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Brittany Fentress, International Admissions and Services Coordinator, at age 19 on her first trip studying abroad in China. (Photo Courtesy of Brittany Fentress)

Studying Abroad: Culture Shock, Reverse Culture Shock

Stan State is home to about 40 to 50 international students who have left their home country to study abroad in an environment different from their own. The university provides the opportunities to go...

Coffee drinks at La Mo. (Photo Courtesy of Madyson Wolf)

Coffee: An Energy Bumper and Excuse to Socialize

May is officially here and Stan State students are knee deep into their studies. With a few weeks left of the spring semester, midterms, research papers and group projects are all waiting to be turned...

From left to right: Jordan Alvarado (junior, Psychology/Ethnic Studies), Aleta Mascorro (senior, Ethnic Studies/Theater) and Deion Jackson (sophomore, Sociology/Ethnic Studies) holding the pride flag at the diversity center. (Signal Photo/Nicole Dunlap)

QTPOC: New Club to Promote A Space of Solidarity to the LGBTQ+ Community

Nicole Dunlap May 9, 2018

Stan State is located in a very conservative area, which is not always welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. The surrounding community climate paired with the fact that many students possess multiple disadvantages,...

Outside of Jessica's House. (Photo Courtesy of Manisha Raju)

Mourning Doesn’t Have to be a Lonely Process

Mourning can be a fragile process that everyone will experience in their lives. Some people are stuck when a loved one has passed away, not knowing what the next steps should be for them or even how to...

Shawna Stewart (senior, Health Promotions) (Photo Courtesy of Casey Stewart)

Rate My Professor: How Reliable is it?

RateMyProfessor.com is one of the primary resources students use to determine what instructors they will choose to take for their upcoming classes. Students use this website as a tool to discover their...

Brandon Zambelli works alone as he attaches a Stanislaus flag in front of the Mary Stuart Rogers (MSR) building. (Signal Photo/Andrew Cabrera)

Campus Flags: Diversity Edition

Andrew Cabrera May 4, 2018

The campus has had a few renovations recently. Not as big as the construction that is currently taking place where the Associated Student Inc. (ASI)/University Student Union (USU) building stood, but still...

Megan Broudy,(left, freshman, English) and Kiara Ragsdale-Smith (right, freshman, Psychology). Broudy said that not getting into the classes she needs could affect her "ability to graduate on time later.”  When asked about how Ragsdale-Smith would feel if she didn’t get into the classes she needed, she said that she would be “kind of mad.""Because, I’m trying to get all of my GE’s [General Education course] done,” Ragsdale-Smith said. 

Registration Revelations and Frustrations

Juan Ruiz and Sarah George May 4, 2018

Megan Broudy,(left, freshman, English) and Kiara Ragsdale-Smith (right, freshman, Psychology). Broudy said that not getting into the classes she needs could affect her "ability to graduate on time later.”  When...

Poster for the Transcend Transverse Conference. (Photo Courtesy of Dr. Vickie Harvey)

Transcend Transverse Conference to be Hosted Tomorrow

Jesus Alvarado May 3, 2018

The Transcend Transverse Conference will be hosted tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at room 130 in Mary Stuart Rogers (MSR) building. During this conference Bamby Salcedo, a nationally recognized transgender...

Left to Right: Tony Perrello, Julia Reynoso, Alison McNally, Austin Avwunudiogba, German Silva, Wendy Olmstead, and Phil Garone. (Photo courtesy of Alison McNally)

Increasing Sustainability Awareness at Stan State

Emily Hake May 3, 2018

The Committee for Sustainable Futures has been established on campus with the goal of increasing Stan State’s awareness and practice of sustainability.  Dr. Phil Garone (professor, History)...

"Miss May" by Ariyanna Martinez. (Signal Photo/Emiliann Parga)

California Centered: Showcasing Student Art

Emiliann Parga April 30, 2018

The 12th annual California Centered: Printmaking Exhibition held its opening reception last Saturday.The exhibit has works from Stan State students Ariyanna Martinez (Senior, Bachelor of the Arts), and...

Poetry reading at the Annual Penumbra event. (Signal Photo/Sarah George)

Penumbra’s Annual Journal Launch

Sarah George April 27, 2018

Penumbra, Stan State’s student-run art and literary journal, hosted their annual reading and book launch on Thursday. This event featured readings from several of the authors and artwork featured...

ASI Election results (Photo Courtesy ASI)

The Results are in: 2018-2019 ASI Election

Sarah George April 24, 2018

The 2018 Associated Students Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors Elections, featuring 18 candidates and two opinion polls, ended last week securing the 2018-2019 ASI Board of Directors. About 600 students (7%)...

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