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OBITUARY: Student veteran mourned by campus and Pacific Islander community

Samuelu “Kiko” Afoa, 27, a beloved City College student died peacefully in his sleep on March 2, 2012. Afoa was a dedicated student aspiring to earn a degree in criminal justice.

Obituary: Local performer Jesse Morris loved by Bay Area music community

Jesse “Jaundice” Morris, or “Punk Rock Johnny Cash,” 27, was found dead in his home after committing suicide on his birthday, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. Morris was a talented musician best known for his Johnny Cash style vocals.

Edward M. Kennedy: 1932-2009

The Democratic party's "liberal lion" Senator Edward M. Kennedy, 77, has died from complications related to a malignant brain tumor. The senator was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008 and suffered a seizure shortly after the inauguration of President Barrack Obama.

August 26 News briefs

Burl Toler diesUniversity of San Francisco football legend, the NFL’s first African-American referee, City College alumnus and long-time employee Burl Toler died Aug. 16. The undefeated 1951 USF football team refused to leave Toler and Ollie Matson, the team’s two African-American players, behind in order to attend the