Stanislaus State held its 3rd annual deadlift competition at the university fitness center after a two year long hiatus due to COVID-19. The event gave students a chance to show off their skills and compete against their peers.
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Shake Smart at Stanislaus State will be reopening in the fall 2022 semester after being closed for almost two years.
When Mariela Vazquez was a college student at Stan State, she was often under a lot of stress, pressed for time, and was continuously eating on the go. While vigorously searching for healthier options, she began to realize that nothing was nourishing or health-fixated near the campus.
Stanislaus State’s ASI recently announced the return of Warrior Day, an end of the academic year festival for students. The highly anticipated return date is set for Friday, May 13.
On Friday, May 6, the Art department at Stanislaus State held another visiting artist guest lecture event via Zoom. The artist featured was June Edmonds, an American painter, public artist and teaching artist.
Nguyen Li’s passion for photography has inspired the establishment of Stanislaus State’s first photography club. Li seeks to connect photographers, filmmakers and creatives alike.
Stanislaus State's theater department is known for putting on unique plays for the community. Due to the pandemic, three years went by without the ability to put on certain productions
The Warrior Steps come alive with the sound of blockbuster films when Stan State Cinema returned to the Student Center for the spring 2022 semester. Stan State Cinema is hosted by the Student Center (SC) and in collaboration with Housing & Residential Life. The recurring event has studen…
Stanislaus State is home to a number of different bridges. The Signal took a walk around the Turlock campus to snap some photos of each one.
On May 3, Stanislaus State's Art Department of Music held their annual Spring Orchestra Concert. This concert was held at Bernell and Flora Snider Hall and was was conducted by orchestra professor Dr. Tianna Heppner.
Stanislaus State’s Music Department hosted an Opera Scenes performance on April 21 showcasing various scenes from German and English operas to contemporary musical numbers.
Stanislaus State announced the opening of another service within the Student Center. The Market is a one-stop shop for grab-and-go food, drinks and snacks and officially opened its doors for the campus community on April 13.
When coming to the Stanislaus State campus, visitors may notice the several pieces of art located around campus. The pieces range from small displays, to murals, to even large sculptures.
Stanislaus State’s Music Department will fill the spring semester with its Opera Scenes this coming Thursday, April 21. The theme this year is Spring Fling and will feature songs with an upbeat, fun, “spring-like” tone.
For some time, many students pondered what the closed buffet-style counter was when they walked through the new Student Center building. That buffet-style counter is called the Red Wave and is one of Stanislaus State’s newest dining facilities within the Student Center. The Red Wave officia…
Stanislaus State’s Alexia Estrada has been called up to represent the Guatemalan women’s national soccer team in the CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifiers. This marks the second time in Estrada’s career where she has the opportunity to showcase her talents on the international stage.
Joe Ryan, who pitched for Stanislaus State in 2018, has been named the Opening Day starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. When he takes the mound on April 7 against the Seattle Mariners, the 25-year-old Ryan will become the first Twins rookie since Tom Hall in 1969 to be the team's Openin…
Stanislaus State students have an opportunity to escape the daily grind of attending class for one week as spring break kicks off on March 28. While some students don’t get much of a break, many others will be enjoying their week off by playing video games, going out of town and catching up …
The art of Linda Salmon was on display at one of the most recent shows at Modesto Junior College (MJC) Art Gallery. The March 3 exhibit, named "Linda’s Cats - A Procession of Mirthful Mousers" was put together as "a celebration of fun" according to the artist.
Jackson Nichols is a freelance photographer and documentarian exploring identity through culture. The majority of his work is made on black and white film, using traditional 35mm and medium format cameras, printing his own silver gelatin prints from his home darkroom in Fremont. On March 3, …
Dutch Bros Coffee has grown and expanded in popularity over the past few years. The Monte Vista location, located across from the Stanislaus State Turlock campus, had its grand opening in 2020 and is known to be a student hot-spot.
Stan State students were recently asked about their music preferences and shared some recommendations. Their music tastes were very diverse, ranging from indie pop, reggaeton, metal core, rap and R&B.
The Stanislaus State Theater department put on the opening show for the long awaited "Adventure Theater" production on February 24. The show ran for four days with each night continuing the story from the night before.
The Stanislaus State men’s basketball team have ended their season on a high note after winning their last two games of the season. The games were also the two highest attended games at Fitzpatrick Arena as the Warriors hosted their annual homecoming and senior night ceremonies. There was a …
On February 17, the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock hosted an artist talk with Deborah Barr.
