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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...

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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...

Stewart & Jasper Employees take a break in the social distance friendly breakrooms at Stewart and Jasper (Photo courtesy of Stewart & Jasper)

California Grown: How Four Local Ag Businesses Are Adjusting to COVID-19

Bobbi Solano May 6, 2020

With the United States having observed the stay-at-home orders because of COVID-19 for about 50 days now, it’s safe to say that every business at every level has been affected to some extent. An...

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,...

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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...

Angelina Higares has been able to form friendships through Stan State's Faculty Mentor Program. (Photo courtesy of Angelina Higares)

The Importance of Friendships in College

As the spring 2020 semester progresses, and as we continue to stay home amid recent public health concerns, many students may find it hard to keep their focus on school. Although it would be easy to slack...

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....

Photo courtesy of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

Three Easy Ways to Make a Face Mask at Home

Aliyah Stoeckl April 29, 2020

There has been an increase in demand for homemade masks in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. As the use of facial protection continues to evolve, items that can be used to create a mask can be found...

Janelle Haney's children enjoying the La Loma Native Plant Garden. (Photo courtesy of Janelle Haney)

Adventures in Home-Schooling: Advice From the Experts

Kerry Young April 29, 2020

Students all over the world are struggling to stay focused and motivated while continuing their studies online. From Zoom lectures to virtual group work, we are all adjusting to the new normal.  Now...

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