffy college scene.

The numerous obstacles faced by the brothers never seem to ease up, whether it’s the distrust and disapproval of their parents, the sly practices of Fat Annie and Cadillac who own the disco club, or a run-in with the police.

The show features an array of original music, which adds to the overall authenticity. Artists such as Miguel, 6lack, Zayn and Grandmaster Flash subtly vocalize appearances, along with the show’s stars like Jaden Smith (Dizzee), Justice Smith (Zeke) and Herizen Guardiola (Mylene). Everything is blended together so well. Old music, new music, old footage, new footage all fits and expresses an engaging and spectacular story.

facebook.com Season two of “The Get Down” was released on Netflix April 7.

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Student groups find support from club adviser Erika Peterson Staff Writer

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ith almost 160 different active clubs on campus, it’s needless to say it takes plenty of effort, planning and commitment to make sure each organization runs efficiently.

What many students may not realize is out of the 160 clubs on campus, more than half of them are considered general clubs.

General clubs at Sonoma State consist of a variety of different multicultural, professional, academic, departmental and honor society groups.

Although there are about 100 general clubs on campus, there’s only one General Club Adviser, Joanie Ly. Born and raised in both San Jose and Oakland, Ly gained much of her experience managing different orientation programs at Rutger University and Amherst College in Massachusetts. Soon realizing she wanted to be closer to her family, Ly made her way back to the Bay Area and began working at Sonoma State as the general clubs adviser in September 2016.

With many students participating in general clubs on campus, Ly has acquired many responsibilities with her title.

“I attend many meetings with students and clubs on campus, as well as supervising four student assistants, while working alongside the professional staff members Rob Smith and Jessica Roshak,” Ly said.

Although Ly has only been working at Sonoma State for a short amount of time, she has learned a lot about her students and the best way to accommodate them.

“I help support students through

events such as club meetings. For example, I will attend FASSU meetings to make sure they feel supported and they have everything they need. I also work with clubs such as Multicultural Organization and Club Alliance,” said Ly. Kierra Boykin, a student assistant with the Center for Student Leadership, Involvement and Service is one of four assistants that work with Ly on communicating with students and putting on Sonoma State events and programs.

“Joanie is very driven and determined to help all those around her. She inspires me to be a better person and work harder every day. Whether she’s meeting with students or faculty, her humor and fun personality leaves everyone feeling happier,” Boykin said.

“We just had our first annual award ceremony that [the center] puts on to honor and recognize the hard work student organizations and clubs do on campus,” Ly said.

At this ceremony awards such as Advisor of the Year and Community Impact Award were given to the different clubs on campus.

“It was really cool getting to see all these different student clubs and their student leaders that run and manage these organizations, come together and be celebrated for their hard work and accomplishments at Sonoma State,” said Ly. Throughout these past couple of semesters, Ly has learned a lot about what it takes to be an effective and resourceful advisor for her students.

“The hardest thing about being the general club adviser is letting students know that I am here and I am available for them,” said Ly. “Many students come to me last minute when there’s already a lot of red flags, when they could have

COURTESY // Megan Edwards General Club Advisor Joanie Ly has been at Sonoma State since last fall. just come to me at the beginning and so and beyond to make a connection with I could help them along the way. The big- them,” Bartlik said. gest challenge has definitely been outBartlik feels she too has a positive rereach and communication with student lationship with Ly. leaders.”

“We have a straightforward relationThough Ly may find effectively com- ship that is real, we are straight to the municating with students to be challeng- point and I love that about Joanie,” says ing, Bri Bartlik, the center’s marketing Bartlik. “It is really easy to start a club student assistant, feels Ly puts in the and I highly recommend it. If there is anynecessary effort to make that connection thing you’re interested in, I guarantee you easier. someone else is going to be interested in “Joanie is very involved with the the same thing, so why not turn it into a clubs and the members. She goes above club?” Ly said.

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New York sets standard with free education Peter Gatembu Staff Writer

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ast month my rent was increased by over $100, and a few weeks ago the California State University board of governors voted in favor of an increased annual tuition for students in California by $275; raising the annual tuition cost for residents to $5,742 per year. As a student in one of the 23 California State Universities, I have no option but to also tighten my budget and expenditure.

