House halts funding for Planned Parenthood, saves for the race track
The House made an appalling vote last week to strip federal funding from the national health care provider Planned Parenthood. The anti-choice Congress touted a message of tough cuts for tough times as…
What cold? Teams dive into Bay for a good cause
Despite chilly winds, a man in a giant penguin suit merely shivered before plunging into the frigid San Francisco Bay along with more than 600 others. The Special Olympics Northern California held its…
Gators squeeze past Wildcats in an overtime win
In a grueling, but thrilling, game against the Chico State Wildcats Friday, the SF State men’s basketball team overcame a late comeback and won 64-62 in overtime. The Gators’ six seniors: Phoenix O’…
Gators drop game against Stanislaus, season finale tonight
Heading into Thursday’s game tied for third place with Cal State San Bernardino in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, the Gators fell to 15-10 overall and 13-8 in the CCAA by losing to…
Gators face tough loss against Lumberjacks
Coming off a two-game road trip, the SF State men’s basketball team entered its last homestand poised to avenge a three-point loss suffered earlier in the season to the Humboldt State Lumberjacks. Humboldt…
A last-minute win for women’s basketball against Cal State Stanislaus
Story by Al Scott, [X]press staff The SF State women’s basketball team narrowly escaped with a win Thursday against Cal State Stanislaus, avenging their six-point loss earlier in the season. The Gators beat…
Outside auditor presents budgetary evaluation of University
An outside auditor released his findings today at the Nob Hill Room of the Seven Hills Conference Center, which challenged the appropriate utilization of $98 million in SF State financial reserves. Howard Bunsis,…
Architect unveils model for new performing arts center
Plans for the new creative arts building at SF State were unveiled today in the first public showcase of the University’s vision. Michael Maltzan, principal architect of the project, appeared as a giant…
SFPD receives approval to research less-lethal weapons
The San Francisco Police Commission voted Wednesday to give the police department permission to research the feasibility, cost, training and development of a plan to allow officers to use less-than-lethal means of force,…
Woman sent to hospital after accident on 19th Avenue
A woman was taken to the hospital this morning after she drove her small-sized pickup truck onto the ramp of a commercial utility truck, causing her vehicle to flip over onto 19th Avenue, according to Officer…
Referendum results released, faculty accepts alternative two
The faculty accepted alternative two of the college merger proposals by a narrow margin while striking down alternatives one and three, bringing to an end the weeklong referendum process. The Academic Senate Executive…
VIDEO: Sex educator advocates pleasure in all forms (NSFW-ish)
Dildos, anal beads(NSFW), and fleshlights(NSFW) replaced textbooks, binders and planners at the Got Sex Toys? workshop where students learned the ins and outs of self-pleasure and proper sex toy utilization. The workshop, held…
Chinese New Year celebration festive despite rain
Staff photographers Thousands flocked to downtown San Francisco for the Chinese New Year parade as rain poured down and the temperatures dipped to the low 40s Saturday night. Because of the rain, the…
San Franciscans exchange beats through an old favorite
Some would say the window to the soul is through one’s iTunes playlist, and the San Francisco Mixtape Society intends to tell all. The San Francisco Mixtape Society, which encourages people to…
Academic Senate meets to discuss faculty input on UPAC
The Academic Senate met today to discuss the referendum regarding the University Planning Advisory Council’s recommendation to reduce the number of colleges from eight to a six-plus-one structure, during which time the faculty…
Grant funds initial research for SF renewable energy plan
While San Francisco is most famously known for its cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and progressive politics, within the next decade it will also be recognized as the greenest city in the…
Gators net much-needed win after tough loss to Humboldt
SF State’s men’s basketball team closed out its Spirit Week game series this Saturday with a 58-55 win over Sonoma State University. Coming off of a loss from the night before against Humboldt…
Cee Lo’s tribute to Elton John fails to impress
Cee Lo Green joined forces with Gwyneth Paltrow and a band of Muppets for a performance inspired by Elton John circa 1977 at this year’s 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. This odd collection of a…
Students uneasy about college merger
As the possibility of a college merger becomes increasingly discussed throughout campus, many SF State students are finding that attending a university is more of a struggle than ever. With the University considering…
State Sen. Leland Yee speaks about Asian-American political prominence
The growing political prominence of Asian Americans in California and the diversity of thought within the community came to the forefront Feb. 22 when SF State Alumnus and State Sen. Leland Yee spoke in…
Barbie learns a lesson at SF State
Whether you are full-figured, curvy or thin, whether you are a man or woman, chances are you have felt some unwanted pressure about your appearance at one point or another in your life….
Gator women hold chance at playoffs after last minute victory
The SF State women’s basketball team is now in contention for a playoff spot after beating Sonoma State Seawolves 49-43 at home on Saturday evening. The decisive victory leaves the Gators tied with…
VIDEO: Dhamaka Dance Organization gives SF State some Bollywood style
Sounds of Indian music flood SF State every week as the Dhamaka Dance Organization practices Bollywood-style dance in Malcom X Plaza. “DDO’s goal is not only to get recognition and perform at events,…
Leash ban could hold dogs back
Some San Francisco residents might find it difficult to imagine places like Fort Funston and Ocean Beach without dogs running freely along the coastline. But that vision may change if the Golden Gate…
Surprise fire drill shakes up Humanities building, tests system
The Humanities building received a late night jolt tonight at 7:30 p.m. when a semiannual fire drill signaled for students and faculty to evacuate the building. To simulate a real fire, no one…
Olmec civilization comes to life at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park
Surrounded by relics of their past, the heads of ancient Olmec rulers sit, carved out of stone and preserved in the form of massive sculptures peering out at visitors. These monumental works of…
A date with Anyaka Munro
Jose Camins is a 28-year-old male passing time as a server at the Cheesecake Factory in San Francisco’s Union Square. He spends most of his day serving to the whims of “ungreatful customers…
Women’s basketball suffers tough loss to Humboldt
The SF State lady Gators basketball team coped with a heartbreaking 65-66 loss Friday at home against Humboldt State. Humboldt State’s Bree Hasley tipped the ball into the Lumberjack basket in the last…
Gator men 14-9 after loss to Lumberjacks
The SF State men’s basketball team suffered a tough 78-65 loss at home Friday to the Humboldt State Lumberjacks. The Gators are 14-9 overall and 12-7 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association after…
National Condom Week brings promotion of the female condom
The Peer Educators Advocating Campus Health group gave out bags of free condoms and lubricant this week as part of National Condom Week. PEACH, a peer program dedicated to promoting positive health decision…
