Sonoma State University announced significant cuts to its athletic programs and some academic degrees to confront an impending budget deficit of nearly $24 million for the 2025-26 year. The decision has sparked feelings of anger and disbelief among students and alumni, including former baseball player O'Koyea Dickson, who reflects on how critical the university was in his career. Longtime Men's Soccer Coach Marcus Ziemer expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the program's legacy, while students like Jennifer Wiley expressed outrage over the abrupt elimination of their academic prospects.
"If I'm being honest man, it hurts for sure," said O'Koyea Dickson.
"The reason I've had a job is because of all the student athletes," said Marcus Ziemer.
"I'm furious, I can't believe they would do this at the last minute to students with no prior notification," said student Jennifer Wiley.
"I'm sad for soccer and all the sports, just gone," said Ziemer.
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