For the purpose of this article, the term Mexican-American is used to refer to a person of Mexican heritage who is living in the U.S. regardless of citizenship status. The term Latinx is the gender-neutral version of Latino/Latina and is used to refer to a
SF State art students and professors speak out against hate without saying a word
Acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky presented this weekend what was, perhaps, his most experimental film, and it is one of the most menacing and cringe-worthy movies of the last decade – a compliment to the director's way of filming. Aronofsky's "mother!" has the pleasure of being different
SF State students in the foodservice industry rely on the voluntary, and often paltry, tips people pay in exchange for service to cover the rent. Tipping is a delicate subject in the U.S. because it’s a large part of the culture and economy – especially
SF State’s women's soccer team played in a physical 1-0 victory over Holy Names University Hawks on Saturday, Sept. 16. The Hawks started out with possession of the ball, but the Gators quickly pressured them to grab control of the game. Within the first 15 minutes of
SF State’s School of Cinema is listed as one of the best film schools in the country for the fourth year in a row. The Hollywood Reporter published its annual ranking of top film schools and placed the School of Cinema as 22nd in the country
Swapping out bacon, burgers, and cheese for other sources of protein like tofu and nuts tends to raise a few eyebrows. Several SF State students who have adopted a vegan lifestyle have dealt with the uncomfortable conversations when explaining their choice to change their diet. Senior Maycee
SF State’s women’s volleyball team lost last night in a 3-1 battle against nationally ranked California State University, San Bernardino. SF State gators showed signs of miscommunication during the first set by letting balls hit the ground between players, as well as serving into the
Riot gear equipped officers from three different departments encircled a portion of UC Berkeley's campus Thursday night as security for Ben Shapiro’s 7 p.m. speaking engagement. Shapiro is a right wing political pundit who has written for Breitbart, The Daily Wire and other similar publications. He
Oakland, Calif. — Outside the Paramount Theatre, vendors awaited the massive crowd that received their long-awaited citizenship on Thursday with patriotic merchandise, passport covers, and voter registration papers. The ceremony was hosted by U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services. Democracy Action SF organized the voter registration booths
This story was originally published stating that the data regarding the number of complaints and length of time for investigation was pulled from the U.S. News and World Report. Though the data was pulled from this site, it was originally provided from the Department of Education's
On a foggy September Wednesday, SF State’s women’s soccer team capitalized on second chances.The Knights traveled across the city to meet the Gators at a very wet and muddy Cox Stadium. The drizzle did not help either team at all, and who ever could adjust
[caption id="attachment_78450" align="alignnone" width="800"] (Courtesy of Coaching Corps)[/caption] SF State students are working once again with the non-profit Coaching Corps to help kids in disadvantaged communities play the sports they have always wanted to play. Coaching Corps’s mission is "to ensure that all kids get to reap
“Queer Virality” held its opening reception in the Associated Students Inc. art gallery on Friday, Sept. 8, which displayed conceptual art from several different artists. Renae Moua, the show’s curator, chose a theme that hit very close to home as a queer person of color. She’s
Saturdays in the fall are a time when many college students unite around football, yet no yard lines or goalposts can be found at San Francisco State’s Cox Stadium. This is because SF State has been a school without a football team since 1995. This lack
Part video game social club, part competitive video game organization, SF State’s League of Gaming hopes to continue to grow this semester while developing partnerships with current and new esports sponsors. Esports, the formal term for professional competitive gaming, has quickly gained popularity around the world
In honor of September being Hispanic Heritage Month, assistant BECA professor at SF State is producing two documentaries about immigrants in collaboration with the San Francisco Giants. “The Giants are trying to show their audience how inviting they are; that sports are a great way
“I am very emotionally Japanese; the events make me feel something. All of my choreography is emotionally-based and that comes out,” Ayana Yonesaka said. “Each dance is specifically inspired.” The colorful wall hanging swayed as the dancers ran past. The soft sound of rain played
