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USF Realizes Its Student Insurance Covered Abortions -- and Aborts It

Abortion has commandeered headlines of late with the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade last week and Saturday's pro-life rally -- for which many protesters bused into this pro-choice lair from more conservative California zip codes. But there is one story of anti-abortion zeal here in our own bac ... More >>

Everyone Look Busy: 'Black Pope' Headed to San Francisco

Born in Spain, educated in Japan, now 'Black Pope'America now has a black president. And next week San Francisco will be getting a visit from the Black Pope. No, this has nothing to do with the deeper meanings of the Vatican's white smoke and dark smoke, and Pope Benedict XVI was not a black member ... More >>

The Agony of Defeat: USF Rugby Falls to San Jose State -- First Win for SJSU in Five Years

While winless on the field of play, USF rugby has redefined the term "game face."On August 29, 1977, Cleveland Indians second baseman Duane Kuiper swatted a home run -- his only homer in an 11-year-career comprising 3,379 at-bats. The pitcher: Steve Stone. And, on March 7, 2009, the University of Sa ... More >>

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Under new basketball coach Jessie Evans, USF quickly exits the NIT. But it looks like there's more -- and better -- to come.

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A partial solution to S.F.'s parking wars? Turn over City Hall vehicles to the local CarShare program.

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A printmaking exhibition tells short, sharp stories

The "Catholic Issue"

A debate at USF over domestic partner benefits is complicated by the school's ties to the church

This is NOT a story about L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant

Meet John Cox, a USF swingman who is a cousin and friend to Kobe -- and quite at home with his own game and his own life

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Meet John Cox, a USF swingman who is a cousin and friend to Kobe -- and quite at home with his own game and his own life

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Meet John Cox, a USF swingman who is a cousin and friend to Kobe -- and quite at home with his own game and his own life

Dallas Police Confirm Alleged Texas Impostor Cop Ryan Caskey Not Same Person As Alleged USF Rapist Ryan Caskey

Former USF student Ryan Caskey (left) is accused of rape. Texas' Ryan Caskey (right) is accused of impersonating a police officer.The Dallas Police Department confirmed to SF Weekly that Texas fugitive Ryan Caskey -- a man accused of falsifying a police and military background and arresting suspects ... More >>

But I Was Only ACTING! USF Thespians Portray the Afflicted For Benefit of USF Nursing Students.

You, a 78-year-old man with dementia? Genius!In a masterstroke of symbiosis, the University of San Francisco has assigned its drama students to portray the sick and dying for the benefit of the school's nursing students.It's hard to think of a more mutually beneficial setup: The nurses-to-be get the ... More >>

Great Moments in S.F. Food History: USF Food War of 1932

ml_kap via FlickrSan Francisco has civilized food wars today, but, some 77 years ago, it was another story entirely. Tomatoes, bananas, rotten eggs, and other produce served as the ammunition in a 1932 food war between freshmen and sophomores at University of San Francisco, as seen in this rare clip ... More >>

For He Has Sinned

A new lawsuit sheds light on the S.F. years of Mother Teresa's spiritual adviser – who is also one of the Jesuit order's most notorious convicted pedophiles.

Say It Ain't So! USF Rugby Considers Shaving the Maniacal Mustache Look.

Too brilliant to last?​Last season, the University of San Francisco's rugby squad lost every game it played -- including a drubbing by a San Jose State team that hadn't won a game in five years. But USF looked great.  How's that? While the "Defenders of the Faith" weren't the most adept rugby ... More >>

Upscale S.F. Neighborhood May Get 5,300 Extremely Quiet Neighbors

View Larger MapSan Francisco is a city notorious for its Not-In-My-Backyard neighbors eager to protest anything liable to affect their peace and quiet. The denizens on the east side of Lone Mountain are no exception. They've fought against noisy concerts from nearby Golden Gate Park, driveway-blocki ... More >>

Kara's Cupcakes Now Recruiting at Colleges ― For Counter Staff

Alex HochmanEmily Cardemon talks with students in the USF cafeteria.​Kara's Cupcakes has a new strategy for hiring its "Retail Cupcake Ambassadors," i.e. counter staff. Rather than post job listings on Craigslist, the company's now sending representatives to recruit at local colleges. Kara's h ... More >>

Quintin Dailey, Troubled USF Basketball Star, Dies at 49

By 1990, Quintin Dailey openly pined for his basketball career to be over​Quintin Dailey, the basketball savant who led the University of San Francisco to its last glimpse at national prominence before, literally, killing the program, has died in his sleep. He was just 49 years old. Dailey was, st ... More >>

Sizzle & Fizzle: Highs and lows from the last week in S.F. music: R.I.P. KUSF 90.3 FM Edition

By 1990, Quintin Dailey openly pined for his basketball career to be over​Quintin Dailey, the basketball savant who led the University of San Francisco to its last glimpse at national prominence before, literally, killing the program, has died in his sleep. He was just 49 years old. Dailey was, st ... More >>

University Pulls Plug on KUSF, Music Community Reacts with Horror

​In a surprise move, University of San Francisco officials today yanked KUSF, its nearly 34-year-old community radio station, off the air, kicking out DJs and staff during the middle of a morning show. The FCC license for the frequency 90.3 FM was sold to an organization launching a public classic ... More >>

R.I.P. KUSF 90.3 FM, 1977 - 2011

These just became historical artifacts.​At least two things are clear regarding the surprise sell-off and shutdown of KUSF yesterday by the University of San Francisco: First, university officials would apparently rather have $3.75 million than a radio station that served the local community ... More >>

