From behind bars to behind books: project helps ex-cons
Jail time on anyone's record is like wearing invisible handcuffs permanently, but SF State's Project Rebound has been helping the previously incarcerated begin a new journey. Founded in 1967 by John Erwin, and now run by director Jason Bell, Project...
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Wednesday, May 13 2009 8:50 PM
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In recession, students forced to get creative in pursuit of roommates
The semester is finally coming to an end and students at SF State can breath a sigh of relief as the weight of papers, projects and deadlines are lifted off their shoulders. But as summer approaches, students who have decided...
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Wednesday, May 6 2009 8:26 PM
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Wednesday, May 6 2009 8:26 PM
Community takes the front seat with student-designed bench
The face of President Barack Obama and symbols of love and marriage are just a few of the icons immortalized on a bench that will serve as a present to the city of San Francisco from a group of SF...
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Tuesday, May 5 2009 2:04 PM
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Tuesday, May 5 2009 2:04 PM
Students bike to school
Instead of "ghost riding the whip," SF State students were encouraged to "ghost ride the bike" at SF State's Bike to School day on Wednesday....
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Wednesday, Apr 22 2009 12:44 PM
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Wednesday, Apr 22 2009 12:44 PM
SF State hosts first ever organ donation drive
Saving lives one donor form at a time was the goal last Wednesday at SF State's first-ever organ and tissue donation and blood drive event. The California Transplant Donor Network partnered with SF State and other California colleges to raise...
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Friday, Apr 17 2009 4:44 PM
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Friday, Apr 17 2009 4:44 PM
Students walk in heels to bring awareness to sex crimes
Men at SF State gave the phrase "walk a mile in her shoes" a whole new meaning Wednesday as they voluntarily strutted around campus in high heels. Male students donned women's high-heeled shoes for the "Walk in Her Heels," event,...
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Thursday, Apr 2 2009 4:41 PM
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Thursday, Apr 2 2009 4:41 PM
Transgender issues come out of closet at SFSU
The little stick figures on the doors of public restrooms are an easy indicator for most people. It is supposed to come down to this: skirts are for girls and trousers are for boys. But for those who don't declare...
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Wednesday, Apr 1 2009 8:27 PM
The little stick figures on the doors of public restrooms are an easy indicator for most people. It is supposed to come down to this: skirts are for girls and trousers are for boys. But for those who don't declare... [ ]
Wednesday, Apr 1 2009 8:27 PM
Quartet rocks Knuth Hall
The Alexander String Quartet worked their musical skills on the violins at the Knuth Hall Wednesday night to perform classical tunes for a small crowd. Alumni, friends, family and fans of the quartet welcomed the foursome onstage with applause. The...
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Thursday, Mar 12 2009 11:32 AM
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Thursday, Mar 12 2009 11:32 AM
New organization wants students to love their bodies
SF State's newest campus organization, Active Minds, encouraged students to love their bodies and spread awareness of different eating disorders. Different activities were held on campus Monday through Thursday during Love Your Body Week to teach students how to take...
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Friday, Feb 27 2009 6:20 PM
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Friday, Feb 27 2009 6:20 PM
A night of German ballads
A small audience gathered in Knuth Hall on Thursday night to enjoy a show entitled "Poetry as Music: An Evening of Art Song." The show, which consisted of German ballads, was put together by SF State lecturer, Corey Head. Head...
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Thursday, Feb 19 2009 10:05 PM
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Thursday, Feb 19 2009 10:05 PM
Art exhibit goes behind the scenes
Fake animal carcasses, lollipops, costumes and other colorful props take gallery visitors behind the scenes of the film GWEILO while making a statement about overcoming university budget cuts. The reception for the art exhibit in the Student Art Gallery of...
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Friday, Feb 13 2009 6:00 PM
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Friday, Feb 13 2009 6:00 PM
Students build a bridge for third world kids
Helping out developing countries one library at a time, SF State's nonprofit organization, BRIDGE Nicaragua, gives students a chance to get out in the world and help communities in need. BRIDGE, which is an acronym for Building Resources in International...
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Friday, Feb 6 2009 4:14 PM
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Friday, Feb 6 2009 4:14 PM
Students stage an Opera Extravaganza
Comedic, romantic and dramatic opera scenes were performed by the SF State...
