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Christian and Emma Silva attending online school from their house. (Photo by Rhonda Silva)

The Struggles of Distance Learning

At the beginning of 2020, students were preparing for the second half of the 2020 academic school year. These preparations included buying notebooks to take notes in a full classroom, walking around campus,...

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to have a major effect on Stan State's budget for the 2020 academic school year. (Illustration by Peter Shallow)

Campus Budget Cuts Discussed at Latest Stan State UBAC Meeting

Christopher Correa and Bobbi Solano May 16, 2020

On May 12, it was announced that all California State University campuses would continue virtual instruction and activities for the 2020 fall semester. In the first Stan State University Budget Advisory...

Illustration by Peter Shallow.

How to Choose the Right Major for You

According to the campus’ enrollment demographics, about 10% of students enrolled at Stanislaus State are undeclared, and experts suggest that this group of students may be facing the same problems...

Photo courtesy of the California State University. 

CSU Campuses will Continue Virtual Instruction for 2020 Fall Semester

Christopher Correa May 12, 2020

During Tuesday's virtual CSU board meeting, California State University Chancellor Timothy White revealed that nearly all instruction and activities planned for the 2020 fall semester will be held virtually. Courses...

Illustration by Ethan Hunt.

RISE Program: Promoting the Sciences

Juan Guitron May 12, 2020

The Research and Immersion for STEM Excellence (RISE) program is the unsung hero for science majors on campus. The program helps students, in a variety of ways, to succeed in their chosen field and provides...

Illustration by Peter Shallow. 

Students for Quality Education Voice their Demands Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Sandra Plascencia-Rodriguez May 6, 2020

The statewide organization of Students for Quality Education (SQE) held a press conference Friday afternoon presenting a list of demands for the CSU System and the State of California.  The demands...

The library construction continues through the time of coronavirus. (Signal photo/ Kerry Young)

What to Expect from a Renovated Stan State Library

As renovation of the campus library continues, the library staff offers insights on what we can expect from the major project.The renovation, which went underway in the summer of 2019, began because of...

Illustration by Peter Shallow.

Academic Senate Votes to Give Student-Athletes Priority Registration

Christopher Correa May 3, 2020

After years of discussion and debate, Stanislaus State’s Academic Senate has finally granted priority course registration to the school’s student-athletes. Before Tuesday’s resolution,...

Image courtesy of Stanislaus State University

Coronavirus and Stan State: What You Need to Know

Christopher Correa May 2, 2020

UPDATES: Final Update:  As Stanislaus State nears the end of the Spring 2020 semester, the Signal's coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic will be slightly shifting. Effective immediately, this article...

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

Life during the coronavirus pandemic can be hard, especially for college students. Students have been forced to transition to online classes, attend Zoom seminars and learn material mostly on their own....

As this tree in front of the art department has blossomed, so has the new creative media major at Stan State. (Photo courtesy of Maribel Garcia)

Behind the Scenes of the New Creative Media Major

After two years of preparation, the new creative media major has finally arrived at Stan State. Depending on the response that students have towards it, the coordinators in the art department will determine...

The Admissions Center on campus is located inside of Mary Stuart Rogers Building. This is where transfer students can find help in order to make a smooth transition. (Photo courtesy of Madalyn Ericksen)

Transfer Student Hiccups and How to Cure Them

Transfer students coming to Stanislaus State try their best to make a graceful transition into this new campus life, but they may encounter a few hiccups along the way. Whether it be not knowing when to...

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