In contrast, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his fellow lawmakers recently approved a scholarship plan legislation that will cover the full cost of tuition at all public four year colleges. According to the official website of New York, more than 940,000 middle class families and individuals will benefit from the new legislation.

Any resident earning $125,000 or less will benefit from the Excelsior Scholarship Program. In total more than 80 campuses serving over 1.5 million students are going to benefit.

According to the CSU’s most recent tally, there are at least 478,638 students accommodated in their system. Many of these students will be affected by the CSU’s decision to increase tuition. In today’s job market a four year degree is a necessity to be competitive amongst other job seekers. However, the rising cost of living, as well as that of attending college, is causing more students to either find jobs to supplement their living expenses, or to dropout from college altogether.

Compared to New York, a large amount of CSU students will be losing adequate study time in order to cater to their financial needs, when both the tuition increase and the Excelsior Scholarship Program go into effect.

In early February, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee tweeted that the city was proud to be the first in the nation to cover community college expenses for city residents.

This statement came after San Francisco voted in favor of setting aside $5.4 million per year to cover enrollment and other expenses for City College of San Francisco students.

Even though San Francisco became the first city to approve free community college tuition for its residents, the decision only covers a few students in the California system. According to CSU website, a tuition increase will allow the hiring of more faculty as well as more advisors, and add more classes. While the explanation is logical, a lot of aspects can be borrowed from New York State.

Education is a human right. And like other human rights, it cannot be taken for granted. The CSU should work more closely with private sectors in the state, as well as civil society organizations, to find the most constructive channels to improve the quality of education for all CSU students. Innovation and partnerships must be forged. Yes it may cost money trying to be innovative as a state, but according to The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization, an annual financing gap of about $22 billion must be closed for the nation to reach its 2030 target.

If California becomes a state where only aff luent families send their children to universities and colleges, the gap between the rich and the poor will only widen.

Sooner or later the economy will stagnate with lack of adequate educated, highlyskilled middle class individuals.

As the sixth largest economy in the world, California has the necessary resources to deliver on free college education. What may be lacking is the potential will to make the needed investments.

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Continued: new ‘Faces of SSU’ Jade Eriksson Staff Writer

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aces of SSU’ is an exhibit created by the HUB and its Program Director Carina Buzo. The showcase displays 27 students and their personal stories regarding being involved on campus. The exhibit is shown mainly in the Student Center and Seawolf Plaza. The exhibit will be shown throughout April and during summer orientation so new students can get a taste of campus life. The STAR had the opportunity to interview some of the featured students to ask further questions about their experience at Sonoma State University and how other students can get more involved.

Guadalupe Paniagua, who goes

by Lupita for short, is a sophomore majoring in hutchins and liberal studies. She is a first generation college student with a desire to help others while keeping a smile on her face.

STAR: How has your experience been at Sonoma State?

Paniagua: “My experience at SSU has been wonderful. The friends and relationships I have made at Sonoma State are one of my favorite parts. They truly make my experience at Sonoma State memorable.”

STAR: What advice do you have for new students or those trying to find their fit on campus?

Paniagua: “My advice is to not be afraid to try new things and also back out of things. You never know where you are going to find your place, whether that’s in sports teams, at work, in your classrooms or in a leadership position. With that [said], it’s also okay to try something, and find that it’s not for you. Not every shoe you try on fits, so have patience, and be open.”

Emma Forester, a 19 year old sophomore majoring in environmental studies and planning, has a passion for wildlife and protecting the environment. She first toured Sonoma State in seventh grade and knew this is where she wanted to attend college.

STAR: How did you get involved on campus?

Forester: “I first got involved during my freshman year by running for Sustainability Chair on Sauvignon Village Council. I’m typically shy but my CSA really encouraged me to just go for it. I then joined NRHH with one of my friends I made on Village Council. I ended up taking University 238 for a GE and applied to be a peer mentor.”

STAR: What advice do you have for new students or those trying to find their fit on campus?

