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The 2020-2021 McNair Scholar Cohort (Photo Courtesy McNair Scholars)

McNair Scholars Program Harnesses Supportive Environment for Students

Kristin E. Platts September 29, 2021

The Stanislaus State McNair Scholars Program is seeking applicants to fill 13 spots for its 2021-2022 cohort. While the priority deadline of October 3 is swiftly approaching, a second round of applications...

Graphic by Samantha Tonarelli.

Concerns Over Return to Campus Remain at Latest Academic Senate Meeting

Matthew James Bonzi September 22, 2021

On Tuesday, September 21, Stanislaus State’s Academic Senate passed an amendment concerning a temporary modification to the campus’s grading policy and discussed concerns over the return of...

Graphic by Samantha Tonarelli.

Academic Senate Discusses In-Person Learning, ASI Vacancies, Outreach for Afghan Students and More

Matthew James Bonzi September 8, 2021

On September 7, Stanislaus State's Academic Senate met for the second time in the semester to discuss a number of topics, including face-to-face learning and repopulation plans, ASI vacancies, support...

Naraghi Hall houses most of the science courses at Stan State. (Photo courtesy of Stanislaus State University) 

In-Person Instruction at Stan State Delayed Until October Amid Virus Concerns, Campus Community Members Voice Displeasure

Christopher Correa August 15, 2021

Stanislaus State has delayed campus repopulation and a return to in-person instruction until at least October 1. The fall 2021 semester will still begin on August 23, but in virtual formats similar to...

For the last year, teachers have looked into their web camera to teach. Now as we leave the virtual setting, how will things change? 

What Stan State Professors Learned from a Year of Virtual Learning

Michael William Jones and Rob Van Tuinen May 26, 2021

Stan State has spent over a year in the virtual classroom and now looks to return to campus. Virtual education has not been without hardships that students and faculty have had to adjust to. While many...

Doing school from home has come with its pros and cons. (Signal photo/ Diana Camarillo)

Stan State Students Share Their Thoughts After a Virtual Year of Learning

Diana Camarillo May 25, 2021

Many students struggled this year to get used to a very different learning experience. Students at Stan State speak of their challenging experiences and angle their decisions for next year’s term. Annette...

(Illustration by Ethan Hunt)

First-Generation Warriors Advice To Incoming Freshmen

Lindsey Ouk and Jocelyn Ann Burke May 20, 2021

With the spring 2021 semester coming to an end, our first-generation Stan State students and alumni gave us valuable information for incoming first-generation students arriving for the fall 2021 semester. We...

As students take another week of final exams, students come to discover the pros and cons of having less restrictions online vs in person. (Graphic by Samantha Tonarelli).

In-Person vs. Virtual: Student Views on Final Exams

Nicole Azof May 18, 2021

As students enter another round of online final exams, they have come to discover the pros and cons of it. The experience of taking exams online has proven to be different than taking them in-person.   Daniyel...

Picture of a textbook. May 5th, 2021. (Signal Photo/ Izzi Bechere).

Unconventional Methods to Get Past Finals

Isabella Bechere May 16, 2021

In brief moments occupied by students and educators alike, some insight on study practices and pretest preparations were compiled. For the sake of all students currently watching their finals breach the...

An image with "ethnic studies" in bold white by Yoselin Bustos. 

Creating An Equitable Future for All: Ethnic Studies and AB1460

Yoselin Bustos May 14, 2021

The Ethnic Studies Department has recently gained momentum in relation to AB1460, an Ethnic Studies graduation requirement. This requirement has sparked hope within those in the Ethnic Studies community...

Photo courtesy of Communications and Public Affairs

Fall Repopulation Plan: Six Major Takeaways Students and Faculty Should Know

Matthew James Bonzi May 10, 2021

COVID has left so much up in the air over the past year. President Junn clears some concerns in her latest address to the Stan State community. Junn explains the six major takeaways that can help inform...

Graphic by Guadalupe Aleman.

Variety of Topics Discussed at Last Academic Senate Meeting of Semester

Angela Gonzalez and Yoselin Bustos May 5, 2021

On May 4, the Stan State's Academic Senate held their last meeting of the semester. Topics discussed include the ethnic studies requirement, the web conference camera policy, psychological counseling...

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