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There's No Place Like Home SROs were originally designed to house a single person. Hundreds of families, though, have found that these rooms are the only thing they can afford because of low wages, high unemployment, displacement through high rents, and a reduced supply of public housing. Seventy five percent of these families are employed immigrants who simply can’t afford the high market rents in the city while supporting the average family of four.
[ Story by Jennifer Kregear ]
Friday, Dec 14 2007 8:38 PM

The Price of Democracy The sound of the helicopters hovering over them is distinct and alarming. One man yells out, “It’s raining!” and Abbot responds, “No, it’s not raining, it’s something else!” The moist droplets felt like water on his skin, but the night sky hid their color. Momentarily, all of the men shared the same excruciating sting on their bodies, targeting their underarms and groin areas.
[ Story by Lai Saetern ]
Friday, Dec 14 2007 12:50 PM

Sculptor lives amidst chicken wire Beyond a wall built entirely of chicken wire lives Mick Monahan, a 23-year-old sculptor whose jock past and love of aggressive music are molded into his life at SF State. “I don’t make comfortable art,” said Monahan. An art major...
[ Story by Devin O'Keefe ]
Thursday, Dec 6 2007 10:13 AM

Retailers Give Part of Holiday Proceeds to Charity Corporate stores such as Gap drive the fund-raising bandwagon during the holiday season, but most students said donations don't make a difference. Stores have been attracting buyers to their products by announcing that a percentage of proceeds will benefit charitable...
[ Story by Kamala Kelkar ]
Sunday, Dec 10 2006 10:15 PM

By the Needle Needles led Kevin Arkell down the path of addiction and HIV infection. Now the same prickly instrument is helping him find solace from speed, AIDS and thoughts of suicide. It's been a cornerstone of his survival. "A smile comes over...
[ Story by Poh Si Teng ]
Friday, Dec 8 2006 7:57 PM

SF State Speaks Out on Speaker of the House With Democratic victory in this year's midterm election, Nancy Pelosi is set to be the first woman to stand second in succession to the presidency...
[ Story by Belinda Wong ]
Wednesday, Nov 29 2006 6:00 PM

Classroom a stage for SF State Professor After teaching in the theater arts department at SF State for the past 17 years, professor Rhonnie Washington still finds time to act while effectively teaching his students about an art he loves so much.
[ Story by Christina Ferrucci ]
Thursday, Nov 9 2006 4:31 PM

Effort, hard work leads to Freshman of the Year Van Voast�s willingness to work hard and closeness that she has gained with fellow freshmen runners Cynthia Chaidez, Miranda Houston, and Alix Kitka led to her achievement.
[ Story by Greg Chapman ]
Friday, Oct 27 2006 10:45 AM

Students Share Their Views on the Upcoming Election It is once again that time of year. Proposition campaigns slowly make their way into TV commercials and voter registration recruiters begin to saturate college campuses. The 2006 California Election, which is fast approaching, is set for Nov. 7. SF State is typically known for its high level of political involvement and activism. Some students share their plans and opinions on voting in this November election.
[ Story by Melanie Heimburg ]
Wednesday, Oct 18 2006 10:50 PM

Men's Basketball on the Rebound SF State men�s basketball coach Bill Treseler said the key to any good team is the ability to rebound. Whether it�s in the paint or dealing with a loss, he said the fortitude and desire of each player has an...
[ Story by Nicholas von Wettberg ]
Wednesday, Oct 18 2006 12:45 PM

Mandatory Military Service Weighs Heavy On Foreign Students �I do not have any worries about going into the military,� said SF State graduate Husam Erciyes who now works as project coordinator for the SF State bookstore. �It is a source of pride. To protect any inch of our land is our pride.�
[ Story by Nolan Hebert ]
Thursday, Sep 28 2006 7:54 PM

Professor Returns to Class After Long Visa Ordeal After nearly three months in limbo, stranded and waiting for U.S. security clearance in Canada, an SF State professor greeted his packed classroom Wednesday morning and embraced his replacement while students clapped.
[ Story by Ian Thomas and Jason Shuffler ]
Wednesday, Sep 20 2006 12:05 PM

Clinics Offer Students Alternatives in Health Care Amber Chavez had a cold. Because she is an SF State student, she had several options for treatment. In this case she chose to visit the Student Health Center (SHS) on campus because of its convenient location.
[ Story by Claudine Morgan ]
Wednesday, Sep 13 2006 11:21 AM

Far From Home A year after people in New Orleans lost everything to Hurricane Katrina, most of them are still struggling to pick themselves up and rebuild their lives. Thousands of people throughout Louisiana who were temporarily relocated from their homes to FEMA trailer parks are still living in them a year later.
[ Story by Justin Maxon ]
Thursday, Aug 31 2006 5:09 PM

Far From Home Katrina evacuees are still hurting a year later. A Photo Essay by Justin Maxon...
[ Story by Justin Maxon ]
Thursday, Aug 31 2006 3:17 PM