The USF Lyricist Lounge

08/29/2014

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The Intercultural Center at the University of San Francisco

04/04/2014

Human Rights Film Fest

Starts today at 12pm and continues tomorrow!

The University of San Francisco (USF) presents the 2014 Human Rights Film Festival, an annual event highlighting films that promote awareness and conversation surrounding human rights issues at home and around the world. The festival will consist of three days of screenings--from Thursday, April 3 t...

02/07/2014

Learn about how USF's 1951 football team took a dramatic stand against racism at the viewing party this Sunday on the UC 1st floor.

10/29/2013

How do you define American? What are the social messages we get about who is more American than others?

10/08/2013

USFtv

Check out some of the talent from our last Lyricist Lounge!

This is the place to see select shows from USFtv. Visit us at usftv.org for more info.

10/04/2013

“7 Ways to Eat Good While on a Hood Budget" by Stic of Dead Prez

Lets take the time to examine our food choices. What we put in is fasho what gets put out so consume wisely these days

Dead Prez has been the most inspirational Hip Hop group in my life. I first heard their album "Lets get Free" when I was in middle school, and it introduced me to ideas of healthy living, questioni...

10/04/2013

Reflection Question: Who are your social justice role models? Why?

10/04/2013

Reflection Question: How do you express love to those dear to you?

10/02/2013

Reflection Question: What are your internalized oppressions?

09/30/2013

Relax in 10 minutes or less with these 6 breathing exercises | USA TODAY College

Feeling like life is over and hectic? BREATHE

There are plenty of ways to find calm — without investing in a four-hand spa massage. Turns out, all we need is a pair of healthy(ish) lungs, our breath, and 10 minutes or less.

09/27/2013

What were the messages you got about gender while growing up?

09/27/2013

Alice’s Now & Zen Fest - [email protected]

Do you need to relax and just have fun this weekend? Check out the FREE CONCERT that is happening this Saturday in the Golden Gate Park!! Enjoy performances from top artists such as Plain White T's, Goo Goo Dolls, and OneRepublic all for FREE! Other activities include gourmet food (not free) & karmic activities. Head out to Sharon Meadow from 12pm - 5pm this Sunday and get your zen on! For more information check out the link below. Have a great relaxing weekend!

Main Page – Artists – Activities – Charity – FAQs – Set Times – Directions – Main Page – Artists – Activities – Charity – FAQs – Set Times – Directions – Alice Music for the San Francisc...

09/20/2013

Pope Francis Makes Up To Conservatives And Blasts Abortion

Francis issued a strong anti-abortion message and cited Vatican teaching on the need to defend the unborn during an audience with Catholic gynecologists.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered an olive branch of sorts to the doctrine-minded, conservative wing of the Catholic Church on Friday as he denounced abortions as a symptom of today's "throw-away culture" and encouraged Catholic doctors to refuse to perform them. Francis issued a strong anti...

09/20/2013

If you have to offer your present self some compassionate advice for being a stronger ally to the LGBTQ communities, what would you say?

09/19/2013

How does this university create an inclusive environment? What is your role in creating an inclusive campus?

09/13/2013

Reflection Question: Where do you draw the line between free speech and hate speech?

09/05/2013

Reflection question of the day:

When you think about how life will be when you accomplish your goal, what do you imagine feeling, having, or doing? What is the big "why" behind your goal?

Please post your comments below :) Have a great day!!!

08/15/2013

YOOOO! Its bout that time for the first LYRICIST LOUNGE of the school year! AUGUST 23 come for a night of dopeness. Open space (4th floor UC), open people (ALL OF YOU) some light refreshments and creative energy. Dont sleep on us this year yal!

07/20/2013

The Best of San Francisco USF Student Survey

The 2013-2014 Best of San Francisco survey for USF historically underrepresented and under-served students is live! Tell us your faves and tips to help minority, LGBTQ, first generation, low-income, undocumented, and women students persist and thrive at USF!

Complete the survey and win a randomly chosen $25 USF Bookstore card (2 winners) to pay for supplies and books! (please repost!)

04/18/2013

Interested in preparing for the last Lyricist Lounge next week? Be sure to head on over to USF WORD's writing workshop TONIGHT in UC 411/412 from 7-8:30PM!

04/08/2013

To This Day Project - Shane Koyczan

Our next Lyricist Lounge is Friday April 26 in the UC 4th floor This month is an anti-bullying/hate speech month and we will be using that as on of our topics to perform on! Here's some inspiration...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltun92DfnPY&list=UUKwpJb8i4HujUYCcHO29pAQ&index=3

Shane Koyczan "To This Day" http://www.tothisdayproject.com Help this message have a far reaching and long lasting effect in confronting bullying. Please sha...

03/27/2013

March 2013 Lyricist Lounge

To those of y'all who came out to the last lyricist lounge, check out these photos! http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfca_webservices/sets/72157633059344613/with/8580959750/

Sets let you organize your photos on Flickr. Explore the 24 photos in this set.

03/19/2013

Nothing to do today between 12-1? Come on by to the Cultural Centers in UC 411/412 for Victor's monthly writing workshop, Louder Than Bombs!

02/18/2013

Click here to support Help U. San Francisco WORD get to CUPSI by Victor Casillas Valle

Help out a great campus organization in getting to slam poetry CUPSI nationals in New York!
http://www.gofundme.com/237m1g

WORD Poetry Club at the University of San Francisco has chosen it's team and has been given the opportunity to attend the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational at Barnard College in April! However, we need your help to get there. Any donations will go straight to taking the team and coaches ov...

01/20/2013

School is starting up... know what that means? OUR FIRST LYRICIST LOUNGE IS GETTING CLOSER! Catch us at our first event for SPRING 2013 on February 15! Bring your love for a Valentines date or perform a break-up poem.. your choice!

01/01/2013

Happy New Year's Eve from The USF Lyricist Lounge to all of you! Keep it creative, safe, and fun. Here's to 2013!

11/15/2012

Gmail: Email from Google

There are still spots open for the ROOTS Lyricist Lounge Open Mic/Slam THIS Friday! Shoot us an email if you're interested @ [email protected]

10+ GB of storage, less spam, and mobile access. Gmail is email that's intuitive, efficient, and useful. And maybe even fun.

11/06/2012

"Louder Than Bombs," a weekly writing workshop held in the centers (UC 411/412), will have it's first session today from 12PM-3PM! Come on by and write on a special topic in celebration of election day. No previous writing experience necessary!

09/22/2012

Open Mic sign ups have just opened! Reserve your spot now!

09/19/2012

LYRICIST LOUNGE IS IN T-2 DAYS! It's going to be great. Don't forget to sign up for the open mic through email or at 6:30PM at the UC 4th floor. First come, first serve!