Sonoma State group blasts plan to cut athletics department, files federal complaint
A grassroots organization seeking to save Sonoma State University’s athletics department says it has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, calling for an investigation into the university’s decision to cut the entire department.
Sonoma State coaches file complaint on behalf of students as school cuts athletics program
Students and coaches are vowing to fight back after Sonoma State University makes a bombshell announcement of cutting the entire athletics program. Along with its athletics program, Sonoma State University is also getting rid of several academic departments and majors,
Group Files Civil Rights Complaint Over Sonoma State’s Athletics Cuts
Save Seawolves Athletics, a group that's protesting the elimination of athletics at Sonoma State University, has filed a formal civil rights complaint over the decision.
Sonoma State University coaches file complaint over budget cuts
A lot of students and staff are feeling blindsided over Sonoma State University's decision to cut the entire athletics program and more amid a $24 million budget deficit. And now, they said they're preparing to fight back.
Sonoma State University coaches file civil rights complaint on behalf of minority athletes to challenge cuts to athletic department
The complaint calls for an investigation into the proposed cuts that have “unfairly targeted a student body that is notably diverse, creating a disparate impact on students from underrepresented communities.
Sonoma State University ends athletic programs, cuts several departments amid $24M deficit
Sonoma State University announced Wednesday that its intercollegiate athletics programs are being discontinued, several academic departments and majors are being eliminated and dozens of faculty members are being laid off to address a budget deficit of nearly $24 million.
Facing Huge Deficit, Sonoma State University Makes Massive Cuts, Ends Athletics
Facing a $23.9 million deficit, Sonoma State University will enact large budget cuts, including laying off faculty and eliminating its intercollegiate athletics program.
Sonoma State student-athletes file complaint against university
A grassroots organization working to preserve the athletics department of Sonoma State University has recently filed a complaint against the school over its decision to shut down the department.
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Soccer star from Stockton shocked after Sonoma State ends athletics
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Sonoma State Is Reeling After Huge Cuts. Where Does the School Go From Here?
As the university slashes entire departments and degree programs, officials advise students who are more than 60 units away ...
Sonoma State alumni, faculty furious over cuts to sports program, degrees due to budget deficit
"I'm furious." There's anger and disbelief over this week's bombshell announcement that Sonoma State University will eliminate all of its athletic programs and some degrees to address a looming budget ...
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‘We’re here to fight’: Sonoma State University coaches plan class action lawsuit to save athletic programs
Coaches and athletes outlined plans Friday to reverse the university’s decision to cut athletic programs to help balance its ...
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Sonoma State Players, Coaches Left Blindsided by Elimination of NCAA Athletics
Major budget cuts announced this week by Sonoma State University included the elimination of its sports programs. Many told ...