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Yay Area Slang 101 “I dare one of you guys to, what is it called? ‘Ghost ride the whip?’” asks the 18-year-old Guilenondo. Reyes, a roommate of Vistan and Guilenondo, yells jokingly, “But the car isn’t even moving!” Apparently, Guilenondo doesn’t know too much about Bay Area slang. With so many people using Bay Area vernaculars improperly and not getting the correct schooling on how to use them, Yay Area slang can be hella confusing.
[ Story by Len Vinas ]
Saturday, Oct 20 2007 9:47 PM

What You See is What You Get from Rolling Stone Intern Krishtine de Leon, 24, a former SF State student and section editor for [X]press, has perplexed viewers by calling herself “ghettoized” and has been stereotyped as an “Asian with a Latin accent.” Bloggers have written disparaging remarks about her and she has responded in kind. She's been ridiculed for not knowing Jann Wenner’s name, called out for her grill, and declared a “poser bitch” by one blogger. People can’t seem to figure her out, she said.
[ Story by Christine Joy Ferrer ]
Saturday, Feb 10 2007 12:48 AM

SF State Students Star On MTV Reality Show From juvenile hall to the halls of legendary music magazine, Rolling Stone, SF State student Russell Morse has come a long way. With a checkered...
[ Story by Belinda Wong ]
Saturday, Dec 9 2006 3:22 PM

Get Your Hustle On Playlist Hustlers come in all shapes and sizes, from single mothers, to revolutionary activists with day jobs. What connects them is the agency to move, the motivation to succeed despite difficult circumstances, and a drive to defy the obstacles that block the path to greatness. Move over �Eye of the Tiger�, these huslin� ass tracks are guaranteed to stimulate yo lazy behind into making yo mama proud!
[ Story by Krishtine de Leon ]
Wednesday, May 17 2006 1:55 PM

Urban Couture Du Jour Local urban couture is taking the Bay Area by storm with young hip hop-influenced entrepreneurs such as Prospect. With the Bay creating buzz across the nation in the music mainstream, local designers are showcasing their custom creations on the Bay�s top rap artists, as well as nationwide acts. Due to the rise in popularity of Bay Area music, these designers are in high-demand among the local scene and upper echelon of fashion.
[ Story by Krishtine de Leon ]
Wednesday, May 17 2006 12:30 PM

Ditch your bum lover Long gone are the days when the most exciting thing I did was select my three toppings at Seniore�s and argue with my boyfriend about what movie to rent at Blockbuster. With the rising tuition, and significant data about SF State, I have realized that time is not on my side; falling in love with a starving college student is not what it�s cracked up to be.
[ Story by Krishtine de Leon ]
Monday, Dec 5 2005 8:44 PM

That's My Word The Bay Area has a long history of originating unique word variations. As simple as it seems, uttering certain phrases can reveal to the careful observer exactly where in the country the speaker is from, and whether or not they�re likely over the age of 25.
[ Story by Krishtine de Leon ]
Thursday, Dec 1 2005 9:07 AM

All About the Munny Kid Robot, a company specializing in designer collectible toys for grown-ups, held a charity benefit for Hurricane Katrina survivors that went above and beyond merely asking for donations for the Red Cross. The night revolved around the company's first do-it-yourself toy, The Munny Doll, and how it inspired art and activism amongst celebrities and local artists alike.
[ Story by Krishtine de Leon ]
Wednesday, Nov 9 2005 12:23 PM

The Dial Has Changed, But 89.5 KPOO Remains Back when the so-called "People's Station" 106.1 KMEL only played rock, and people dismissed hip hop as a passing trend, KPOO was there to break artists that literally walked off Divisadero Street, demo tape in hand. Three decades years later, the listener-sponsored radio station is still the most accessible outlet for young artists waiting for their big break.
[ Story by Krishtine de Leon ]
Thursday, Oct 27 2005 6:55 PM

Students React to the Death of Activist Rosa Parks At SF State, the country's pioneering advocate of Ethnic Studies, a room in the Student Union is named in her commemoration and many students expressed a loss upon news of her death.
[ Story by Krishtine de Leon ]
Thursday, Oct 27 2005 12:34 PM

Filipino MCs Use Hip Hop to Raise Community Awareness Percival Dela Cruz made a serendipitous discovery while researching his undergraduate thesis in Asian American Studies in May of this year.
[ Story by Krishtine de Leon ]
Friday, Oct 7 2005 7:13 PM

Poeta Pan denied for International Festival in Cuba Translated from English to Spanish, the 9 San Francisco State Students and 4 faculty members ( including lecturers Wendy Diamond and John Calloway, and Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Matthew Miller) were recently invited to perform their piece at the world-renowned La Havana International Theatre Festival in Cuba.But on the way to getting travel permits approved by the United States Government, the trip was ultimately denied.
[ Story by Krishtine de Leon ]
Thursday, Sep 29 2005 7:54 PM

Cyrus Ginwala Hits a High Note With Students San Francisco State�s newest music department staff member, Cyrus Ginwala, has his hands full this semester, and it�s not only because of his upcoming debut performance as the University�s newest symphony conductor.
[ Story by Krishtine de Leon ]
Thursday, Sep 15 2005 8:54 PM