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Get Involved with Heartizens

Are you interested in working with children? Do you love art and creative play?

Students presenting at Discovery Day 3
Discovery Day XVIII

Discovery Day XX was an incredible day for the high school students of Roseland Collegiate Prep. Visiting SSU was not only a huge inspiration to most, but the time they spent here on campus enticed them to ponder what their future may hold in terms of education. 

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Writing Partners: Making Mentors and Memories

“The Writing Partners project was more involved than just writing. I definitely recommend continuing the project,” said Joseph Rowlands, a Freshman computer science major who participated in the Writing Partners project through Dr.

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Intern with the JCFC

As college students, we find ourselves in a unique stage of life that is neither childhood nor adulthood. This period is a crucial time as we transition into adulthood and establish our careers.

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Essential Steps to Running a Student Voter Registration Drive

Voter registration drives (VRDs) are a great way to register many people to vote at once. In addition, VRDs are useful for targeting specific demographics. In this post, I'll explain how to set up a student-run student-targeted voter registration drive.

Alex Anderson, AmeriCorps VISTA at the City of Santa Rosa
Graduating? Get Hired by AmeriCorps!

I have been working with AmeriCorps members here at Sonoma State for almost 5 years. It has been a pleasure as well as a learning experience for me.

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The Realities of Being a Pregnant Woman of Color

In light of the recent repeal of reproductive rights throughout the United States, I can't help but wonder how this would affect the mortality rates for pregnant women of color. The high mortality rate for pregnant WOC is a persistent issue throughout the United States.

Students at MakerSpace during Shadow Day
Shadow Day XIV

“It was Interesting,” said Miranda Borero, a freshman from THAR 160 on her experience at Shadow Day this year, “I’ve never really done a ‘shadow’ project before so it felt very new.” 

Jason Hill
The Next Generation’s Voice: SSU Students’ Opinions on Voting

I had the opportunity to interview Sonoma State students and hear their thoughts on one of the pillars of American democracy, the right to vote. Historically, young people vote at much lower rates when compared to older people.

4 people posing outside in front of the SAFE Van
SSU, a SAFE Campus

“The more [communities] utilize this model or ones similar to it, the more it will benefit every community.” said campus police chief Nader Oweis about the entry of Sonoma State University into the SAFE program of Petaluma, Rohnert Park, and Cotati on January 23, 2023.