Forester: “My advice to new students would be try something new. If you’re even a tiny bit interested in something, there’s probably a club or organization on campus for it. Exploring new things will help you find out what you like and what you don’t like.”

Heidi Parra is a 19 year old psychology major and a sophomore at Sonoma State. She is a first generation college student from Richmond. Heidi is a proud Mexican American who has a passion to help lead and encourage others.

STAR: How has your experience been at Sonoma State?

Parra: “My experience so far has been amazing. I really love this school and the people it has brought to my life.”

STAR: How did you get involved on campus?

Parra: “I would go out to the club fair, approached clubs/organizations when they would table and asked my advisor and peers about clubs that fall into my interest and/or [that they] recommend I check out.”

STAR: How could students make the most of their time here at Sonoma State?

Parra: “Going out to school events, going on getaway trips, volunteering with JUMP and using resources provided such as the writing center, tutor center, and professor office hours.”

Impending exams increase student stress Amber Rodarte Staff Writer

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ith registration in full swing and finals nearing, stress and anxiety are beginning to stir around Sonoma State University. These demanding events truly take their toll on students. The Sonoma State campus has been sure to have extra resources available during this crucial time for students to destress. These resources include destress and creative arts and stress reduction workshops. These workshops allow students to relax and unwind while also helping them stay true to themselves and not letting stress and anxiety take over their lives. “It is important to set practical goals for ourselves in the areas of self care, outlets, and relaxation to help reduce stress and anxiety,” said Brianna Bjarnson, the coordinator of a destress workshop held on campus.

The 2015 National College Health Assessment Survey found that nearly one in six college students had been diagnosed with or treated for anxiety. Stress can be caused by many different factors, and the pressures of college life can have an overwhelming impression on young adults. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, college students can easily feel anxious trying to bal-

ance school, work, friends and family while also trying to figure out their future.

College life can be a lot to juggle and it’s a natural reaction to become intensely anxious and stressed at times. On a survey given by the same organization, 30 percent of college students said stress had negatively affected their academic performance. Every student wants to get the most out of their college experience, so it’s important to have the right tools to cope.

Tiana Harris, a junior at Sonoma State said she endured an overwhelming amount of anxiety during her finals week last semester. Harris is a biology major, a member of the Sapphires dance team, an active member of Alpha Xi Delta and a part-time nanny. Juggling school, extracurriculars and work can be challenging especially when it’s a critical time in multiple of the areas of her life. Harris said that it’s generally easy to control, but last semester when she experienced her first panic attack, her life felt anything but manageable.

“It was late at night when I was stressing about school and dance when I suddenly felt as though I could not breathe or speak. I felt an intense need to leave my house,” Harris said. During the panic attack she felt scared and vulnerable but later learned that what she experienced is normal to many people with an anxiety disorders. In fact, a few of her friends have experienced a similar panic attack.

The ADAA states that 75 percent of adults with an anxiety disorder experience their first anxiety related episode at age 22 which isn’t far from the age at which Harris had hers.

It’s easy for college students to feel alone and unsupported during times of anxiety, but there are many tools that students can utilize to feel more relaxed.

Sonoma State’s Counseling and Psychological Services, has numerous resources available to students when they are enduring stress and anxiety, especially during exam periods. Some of these resources include meditation and an anxiety and depression skills group. Unfortunately CAPS was too busy to comment or conduct an interview on this subject, and instead will provide insight in the fall.

For more information about CAPS and the services they provide visit their website at www.sonoma.edu/counselingctr.

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Seawolves take fifth in PacWest Championships Kevin Brill Staff Writer

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he Sonoma State University women’s tennis team headed to Surprise, AZ over the weekend ready to end the season on a high note. Sonoma, the nationally ranked No. 17 team, took fifth place in the PacWest Championship. This would be the last time four seniors from Sonoma State, Karlee Budge, Jordyn Kearney, Kaitlyn Haithcock and Hillary Fazekas would suit up as Seawolves.

“There is so much I will miss about playing at Sonoma,” Kearney said, “but most importantly my team and the competition. I love competing and having a connection to my team and coaches. This team is unlike so many that I have seen and it was a true blessing to be a part of and I will truly miss it. Where it goes from here is unknown, but I will most definitely keep playing.”

