Gator Awards - Best of Spring 2009
Semester-end sports awards The Best of Spring 2009 Compiled by Alexis Terrazas, Ian Kesseler, Ernie Morales, Jorn Anderson and Chelena Goldman. Male Athlete of the Semester -- Steve Franklin The 285-pound junior concluded his 2009-wrestling season with the best record...
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Wednesday, May 20 2009 4:48 PM
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CFA protest Prop 1A at Holloway Ave
SF State students and faculty sported neon-colored life preservers and floaties in protest of Proposition 1A at the top of campus Thursday at noon. "CSU...
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Thursday, May 14 2009 1:44 PM
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Thursday, May 14 2009 1:44 PM
Rugby's graduating seniors reflect
Even the most enthusiastic of athletes can't stand the sport they play every now and then. Nothing rings truer for Gator Rugby Football Club fullback Jamie Gunton. "I have to admit, I hated it when I started playing, but my...
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Wednesday, May 13 2009 8:24 PM
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Wednesday, May 13 2009 8:24 PM
SF State rugby: Not just a boys' club
If you watch the Gators Rugby Football Club practice you'll hear something a little unexpected. Amid the grunts and guttural cussing of men, some of the voices are higher pitched, but just as intense. Some of the figures crashing into...
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Wednesday, May 6 2009 6:18 PM
If you watch the Gators Rugby Football Club practice you'll hear something a little unexpected. Amid the grunts and guttural cussing of men, some of the voices are higher pitched, but just as intense. Some of the figures crashing into... [ ]
Wednesday, May 6 2009 6:18 PM
After years of struggle, rugby find home at State
It wasn't all that long ago that Gators Rugby Football Club captain Chris MacDougall and his fellow teammates didn't have a home field to practice and play their beloved sport on. "I remember having practices in the open spaces at...
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Wednesday, May 6 2009 6:08 PM
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Wednesday, May 6 2009 6:08 PM
Japanese player adds experience
When speaking of sports played in Japan, only a couple come to mind. Soccer? Yes. Baseball? Definitely. Rugby? Not so much. That's where SF State junior Hiro Suzuki comes in. The 26-year-old SF State rugby club member is trying to...
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Wednesday, Apr 22 2009 7:18 PM
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Wednesday, Apr 22 2009 7:18 PM
Rugby team strips for charity
The Northstar Café bar, a little corner dive at the edge of Chinatown and North Beach, is a watering hole accustom to seeing the usual local crowd every week. That changed when ten strapping young lads in purple-and-yellow polos and...
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Friday, Apr 10 2009 10:09 AM
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Friday, Apr 10 2009 10:09 AM
SF State men's rugby grabs first team victory against UOP
After four years of hard work and dedication, the SF State rugby team hosted and won its first home game on Saturday at Treasure Island by pounding out a mighty 55-5 victory against University of the Pacific. "It was a...
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Wednesday, Apr 8 2009 7:07 PM
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Wednesday, Apr 8 2009 7:07 PM
Women's playoff loss drowns post season hopes
SF State women's basketball took a savage bite out of the competition March 3, but it wasn't enough to scare off Cal State Dominguez Hills, who beat the Gators 62-59 in the first round of CCAA Championship play. "In the...
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Monday, Mar 9 2009 11:19 AM
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Monday, Mar 9 2009 11:19 AM
Women's basketball exits playoffs early
SF State women's basketball took a savage bite out of the competition Tuesday night, but it wasn't enough to scare off Cal State Dominguez Hills, who beat the Gators in the first round of CCAA Championship play 62-59. Senior Desiree...
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Wednesday, Mar 4 2009 9:23 AM
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Wednesday, Mar 4 2009 9:23 AM
Rugby team takes lessons from first loss
Full-throttle tackling, fast running and loud yelling were key ingredients last weekend as the SF State men's rugby club did battle in their first university-affiliated game. The club suffered a close 31-24 loss at the hands of the University of...
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Tuesday, Mar 3 2009 12:18 AM
Full-throttle tackling, fast running and loud yelling were key ingredients last weekend as the SF State men's rugby club did battle in their first university-affiliated game. The club suffered a close 31-24 loss at the hands of the University of... [ ]
Tuesday, Mar 3 2009 12:18 AM
Women's basketball secure spot in CCAA tournament
You could hear the enthusiastic cheers ringing all the way down the hall into the girl's locker room. The noise came from SF State's main gymnasium, and rightfully so, because the SF State women's basketball fans had plenty to cheer...
