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Dr. Lonn-Nichols after receiving her doctorate here at Stan State. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Clarissa Lonn-Nichols)

Grad School Chronicles: Dr. Clarissa Lonn-Nichols

Bobbi Solano December 18, 2020

Throughout my grad school journey, there have been serendipitous moments assuring me that I am ready to take this next step. Talking to Stan State’s Associate Dean of Students Dr. Clarissa Lonn-Nichols...

Dr. Maldonado-Valentin after receiving her doctorate degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. (Photo Courtesy of Dr. Mirta Maldonado-Valentin)

Grad School Chronicles: Dr. Maldonado-Valentin

Bobbi Solano December 18, 2020

Going about the grad school process can be intimidating to anyone. Applications, letters of recommendation, and any other supplementary materials can come to seem as if they’re all too much. When...

Body Positive Warriors is on a mission to end the stigma surrounding weight and physical appearance. (Photo courtesy of Allison Westlund)

Promoting Self-Love and Acceptance

The pandemic is not stopping the Body Positive Warriors initiative. Body Positive Warriors is currently being held weekly over Zoom. Each week there is a new topic covered to help each and every...

Image from Housing Office

Housing for the 2020 Winter Break

Essence Saunders December 16, 2020

For Stan State students who are currently on-campus residents, housing will remain open during the winter break (from December 19th to January 2nd) at no extra cost to the student. If a resident would...

Two of Karl Marx's seminal texts, The Communist Manifesto and Capital Volume I. (Signal photo/ Alex Hernandez)

Classes in Connection to Social Movements

Alex Hernandez and Jessica Silva December 15, 2020

Are you interested in social movements happening across the world? Perhaps you are passionate on issues like racial injustices and Indigenous rights. Believe it or not, there are continuous global movements...

Graphic by Ethan Hunt.

Changes Made to Stan State’s Zoom Camera Policy

Berenice Jacobo Zurita December 14, 2020

Using your Zoom camera during a lecture allows the professor to make sure students are paying attention and participating. However, students may feel shy, nervous, or uncomfortable by others looking at...

Jahron Wiggins was one of the many students who attended Taylor Whitehead's workshop and found it extremely beneficial. (Photo courtesy of Samantha Tonarelli)

How Breathing Exercises Can Help Ease Stress

Campus Health Educator Taylor Whitehead hosted a Zoom meeting discussing health, the Wellness Center, and tips and tricks on how to overcome our daily stressors.  People are bound to feel stress,...

Have your pen at the ready for some helpful tips from and recent updates on Stan State’s Writing Center. (Signal Photo/Schuyler Becker)

Stan State’s Writing Center Recaps Covid-19 Changes and Offers Writing Advice

Schuyler Becker December 12, 2020

The Stan State Writing Center is a helpful resource for many students, which should not be overlooked during distance learning. It is rare that a career does not involve writing in some manner, and even...

Screenshot of library website homepage by Essence Saunders.

Accessing Library Services During Finals

Essence Saunders December 12, 2020

With finals here, there are several library resources offered to students, digitally. Outreach and Student Engagement Librarian Laura Rocco says that during finals, the Stan State librarians will be extending...

The Modesto Certified Farmers Market has been operating since 1979, and the coronavirus pandemic is not stopping them from safely providing a space for residents to get fresh air, socialize, and shop local. (Screenshot of ModestoCFM website logo courtesy of Christopher Correa)

Modesto’s Farmers Market Provides Breath of Fresh Air for Community

Stanislaus County residents can support local vendors while taking a break from quarantine at the Modesto Certified Farmers Market. The market is open on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. and will...

Methods of communication have changed for students this semester. (Signal Photo/Berenice Jacobo Zurita)

Communication Methods Influenced by the Pandemic

Berenice Jacobo Zurita December 8, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has brought restrictions that have drastically challenged the routes of communication used by Stanislaus State students, professors, and staff. Since students can no longer attend...

A clean space to work is a great first step in being productive. (Photo courtesy of Guadalupe Aleman) 

Tips to Improve Time Management and Studying

Earlier this semester, Taylor Whitehead led an online Zoom session for Stan State students on how to manage their time and how to study better in order to lead a healthier life. As we approach finals,...

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