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Graphic by Ethan Hunt.

Academic Senate Aims Focus on Tech at Latest Meeting

Alex Hernandez and Bobbi Solano October 7, 2020

On Tuesday, October 6, the Stan State Academic Senate had its third meeting of the semester, and a prevalent theme during this meeting was that of adapting to the new technologically-dependent world Stan...

Reviewing class material will keep your mind sharp and prepared for midterms. (Graphic by Ethan Hunt)

Preparing for Midterms

Nicole Azof and Nicole Azof October 5, 2020

Preparing for midterms has always been a struggle, but when you add the stress of online learning, that stress is doubled.  Our online school system is more dependent on modules, this makes every...

The empty housing common area on campus. (Signal, Essence Saunders)

Student Limitations in the Time of a Pandemic

Essence Saunders September 29, 2020

In the midst of the pandemic, students living on campus have become subject to a new normal of restrictions where they once had guaranteed expectation of connection. This obligatory separation from their...

The Stan State Psychological Counseling Services is offering a new program to help students with self-care and coping skills. (Illustration by Ethan Hunt)

Stan State’s Psychological Counseling Services Offers Free Mental Health Resource for Campus Community

Kerry Young September 28, 2020

Between the global pandemic, rampant wildfires, and the transition to online learning, our campus community has plenty of reasons to feel overwhelmed and stressed. To meet the increasing need...

Students can now find a tutor within minutes by clicking on StanTutor and searching for an available tutor. (Screenshot of the student system by Nicole Azof)

Using Your Resources: StanTutor

Nicole Azof September 27, 2020

Finding helpful tools for our academic papers has more challenges now than ever. These days, we cannot simply just walk into the Writing Center like many of us are accustomed to. Luckily, the StanTutor...

FMP members introduce their pets on Zoom. (Screenshot of Zoom meeting taken by Lindsey Ouk)

Faculty Mentor Program Hosts First Zoom Event of the Semester

Lindsey Ouk September 26, 2020

Stan State’s Faculty Mentor Program hosted a Zoom event on Friday, September 25th which consisted of Kahoot games and other social activities. The semester's first meeting was filled with contagious...

Photo of Chancellor-Select Joseph I. Castro provided by the California State University. 

CSU Chancellor-Select Joseph Castro Introduced to Campus Communities Across the State

Christopher Correa September 25, 2020

On Wednesday, September 23, the California State University announced that the CSU Board of Trustees had appointed Dr. Joseph I. Castro as the eighth CSU Chancellor. Castro will be taking over the current...

Members of the Academic Senate listen to announcements and discuss issues during a 2017 Stan State Academic Senate Meeting. (Signal Photo/Kristen Dias)

Academic Senate Meeting: Zoom Etiquette, Grad Requirements and More

Jessica Silva September 25, 2020

On September 22, the third Academic Senate meeting of the semester was held. As the pandemic continues to affect our learning, some topics regarding online course learning was discussed....

Pekoe/DC "dorm cat" explores the campus. (Photo courtesy of the AdvoCATS)

Kitty Quarantine Life: An Update on the Campus AdvoCATS

Schuyler Becker September 23, 2020

With Stan State’s campus closure, the community cat-lovers may be wondering how the campus cats have been fairing.  Stan State has been eerily quiet this semester – no bustle of activity,...

Graphic by Ethan Hunt.

Voting Options for the 2020 General Election

Jessica Silva September 20, 2020

We are days away from November 3 and the anxiety is creeping in for many in the United States. After all, we are expecting to see one of the most anticipated elections in modern history...

Titus, Stan State's mascot, at the Warrior Food Pantry. (Image courtesy of @stanstate_basicneeds on Instagram)

Stan State’s Warrior Food Pantry and Food Box Distribution Programs

Lindsey Ouk September 18, 2020

Students sometimes have to make the choice between putting money towards school expenses or having food for the week. Stan State aims to relieve some of this stress by providing aid through the Warrior...

There are luckily still many ways to stay entertained in the midst of our current circumstances. (Illustration by Ethan Hunt)

How to Stay Socially Sane in Quarantine

Schuyler Becker September 18, 2020

It seems like this year has been an endless loop of COVID statistics and bored, lonely people.  Although business is not going on as usual, it is still going on in a new way. Turlock and the surrounding...

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