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Commencement at SF State: Why is there no winter graduation?

Commencement at SF State: Why is there no winter graduation?

Marissa Perry Dec 18, 2018

With the end of the fall semester fast approaching, seniors at SF State have one thing on their mind: graduation; although, SF State’s commencement ceremony is set for May 28, 2019, five months past...

The perfect end to a long semester

The perfect end to a long semester

Marissa Perry Dec 14, 2018

Pub crawls are a right of passage for city goers and San Francisco holds no exception. On Saturday, December 15 the SF Crawl scene will gather at Mayes Oyster House for the annual SF Sweater Con. This...

The differences in Trump’s emails and Clinton’s: an explanation

The differences in Trump’s emails and Clinton’s: an explanation

Marissa Perry Dec 9, 2018

Ivanka Trump, White House senior adviser and daughter of the U.S. president, has been caught in the middle of an email controversy just as Hillary Clinton was when she was running for POTUS. The only thing...

Unapologetically Me Podcast - EP. 2

Unapologetically Me Podcast – EP. 2

Marissa Perry Dec 5, 2018

On this episode of Unapologetically Me, I talk about anxiety. As someone who suffers severely from anxiety-- it is important that something like this is talked about. Talking about your emotions and feelings...

The time is near, Santacon is here

The time is near, Santacon is here

Marissa Perry Nov 29, 2018

Santa Claus is coming to town, more like thousands of Santas — this is SantaCon. The Dec. 8 event is a gathering of Santas, Mrs. Clauses, elves and even Grinches in San Francisco’s Union Square all...

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Stay active on Thanksgiving at the annual Turkey Trot

Marissa Perry Nov 20, 2018

It is time to gobble 'til you wobble! The annual SF Turkey Trot is back. Kick off Thanksgiving day with a fun turkey themed run, ranging from a kids gobbler race to a turkey trail trot. There is still...

Unapologetically Me Podcast Ep.1

Unapologetically Me Podcast Ep.1

Marissa Perry Nov 14, 2018

Welcome to Unapologetically Me. A podcast where I, Marissa, talk about the issues, topics and concerns that make me who I am. With topics such as mental health, plastic surgery and more, Unapologetically...

Trump’s tweets on California fires disgrace to firefighters

Trump’s tweets on California fires disgrace to firefighters

Marissa Perry Nov 13, 2018

President Donald Trump continues to cross the line on his Twitter account. After the news of the Camp Fire and Woolsey Fire broke, Trump took to Twitter to blame California and its poor “forest management...

Bacon and Beer Classic at AT&T Park

Bacon and Beer Classic at AT&T Park

Marissa Perry Nov 7, 2018

Drink up, pig out and party down at the San Francisco Bacon and Beer Classic at AT&T Park. On November 10, local vendors will showcase their craft beers and delicious food for the public to enjoy....

Megan Kelly off the air after "blackface" remarks

Megan Kelly off the air after “blackface” remarks

Marissa Perry Nov 7, 2018

Surprise, Megyn Kelly has made yet another racial comment on her talk show, “Megyn Kelly Today.” Her show on NBC was cancelled for her comments regarding how wearing blackface for Halloween should...

Activist opens cafe for civic engagement in Mission District

Activist opens cafe for civic engagement in Mission District

Marissa Perry Oct 31, 2018

Where do you physically go to become a better citizen? This is the question that owner Manny Yekutiel had in mind when he created his gathering space. Manny’s is a social gathering space where you can...

Halloween brew bash

Halloween brew bash

Marissa Perry Oct 26, 2018

Anchor Public Tabs, located in DeHaro Street in San Francisco will host a Halloween Brew Bash on October 31st. This bash will be filled with costumes, crafts, beer and more. Via the Anchor Public Tabs...

Taylor Swift Red Tour, Tacoma WA

Dear Taylor Swift

Marissa Perry Oct 24, 2018

Celebrities are not often viewed as people who should throw their political views into the public eye. Yet in more recent years celebrities have taken time to express their political viewpoints, and whether...

Annual chowder fest back at Fisherman's Wharf

Annual chowder fest back at Fisherman’s Wharf

Marissa Perry Oct 19, 2018

San Francisco’s annual Wharf Fest is back and better than ever before. Fishermans Wharf hosts the event and invites Bay Area locals to put their taste buds to the test. Ten different restaurants from...

Advocates recognize Mental Health Awareness Day

Advocates recognize Mental Health Awareness Day

Marissa Perry Oct 10, 2018

Every day, millions of Americans are faced with the reality of living with a mental illness. Each year on Oct. 10, healthcare professionals and associations raise awareness on mental illnesses across America. The...

Eminem is not backing down from his feud with Machine Gun Kelly. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Eminem vs. MGK beef shows no signs of slowing down

Marissa Perry Sep 20, 2018

There are always celebrity feuds occurring in Hollywood, but the most recent; and most entertaining has been between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly. Otherwise known as MGK. Since Eminem has dropped his...

Ryan Webb, 22 (right), Chantel Heard, 22, and Marissa Suttles, 21, dance at the Malcolm X Plaza at on the first day of class Monday, August 27, 2018. (Oscar Rendon/Golden Gate Xpress)

Staying social on campus

Marissa Perry Aug 29, 2018

College is a place that is filled with new opportunities and experiences. It is the place where you can meet new people, try new foods and create new memories. But how can you maintain a social life through...

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