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SF State biology major Isaiah Corona (far left), 19, political science major Kenneth Cason (left), 22, psychology major Jacob Shur (center), 19, Isaiah Price (right), 19 and Jordan Braithwaite (far right) form an student collective that collaborates on producing rap music. The group is getting ready to release a mixtape as well as individual musical projects as they balance the demands of school work and their passion for music. (Chris Robledo/Golden Gate Xpress)

MGM Boyz music collective prepares to release rap albums

Sarah Niderost Dec 18, 2018

MGM Boyz, a musical collective of SF State students, originally gained fame from throwing parties in a Parkmerced townhome. Now their music is about to take the spotlight. MGM stands for “mandatory...

‘5 Star Christmas’ doesn’t jingle any bells

‘5 Star Christmas’ doesn’t jingle any bells

Sarah Niderost Dec 9, 2018

Ready to sit down in a warm fleece Snuggie with a mug of hot cocoa and watch some Christmas movies before the big holiday? Netflix released a handful of original Christmas movies this year to spread the...

Fine Arts Gallery presents 31st annual Stillwell student exhibition

Fine Arts Gallery presents 31st annual Stillwell student exhibition

Sarah Niderost Dec 4, 2018

The College of Liberal and Creative Arts will present the 31st Annual Stillwell Student Exhibition in the Fine Arts Gallery from Tuesday, Dec. 4 to Thursday, Dec. 13. This exhibit will feature undergraduate...

CSU application deadline extended for prospective students facing hardships due to wildfires

CSU application deadline extended for prospective students facing hardships due to wildfires

Sarah Niderost Nov 27, 2018

The California State University of the Chancellor (CSU) has extended the priority application period for Fall 2019 admission to Dec. 15 in respect to prospective students who are facing hardship due to...

Natatorium closure continues

Natatorium closure continues

Sarah Niderost Nov 26, 2018

The Mashouf Wellness Center’s natatorium remains closed prior to SF State’s campus closure due to unhealthy air quality and Thanksgiving break. The natatorium initially closed on Nov.13 which...

Tomoko Oikawa carving the bank while riding her own hand painted grip at SoMa West Skatepark on Monday, November 5th.

Skater grows grip tape business

Sarah Niderost Nov 26, 2018

Tomoko Oikawa, a business management student at SF State, sits on “3 up 3 down,” a famous staircase known for skateboarding in the SoMa district of downtown San Francisco. Her carefree and friendly...

Photo by Yannis Papanastasopoulos on Unsplash

Queer homecoming celebrates inclusivity

Sarah Niderost Nov 20, 2018

Dozens of members of SF State’s LGBTQ+ community celebrated Queer Homecoming in the Mashouf Wellness Center’s MAC gym Friday night. Queer Homecoming is hosted by EGAY, an organization at SF State dedicated...

Anderson .Paak’s “Oxnard” hits heavy notes

Anderson .Paak’s “Oxnard” hits heavy notes

Sarah Niderost Nov 19, 2018

Anderson .Paak, formerly known as Breezy Lovejoy, released his third studio album “Oxnard”, blasting good vibes, bass thumps and funky elements to the table. This is .Paak’s first release on Dr....

'May the Devil Take You' scares stereotypically

‘May the Devil Take You’ scares stereotypically

Sarah Niderost Nov 18, 2018

Indonesian horror film, “May the Devil Take You,” premiered on Netflix this week, adding another layer to the endless list of Netflix originals and capturing a new angle to a traditional haunted house...

Ensemble member Ariana Rodriguez lays on the stage inside the Little Theater as the opening night of Pericles, Prince of Tyre begins. The play premiered in The School of Theater & Dance on Thursday, Nov. 01, 2018. (David Rodriguez/Golden Gate Xpress)

Pericles debut excites theatre department

Sarah Niderost Nov 7, 2018

The School of Theatre and Dance debuted “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” in the Little Theatre on Nov. 1 with an all-student cast, elaborate lighting and a unique set. “Pericles, Prince of Tyre”...

Students Prepare to Register and Vote for the Midterms

Students Prepare to Register and Vote for the Midterms

Sarah Niderost Oct 31, 2018

Though many students are eager to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, a majority of students do not vote. The Campus Vote Project reported that only 17 percent of people aged 18 to 24 cast a ballot...

John Mesa performs during Comedy Night at The Depot SFSU on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018. The event featured a variety of stand-up comedy routines. (Mira Laing/Golden Gate Xpress)

Local comics roar crowd in comedy showcase

Sarah Niderost Oct 9, 2018

Students and members of SF State’s comedy community gathered at The Depot on Oct. 3 to listen and laugh at comics who stepped on stage and shared their wit during Comedy Night. The Depot is a hot...

Poohrail sits in his home in Park Merced, as he describes his life leading up to his professional career and starting his line of skateboards named Create Skateboards on Friday, Sept. 21. (Tristen Rowean/Golden Gate Xpress)

Poohrail turns pro

Sarah Niderost Oct 9, 2018

Skateboarding didn’t come easy to San Francisco resident Terrell Newell, but it was something that just clicked with him. Terrell “Poohrail” Newell started skating when he was just 3 years old....

An art history major Alexa Weiss, (left), and Woong Lee, (right), a history major, look at some of the Unity Queer Skateboards artwork during the SF StateÕs Fine Arts exhibition ÒAll Together Now,Ó in the Fine Arts Gallery Room 238, on Saturday, Sept. 22. (Evan Moses/ Golden Gate Xpress)

“All Together Now” celebrates community and collaboration in Fine Arts Gallery

Sarah Niderost Sep 26, 2018

Artists and members of the public and the SF State art community gathered at the “All Together Now” art exhibition’s debut in the Fine Arts Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 22, where they celebrated community. The...

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