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Sonoma Film Institute
The Sonoma Film Institute is kicking off another year of unique cinema on Friday, Sept. 10 with the screening of the delightful Italian comedy “Mid-August Lunch.”
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Cera shines as “Pilgrim”
When directors need an actor to portray an unprepared young man waiting for the world to crush him, they turn to Michael Cera. He is a veteran of portraying such young awkward stuttering men as in films like “Juno,” “Superbad” and television’s “Arrested Development.”
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“Peace Walker” makes portable powerful
With fewer games being released on the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) it’s difficult imagining every new release will become an instant classic. Konami’s long running “Metal Gear Solid” series makes a return to the PSP in the form of “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.” Hideo Kojima is behind this latest effort but can the legendary video game producer squeeze the last bit of magic from the PSP?
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New season for Sonoma State Theater Arts
The Sonoma State Department of Theater Arts and Dance plans to produce another eclectic and exciting season for staff, students and community members alike.
Top Story
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Convocation speakers encourage unified effort in spite of ongoing uncertainty
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State budget stuck in holding
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Interim provost brings history of results to new job
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University staff honored with Excellence Award
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Q and A with Interim Chief of Police
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ASI President and Vice President commence their semester plans
Features
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Mad Chad tears up the stage in Person Theater
The sound of the chainsaw motor revving ripped through the auditorium, mingling with the cheering of the crowd as juggler Mad Chad Taylor kicked off the new school year in a whirling dervish of death defying tricks.
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Son Fest brings health and sustainability to campus
Temperatures rose into the 90s on Aug. 23 as the sun beat down on Sonoma State’s Son Fest. Even record temperatures weren’t enough to keep the crowds away and students and community members alike still turned out in droves at the SSU Recreation Center.
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New Rohnert Park ordinance to crack down on parties
Rohnert Park plans to change the way students at Sonoma State celebrate the college life with a series of alterations to the city’s party ordinances.
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Commentary: Back to school, a mix of excitement and nostalgia
Few things have the ability to transport me back to my childhood quite the same as the end of summer vacation and the first days of school can.
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Schulz Information center celebrates 10th anniversary
In a landmark anniversary, the Jean and Charles Schulz Information Center turns 10 this year. As part of the celebration, the library’s website is currently featuring a series of Top 10 lists, such as Top 10 study spots and Top 10 (something else’s).
Sports
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Men’s soccer gears up for regular season games
The Sonoma State men’s soccer team is heading full force into the 2010 season as they battled the St. Mary’s Gaels in the final exhibition match before the opening of the regular season.
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The year of the pitcher
After the Steroid Era, pitchers are making a comeback in the pros.
In past years, hearing of a no-hitter or a perfect game was something rarely heard on the radio or ESPN during SportsCenter.
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Student athletes receive praise during summer for achievements
A student-athlete is not a title easily claimed. Many hours, much dedication and passion are just the undertones that are required to excel in collegiate sports. Sonoma State has had multiple athletes recognized for their outstanding achievements on the field over the past seasons.
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Recreation center offers wide variety of activities
One of the greatest attributes of Sonoma State’s campus is the state-of-the-art Recreation Center.
The SSU Recreation Center contains many different amenities for everyone, whether it be the fully stocked weight room or the full-sized basketball courts that lay underneath the indoor track. Upon walking into the campus Recreation Center, students are greeted by a friendly staff as well as a life-size Chuck Norris cardboard cutout.
