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Image of sage burning in front of the Turlock Cat building. (Signal Photo/ Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez). 

From The 209 to Palestine

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
May 19, 2021
Photo of protesters holding up signs so passing cars can see them (Signal photo/ Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez).

#JusticeForTrevor: A Continued Fight Against Police Brutality

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
March 4, 2021
Trevor Seever's aunt addressing the crowd of protesters. (Signal photo/ Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez).

#JusticeforTrevor: Another Life Lost to Police Brutality

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
February 4, 2021
Image of Jesse Ornelas, Brown Beret speaking at the protest. (Signal Photo/Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez).

The Fight Continues: The Central Valley has Awakened

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
November 25, 2020
Flyer for the protest (Image courtesy of Daniel Garibay and Julissa Ruiz Ramirez). 

Stan State Community Invited to Join March and Protest for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and BLM

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
November 18, 2020
Steps needed to fill out a Household Verification form. (Signal Photo/Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez). 

Stan State’s Financial Aid and Scholarship Office Addresses Student Concerns

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
September 9, 2020
How to be an Antiracist Book Cover

Our Book and Movie Picks In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Bobbi Solano and Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
August 27, 2020
Black Lives Matters protesters. Photo courtesy of Angelina Martin. 

Welcome to the Signal’s Social Justice Page

Bobbi Solano and Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
August 2, 2020
Stand off between protesters and police at the Modesto Protest. (Image courtesy of community member Gerardo Gonzalez)

The Black Lives Matter Movement One Month After the Death of George Floyd

Bobbi Solano and Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
July 2, 2020
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STUCK: A COVID-19 Graphic Story

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
June 23, 2020
A moment of opposition among protesters and police during the May 31 protest in Modesto, CA. (Image courtesy of community member Gerardo Gonzalez)

Black Lives Matter: Weekly Coverage and Updates

Bobbi Solano and Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
June 17, 2020
Several members of the community participated in Turlock's Black Lives Matter march last week. (Photo courtesy of the Turlock Journal)

Stan State’s Black Student Union Address the Black Lives Matter Movement

Bobbi Solano and Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
June 12, 2020
Community members participated at a recent Black Lives Matter protest. The protest took place at the corner of Geer Road and Monte Vista Avenue, in front of the Stan State campus. (Photo courtesy of the Turlock Journal)

Our Thoughts on the Black Lives Matter Movement

Bobbi Solano and Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
June 12, 2020
Illustration by Peter Shallow. 

Students for Quality Education Voice their Demands Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
May 6, 2020
Road view of Woodville, a local community in Tulare County. (Signal Photo/ Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez)

The Struggles of Internet Access in Marginalized Rural Areas

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
April 30, 2020
César Chávez arriba de una montaña. (Foto cortesía de La Fundación de César Chávez)  

Cesar Chavez and The United Farm Workers

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
March 30, 2020
César Chávez arriba de una montaña. (Foto cortesía de La Fundación de César Chávez)  

César Chávez y La Unión de Campesinos

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
March 30, 2020
Dr. Tommie Smith delivering a moving speech at Stan State on Friday night. (Signal Photo/ Randel Montenegro)

Athlete and Activist Dr. Tommie Smith Empowers Campus Community with Inspiring Speech

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
March 2, 2020
Graduate Council chair Umar Ghuman explains the many changes in Stan State's graduate program. (Signal Photo/ Randel Montenegro)

Cambios Importantes Abordados y Explicados en un Extenso Senado Académico

Christopher Correa and Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
February 26, 2020
Graduate Council chair Umar Ghuman explains the many changes in Stan State's graduate program. (Signal Photo/ Randel Montenegro)

Major Changes Addressed and Explained at Lengthy Academic Senate

Christopher Correa and Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
February 25, 2020
St. Valentine of Terni. (Photo courtesy of the Arlington Catholic Herald)

The Origin of Valentine’s Day

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
February 14, 2020
This group of Stan State Students, who work in the Financial Aid Department, talk about their Valentine's Day plans. (Left to right) Nayeli Cruz (sophomore, Psychology and Spanish), Gabriel Olide (freshman, Computer Science), Josue Perez (sophomore, Accounting) and Karen Ramos (senior, Psychology). (Signal Photo/Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez).

Warriors Share Their Valentine’s Day Plans

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
February 12, 2020
This group of Stan State Students, who work in the Financial Aid Department, talk about their Valentine's Day plans. (Left to right) Nayeli Cruz (sophomore, Psychology and Spanish), Gabriel Olide (freshman, Computer Science), Josue Perez (sophomore, Accounting) and Karen Ramos (senior, Psychology). (Signal Photo/Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez).

Guerreros Comparten Sus Planes Para el Día de San Valentín

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
February 10, 2020
Stack of textbooks belonging to a current student at Stan State. (Signal photo/ Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez). 

Buying Books: Solutions to a College Nightmare

Aliyah Stoeckl, Conor Demings, and Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
January 30, 2020
A crowd of people gathered to watch the grand opening of the new Stan State Student Center. (Signal photo/ Kerry Young)

Welcome to the New Stan State Student Center!

Kerry Young and Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
January 27, 2020
Mazatl and Killjoy mural project poster. (Courtesy of Stan State Art Department) 

New Art on the Block: Stan State Welcomes its First Mural

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
November 2, 2019
Andy Klingelhoefer, Interim Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at Student Affairs informs students of the resources available to them. (Photo Signal/Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez)

Homelessness on Campus: Resources and Reality

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
October 25, 2019
Yosimar Reyes reading an excerpt from his work. (Signal Photo/Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez)

Undocu-Joy: Flipping the Narrative of What it Means to be Undocumented

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
October 18, 2019
Students attentively watching Presidential Candidate Julian Castro. (Signal Photo/Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez)

Stan State Democrats Host Their Second Presidential Debate Watch Party

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
October 16, 2019
Yesenia Maldonado (junior, Communications Studies), activist with Mi Familia Vota. (Signal Photo/Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez)

Slacktivism, the New Form of Activism?

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
October 4, 2019
Dr. Berkow explaining what resources Psychological Counseling Services has to offer to students. Left to Right. ASI Vice President,  Michelle Nungaray (senior, Criminal Justice), Dr. Daniel Berkow (Director of Psychological Counseling), Jennifer Staffero (Counselor), Susan Brumm (Counselor) and Lee Bettencourt (Counselor). (Signal Photo/Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez). 

ASI Taco ‘Bout it: Mental Health

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
October 2, 2019
Carteles que promueven la igualdad decoran las paredes en el centro de diversidad. (Signal Photo/Kerry Young). 

Un Nuevo Lugar de Esperanza y Seguridad para Los Warriors Indocumentados

Paula Sanchez Luna and Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
September 27, 2019
Dr. Melanie Berru (left) and Naomie Gutierrez (right) informing the audience about the event. (Signal Photo/Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez).

Viva la Mujer Que Lucha: Empowering Women Across the Central Valley

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez
September 18, 2019
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