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The Writing Proficiency Screening Test is no longer a graduation requirement for students at Stanislaus State. (Signal photo/ Kerry Young)

Bye Bye, WPST

Kerry Young April 18, 2020

In the midst of the coronavirus, events and activities are being canceled left and right, so it may not come as a surprise that the April 11 Writing Proficiency Screening Test (a graduation requirement...

Adjusting to a fully online schedule may be tricky, but some Stan State students have a few helpful tips. (Image by Tumisu from Pixabay)

Online Study and Work Tips for Quarantined Students

Kerry Young March 25, 2020

Schools all over the world are switching to online classes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this transition is crucial in protecting the health of our communities, students may be struggling...

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

The second Academic Senate meeting of the semester was filled with plenty of discussion regarding a wide variety of issues. Topics that were discussed in the lengthy meeting included healthcare on campus,...

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

Buying Books: Solutions to a College Nightmare

Buying books can be very stressful if you don’t know where to look. How long should you wait to buy them? Which places offer the best prices? It can be a very overwhelming process. Director of Social...

Students like Charles Reissmann (freshman, Theater of Arts) had to face the hard decision as to whether they should drop a class. (Signal Photo/ Randel Montenegro)

The Do’s and Don’ts of Dropping a Class

Every semester, students show up to a class with some sort of an idea of what to expect, only to be disappointed to find out that the class is very different from their initial expectations. Immediately,...

Brenda Dang and Abel Lucero tabling in front of DBH, sharing information about Teacher Education. (Photo courtesy of Lindsey Ouk)

Do What You’ve Got to Do

By contributing author Lindsey Ouk December 6, 2019

We’ve all been asked what we want to be when we grow up since we were little. Perhaps answers like, “Princess! Firefighter! Actress! Superhero!” were the answers when we were children....

With finals approaching, students are utilizing all of their studying tips and tricks. (Photo courtesy of Helloquence on Unsplash) 

A Few Final Tips

By contributing author Nicole Azof December 3, 2019

It’s the most stressful time of the semester. Finals are approaching, and Stan State students are scrambling to find the most effective ways to stay on top of homework and study for finals. Here...

The University Bookstore is now permanently located in the Student Union Building. (Signal Photo/ Randel Montenegro)

The University Bookstore Opens at New Location

Randel Montenegro December 3, 2019

On Monday morning, the new university bookstore opened in the midst of the construction of the Student Union building. The bookstore was opened at 7:45 a.m. PST.  According to bookstore manager,...

Carol Cabral standing with a photo of herself when she graduated from Stan State. (Signal Photo/ Danielle Castillo).

A Glance into the Life of Carol Cabral

Danielle Castillo December 2, 2019

Carol Cabral is an alumnus of Stanislaus State and has been inspired to not only put her time and dedication into social work cases through the years, but also to teach her students the reality of the...

Anthony Gonzales, Field Experience Trainee, and Evelyn Ramos with the Career and Professional Development Center provide many useful services to students who are looking to get the most out of their time at Stan State. (Photo courtesy of Essence Saunders) 

Campus Support for First Generation and Low-Income Students

Here at CSU Stanislaus, there are several advising services available. These services are dedicated to ensuring that you get the most out of your college experience. TRIO Student Support Services, or SSS,...

An ethnic studies student shows off her department pride. (Signal photo/ Sandra Plascencia- Rodriguez)

Ethnic Studies: A Continuous War

Around 50 years ago, the Third World Liberation Front, a group of minority college students from various campuses, organized and fought for the creation of ethnic studies.  Ethnic studies is a field...

Diana Avalos, CSSA representative, listening in on policies that may be coming to our campus. (Photo Courtesy of Diana Avalos)  

The Breakdown of CSU Policies

Danielle Castillo November 22, 2019

Diana Avalos, ASI government coordinator and representative for Stanislaus State at the Cal State Student Association (CSSA), attends monthly meetings being the voice of students at the state, local and...

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