[caption id="attachment_78411" align="aligncenter" width="800"] SF State Gator sophomore Niko Baila throws in the ball to her teammates, in their win against University of Bridgeport at Cox Stadium on Sept. 11, 2017. (Ivan Corona/Xpress)[/caption] In a hot Monday afternoon San Francisco State’s women’s soccer team managed to
[embed]https://youtu.be/7qHvVLl3NJU[/embed] SF State students can find relief from homework, exams and studying right on campus every other week with some help from furry friends. Therapy Dog Tuesdays, hosted by SF State’s Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) unit from the University’s Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, is an
SF State’s women’s volleyball team started off day one of the 2017 West Region Showcase with a loss in their tournament opener against Biola University. “There were a lot of errors,” said Matt Hoffman, head coach of the team. “We didn’t play a clean game of
As a record-breaking heatwave blitzed San Francisco over Labor Day weekend, more than 400 “zinesters” filled the non-air conditioned County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park for a Sunday zine fest. A Zine — short for fanzine — is traditionally a “cheaply-made, cheaply-priced publication, often in
https://youtu.be/TDb_F5c8ptw “Everybody wants to be hood, see hood, live hood, rep hood, but still call the hood babies hoodrats as they feel distasteful at the thought of an alley with a sofa they claim we have so much in common with, you know? Since apparently we’re
After a long postseason of putting in copious amount of physical and mental hours to their training, SF State’s women’s soccer team opened their season in Oregon with one win and a loss. “I expected challenging games playing on the road, in the heat and
Some faculty and students within College of Ethnic Studies (COES) are upset at President Leslie E. Wong for not fulfilling demands he promised the COES after the protest from May of last year. Wong signed a contract with the four hunger strikers of the Third
Students looking for jobs at SF State have just received a new, streamlined platform to make finding employers easier. The SF State Career Services and Leadership Development, or CSLD, partnered with the jobs site Handshake to make connecting students with employers more efficient. Handshake is a university
[embed]https://youtu.be/3zukwEbV6_o[/embed] ***Additional reporting by Savannah Assi and Gabriela Cazares-Lopez*** The Trump Administration announced yesterday morning that it will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which granted recipients protection from deportation and gave work permits to undocumented immigrants who came to the country as minors.
SF State’s Rugby Club plays at a division 1-AA level and not only have to pay to play but lack a regular field to play their home games on. “We practice on the West Campus Green, and we play our games in several different locations around
In the current political climate where social unrest pervades college campuses around the country, some SF State students think the university is at odds with its own values of equity, inclusion and diversity. With only the third week underway in the new school semester, the university
Activism and creativity can blend to become both beautiful and haunting social commentary, which is no truer than in the poetry work of two SF State alumni. Nellie Wong and Genny Lim are Bay Area natives who have promoted themes of equity and equality throughout their
The SF State University men’s soccer team defeated the Dominican University of California's team today, scoring two goals in the first half and making the final score 2-0. In the first SF State home game of the season, Dominican started with possession of the ball. The
The Trump Administration announced this morning that it will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which granted protection from deportation and gave work permits to undocumented immigrants who came to the country as minors. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said at a press
There is no plaque or symbol of historical significance at the corner of Wawona Street and 46th Avenue in the Outer Sunset District of San Francisco. At that intersection, there is a vacant, gray house standing in the shadow of a new shopping center being
Students sweat as they danced across the floor during the auditions for the New Moves show, a modern dance performance created by students at SF State premiering this November. Auditioners danced for an hour. This is what they came for - to perform. If chosen,
President Trump has decided to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, with a six-month delay, Politico reported. The Obama-era program grants work permits to undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. when they were minors and protects them from deportation. After months
***Additional reporting by Travis Wesley*** Black smoke was seen coming out of the chimney of the Russian consulate in San Francisco earlier today, a day after the Trump administration directed the closure of the building after tension between the United States and Russia heightened. Firefighters were dismissed
