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Academic Senate Tackles a Range of Issues

CSU Stanislaus’s Academic Senate met on March 14 to discuss issues such as the correction of faculty salaries, the updating of the Journalism minor in English, the introduction of a Digital and Social...

Andrea Wagner, a writing tutor and a graduate student in literature and RTW! She manages social media and marketing for Penumbra (photo curtsey Andrea Wagner) 

Penumba Writing Workshop Brings New Light to the Spring Semester

Natalie Villanueva March 6, 2023

Through the cathartic practice of writing, students at CSU Stanislaus can embrace uniqueness, creativity, and perspective. Penumbra, Stan State's literary journal, is hosting its first-ever in-person writing...

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System Outages Among Topics Covered by Academic Senate

The Stanislaus State Academic Senate met on February 28 to discuss a variety of topics, including the system outages, academic proposals and priority registration for student parents.  The meeting...

ASI President Destiny Suarez using a laptop to access the academic advising survey. Photo provided to The Signal by Associated Students, Inc.

Academic Advising Survey: Encouraging Student Involvement on Campus

Mark Coggins March 1, 2023

The academic advising process plays a crucial role in the success of a student's college experience. It provides guidance and support for students in their academic and career goals and helps them stay...

Jasmine smiles while studying for Shakespeare (photo curtsey Natalie Villanueva) 

Professor’s Inspire Stan State’s Aspiring Teachers

Natalie Villanueva February 27, 2023

Teachers are supportive pillars for a student’s success. They encourage, provide and assist in change geared toward growth. CSU Stanislaus is filled with ambitious aspiring teachers who hope to unite...

Students waiting in line to reset their passwords on the second floor of the Vasche Library Thursday afternoon. 

What to Expect as Stan State Systems Come Back Online

Kristin E. Platts and Brian Miske February 23, 2023

This story was updated Feb. 24 at 3:46 p.m. The CSU Stanislaus campus has been without Internet access for over a week now. While an update sent out in an email Thursday morning said the systems were beginning...

Sheyla Garcia shared some of her tips for beating the winter slump. (Photo courtesy of Sheyla Garcia)

Beat the Winter Slump

Davis, Jacqueline February 22, 2023

The start of the spring semester can be an exciting time, but it often starts with cold winter weather, which can be depressing. With the stress of fall semester over it is important to not get bogged...

A message to students on the Stan State website announces that Tuesday classes will resume, however internet is still down on both campuses. 

System Outages Cause Major Disruptions at Both Stan State Campuses

The CSU Stanislaus Turlock and Stockton campuses were met with a system wide network outage last week that cancelled classes and left students, faculty and staff with little answers as to when service...

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Multicultural Requirement, Priority Registration for Student Parents Discussed at Academic Senate

Tuesday’s Academic Senate meeting saw discussions on feedback regarding multicultural requirement revisions as well as priority registration for student parents, among other items. The meeting began...

Veronica smiling outside of Demergasso Hall. 

Re-entry Students Redefine Success

February 17, 2023

Coming back to college as a returning student can be both scary and exciting at the same time. After taking time off from their education, many students may feel out of touch with school life, and many...

The crowd listens to a Q & A session during the Spring Welcome Address February 3. 

President Junn Delivers Final Spring Welcome Address

Kristin Platts and Kristin E. Platts February 8, 2023

On the heels of announcing her retirement this coming August, President Ellen Junn delivered her final welcome address to the CSU Stanislaus community last week. The annual semester kick-off is an opportunity...

Students setting up and filming for Gomula’s narrative video class. (Photo by Veronica Sexton) 

Creative Media Program Continues to Thrive

Veronica Sexton February 8, 2023

The Creative Media Department is near the end of its five-year pilot program and preparing to transition into a “regular” major at CSU Stanislaus. Students have enrolled in the program since...

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