SF State athletes strive to stay in shape during offseason
For many students the summer is the perfect time to unwind from the monotony of the semester, but student athletes don’t have that luxury. Their summers are the time to increase training and…
SF State freshmen try to avoid infamous freshman 15
At the end of the semester, in a flurry of finals and stress-ridden assignments, many students can look back at the late-night Village Market pizza and the decision to take the elevator to…
SF State goalkeeper hopes to further career as soccer coach
Mike McNeill eats, sleeps and breathes soccer, but his time as a player is almost up. The goalkeeper for the men’s soccer team is finishing his athletic collegiate career in his junior year,…
Sonoma State pitcher shuts down SF State softball at home
Sonoma State’s starting pitcher Samantha Lipperd dominated SF State’s softball team earlier today by keeping the Gators scoreless in back to back games. Coming into the matchup, Lipperd was leading all three divisions…
Gator softball sweeps Cal State Stanislaus in tight back-to-back games
The SF State softball team snapped a four-game losing streak after sweeping the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors in the doubleheader Tuesday. The Gators managed to grab the win with clutch-hitting in the waning moments of…
Japanese culture on display at 45th annual Cherry Blossom Festival
The 45th Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off Saturday in San Francisco’s Japantown. The four-day event celebrates the arrival of spring and pays homage to the rich Japanese culture and tradition….
SF State track star runs out of eligibility, still plans to continue her studies
For every student athlete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, timing is everything. Athletes have limited time and semesters to compete at the collegiate level, and each athlete aims to make an impression…
PHOTOS: SF State Distance Carnival showcases track and field athletes
Hundreds of athletes came to SF State’s Cox Stadium Friday, April 6 to compete in outdoor track and field event “The Distance Carnival,” marking the second home meet for the Gators, who had…
SF State track and field athletes excel at national championships
Whether they propel a metal ball or their bodies through the air, three track and field athletes have managed to excel to the highest level of collegiate competition. Sophomore Keenya McDaniel and seniors…
SF State softball team splits doubleheader of three-game series against Grand Canyon
Solid pitching was the key component in both games of the doubleheader Thursday that pitted the SF State women’s softball team against the non-conference opponent Grand Canyon Antelopes. The Gators won the first game…
SF State men’s basketball bench players prove their value
For SF State men’s basketball team, the athletes coming off the bench have enhanced the team’s success by outscoring opposing benches in 19 games. The 2011-2012 season for the team ended with a losing…
New bill could increase student and faculty presence on Board of Trustees
A new bill introduced by Senator Leland Yee, the California Faculty Association and California State University students could restructure the California State University Board of Trustees by increasing the number of students and…
SF State men’s basketball team beats Cal State Dominguez Hills for first time in seven years
The SF State men’s basketball game against the visiting Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros Wednesday, Feb. 22 proved to be a highlight of the Gators’ season. The victory marked the first time since…
SF State men’s basketball falls to Sonoma State after faulty performance
The SF States men’s basketball team ended their three-game winning streak Saturday after a 61-77 loss to the visiting Sonoma State Seawolves. The Seawolves shredded the Gators defense by stretching the lead to…
SF State alumnus Ernie Munoz returns as softball coach
Collegiate athletes are lucky to be remembered through honorary mentions or record-breaking seasons. Upon graduation, most athletes leave their respective colleges and reflect on their team members and coaching staff fondly, but rarely…
SF State’s Nefi Perdomo moves to 9th on all-time scoring list
Last week SF State junior shooting guard Nefi Perdomo surpassed the 1,000 point mark for his career total, becoming only the 12th player in the school’s history to reach this milestone. With 1,033…
