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Taking Control of the Camera I was frustrated with all the bad porn that is out there, says queer porn star Madison Young, discussing the problems with mainstream porn, elaborating on actresses with big blonde hair and big fake breasts, the homogenous look of the mainstream industry.
[ Story by Caitlin Moneypenny-Johnston ]
Monday, Mar 12 2007 9:17 AM

Picking the Problem “People get pleasure and relief from the act of picking, the feeling is similar to substance abuse,” says Dr. Carol Mathews, director of the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Clinic at UCSF.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Wednesday, Nov 1 2006 7:23 PM

The Church of Reality The Church of Reality or CoR, founded in 1998, is now composed of 500 participating members, 1,000 e-mail subscribers, and a Web site that receives approximately 3,000 hits per day, Perkel says.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Monday, Sep 25 2006 8:35 AM

The Armenian Food Festival At six o’clock, well-dressed families pour in through the gates, and eagerly wait in long lines that spill out from the main dining hall. As they dine one grape leaf dolmas and pilaf, the Hamaskayin dance group performs on stage. Young women in ornate headdresses and beaded costumes smile as they swirl their hands elegantly, following each other slowly in snake like patterns.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Wednesday, Sep 20 2006 5:13 AM

The debate over a fungal culture tea Kombucha is an increasingly commonplace find in the beverage section of your local health food store. Alongside the natural sodas and teas, you may see what appears to be lemonade or juice, but is actually a tea that has been touted as an elixir to treat disease.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Tuesday, May 16 2006 9:46 PM

Healthy Benefits of Pets When Morgan Shaw saw her physician about fibromyalgia and depression, one of the prescriptions she received was quite out of the ordinary.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Sunday, May 7 2006 9:42 PM

Connecting Spiritually with Inner Personalities Ayurvedic physician Vasant Lad, a practitioner from New Mexico, considered to be the pre-eminent expert in his field, presented an in-depth lecture on Ayurveda and specifically how certain techniques are utilized to cope with and eliminate stress.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Tuesday, May 2 2006 9:33 AM

Protesters March Throughout San Francisco Throngs of peaceful marchers, mostly young families with children, gathered and rallied at Justin Herman Plaza on May 1, as part of a nationwide worker’s protest billed “A Day Without Immigrants.”
[ Story by Courtney Argo, Briana Bartle ]
Monday, May 1 2006 9:22 PM

Holistic Treatments for Stress Traditional eastern and Chinese holistic remedies for well being are increasing in popularity and acceptance.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Tuesday, Apr 25 2006 10:30 AM

Cat Naps May Not Cut It For Sleepy Students They are seen sprawled out on the lawn or on benches, curled up in plush chairs, and slumped over cold hard desks.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Thursday, Apr 13 2006 9:00 PM

Staff union bargains for working conditions While holding signs that read “Raises, Rights and Respect,” about 30 members of SF State’s local chapter of the California State University Employee’s Union (Local 2579), held a brief rally.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Monday, Apr 10 2006 12:51 PM

Losing fear of AIDS Success stories have become more common, but some health experts said the flip side of that coin is that the killer disease image of HIV and AIDS may be waning, possibly leading to a less fearful attitude among the public.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Thursday, Mar 23 2006 8:48 PM

Researchers Wary of Chemical Exposure While washing up, students may be putting more on than taking off. The average American simply doing their daily hygienic routine of washing, deodorizing and beautifying, is exposed to about 168 chemicals, some of which are causing great concern, according to the Environmental Working Group, a consumer and environmental advocacy research organization.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Monday, Mar 20 2006 6:13 PM

Toxic Environment On March 14, 35 people listened to Dr. Marianne Marchese, N.D. lecture on the increasing toxic environment of pesticides, heavy metals, and synthetic plastic compounds that invade our bodies and cause or contribute to a host of conditions, including cancer.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Sunday, Mar 19 2006 6:21 PM

Experts Say Combat Soldiers Prone to Mental Trauma Don Lau is what some might call a renaissance man. The alumnus of SF State and Golden Gate University, where he received his law degree, currently works as a free-lance computer consultant and tech writer. But Lau has more than just this on his plate.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Sunday, Mar 12 2006 4:25 PM

Metal Levels Still Plague Tuna Industry Fish is a very healthy food, but the drawbacks of mercury, particularly in certain species, should be considered. This is especially the case for young children and fetuses. However, eating fish is still extremely healthy, it is just important to avoid or limit the intake of high mercury species, especially canned albacore tuna.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Friday, Mar 3 2006 4:01 PM

Unsanitary Nail Salons Cause Worry Over the past few years, nail salons have been the subject of intense media scrutiny after infectious out breaks. The state regulatory agency which oversees the states 35,000 nail salons, is extremely overextended. Consumers should not rely on the state to protect them, rather, they should know what to watch out for and ask questions to ensure their safety.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Friday, Feb 24 2006 11:32 AM

Many SF State Students Remain Uninsured The cost of health insurance consistently increases with each coming year. Despite being in the 18 to 34 age group least prone to illness, the cost of this financial safety net has become increasingly out of reach for college students. About one-third of SF State students are uninsured, according to Student Health Services. Those who could conceivably eke out an insurance premium each month often forego the expense, hoping that their youth, health and caution will carry them, which it may or may not do.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Wednesday, Feb 22 2006 4:28 PM

Benefits of Nutritional Regimens In the midst of college students’ ongoing concerns, most aren’t likely to wonder if they’ve met their daily requirement of five servings of fruits and vegetables, or whether their occasional sluggishness is due to a mineral deficiency.
[ Story by Courtney Argo ]
Wednesday, Feb 15 2006 5:10 PM