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Sonoma State bookstore robbed...again

It was an all too familiar scenario when students received a timely warning e-mail last month informing of a recent burglary at the campus bookstore. On Monday, Dec. 19 at 6:08 p.m. Police Services responded to a burglary alarm at the bookstore, run by Barnes & Noble, but failed to locate any suspects. Full story

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Back to School events: Spring 2012

Coming back to school after a leisurely vacation is probably the least exciting time of the year. But instead of barricading yourself in the dorms for the duration of this raining season, check out a few events offered throughout the next few weeks. ASP and The Scene Presents: "The Norman Magic Experience" Sonoma State introduces renowned magician Norman Ng for a night of stunts, illusions and pure entertainment for "The Norman Magic Experience. Full story

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Rec

Rec Center celebrates new entrance with grand opening

The Recreation Center celebrated the grand opening of the new entrance last Thursday. The two hour celebration included many activities, games and information about upcoming Campus Rec events.  The event not only introduced the new entrance to students, but served as a way to welcome students back from winter break. Full story

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Bball

Women’s basketball splits series

The Seawolves demonstrated their strong defense when they took to the road to play UC San Diego and CSU San Bernardino this past weekend. The Seawolves split the two games losing to the undefeated UC San Diego Tritons and beating San Bernardino. The two games bring Sonoma State's overall record to 6-10 and a CCAA record of 4-8. Full story

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SSU

Governor Brown proposes flat budget for 2012-2013

With no changes in regards to state financial support for the California State University system, Governor Jerry Brown's 2012-2013 budget proposal is prompting backlash from the CSU. The proposal, however, is not the worst-case scenario. "The Governor's flat budget is based on the assumption that his tax increase proposal will be approved by the voters in November," said Sonoma State President Ruben Armiñana. Full story

Baseball

Seawolves ranked No. 2 in preseason polls

The defending West Region champs look to push even deeper into the postseason

Baseball season is just around the corner and the preseason vote by the California Collegiate Athletic Association league's coaches have the Seawolves slotted to finish second in the CCAA. After a very successful 2011 season where the Seawolves finished 33-17 in the regular season and won their second West Region title in four years. Full story

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The Beatles: “The White Album”

A retrospective review: The music that changed everything

To create staying power, a band or artist has to touch on a style that has yet to have been discovered. Some music entities become popular, sans actual originality and talent, but their fame is often short-lived. It's the hype and trend that lifts them into super-stardom, not their talent, so their mark fails to stand as ever lasting. Full story

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Kayla

Queer Straight Alliance: Searching for a safe place

When Kayla Weiss came to Sonoma State University as a freshman, it seemed like a given that she would get involved in the Queer Straight Alliance on campus--after all, she had been in her high school's Gay Straight Alliance. "I try to do as much as I can to be involved in my community," said Weiss in an e-mail interview. Full story

A student’s survival guide to shopping for the holidays

With the stress of finals and the very end of the semester coming up, the last thing that some students want to be thinking about is gifts for family and friends, especially for the poor, starving college student. However, there are money saving tips to help even the poorest, most starving student give thoughtful gifts this holiday season. Full story

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