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The student-run magazine of San Francisco State University

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The student-run magazine of San Francisco State University

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The Sound of Odd Numbers: Bobey

Lorisa Salvatin
January 26, 2015

The second installment of a larger project by Lorisa Salvatin Layers of strange time signatures and bouncy melodies color the music of Brendan Page, known also as Bobey. Page said his move to San Francisco...

Exploring the Creative Arts Building

Olympia Zampathas
January 21, 2015

Exploring different departments on your university campus can lead to some interesting encounters and some fun videos. We were lucky enough to have Miguel Verdugo and David Bookbinder let us record...

What’s up with Sia’s new music video?

Tami Benedict
January 8, 2015

Most of you have probably already seen Sia's new controversial music video for "Elastic Heart" featuring Shia LaBeouf and "Dance Moms" Maddie Ziegler. If you haven't seen it, LaBeouf and Ziegler are...

Pandit Chitresh Das dies at 70

Olympia Zampathas
January 6, 2015

Though Pandit Chitresh Das may not be your everyday household name, his name has a worldwide reach. Pt. Das dedicated his entire life to his artform, and legacy, the North Indian Traditional dance...

Doubtfire on fire

Tami Benedict
January 6, 2015

Story by Tami Benedict and Olympia Zampathas   One of San Francisco's cherished tourist locations was set ablaze last night. Around 8 p.m. the homeowner, Dr. Douglas Ousterhout, 79, said...

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Behind the Face: Mark Ruissi

Tami Benedict
January 6, 2015

Contributed by: Katie Lewellyn The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is an order of Queer Nuns in San Francisco whose goal is to help the community, promote human rights and spiritual enlightenment. The...

Into the Woods Review

Tami Benedict
December 27, 2014

  First, I want to put a full disclaimer that "Into the Woods" is a full-blown musical. A lot of people go into the movie thinking it is just like the rest of Disney's movies, some music but...

Worst White Elephant gifts

Tami Benedict
December 24, 2014

We decided to have some fun this holiday season, so across our social media account (Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr) we asked you "What is the worst white elephant gift you have ever received or given?" These...

On fetishes and fantasies—working at Fantasy Makers

Xpress Mag Staff
December 23, 2014

Photos and interview by Helen Tinna Fantasy Makers is an East Bay adult playhouse that brings one's fetishes and fantasies to life. Photojournalist Helen Tinna interviews Patience Morgan, a professional...

BREAKING: Sony authorizes Christmas release of The Interview

BREAKING: Sony authorizes Christmas release of The Interview

Olympia Zampathas
December 23, 2014

Contributed by: Tami Benedict Sony has just announced that the controversial comedy "The Interview" will premier in specific locations on Christmas Day. "We have never given up on releasing 'The Interview'...

Where to ice skate this holiday season

Tami Benedict
December 23, 2014

One of my favorite things to do during the winter is ice skating. Since Northern California doesn't get very cold and we never get snow, I always have to wait until right around the holidays for the...

Inside the East Bay’s Fantasy Makers

Calla Camero
December 22, 2014

A few miles outside of Berkeley is a quaint, two-story home with a white picket fence and an American flag on its front porch. A few blocks to the left is an elementary school, and a few blocks...

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