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Halloween Resurrection: Local Bar Rises from the Ashes Few things bring evil to mind like fire—in fact, Hell is filled with it. It’s a panic-inciting, trance-inducing element that most people have dreaded since the cowboy days when it was needed for warmth on the prairie. For Benders, the...
[ Story by Trey Bundy ]
Thursday, Oct 2 2008 2:32 PM

Coalition files suit to curb prison spending Group aims suit at AB 900, which allocates $12 billion toward prison construction; coalition says the money would be better spent on California's depleted public schools.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, May 15 2008 4:18 PM

Junior colleges saved by $70 million donation The community college system, with 109 campuses in the state, gets enormous boost as as California faces massive budget cuts; $70 million gift to "work-horse" colleges largest ever given to the public system.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, May 15 2008 4:07 PM

CFA report final attempt to persuade Gov. on budget cuts Report is final installment in a series of efforts this semester to garner support for the California State University system and secure funding, coinciding with the “Gov., can you hear us now?” campaign by the Alliance for the CSU.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, May 8 2008 1:17 PM

State college coalition continues lobbying efforts CSU Chancellor Charles Reed praises college leaders for 'unprecedented collaboration.'
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, May 1 2008 2:31 PM

To bee of not to bee: bee populations decline across nation Plant a sunflower, watch it grow and count the bees on it. It sounds simple, but the information that can be gained when thousands of people participate could help scientists across the country get a better understanding of how this...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, May 1 2008 1:33 PM

Students, faculty protest cuts in Sacramento Nearly 2,000 students from across California, including five busloads of students from SF State, rallied at the state Capitol Monday morning to protest the $1 billion in budget cuts Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed for the state's three college systems in 2008-09.
[ Story by Heather Mack and Doug Morino ]
Thursday, Apr 24 2008 1:45 PM

Exploring Titan Although it’s a frigid near-300 degrees Fahrenheit below zero on Titan, to the science world, Saturn’s largest moon is hot right now. So hot, in fact, that SF State Geology Professor Leonard Sklar, SF State graduate students and colleagues from...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Apr 17 2008 12:58 PM

'Alliance for CSU' seeks state-wide support from students Teach-in at McKenna Theatre part of state-wide campus movement to raise awareness of proposed CSU budget cuts, which could lead to a 10 percent increase in student fees, reduced classes and layoffs for faculty.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Mar 20 2008 2:13 PM

Buzzsaws for Bayview—just don’t call it shop class An SF State sponsored shop class of sorts is giving high school students in the embattled Bayview neighborhood the chance to build something with more than just power tools. Going beyond simple woodworking, the Industrial Design Outreach program, held at...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Mar 6 2008 2:40 PM

‘Green-collar’ jobs benefits workers A study by a SF State professor shows how blue-collar jobs in green business provide significant job opportunities for the hard-to-employ. As the Bay Area and California continue to lead the nation in efforts to reduce emissions, build green and...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Feb 28 2008 1:44 PM

Congress asks universities to help prevent piracy Although a recent bill passed by the House Committee of Education and Labor gives students much to rejoice about, it does contain a tiny provision that may make students think twice about updating their iPods. In addition to addressing the...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Feb 21 2008 9:20 AM

Recession signs hit Bay Area as tax rebate is signed While signs of an economic recession seem to be appearing across the nation, the jury is still out on whether San Francisco Bay Area residents...
[ Story by Sarah Morris ]
Thursday, Feb 14 2008 12:24 PM

Voters knock down Prop 92 by solid margin A measure to lock in more funding for the extensive California Community College system was defeated Tuesday, with more than half of voters opposing the...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Feb 7 2008 2:26 PM

Governor proposes cuts to California State Parks Getting away from it all in the Bay Area may prove more difficult, less safe and require more travel by the end of this year. Along with education, health care and the state’s prison system, the massive California State Parks...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Jan 31 2008 9:25 AM

Ryan's Isolation At three and a half years of age, Ryan’s height makes him look closer to five. His thin body constantly moves as he plays throughout his living room littered with discarded toys and cereal—currently one of only four foods he will eat. He prefers to play alone, suffering from a developmental disorder causing a severe lack of social skills. When he attends preschool and group play centers he likes to run through circle time with arms outstretched—smacking other kids in the face.
[ Story by Heather Becker ]
Friday, Dec 14 2007 11:20 PM

Gender discrimination a hiring concern for state schools A report released Tuesday by the State Auditor analyzing the hiring practices of the California State University System found an overall inconsistency in the consideration...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Dec 13 2007 6:39 PM