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Sunday, Mar 1 2009 9:54 PM
You could hear the enthusiastic cheers ringing all the way down the hall into the girl's locker room. The noise came from SF State's main gymnasium, and rightfully so, because the SF State women's basketball fans had plenty to cheer... [ ]
Sunday, Mar 1 2009 9:54 PM
Rugby team ready to scrum at SF State
Those rugby cleats are still digging up the grass at Ocean View Park, the same place where the [X]press last met up with the SF State Rugby team last fall. However, there is one big difference this time: they are...
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Tuesday, Feb 24 2009 8:13 AM
Those rugby cleats are still digging up the grass at Ocean View Park, the same place where the [X]press last met up with the SF State Rugby team last fall. However, there is one big difference this time: they are... [ ]
Tuesday, Feb 24 2009 8:13 AM
Women's basketball split home games
It was a weekend full of career-highs and strong defensive play in the SF State gym as the women's basketball team battled ferociously to a win against Sonoma State on Friday, but lost against Humboldt the next day. The victory...
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Monday, Feb 9 2009 12:15 PM
It was a weekend full of career-highs and strong defensive play in the SF State gym as the women's basketball team battled ferociously to a win against Sonoma State on Friday, but lost against Humboldt the next day. The victory... [ ]
Monday, Feb 9 2009 12:15 PM
Gators baseball team starts season with win
A solid pitching performance by Patrick Haugen helped the SF State baseball team win its home opener against Academy of Art University 6-1 on Feb. 3 at Maloney Field. Haugen, a junior, recorded 10 strikeouts, one walk and one earned...
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Wednesday, Feb 4 2009 1:04 PM
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Wednesday, Feb 4 2009 1:04 PM
Gators win home opener
Patrick Haugen hurled a solid pitching performance and helped the SF State baseball team win its home opener against Academy of Art University 6-1 on Tuesday at Maloney Field. Haugen, a junior, recorded 10 strikeouts, one walk and one earned...
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Tuesday, Feb 3 2009 6:21 PM
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Tuesday, Feb 3 2009 6:21 PM
Women's basketball fighting for more wins
The SF State women's basketball team is looking to improve their season after losing six of their last 10 games, despite high scoring and solid defensive play. "Throughout the year, we have struggled with gaining a conducive offensive tempo," said...
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Saturday, Jan 24 2009 10:58 AM
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Saturday, Jan 24 2009 10:58 AM
Women's basketball roll into winter break with 5-2 record
The SF State women’s basketball team is in its final games of the 2008 calendar year, ending its fall run on Dec. 13, and returning to conference play Jan. 2 at Humboldt State. The Gators have a 5-2 record on...
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Tuesday, Dec 9 2008 12:38 PM
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Tuesday, Dec 9 2008 12:38 PM
Women's basketball takes off 1-0 conference lead
SF State women’s basketball won 57-53 in their opener against CSU Stanislaus Friday night in the Main Gym. The Gators are now 4-1 for the season with a 1-0 conference record in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. “To be 4-1...
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Monday, Dec 8 2008 12:30 AM
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Monday, Dec 8 2008 12:30 AM
Gators start off the season with a 3-1 record
SF State women’s basketball took a bite out of more than turkey over Thanksgiving break, winning two out of three games in the Wildcat Classic in Washington Nov. 22-24. “Winning an in-season tournament is always gratifying, and doing it on...
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Sunday, Nov 30 2008 11:14 PM
SF State women’s basketball took a bite out of more than turkey over Thanksgiving break, winning two out of three games in the Wildcat Classic in Washington Nov. 22-24. “Winning an in-season tournament is always gratifying, and doing it on... [ ]
Sunday, Nov 30 2008 11:14 PM
Women's basketball team is strong and confident
SF State women’s basketball opened their season strong and confident, dominating Dominican University 73-34 Wednesday night. The Gators are 1-0 with their season-opening victory, while the Penguins are 0-4 so far for the 08-09 season. Senior Desiree Butler set a...
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Wednesday, Nov 19 2008 10:01 PM
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Wednesday, Nov 19 2008 10:01 PM
Women’s basketball fall in D-I exhibitions
The squeak of Nikes across the court, the loud prolonged cry of the buzzer, and the animated cheers and jeers from the fans in the stands says it all. Basketball season is here again. The SF State women’s basketball team’s...
