http://xpress.sfsu.edu/breaking/ en-us 2006-03-15T08:28:06-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005704.html Essie Mae Washington-Williams came to SF State on March 14 to discuss her book, “Dear Senator,” which revealed the truth about her relationship with former Sen. Strom Thurmond. 07-ToPUBLISH Spring2006Staff 2006-03-15T08:28:06-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005622.html Around 40 students gathered in the Creative Arts building, room 106 to hear the Executive Director of the Breast Cancer Fund (BCF) Jeanne Rizzo give a lecture on breast cancer. The lecture is one of a series of weekly lectures organized by the health and holistic health departments at SF State on various health topics. 07-ToPUBLISH 2006-03-08T13:44:16-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005565.html A mysterious explosion detected by NASA’s Swift satellite occurred on February 18th, the explosion is thought to be a gamma ray burst and possibly a supernova. 07-ToPUBLISH Spring2006Staff 2006-03-06T03:12:26-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005550.html The second annual event on March 5 entitled, Castro Loves Oscar, was produced by the Theatre in association with ABC7. There were guest appearances by the likes of Willy Wonka, an Oompa Loompa and a barn full of tassel wearing cowboys. For $20, guests watched the 78th Annual Academy Awards show while feasting on hors d’oeuvres and champagne. Some of the proceeds went to ABC's initiative, End Hunger Now. 07-ToPUBLISH editors 2006-03-05T22:53:17-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005496.html More than 100 SF State students gathered in Jack Adams Hall for the fourth annual Hip-Hop Unity Jam, a celebration of art, music and culture. 07-ToPUBLISH Spring2006Staff 2006-03-01T16:09:41-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005484.html About 100 students gathered at Jack Adams Hall to see models strut their stuff on the runway at the third annual fashion show put on by the Black Student Union (BSU). 07-ToPUBLISH Spring2006Staff 2006-02-28T02:03:59-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005450.html About 160 people attended the 20th Anniversary of the SF State Labor Archives and Research Center (LARC) at Plumber’s Hall on Market Street. 07-ToPUBLISH Spring2006Staff 2006-02-25T14:42:27-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005405.html Unlike Africana Studies professor Antwi Akom’s past court appearances, there were no supporters at the Feb. 22 hearing. SF State graduate Ashley Moore sent an email urging friends, SF State students and faculty to attend the April 14 trial instead. 07-ToPUBLISH editors 2006-02-22T14:06:53-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005403.html Everyone from poets, playwrights and authors were invited to sign up and share their work with an audience of about 30 people at the Poetry Center (HUM 512) at around 5 p.m. on Feb. 21. 07-ToPUBLISH Spring2006Staff 2006-02-22T13:21:16-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005395.html Dr. Luis Kemnitzer, a retired SF State professor, American Indian activist and Grammy award-winner, died peacefully Feb. 17 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 77. 07-ToPUBLISH Spring2006Staff 2006-02-22T11:57:04-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005329.html The benefit's purpose is to raise money to help the family continue their search and raise awareness about the case. 07-ToPUBLISH 2006-02-15T00:09:28-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005326.html About 50 students attended a meeting that showcased four candidates running for the California State Assembly and the California State Senate. 07-ToPUBLISH Spring2006Staff 2006-02-14T17:48:58-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005324.html About 2,500 people marched at City Hall on Feb. 13, according to Ruth Negash of the Mobilizing Committee. The protest was against the United Nations and the United States not enforcing the law of the Algiers Peace Agreement of 2000 which called for the demarcation of the border between Eritrea and Ethiopa. 07-ToPUBLISH Spring2006Staff 2006-02-14T11:11:02-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005323.html San Francisco is universally known as a romantic mecca for tourists and residents alike. For this week's Valentine's festivities, it's no different for SF State students who are looking to impress their dates. 07-ToPUBLISH 2006-02-14T10:00:26-08:00 http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/breaking/005315.html SF State and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising students came together to create wearable art that will help make a difference in the lives of the Tenderloin’s most needy residents. 07-ToPUBLISH Spring2006Staff 2006-02-13T15:33:53-08:00