Switching out single-use items for reusable and eco-friendly alternatives has positive impacts not only on the planet, but it can also add some relief to your wallet over time.  Simple swaps such...

A day at one of Stanislaus County’s rivers or parks has become a popular way for Valley residents to escape the exhaustion of the virtual world, but with the large amount of new visitors, there are...

2020 was a landmark year for increased representation of women in politics as more women than ever before were elected into political office, including the first female Vice President, Kamala Harris. Additionally,...

Former U.S. senator of California Kamala Harris has officially become the first woman in history to serve as vice president of the United States of America.  Women and politics have been separated...

The results of the 2020 general election will have Modesto residents filling out ballots once again in 2021, this time for a mayoral runoff election between Sue Zwahlen and Doug Ridenour. After the final...

The restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic has limited social gatherings, and bars and restaurants are no longer a place to enjoy an alcoholic beverage or a soda among good company,...

The USS Balthasar is a Star Trek fan club and charity organization based in the Modesto area that supports economically disadvantaged youth involvement in the arts through its fundraising efforts.  The...

While many campus programs have adjusted to virtual learning and instruction, there is one area of study that is still feeling the limitations of the online environment: filmmaking. While video isn’t...

Traveling abroad while studying can become an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, Spring and Fall of 2020 generated a great amount of uncertainty for Stanislaus State’s Study Abroad students...

College has not been the kindest to me. It’s been a long, extremely windy road that, after six years, is giving me a degree that is the complete opposite of what I initially sought.  I...

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...

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...