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Africa Aid launches textbook campaign with Amazon.com

Students can help African refugees by purchasing books online
Africa Aid launches textbook campaign with Amazon.com
Africa Aid has recently teamed up with Amazon.com to encourage college students to buy their textbooks from Amazon through Africa Aid's website. Seven percent of all purchases will be donated to Africa Aid, a non-profit organization founded by University of California San Diego post-graduate students in 2003.…

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Learning to love Valentine's Day
Unlike many people, I happen to love Valentine's Day. It may be just another "Hallmark holiday" but it is one I don't mind celebrating. It is the one day of the year that people, although slightly obligated, express their true feelings for their significant other, family, and friends.…

Restaurant review: Chunky's Taqueria

Restaurant review: Chunky's Taqueria
Chunky's Taqueria offers authentic Mexican food and traditional American cuisine right across the street from Sonoma State. Upon entering, it was clear that this is an ideal location for an SSU student to get away and enjoy some good Mexican food. One thing that is apparent is how new the restaurant is to Rohnert Park.…

Library workshops set students up for a successful semester

The school library not only offers free books to students but also free educational workshops. The workshops, put on by the literacy instruction program in the library, teach students to use Articles, Books & Beyond, iMovie, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and more.…

Did you know?

~According to officials at Graceland, Elvis Presley receives an estimated 100 valentines every year. (Wikipedia) ~The first valentine was sent by Charles, Duke of Orleans in 1415 to his wife when he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. (history.com) ~After Christmas, Valentine's Day is the second largest card-sending holiday of the year.…

Faces of Sonoma: Steve Sanderson

Faces of Sonoma: Steve Sanderson
Known to his friends as "Big Red," senior Steve Sanderson is an unmistakable face on campus. Though his size may intimidate some, Sanderson has nothing but an open heart and kind words to share with those around him. He has worked at the Recreation Center for almost two years and is there five to seven days a week.…

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Coping with freshman year changes
I, like many, am prone to fear. For example, when I came to college last fall, I was scared of failure. I was afraid that work of a higher level would be too much of a challenge for me and that I would not succeed. After my various successes last semester, I am more confident in my abilities to grow and adapt to new situations.…

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