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Sunday, Nov 9 2008 11:24 PM
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Sunday, Nov 9 2008 11:24 PM
Women's volleyball comes up short to Sonoma State
The women’s volleyball team battled hard on Saturday night, but came up short in a 5-set match against the Sonoma State Seawolves. “We just need to believe that we can win,” outside hitter Kyle Lamet said. "And believe that we’re...
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Saturday, Nov 1 2008 10:22 PM
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Saturday, Nov 1 2008 10:22 PM
SFSU rugby lacks funding
It was all about cleat-to-grass contact up at Ocean View Park on a Friday in October. The men and women of the SF State rugby teams held an afternoon practice, running drills in small groups and coming together for an...
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Wednesday, Oct 29 2008 10:03 AM
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Wednesday, Oct 29 2008 10:03 AM
Earthquake drill rocks Administration building
The SF State Office of Emergency Preparedness conducted an earthquake drill on Tuesday as part of Bay Area-wide Disaster Preparedness Week. The University Police Department...
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Wednesday, Oct 22 2008 11:00 PM
The SF State Office of Emergency Preparedness conducted an earthquake drill on Tuesday as part of Bay Area-wide Disaster Preparedness Week. The University Police Department... [ ]
Wednesday, Oct 22 2008 11:00 PM
Occupancy limit now enforced for free shuttle
A maximum capacity limit is now being enforced on the SF State free shuttle that runs between campus, University Park North and the Daly City...
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Wednesday, Oct 22 2008 7:50 PM
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Wednesday, Oct 22 2008 7:50 PM
Occupancy limit now enforced for free shuttle
A maximum capacity limit is now being enforced on the SF State...
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Wednesday, Oct 22 2008 7:49 PM
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Wednesday, Oct 22 2008 7:49 PM
Occupancy limit now enforced for free shuttle
A maximum capacity limit is now being enforced on the SF State...
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Wednesday, Oct 22 2008 7:41 PM
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Wednesday, Oct 22 2008 7:41 PM
No more squeezing in for shuttle riders
Officials will now enforce a 33-rider policy for the frequently-overcrowded shuttle between SF State and the Daly City BART.
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Wednesday, Oct 15 2008 3:20 PM
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Wednesday, Oct 15 2008 3:20 PM
Conway moves to defend SF State
Playing soccer in California is something that Charles Conway has wanted to do since he was a kid. “I always wanted to live in California,” Conway said. “I’ve always wanted to come to California to play soccer.” Now, the red-headed...
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Monday, Oct 6 2008 6:17 PM
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Monday, Oct 6 2008 6:17 PM
Bailout bust drives plunge in Stock Market
The House of Representatives rejected a $700 billion bailout plan Monday as the Dow Jones dropped 777 points, marking the latest in the nation’s economic...
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Tuesday, Sep 30 2008 1:18 PM
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Tuesday, Sep 30 2008 1:18 PM
Student athletes get into 'Gator Unity'
Go to a men’s soccer game this season, and spectators can see the various Gators’ sports teams scattered throughout the stands at Cox Stadium, peppering the fog-laden bleachers with purple and yellow T-shirts and uniforms. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has...
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Monday, Sep 29 2008 5:30 PM
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Monday, Sep 29 2008 5:30 PM
How Gator sports gained and lost
Ask anyone at SF State about the sports here and many will give you the same answer: We don’t have a football team. The SF State athletic department has gotten a facelift over the past 20 years, experiencing both setbacks...
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Monday, Sep 22 2008 5:48 PM
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Monday, Sep 22 2008 5:48 PM
Fire forces evacuation at Towers dorms
The Towers at Centennial Square were evacuated Tuesday afternoon when a fire broke out on the second floor. Battalion Chief Tony Smerdel of Battalion No....
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Tuesday, Sep 16 2008 3:16 PM
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Tuesday, Sep 16 2008 3:16 PM
Once a Gator, now he's the most powerful man in bay area sports
Some people recall a date by looking at a calendar. Ted Griggs, vice president and general manager of Comcast Sports Net Bay Area, Channel 40, recalls a date by what team played in that year’s Super Bowl. “Let’s see, that...
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Sunday, Sep 7 2008 11:20 PM
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Sunday, Sep 7 2008 11:20 PM