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The Guardsman

San Francisco, Calif.

Prop 20 con

By Frank LadraThe Guardsman Proposition 20, for all of its fancy wording, is nothing more than a big contest to determine who gets authority in choosing which citizens will be in specific congressional districts throughout the state of California. Up to this point, redistricting in California, which takes place every

The Zemanifesto - Sept 8, 2010

I am urging all San Francisco voters to vote against the “sit-lie” law in November. Furthermore, I am encouraging all of you—voter or not—to break that law at every opportunity should it pass.

Sit-lie ordinance left to voters

“The fact is, that at some point, as a day laborer, you will have to sit down during the day. It is humanly impossible to be standing all day as you’re waiting and looking for a job,” Campos said at the June 8 board meeting where the ordinance was voted down 8-3. “Are you telling me that you’re not

News Briefs - Sept 8, 2010

California loses federal grantCalifornia lost its bid for as much as $700 million for K-12 education from the Race to the Top Fund on Aug. 25, just after changing its education standards to get more points in the application. The state, which received 423.6 points out of possible 500,

Student equity process continues

By Kwame Opoku-DukuThe Guardsman Curriculum and administrative changes are being made at City College to address the student achievement gap following two student equity meetings held July 20 and July 22.The student hiring process, financial aid and priorities for incoming students are some areas where administrative changes will occur.

Task force created to prevent theft

By Gayle YglesiasThe Guardsman Because of increased theft on campus, the City College Police Department is attempting to prevent crime and protect students by informing them of the issues.The numbers of burglaries and thefts have increased each year on the Ocean Campus, but not on any of the other

Bookstore helped by selling SF State books

By Kwame Opoku-DukuThe Guardsman Some San Francisco State University professors are supporting local book sellers, like Modern Times Bookstore, by ordering their course texts instead of using the campus bookstore.Modern Times, which is run by a cooperative, is desperately seeking funds to help keep its doors open.“We’ve