The Seawolves kicked off the PacWest first round on Wednesday playing the Holy Names Hawks. Sonoma dominated the Hawks and won 5-0. On Thursday, Sonoma played Hawaii Pacific in the PAC West quarterfinals and lost 5-1. Fortunately, the Seawolves turned things around on Friday and were victorious over Point Loma in the PAC West consolation semifinal match 5-2.

On Saturday afternoon, Sonoma took on Azusa Pacific in hopes of taking fifth place in the PAC West Conference Championship. The Seawolves’ lineup consisted of Jensyn Warren, Amanda Zuidema, Haithcock, Kearney, Jenna DeTurk, Katherine Long and Fazekas.

In the doubles competition, Sonoma State came prepared to fight and won two out of the three matches. The Seawolves got off to a rocky start with Azusa’s Valeriia Kashina and Jackie Resler defeating Sonoma’s duo Fazekas and Long, 8-5. Fortunately, Zuidema and DeTurk turned things around for the Seawolves and took down Kara Hinton and Tatiana Betancourt 8-6. Warren and Kearney kept the pressure on and finished the last doubles match against Azusa’s Natalie Johnson and Lisa Schneider 9-8, 7-2.

Even with Sonoma being up 2-1 after the doubles competition over the Azusa Cougars, the Seawolves knew the singles competition would not be easy. The Cougars’ Kashina took down Haithcock 6-0, 6-4, tying up the score 2-2. Sonoma State’s Zuidema defeated Schneider with an outcome of 6-2, 6-2. Warren triumphantly followed, beating Johnson 6-3, 6-3. Azusa’s Hinton defeated Kearney 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. With two matches to go, Long battled Jourdan Jefferson for a suc-

cessful win for the Seawolves 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. Long’s win sealed the victory for Sonoma State 5-2. The final match with Resler and DeTurk went unfinished, as the Seawolves had secured fifth place in the championship over the Cougars.

“It felt amazing that we ended on such a great note. I could not be more proud of my team for all of our hard work.Beating Azusa as our last match was the cherry on top of an amazing season,” Kearney said.

Overall, Sonoma State had a solid season as they finished 14-7 and dominated their home court matches, ending 6-1. The team will miss the four seniors, but Sonoma State will have seven returning players with a strong team chemistry.

With the young talent the Seawolves have in their repertoire, Sonoma has a bright future as they look forward to coming back stronger than ever next season.

STAR // Megan Corcoran Seawolf Jensyn Warren (above) and partner Jordyn Kearney won in doubles competition against the Cougars this weekend.

Former athlete leaves more than a violent legacy Jake Tucker Staff Writer

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ifted athlete. Father. Murderer.

The public has formed many opinions regarding Aaron Hernandez in the past week since the news broke that the former New England Patriots tight end was found dead in his jail cell, hanging from his bed sheet with the Bible verse John 3:16 written across his forehead.

Mixed emotions and reactions have begun to permeate social media outlets. The majority are horrible comments condemning a life they knew nothing about besides what the media decided to inform them on. The minority being sympathetic voices that realized that he was a human being with a 4-year-old daughter, and despite making some terrible choices, his death was a tragedy to those close to him. They probably don’t appreciate the negative media coverage his suicide has attracted.

A privileged life thrown away. Hernandez had always had an athletic advantage on his competition because of his size. He won the Gatorade’s Football Player of the Year his senior year of high school in Bristol, Connecticut. He set state records with 24 touchdowns and 1,807 receiving yards. He was highly regarded as the top tight end prospect by college scouts. He then moved on to the University of Florida where he won a National Championship in 2009, a game in which he led the Gators in receiving yards.

The following year he won the John Mackey Award for the nation’s best tight end before declaring for the 2010 draft.

The All-American was selected 113th overall by the Patriots, a day after they drafted another top tight end, Rob Gronkowski. The two soon became the best tight end duo on any team in the NFL. He was the youngest active player on any NFL team. After being named a Pro Bowler in 2011, Hernandez signed the second biggest contract extension by a tight end ever; five years, $40 million. The only larger extension given to a tight end was Gronkowski’s $53 million.