USF Sells Off KUSF, Its College Radio Station, Escorts Staff Out

Black Out​USF officials abruptly shut the doors to KUSF, the college's well-known indie radio station today, locking out students and DJs with no notice. Security guards walked into the station on campus this morning in the middle of a show and ordered everyone out, according to one student DJ. Th ... More >>

KUSF Volunteers Create Plan to Halt Sale of Radio Station

KUSF Students Try to Block Sale​Soon after the University of San Francisco announced Tuesday it would sell radio station KUSF to a classical music network, volunteers gathered to plot a strategy to block the sale. By morning, they had come up with a tentative plan to rally support to retain 9 ... More >>

KUSF Supporters Deliver Message of Frustration, Outrage to USF President

Chris StevensThe crowd at last night's gathering​On Tuesday, the nearly 34-year-old freeform San Francisco radio station KUSF went dark after the station's FM license was sold -- without any warning for listeners and without discussion amongst station volunteers and DJs. Last night, those who felt ... More >>

Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi to Introduce Resolution Supporting KUSF, Rally Planned at City Hall

Gone but not forgotten​Since USF officials shuttered KUSF college radio last week, volunteers and students have come up with an organized campaign to wrestle back their beloved indie station, 90.3 FM. They've garnered attention and support throughout the community with online petitions and a  ... More >>

KUSF DJs and Board of Supervisors Rally To Stop Radio Station Sale

Making music outside city hall ​DJs and supporters wearing "Save KUSF" T-shirts joined Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi for a rally in front of City Hall this afternoon, chanting "Whose station? Our station!" and "Shame on USF!" Afterward, Mirkarimi headed into the board chambers, where he introduced a r ... More >>

KUSF Needs You To Write the FCC

Only Uncle Sam can save you now....​On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors will likely approve a symbolic resolution opposing the University of San Francisco's decision to sell KUSF, the community-based radio station that was abruptly shut down two weeks ago. Even if the vote is unanimous, as author ... More >>

USF Faculty Asks University to Cancel Sale of KUSF

Even teachers and librarians like music​The University of San Francisco is already feeling the pressure from the community to back off the sale of the college radio station, KUSF. There have been protests, rallies, and even the city's politicians are supporting the student body in its effort get i ... More >>

Reminder: KUSF May Be off the Air, But Its Rock 'n' Swap Is Still Happening this Weekend

Sadly this is now memorabilia, too.​Every day brings new developments in the KUSF story: Today, it came out that some of University of San Francisco's faculty wants the university to cancel the sale, and just a few moments ago, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a resolution opposing th ... More >>

KUSF DJs Briefly Return to the Airwaves Today at Noon

Chris StevensThe crowd at a gathering to protest the sale of KUSF in January.​For three hours today, thanks to Amoeba Music in S.F. and and college radio stations around the country, KUSF DJs will be rocking the airwaves like Jan. 18 never happened.Starting at noon, well-known KUSF DJs like Irwin, ... More >>

USF Dissolves Popular College-Prep Program for Low-Income Students

Will there be a sequel?​After pulling the plug on its popular college radio station, the University of San Francisco is now shutting out another campus fixture: the Upward Bound Program.Since 1966, the college-prep program has helped low-income and minority high school students in San Francisco ge ... More >>

KUSF Staff Files Petition to Block Sale of Radio Station

KUSF needs the FCC to listen​We had almost gotten used to the idea that KUSF would not longer be the indie college radio station we had known. But the station's staff reminded us this week when they filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission, officially asking it to block the sale ... More >>

KUSF Volunteers Are Bringing The Bands Back; Old Programs Set to Relaunch

It's as if you never left.​Listeners tuning into KUSF-archives.com can be forgiven for thinking they're living in 2010 all over again. KUSF volunteers -- yes, the same ones who are challenging the recent sale of the station  -- have created a home in exile, obtaining donated streaming-audio b ... More >>

KUSF Transmitter Sale Denied

The FCC is listening ​The Federal Communications Commission has denied the University of San Francisco's application to move the 90.3 FM dial to Marin.Now this doesn't mean that sale of the college station won't go through; the FCC has yet to consider USF's application to sell the KUSF license to ... More >>

KUSF In Exile Broadcast Goes Live Tonight

They're Baaaaack!​KUSF In Exile goes live Saturday night at 8 p.m. with DJ Schmeejay's classical music show, featuring music by contemporary composers Luigi Nono and Gyorgi Ligeti."I think we're full steam ahead," said Howard "Schmeejay" Ryan, via telephone from new KUSF In Exile Studios in the Ba ... More >>

USF Reverses Decision to Evict Upward Bound, Popular College-Prep Program

Don't rely on the state ​Just two months ago, the University of San Francisco decided to evict the popular college-prep program Upward Bound, saying there just wasn't the space anymore. Miraculously, USF has managed to find just enough room to keep the program around another five years -- and it d ... More >>

Isabel Castillo, Undocumented DREAM Act Advocate, To Be Honored at USF Graduation

Isabel Castillo would like a job in her field already. ​Tomorrow, another class of University of San Francisco graduates will head into the working world. And while they are understandably worried about landing a job, the university will award an honorary doctorate to a young woman who has even le ... More >>

Ranked-Choice Voting Makes for a Boring, Undemocratic Political Mess

Isabel Castillo would like a job in her field already. ​Tomorrow, another class of University of San Francisco graduates will head into the working world. And while they are understandably worried about landing a job, the university will award an honorary doctorate to a young woman who has even le ... More >>

FCC Narrows Inquiry Into KUSF 90.3 FM Sale

KUSF friends enjoying a gentler time​The Federal Communications Commission has agreed to narrow its request for documents from the University of San Francisco, as the regulator investigates the transaction that turned KUSF from community radio programming to a classical music format."With this lat ... More >>