
Features

125 Years of SF State Excellence
SF State’s motto translates to “experience teaches,” so after a century and a quarter we’ve got a lot of fun facts to school you about.

I, Alli Gator
Learn the evolution of a reptile that has become synonymous with SF State, as written in your fabulous Gator mascot’s journals over the years.

Strike Sparks
Gator heroes of the LGBTQ liberation movement are receiving their long-due recognition, courtesy of research by an SF State professor and over 40 students.

In Conversation with Annette Bening
Annette Bening (B.A., ’80) hops on Zoom with SF State Magazine columnist Ben Fong-Torres (B.A., ’66) for a dive into her reflections on college, acting and conquering fears.