Then in June 2013, Odin Lloyd was found murdered with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and back a mile away from Hernandez’s home, which was searched after the Massachusetts State Police obtained a warrant. His case did not start off well, as the evidence was immediately obtained that he destroyed his cell phone, home security system, and hired a cleaning crew for his house the day Lloyd’s body was found. Two days later the Patriots announced that Hernandez was not allowed to enter Gillette Stadium, the field where the Patriots play, to avoid the media. Six days after that, Hernandez was taken into custody, being charged with five different gun charges and first-degree murder. Less than two hours later, the Patriots announced

they were releasing Hernandez.

After close to two years, on April 15, 2015, Hernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder, which is automatically accompanied by a life sentence without parole in the state of Massachusetts.

Four days after the two-year anniversary of his conviction, Hernandez committed suicide with notes around him to his family that said he would see them in heaven, and for them not to shed a tear.

A new theory arose that Hernandez took his own life because, under Massachusetts state law, if someone dies during the appeal of a conviction, the conviction becomes nullified, making his Patriots contract violations nonexistent, and the $15 million that was guaranteed in his contract, even if he never played another down after he signed, goes to his daughter. I’m sure this will remain speculation, since Hernandez can’t inform us of his reasoning, but if proven correct, I find it hard not to find honor in that move.

I am in no way trying to give praise or draw sympathy for a convicted murderer. I am simply presenting the argument on the other side of the spectrum, and expressing my opinion that nobody, including myself, has the right to decide that the end of his life was a positive thing.

Baseball team drop three in Monterey Jeno Veltri Staff Writer

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ith the season on the verge of coming to an end, the Sonoma State University baseball team hoped to get some big wins in the four-game series at Cal State Monterey Bay. Unfortunately, the Seawolves got more than they bargained for, only picking up one win this past week in Monterey Bay, bringing its league record to 16-16. The Seawolves and Otters started their weekend series on Friday afternoon for game one at the Otters Sports Complex in Seaside, California.

The Otters came out to play with an early lead in the bottom half of the first with three runs scored by a sacrifice fly, infield error, and an RBI single. The Seawolves tried to retaliate by scoring one run at the top half of the second after Trevor Abrams scored on an infield ground out to the second baseman, which Matthew Richards hit to pick up the RBI. The Otters came out hot at the bottom of the second, scoring six runs making the score 9-1 in favor of CSUMB. The Seawolves were able to put up four more runs throughout the course of the game, but ultimately fell to the Otters,who put up six more runs and finished game one with a score of 15-5.

The Seawolves, hoping to bounce back on Saturday, were able to split the doubleheader, which brought more confidence to the team. Game one of the Saturday doubleheader started off slow in the beginning, but the Seawolves caught fire at the top of the fourth when Grant St. Martin homered to right field, which allowed Abrams to score and brought the score to 2-0. The Otters shortly tied the score back up at two in the bottom half of the fifth, off one RBI double to left field and a runner scored on a fielder’s choice ground ball out to second base, which put the score at 2-2. Going into the bottom half of the eighth inning, it was still a very tight and contested game until the Otters were able to secure an insurance run from an RBI single to right field from Ryan Winkler, which allowed Max Sanderson to score.

The Otters were able to hold the Seawolves in the

end by finishing them in game one of the doubleheader by a score of 3-2.

In the top of the first in game two, the Seawolves were able to pick up the first two runs of the match when Abrams reached on a RBI fielder’s choice to third base, allowing Daniel Caresio to score from third base. The Otters quickly fired back in the bottom half of the inning; Myles Hager blasted a sole home run to set off the tone for the Otters.

Hayden Duer shortly after smacked a two-run home run to right center, which allowed Darren Kriz to score and brought the Otters to a commanding lead.

At the top half of the third, the Seawolves were able to bounce back from a bases loaded RBI walk from Jake Sahagian, which allowed Caresio to score. With Nathan Mann reaching on a fielder’s choice to third base, which allowed Nagata to score who singled earlier in the inning.

