VIDEO: 61-year-old creative writing student expands on importance of education
Fred Dodsworth, a man not shy of an abundance of charm and energy, speaks out about his choices to go back to school and sheds a little light for those who may be…
VIDEO: Filipino American community enhances cultural presence
From their involvement in the Civil Rights Movement to their continuing struggle today to help the Filipino WWII Veterans acquire benefits, the Filipino American community of San Francisco continuously expands its rich history….
VIDEO: Gamers unite at Street Fighter anniversary tournament
Many people enjoy playing video games like Street Fighter, but a select few have dedicated their lives to becoming the very best and competing at the highest levels. The people who come to…
PHOTOS: Groundskeepers nurture SF State
At 5:30 a.m. most people are still fast asleep, but for the groundskeepers at SF State, the work day has already begun. Baudelio Enriquez, Erasmo Flores, Juan Torres and Ricardo Martinez combined have…
PHOTOS: Musical theatre and dance student conquers stress through performing arts
Balancing classes, homework, a job or two, extracurricular activities, friends, and family can be stressful. It can be especially difficult coping with the anxiety that comes from having a close family member who…
PHOTOS: SF State students learn value of labor
For a college student, getting a job can be a crucial step in staying afloat as an independent adult. Most students find that keeping a steady job and doing well in school can…
PHOTOS: SF State students sculpt final projects
Brass knuckles or an intricate windmill? The sky’s the limit for what students in the sculpture II class at SF State can create. Anything that involves steel, wood — or even buttons —…
The Ins & Outs: Five tips to indulge in your sexual self
The end of the semester is officially upon us and our second round has officially come to an end. But before I go, I’d like to give you the five most important pieces…
The Fashion Blueprint: Final fashion tips
The time has come for me to sashay away. It’s been a great semester telling you about the latest fashion trends, the do’s and don’ts and sharing my knowledge on what’s hot and…
Holiday fundraising organizations strike success in nightclub events
December marks a month full of peppermint candies, ice skating and caroling. It’s a time when everyone feels compelled to give back. Fundraising events poised in nightclubs and bars are becoming popular for…
SF State leads California public university system with affordable education, efficient administration
California’s state plan for public education promises college students affordable higher education, but a steady decrease in state funding for the past 50 years threatens that promise. In fact, 81 percent of Californians…
Campus crime update: A drug bust, bottle smashing and a false alarm
Where da weed at? A verbal altercation broke out at The Village at Centennial Square Dec. 6. Officers responded and approached the squabblers to abate the altercation. Upon further investigation, it was determined…
SF State artist forges storytelling craft
Rather than simply picking one medium to master, April Martin Chartrand has gone so far as to completely create her own art form altogether. Her art form called ”fiberalchemy,” is her attempt to…
Gaming is good for your health
It started with “Pong.” A simple game of table tennis on a black and white TV screen. Two lines represent paddles and a square dot for the ball. Nerds rejoiced as gaming fever…
PHOTOS: SF State Wind Ensemble ends fall semester on a high note
The SF State Wind Ensemble, composed of 45 musicians, traveled to its first off-campus performance at Sonoma State University Dec. 7. The ensemble is known for featuring new compositions in its performances and…
Students need to take course evaluations seriously
The role of student and professor are pretty rigidly defined. We students do our best — or at least try to convince our professors that we do — all semester and then we…
Student Iris Tolenada leaves lasting impression for Gator women’s volleyball
She is the first person in school history to get MVP in women’s volleyball and second student athlete to earn California Collegiate Athletic Association’s MVP honors in any sport. SF State senior Iris…
U.S. Supreme Court grants review of same-sex marriage cases
As gay and lesbian couples in Washington began to tie the knot Dec. 9, under the state’s new law recognizing same-sex marriages, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear two cases that could extend…
SF State playwright encapsulates hilarity of everyday life
It’s one thing to recall a moment of hilarity in everyday life and quite another to translate that amusement into writing. Graham Gremore, a master’s degree candidate at SF State in creative writing…
TIMELINE: MTV remains respected source of music
There used to be a time when MTV was all about TRL rather than GTL (gym, tan, laundry). It was these days when more video premieres flooded the network than reality show dramas….
Textbook buying alternative entices students
When it comes to buying textbooks, most students expect to pay big bucks, face book shortages and wait in long lines at the SFSU Bookstore, but BIGWORDS.com may be the solution to alleviate book…
Students resort to secondhand parking passes for cheaper alternative
College students are always looking for means of saving money. Selling or giving away parking permits has given students that mean. It’s illegal to sell — or even give away — the daily…
“Venus On Mars” unfolds cosmic tale
With NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover constantly sending back new data about Mars, eyes are on the sky. SF State cinema professor Jan Millsapps’ gaze has been pointed toward the skies for years. Her second…
VIDEO: Queer Rebels revitalizes QPOC performance art
Through an “unapologetically, riotously gay” performance, Queer Rebel Productions is shaking out the rugs under which the histories of queer people of color have been swept. Partners in work and in life, KB Boyce…
Jazz@Work fuses music with business customs
Entrepreneurs are always looking for new ways of doing business and often turn to CEOs, venture capitalists and money managers for inspiration. But SF State lecturer and jazz musician Andrew Speight believes that it’s…
Punk quells straight edge stereotype
The term straight edge was coined in the Minor Threat song “Straight Edge” more than 30 years ago, but after decades of misrepresentation, the term has been skewed. Straight edgers don’t drink, smoke…
Biomechanics could provide athletes better understanding of body movement
Swimmers of a young age are thrust into the water to learn a challenging technique: the breaststroke. Only after years and years of professional training does a swimmer become polished enough for an…
Student evaluations impact teachers’ tenure track
Students have the power to determine the course of a teacher’s career at the end of each semester, and they may not even know it. Student course evaluations, given out at the end…
PHOTOS: Parol Lantern Festival brightens Jessie Square for holiday season
The 10th annual Parol Lantern Festival and Parade, hosted by Kularts, featured traditional Filipino lanterns from 20 local organizations and schools. The parade started at Yerba Buena Lane and ended in front of…
Gator men’s basketball throttles Sonoma State Seawolves
The Gators were able to stifle the Sonoma State offense in a key win before winter break. The Gators handled their opponents easily Saturday night, trouncing the Seawolves 63-49 at The Swamp in…
