Posted on 02 May 2013
USF fraternity Chi Upsilon Zeta (XYZ) laced up their walking shoes this past weekend and stepped out in the city to show their support for victims of rape by participating and raising money for the annual San Francisco Walk Against Rape. The fraternity marched alongside other student groups — Latinas Unidas, Tri-Gamma nursing society, and [...]
Posted on 04 April 2013
After dropping Friday’s match 6-1 to WCC foes No. 6 Pepperdine, the Dons men’s tennis team brought some vengeance to the courts on Saturday, crushing Loyal Marymount in a 5-2 victory. San Francisco won four out of six singles matches. In an unorthodox twist, singles matches took place before the doubles matches — NCAA standard [...]
Posted on 04 April 2013
The Foghorn’s Lauren Burge interviews Jordi Davieson, lead singer for the Australian indie band touring in the United States. San Cisco, the indie-funk beach pop band hails from Freemantle, Australia playing summer tunes by mixing old instruments with synths. The young and successful band released their first EP, “Golden Revolver” in 2011 and since then [...]
Posted on 04 April 2013
The beauty of San Francisco is the diversity that lives within every district. We often categorize ourselves with a district’s persona, but it is always fun to get out of your usual district and try something new. This week we recommend the Marina district, where there is everything to do from boutique shopping to amazing [...]
Posted on 04 April 2013
Students returning to USF in fall of 2013 can expect some changes to main campus, including the completion of the John Lo Schiavo, S.J. Center for Science and Innovation (CSI) building, the renovation of the McLaren Conference Center entrance, the renovation of Phelan Hall bathrooms and addition of dorm rooms, as well as some construction [...]
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Posted on 27 March 2013
The tech industry’s boom throughout the Bay Area has produced an influx of high-income tech professionals moving to San Francisco. The city’s rich cultural, music, and food scenes are interspersed throughout with beer gardens, bicycle cafes, and organic Froyo shops. Our beloved city has something to offer to everyone and remains one of the world’s [...]
Posted on 08 February 2013
Excitement surrounds the Koret pool as it’s getting ready to open again on Feb.14. Koret users have had to adjust to a pool without water—but, at least, they didn’t lose their jobs. Indeed, swimmers and avid gym-goers are not the only ones who have been affected by the pool closing. Lifeguards have had to take [...]
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Posted on 29 January 2013
For the first time in the history of the NFL, two brothers will coach against each other in the Super Bowl as Jim Harbaugh’s San Francisco 49ers take on John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII. Some have even called this game the Harbaugh Bowl I, The Harbaugh Bowl, and SupeHarbaughl. This ultimate test [...]
Posted on 29 January 2013
Superbowl XLVII is this Sunday, February 3rd, at 3:30p.m.PT, and our very own San Francisco49ers will be facing off against the Baltimore Ravens. San Franciscans will be representing the 49ers by wearing Gold and Scarlet as they root for their team in the battle takingplace at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. It’s going to [...]
Posted on 29 January 2013
Aryan Azizian is currently enrolled in Keble College’s Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies semester-long program. Keble College is one of 38 constituents of the University of Oxford in England. He reports: So far, so good — “Harry Potter”-esque dining room halls, friendly locals, an extensive wine selection and a DIY sundae bar at the [...]
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