The Seawolves continued to look strong throughout the rest of game two by picking up two runs in every inning until the end of the game and holding the Otters to only picking up two more runs, which ended with a Seawolves victory of 12-5.

The two teams finished off the four-game series on Sunday morning. From the beginning, it looked like it was going to be a good game for the Seawolves to close out the series. At the top of the first, St. Martin started off the scoring momentum by hitting an RBI single, which allowed Mitch West to score from third base, which Joshua Montelongo followed with a three-run home run to left field that brought in Abrams and St. Martin.

The Seawolves were able to pick up one more run at the top of the second and at the top of the sixth on a sacrifice RBI fly ball from West that allowed Nicco Toni to score. However, they were unable to sustain their 6-3 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning, where the Otters caught fire and put up eight runs which was enough insurance to secure the victory. The Otters finished with an 11-6 victory over Sonoma State.

The Seawolves didn’t get the result they wanted this weekend, but held fast and played hard until the end. With the tough loss, the Seawolves hold a 16-16 overall record, 20-18 in conference play. The Seawolves play Holy Names University next at the Seawolf Baseball Diamond on Tuesday and hope to get back into rhythm.

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Sonoma State Softball team nearly sweep HSU Lumberjacks Chad Shaver Staff Writer

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STAR // Alyssa Archerda The Sonoma State Softball team won three of four matchups against Humboldt this weekend.

ith the season coming to a close, Sonoma State University’s softball team was able to upset the No. 3 ranked Humboldt State Lumberjacks 3-1 in a four game series, two games on Friday and two games on Saturday at the Seawolf Softball Field.

In game one on Friday, the Seawolves had a rough start when the Lumberjacks were able to get runners on base and manufacture a run to start the game. Despite the early lead, the Seawolves battled back to keep the game close.

Finally, in the bottom of the fourth the Seawolves were able get on the board. Jenny Collazo started the rally off with a single and the next four batters followed with the same.

Just like that the Seawolves tied the game up 1-1, but that wasn’t all for the inning.

With bases loaded, shortstop Alex Flores decided to join in on the fun and singled to left center, scoring Jordann White from third and giving the Seawolves the lead 2-1 over the Lumberjacks.

With the bases still loaded, Jenn Amaral was able to work the count and walk, scoring Alyssa Cuffia from third base to make the score 3-1. The Seawolves still weren’t done scoring in the fourth as Alison Strycula f lied out to centerfield to score Sarah Langley from third base.

Sonoma State lead 4-1, and in the bottom of the fifth at their next at bats, the Seawolves added insult to injury. Collazo started it off again with a triple to center. Following her at bat, White doubled to score Callazo and Cuffia doubled as well to score White.

As the inning came to a close, the Seawolves were able to score one more run off a fielder’s choice which made the score 7-1.

With this lead, the Seawolves were able to

hold the Lumberjacks to only scoring one run, and won game one on Friday 7-1.

In game two on Friday, the Seawolves scored first. Karly Macadangdang tripled to left center and was able to score on a throwing error by the Lumberjacks’ shortstop, 1-0 Seawolves.

With this one run, the Seawolves were able to keep the Lumberjacks from scoring the entire game and won game two on Friday 1-0.

On Saturday, in game one, Sonoma State was again able to put the first runs on the board. In the bottom of the first, Collazo came up clutch again with a double to left field, scoring Macadangdang from second base. Collazo then advanced to third on a wild pitch, and was able to score on a throw by the Lumberjack’s catcher, making the score 2-0, the Seawolves with the lead.

Finally in the top of the fourth, the Lumberjacks decided to show up and play and scored their first run of the game on a ground out to the first base. The Seawolves bounced back quickly and in the bottom of the fourth got that run back.

With a single by Flores, Cuffia was able to score from third, giving Sonoma a 3-1 lead. Holding the lead and playing lockdown defense, the Seawolves were able to defeat the Lumberjacks again in game one on Saturday.

In game two on Saturday, the Lumberjacks came out hot this time, scoring five runs in the first four innings and two more in the seventh. The Seawolves just couldn’t get anything started until late in the game and ultimately lost game two on Saturday 7-3.

