Fall/Winter 2024

Fall Winter 2024 covert art of juxtaposition of Annette Bening

Features

a photograph of the 1900 in sepia showing the first students of SFSU: 10 women and 4 men

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.

a green wall with a collage of picture frames showing Alli Gator throughout the years

 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.

comic art of a group of people holding signs "Gay is Good" and peace signs of Gay liberation

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.

close up of Annette Bening

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.

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