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Tuesday, Dec 2 2008 9:05 PM
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Tuesday, Dec 2 2008 9:05 PM
Campus sees red on World AIDS Day
Spreading awareness and encouraging safe sex practices was the message of the...
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Monday, Dec 1 2008 4:52 PM
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Monday, Dec 1 2008 4:52 PM
SF State breaks down election factors
President elect Barack Obama and Proposition 8 were the topics at hand at the election debriefing hosted by SF State political science professors on Thursday. The roundtable discussion, which was open to SF State faculty and students, was held to...
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Wednesday, Nov 19 2008 11:26 AM
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Wednesday, Nov 19 2008 11:26 AM
Singers raise voices, money for SF Food Bank
Family and friends filled the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in support of the SF State Chamber Singers and the University Chorus as they performed a benefit concert on Friday. The Harvest Concert was held on Nov. 7 and more than $900...
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Saturday, Nov 8 2008 12:49 PM
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Saturday, Nov 8 2008 12:49 PM
Talent show raises money for ex-cons
Singers, rappers and poets performed at a talent show yesterday to help...
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Thursday, Oct 23 2008 11:06 PM
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Thursday, Oct 23 2008 11:06 PM
Inaugural sex-ed soiree a success
On Thursday, Jack Adams Hall transformed into a carnival where students could win prizes, eat free food and participate in activities such as dildo ring tossing. No, that wasn’t a typo – sex education was the main focus of the...
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Thursday, Oct 16 2008 9:39 PM
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Thursday, Oct 16 2008 9:39 PM
Raza dpt. self-promotes at Cafe Press
The Raza studies program now has memorabilia for students, faculty and loved ones looking for a graduation gift at the Raza Studies Online Store. Mugs, mouse pads and T-shirts for adults and kids are imprinted with the Raza logo. Other...
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Saturday, Oct 4 2008 12:32 AM
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Saturday, Oct 4 2008 12:32 AM
Computer lab opens in Cesar Chavez Student Center
Twelve brand-new, flat-screen Mac computers awaited students at the grand opening of the student computer lab in the Cesar Chavez Student Center on Sept. 29. The computer lab is located on the Terrace Level of the student center in Room...
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Saturday, Sep 27 2008 1:02 AM
Twelve brand-new, flat-screen Mac computers awaited students at the grand opening of the student computer lab in the Cesar Chavez Student Center on Sept. 29. The computer lab is located on the Terrace Level of the student center in Room... [ ]
Saturday, Sep 27 2008 1:02 AM
Buyers choose clothing for a warming planet
From tee-shirts to totes, fashion has started its own movement to become eco-friendly with sustainable clothing. Slogans such as “Green is serene” and “I love planet earth” are printed on various tees and sweatshirts. However, not all sustainable clothing blatantly...
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Saturday, Sep 13 2008 7:21 PM
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Saturday, Sep 13 2008 7:21 PM
Book borrowing program helps hundreds
In it’s third year, Project Connect’s book loan program got applications more needy students than it can help. Project Connect, created by Associated Students Inc., founded the program to help students who can’t afford texts by lending them a maximum...
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Friday, Sep 5 2008 10:09 PM
In it’s third year, Project Connect’s book loan program got applications more needy students than it can help. Project Connect, created by Associated Students Inc., founded the program to help students who can’t afford texts by lending them a maximum... [ ]
Friday, Sep 5 2008 10:09 PM
SF breaks for Slow Food Nation event
Thousands of farmers and food lovers united in San Francisco over the Labor Day weekend to celebrate a healthier way of eating at Slow Food Nation, the first-ever event of its kind in the U.S. Slow Food Nation is a...
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Saturday, Aug 30 2008 12:40 PM
Thousands of farmers and food lovers united in San Francisco over the Labor Day weekend to celebrate a healthier way of eating at Slow Food Nation, the first-ever event of its kind in the U.S. Slow Food Nation is a... [ ]
Saturday, Aug 30 2008 12:40 PM
SFSU artists get started on the web
While most people make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or quit smoking, SF State senior Jason Fairbrother resolved to do something for his fellow Gators. The 22-year-old becca major is the creator of www.sfstateart.com, a Web site that exhibits...
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Tuesday, Aug 26 2008 4:37 PM
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Tuesday, Aug 26 2008 4:37 PM