With this tough loss, the Seawolves were just one win shy of a series sweep. Next week the Sonoma State Softball team takes on rival Chico State in an imperative four-game series this Friday and Saturday at Chico.

Sports Schedule Tuesday April 25

Saturday April 29

Men’s Golf @ CCAA Championships

Baseball vs Cal Poly Pomona 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Baseball vs Holy Names 2 p.m.

Softball @ Chico State noon & 2 p.m.

COURTESY // sonomaseawolves.com The Seawolves honored seniors Ellen Peterson, Nicole Groat, Nicole Cunningham and Carleigh Robinson in the team’s final home game.

Water polo team end season with strong victory Annie Finck Staff Writer

Wednesday April 26 Sunday April 30 Men’s Golf @ CCAA Championships

Women’s Waterpolo @ WWPA Championships

Friday April 28 Women’s Waterpolo vs Gannon (in Geneva, OH) 10 a.m.

Softball @ Chico State 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Baseball vs Cal Poly Pomona 11 a.m.

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al State Monterey’s women’s water polo team didn’t stand a chance Friday afternoon when Sonoma State dipped into the pool. The Seawolves came into their matchup confident, strong and ready to fight for the win that they deserve and a final score of 8-6.

“This year’s team has been faced with a lot of change. We lost our head coach back in the fall and in place we go our old assistant coach to step in as our head coach,” said Nicole Groat. “She came in running and got us some wins for our fall games.”

Celebrating Senior Day only added to the emotions of the day. “I’m only a freshman. It was sad, but happy at the same time,” said Cassidy Mundt. “Even though I didn’t get a lot of time with them I am definitely going to miss them.”

“During the spring season we were on a roller coaster it seemed, but with only a few more games left, looking back on the majority of the season we came together and grew as a team,” said Groat.

Sonoma State started off strong as they dominated the first half, the team’s defense was able to shut out the otters until after the two-minute mark in the second quarter. Before the half was over Mundt had already scored a hat trick, helping the Seawolves make it even harder for the Otters to play catch up.

“Going into the game I of course had

bittersweet feelings as it was my last home game here at Sonoma State,” said Groat.

“These feelings were overtaken by excitement and a high energy from the team.”

“Our team dynamic is different and I think our defense is more focused on than our offense,” said Lyndsie Williams. “The people playing have different strengths than we did last year.”

Mundt was the highest scoring player on the Seawolves by sinking in three goals, she was followed by Carleigh Robinson who had two.

“Starting the game and seeing 3-0 on the scoreboard made these feelings carry on through the whole game,” said Groat.

“One of the most exciting games I’ve ever played here at Sonoma, we had freshmen. stepping up, great subbing rotations and a competition that kept us on our toes.”

Coming out of halftime the Seawolves quickly gained control of the second half by scoring on the first possession when Taylor Brookes was able to score one on the Otters.

“I think our defense was the major part to our win and that moving forward we are all really excited and pumped for this tournament,” said Williams.

With this win in the books, Sonoma State is preparing for the WWPA Women’s championship in Geneva, Ohio. The championship will be held April 28-30. The women are heading into the tournament with an overall score of 9-18 in the regular season and 1-2 in conference play.

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Campus comes together with the Investiture of the 7th

STAR // Brennan Chin SSU students performed Waiting in Seoul Walking in Tokyo: Global Collaborations in Contemporary Dance at the Mini Conference of President Judy K. Sakaki’s Investiture.

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STAR // Brennan Chin CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White presents President Judy K. Sakaki with the presidential medalian.

Heidi Parra promotes JUMP to Sonoma State students at the Mini Conference.

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Summer Session – 6 and 8 weeks Earn lower division credits – only $46 per unit Santa Rosa, Petaluma, online and countywide Instant Admission Saturday Services May 13 Free Assessment, Counseling, Financial Aid, Scholarships STAR // Alyssa Archerda The Yoga and Wellness Club begins their destress event with meditation, top, and Michelle Grgurich follows along with the instructor, bottom.

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