In a 21 - 13 decision, the Academic Senate passed a resolution on April 24 to ban blood drives from the SSU campus due to their discriminatory screening processes. The resolution has received mixed reviews. SSU reacts to Academic Senate's resolution to ban blood drives
In a rare standoff, the Academic Senate voted to support a blood drive ban on April 24, despite the Associated Students, Inc.'s (ASI) resolution against the ban, which was adopted on April 2.
The Academic Senate said its goal was to uphold SSU's clear non-discrimination policy, which includes sex and gender discrimination.…
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What Would You Do at SSU?
I had been anxiously awaiting April 30 for weeks, eager to see what Police Services' active shooter drill would amount to. I was more curious as to how the community-students, faculty and bystanders caught in the midst-would react, rather than how the police would handle the actual exercise.…
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Hard times for college grads
Pack your bags, strap on your shoes and prepare yourself for the journey of a lifetime. A recession has hit the U.S. economy and it looks like it is here for the long run. Foreclosures, rising gas prices, fewer jobs. No matter what it may be, almost everyone will find him or herself impacted by the recession.…
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Multiple summer school schedules works in students favorCurrently enrolled students must sign up before June 5 to reserve a spot in one of the 100 classes offered
Summer is coming! This glorious season lends itself to endless days on the beach and tanning while perusing a favorite book. It brings on guiltless hours of sitting in front of the television watching movies and playing video games while munching on some kind of junk food.…
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Members of Phi Delta Theta spent 48 hours on the teeter totter to raise money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. Phi Delta Theta teeter totter for Cystic FibrosisEighth annual philanthropic event brings positive attention to both the disease and the fraternity
The gentlemen of Phi Delta Theta have finished yet another successful year of their annual philanthropy Teeter Totter event that helps raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research. Students may have noticed the presence of a blue and white teeter totter from April 30 to May 1, as well as a big cluster of fraternity guys and occasional girls, but this philanthropy proves to be more eventful than the eye can see.…
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Reed This: You too have a voice; let's hear it
Everyone enjoys watching the viral videos that websites like YouTube and eBaums World put up. They offer hours of senseless fun as well as an escape for the common procrastinator. Some also like perusing the latest blog entries full of original content and underground news.…
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"Iron Man" is movie gold
With words that echoed many a thought after last Thursday's sneak preview of "Iron Man," touted as the first big summer blockbuster, SSU student, Jenna Mock exclaimed "That movie was bad ass!"
True superhero buffs crowded theaters on May 1 to be the first to see whether Robert Downey Jr.…
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Morgan Rodriguez has helped a solid SSU bullpen this year that will be counted upon in the playoffs. Seawolves late inning heroics crush TorosSSU reels off three straight victories in preparation for CCAA Tournament
Last weekend's home stand for the Seawolves baseball team was the last one of the season, and the fireworks were aplenty when they took on the Toros of Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Emotions ran high in the series as the Toro's head coach and catcher, Marin Conde, were both ejected in game one for arguing with umpires en route to a 4-2 victory over the Seawolves in which SSU could only muster two hits.…
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Featured"Dresden Dolls" play well with compilationCompilation albums usually signify a few things. Most often, record labels decide to squeeze out a few dollars from a band that's not producing a steady enough income. Or, they are honest to goodness efforts by the artist to give their fans songs that are very near and dear to them.New Dean with big ideas on the waySchool of Business and Economics will welcome Dr. Silver on July 1On July 1, Dr. William Silver will replace the Interim Dean T.K. Clarke as the Dean of Business and Economics at SSU. Silver was the former Senior Associate Dean and Chief Operating Officer at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business. "I am eager to begin working with the great faculty, staff, and students I have met on my visits to campus," said Silver.Pomicpic's Picks Zoo: Just a euphemism for animal jail?Field trips to the local zoo or the public aquarium are a staple of almost every American childhood. Field trips to the local prison are not. I have always wondered why walking by the monkey cage at the zoo is more socially acceptable than walking past the cells of those incarcerated.Restaurant Review:Willie Bird's Restaurant and BarWillie Bird's Restaurant and Bar may not look like much from the outside, but on the inside you will find an enticing menu and lots of loyal regulars. The menu has everything from seafood, to salads, to burgers, but its pride and joy is their turkey. The quality and taste of the turkey landed Willie Bird's Restaurant and Bar a spot on Guy Fieri's show, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.Thieme leads juggernaut SSU offenseThe Sonoma State University baseball team has continued its dominance in both the CCAA and the nation in 2008, as they are currently ranked number two in the Division II West Region Rankings as of April 23 and number five in the Collegiate Baseball Division II Poll as of April 28. |