If you have ever walked through the first floor of the new Student Center at Stanislaus State, you may have noticed a large kitchen area that has never been used.
Stanislaus State’s theater department is back and ready to bring something new that has never been done before: Adventure Theater.
As the campus community reflects on the achievements of African Americans and their significance on American history, Stan State organizations hope you’ll join in celebrating Black History Month during upcoming events.
The Stanislaus State baseball team returned to the diamond for the first time since March 8, 2020 to take on the Academy of Art Urban Knights on Tuesday night.
Former Stan State defender and midfielder Jenna Zuniga has signed her first professional contract with Sweden's Mallbacken IF to continue her soccer career. Zuniga's signing officially makes her only the third soccer player in Stanislaus State history to play at the professional level, joini…
Music seems to be having a significant impact on the lives of Stanislaus State students. According to a Signal poll, 87% of students listen to music on a daily basis. 100% of those students say that music has cheered them up when they were in a bad mood.
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Artist and educator John Paul McCaughey visited Stanislaus State on November 19 through Zoom to provide an insight into his journey as an artist, which involves printmaking, painting, and collage. McCaughey also took time to do a brief Q&A with Stan State students and other attendees.
With the holidays approaching, many students may have their eyes set on the upcoming gatherings, celebrations, and time with friends and family. While this can be an exciting time of the year for many students, the Health Education and Promotion Office at Stanislaus State provided plenty of …
Stanislaus State’s theatre department is back and thriving with the lively performances of Head Over Heels, directed by Carin Heidelbach. The showings were the college’s first live performances in almost two years. Members of the show were happy to be back onstage in front of a live audience.
Vintage at the Yard at The Fruit Yard located on Yosemite Blvd. in East Modesto provided an interesting mix of craft and antique vendors during the seasonal event. The event saw vendors selling vintage items as well as local artists sharing their work with others.
Prior to Covid-19, the idea of a global pandemic was just a concept relegated to video games and fictional stories. Now, the gaming club is one of those hit hardest by the pandemic as fiction becomes reality.
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There's a new event coming to the Modesto area this November that promises to bring excitement and entertainment to the whole community, while at the same time supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County.
The Stanislaus State women’s tennis team competed for the first time since March of 2020, playing two preseason tournaments at the University of the Pacific on September 18 and Fresno Pacific University on September 30.
Stanislaus State alumna and former cross country and track & field star Cynthia Mejia was named as one of the two California Collegiate Athletic Association representatives for the 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year. The yearly award honors academic achievements, athletics excellence, community…
Stanislaus State athletics will be welcoming fans back to the Ed and Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena on October 9 for the first time in over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated spectator guidelines have layed out the requirements needed to purchase tickets and enter the indoor arena.
The Stanislaus State Warriors (4-3-1) women’s soccer team kicked off their first CCAA conference games of the season in style by securing a hard-fought tie against the CSU Monterey Bay Sea Otters (3-2-3) on Friday and booting the CSU Dominguez Hills Toros (3-5-0) 2-0 on Sunday.
Stanislaus State art majors were able to realize that their dreams of opening their own art galleries or showcasing their own art exhibits are attainable goals during the latest Stan State Zoom Artist Lecture. The lecture, which took place on September 30, was hosted by art curator and galle…
California Republic Comic Con returned to the Merced County Fairgrounds on September 18 after a year of hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The returning convention has been a staple at the Merced County Fairgrounds in Merced, California for five years despite missing a year.
Fall festivities are in full swing in Stanislaus County as local craft fairs begin to take place and provide affordable ways to get into the spooky spirit of the season. September 18 marked Dutch Hollow Farms’ second annual Fall Craft Fair. This event allowed crafters, businesses and entrepr…
As 2021 slowly comes to an end, the future for theater and performing arts at Stanislaus State looks bright.
Football season is officially back, and so is fantasy football! With a new season comes new rules, some that could up the stakes to those who play the popular online competition, including Stan State students.Fantasy football is a game in which individuals can serve as owners and general man…
Pop culture conventions are returning after more than a year on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several upcoming events to look forward to that will be held before the end of 2021, including the California Republic Comic Con (CRCC), which will be returning to the Merced County F…
Stanislaus State will welcome athletic competition back to campus on September 2 after more than a year of inactivity. As the return of sports nears, the school's athletics department has announced new health and safety guidelines for fans looking to attend events in person.
Joe Ryan, Stanislaus State's first Olympian in school history, has won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Games for baseball.
