Immigration reform headed toward fruition
The issue of immigration and how to address the nearly 12 million undocumented immigrants who currently reside in the U.S. has always been politically contentious, but recent shifts in demographics make us confident…
Bay Area storm leaves roughly 5,100 residents without power
An estimated 5,100 residents are currently without power in the Bay Area as of in result of this morning’s storm, according to an email from Fiona Chan, PG&E’s spokeswoman. Chan said the outages…
Gradspring offers job hunting website for recent college graduates
College graduates have come to understand the stress and competitiveness of the job market all too well, and bridging the gap between college grads and companies has become a job in itself. Gradspring,…
Graduate student Gina de Vries sparks queer activism through writing
In a tiny bedroom full of books and trimmed with pink Christmas lights, writer and activist Gina de Vries’ experience melds with her talent for fiction. While much of de Vries’ work is…
Students, advocates work for immigration policy reform
Students and immigrant rights organizations plan to capitalize on the momentum from the 2012 election in which Latino voters favored Barack Obama over Mitt Romney 3-1. Lawmakers are beginning to discuss reforming an…
Muni to launch new line for 5-Fulton during spring
After a long day of school, business major Justin Helzberg wants to get home so he can kick off his shoes, doze off for an hour and catch up on homework. However, waiting…
Streetscape project aims to improve pedestrian safety on 19th Avenue
One of San Francisco’s busiest roads is undergoing a green transformation in hopes of improving safety. “Nineteenth Avenue is one of the most dangerous streets in the city,” Rachel Gordon, spokeswoman for the Department…
Lecturer revives history of baseball class
The smell of freshly cut grass, the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd as the ball flies over the outfield fences are all familiar to baseball aficionados, but will soon…
PHOTOS: Harvey Milk, George Moscone celebrated at City Hall
Yesterday marked the 34th anniversary of Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone’s death. Among the crowd that flocked to City Hall to commemorate the assassinations of Milk and Moscone were former Mayor…
Students partake in yoga to relieve end-of-semester stress
Deep breathing, a long stretch and a well-earned “namaste” can do wonders for a person’s mental outlook. With finals looming, some SF State students have found a way to relieve stress and body…
TIMELINE: ‘New Myspace’ may jumpstart social network’s revival
If you ever had a Myspace account, then you must remember the prestigious spot of being placed in the top eight of your best friend, spouse or family member. You may even have…
Philosophy professor Bas van Fraassen earns Hempel Lifetime Achievement Award
For some scholars, receiving a lifetime achievement award means the hard work is over. But not for philosophy professor Bas van Fraassen. “(I) don’t plan to take it as saying that now I can stop…
Freshmen opt for romantic relationships rather than hookups
A recently published study has revealed that hookups – noncommittal sexual forays – might not be as prevalent in a woman’s first year of college as is commonly thought. The Miriam Hospital’s Centers for Behavioral and…
Study abroad programs now include Israel after nearly 10 years
After almost a decade of being suspended, the Office of International Programs has opened up the opportunity to study in Israel despite recent violence in the Gaza Strip. The current semester was the first…
Ceramic Guild sells handcrafted pieces for holiday sale
Christmas music fills up Room 192 of the Fine Arts Building, which is filled with carefully placed bowls, mugs and plates with a kaleidoscope of colors. The Ceramic Guild started the annual sale…
VIDEO: SF State takes on romantic tragedy ‘Lorenzaccio’
The stage of SF State’s Little Theatre is an arena of manufactured shadows. Giant mirror-plated pillars surround the stage and can be rotated on command to bounce the ominous lighting in any direction….
Campus crime update: A bathroom bandit, a bookstore thief and a stolen vehicle
Urine? You’re out! Officers observed a women’s restroom window that someone had attempted to open in the Gymnasium Nov. 22. After some serious investigating, it was determined that access was not gained by…
PHOTOS: United Black Student Unions of California host northern region conference
The United Black Student Unions of California Northern Region Conference hosted 250 students at SF State. Highlights included a welcome by Dr. Kenneth Monteiro, who is dean of the College of Ethnic Studies…
Board of Supervisors narrowly passes public nudity ban
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors narrowly passed a measure banning public nudity 6-5 Tuesday afternoon. The ban will be in effect for parks, plazas and on public transportation. The ban does not…
TechSF to prepare SF residents, students for technology, IT fields
San Franciscans majoring in technology and IT fields at SF State have new reason to be hopeful that they will avoid joining others in the unemployment line. Through a grant program launched in…
SOMArts Cultural Center creates interactive fun with ‘Come Out & Play’ exhibition
From hopscotch to art gallery heists, the SOMArts Cultural Center has been transformed into a place for unique play experiences. With games inspired by everything from parkour to women of the Wild West,…
The Ins & Outs: Health care takes monumental step by covering sex reassignment surgery
Being unhappy with your appearance is hard enough to handle. The struggle to lose the extra pounds, appear taller and get the perfect haircut can psychologically weigh on a person’s soul. But when your…
The Fashion Blueprint: Lingerie enhances intimacy, seduction
Shopping for lingerie can be daunting, but don’t get your panties in a bunch just yet. Lingerie is not only an important staple in a woman’s life, but in her relationship as well….
Students rally against consolidation of CCSF diversity departments
City College of San Francisco held a rally today to protest the consolidation of their diversity departments that would eliminate classes, jobs and opportunities. The Occupy SFSU‘s Ad Hoc Solidarity Committee joined the…
How the perfect haircut gets the girls
If you’re anything like me, a 21-year-old male college student, you have a lot on your mind. There are classes to attend, tests to study for and part-time jobs to show up to….
Delayed fee votes prove student activism matters
This past week has been a bit of a roller coaster when it comes to the CSU’s budget. Students scored a monumental victory with the passage of Proposition 30, as California voters decided to…
Incoming CSU chancellor requests 10 percent pay cut from Board of Trustees
In a surprise move today, incoming CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White, requested that the CSU Board of Trustees reduce his state-funded salary by 10 percent. “Despite the passage of Proposition 30, there remain grave…
Career center staff decreases may result in reduced student services
The Student Involvement and Career Center at SF State had nine staff members and one manager in 2008. Four years later, only one counselor remains to assist more than 30,000 students. The center…
Prop. 30 to benefit students with tuition rollback, rebate
As a student who uses federal and state loans to pay for his education, Aaron Fisher tracked the passage of Proposition 30 throughout election night. “Prop. 30 was a ‘pass or doomsday’ proposition…
CSU Board of Trustees delays proposed fee votes
The California State University Board of Trustees has shelved the controversial fee vote which was set to take place Nov. 14 in the wake of the passage of Proposition 30. California State University…