State audit reveals little oversight for CSU spending An audit report of California State University system’s employee compensation practices was released Nov. 6 for the first time to the public, sparking responses from...
[ Story by Perry Shirley and Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Nov 15 2007 9:45 AM

Election '07: Props A & H offer conflicting transit fixes Public transportation, a hot-button issue for many San Francisco residents and organizations, is taking center stage in a debate to be decided with Tuesday’s election,...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Friday, Nov 2 2007 1:01 PM

Governor signs one reform bill, cuts other Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed on Friday a bill that aimed to bring more transparency and oversight to California State University Board of Trustees meetings. Schwarzenegger signed...
[ Story by Heather Mack and Perry Shirley ]
Thursday, Oct 18 2007 12:36 PM

Pay raise lawsuit filed against CSU Outraged over the mid-September retroactive pay raises given to 26 of the California State University’s top 28 executives, two recent CSU graduates filed a lawsuit...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Oct 11 2007 12:24 PM

Promises: College not campaigning San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced Monday a proposal that would allocate unused public campaign financing funds to a program targeted at helping elementary school...
[ Story by Heather Mack and Matt Dear ]
Thursday, Sep 20 2007 9:53 PM

CSU budget escapes cuts, retains raises The California State University system was officially spared from funding cuts on Friday when Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the 2007-08 state budget, preserving the state‘s...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Wednesday, Aug 29 2007 10:34 PM

Let's Push For Eco-Responsibility There are countless ways you can make small steps every day towards being more green, but a few of the easiest no-brainers are overlooked all the time.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Tuesday, Apr 17 2007 7:43 PM

What do the College Republicans Want? Last week's "Support the Troops" rally following the club's victory was a shining example of a missed opportunity. We applaud a call to support those who dedicate their lives to serving our country. Unfortunately after this segment of their rally, the Republicans went back to their typical method of attacking and alienating.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Wednesday, Mar 28 2007 4:25 AM

Reports Say CSU Has $1.2 Billion in Reserves The California Faculty Association argued Monday that a recent financial assessment shows top California State University officials have tucked away over $1.2 billion. They said the CSU is in a strong enough financial position to increase faculty salaries and settle on a contract.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Wednesday, Mar 21 2007 7:37 PM

Fifth Fee Increase Squeezes Middle Class What was the California State University Board of Trustees trying to tell us when it voted last week to increase our fees for the fifth time in six years?
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Wednesday, Mar 21 2007 11:58 AM

Bill Could Keep CSU in Check Fellow students, take a seat and prepare to be shocked: It appears as if the government is actually on our side.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Wednesday, Mar 7 2007 12:13 PM

Corrigan's Letter in Poor Taste If the CSU doesn't want the faculty to strike, fair and honest negotiations--not patronizing letters-- are the answer.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Wednesday, Feb 28 2007 11:47 AM

Universities Shouldn't Have to Ban Wikipedia Forbidding the use of the Web site for papers should be common practice already. What is a major concern is the fact that students have actually been citing it as a credible source in their papers.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Wednesday, Feb 21 2007 3:05 PM

Media Missing the Point Last week was just a little too ridiculous.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Tuesday, Feb 13 2007 5:25 PM

Possible Strike Raises Questions The words “faculty strike” may conjure up daydreams of cancelled classes for most college students, but there is a lot more to consider than a day off.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Wednesday, Feb 7 2007 11:41 AM

SF to Mayor: Wi-Fi? Municipally owned Internet is possible and we are willing to wait for this service if the city delivers more public oversight.
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Feb 1 2007 7:08 PM

Legislation may cut interest rates, but sky-high fees need to be addressed he long sigh of relief college students exhaled last week after the federal government’s announcement of a bill to ease college costs has been cut short. Just when we thought we were finally getting a break, reading the fine print...
[ Story by Heather Mack ]
Thursday, Jan 25 2007 5:40 PM

College Night Hits a Home Run On April 25, it was a lowly section, way up on the third deck, that provided the noise and cheers that energized the crowd as section 331 became ground zero for College Night.
[ Story by Brad Wall ]
Wednesday, Apr 27 2005 3:27 PM

Gators sweep softball series; extend winning streak to nine The SF State Gators extended their winning streak to nine games by sweeping the Grand Canyon University Antelopes in a non-conference doubleheader Friday afternoon.
[ Story by Jayson Addcox ]
Sunday, Mar 13 2005 9:52 PM