PHOTOS: San Francisco State commencement 2011
Browse the Xpress photo gallery of the San Francisco State commencement ceremony at Cox Stadium May 21.
10 cheap things to do this summer for penny-pinching students
After tuition, books, rent and all the other countless academic expenses, students can be left feeling a little strapped for cash by the time summer rolls around. Don’t worry! Here’s a list of…
Intimate graduation ceremony draws families of Latino graduates
Excited chatter echoed through the hall as students, decked out in royal purple and gold caps and gowns, waited somewhat impatiently for their ceremony to start. The faint aroma of incense wafted from…
SF State aims to make dorm move-out easier on the environment
BY BRITTNEY BARSOTTI/ SPECIAL TO XPRESS In previous years, the massive move out from the dorms at the end of the year resulted in mounds of items spilling into the halls. “Everything was…
Brown’s tax extensions would prevent 32% tuition increase
Analysis For students who are tired of balancing the high cost of tuition with a Top Ramen diet and massive debt, be prepared — things could get much, much worse. About half a…
US Ambassador to Australia to speak at SF State commencement
Jeffrey Bleich, the United States Ambassador to Australia, will be making a 7,416 mile journey from Sydney, Australia to the SF State campus to receive an honorary award and speak at the graduation commencement May 21….
Oil tax would help fund higher education
Oil is often associated with exploding geysers of black gold in the hands of a wealthy few, but with Assembly Bill 1326, a shower of revenue may begin to fall into the funding…
Delicious dining options post-graduation
For those students looking to celebrate after graduation with a delicious meal on their parents’ dime, Xpress has compiled this list of San Francisco eateries. Boulevard- A San Francisco staple for over 17…
Student-advisory role a highlight for runner Fernandez
For Max Fernandez, cross-country offered a way to get out of fifth period in high school without having to skip class. The idea to join the cross-country team was first brought up by…
Passion for science guides Carly Bliss’ future goals
For four years Carly Bliss has excelled on the soccer field and in the classroom. As she prepares to graduate from San Francisco State, her experiences in the city of San Francisco have undoubtedly…
PHOTOS: SF State science fair showcases engineering talents
Science buffs and engineering enthusiasts gathered in the main gym at San Francisco State May 13 to present their projects at the 13th annual College of Science and Engineering Student Project Showcase. The…
Bay to Breakers unites athletes and partiers
Thousands of people ran, walked and partied on the city streets of San Francisco as they celebrated the 100th annual Bay to Breakers race May 15. The 12K race hosted two types of crowds:…
Campus crime update: threats, thieves and a false alarm
Here’s a brief update on campus crimes that occurred between May 11 and May 18. Creative Threats Officers responded to a call of a man threatening to shoot another man near the Creative…
Basketball star Dominique Hunter leaps to bright future
As Dominique Hunter ends her four-year basketball career at San Francisco State University, she is moving on to bigger and better things. Hunter, 21, played center and became a contributor for the Gators…
What do you think a bachelor’s degree is worth today?
With the cost of higher education steadily increasing, SF State students reassess the worth of a bachelor’s degree in today’s competitive job market. Devian Reyes, a 19-year-old sophomore studying studio painting and drawing says that…
Balompié Cafe in Mission serves up honest Salvadoran food
In the day of dining gimmicks and overly-complicated dishes, Balompié Café reminds restaurant-goers in the Mission district that good food shouldn’t have to pretend to be good food. Tucked away from the bedlam…
INFOGRAPHIC: The hidden costs of graduating from San Francisco State
To get to Cox Stadium this Saturday, San Francisco State students must pay their fair share of fees — blood, sweat and tears just won’t cut it. One hundred dollars to file a…
Bachelor’s degree is not all it’s cracked up to be
You’re standing on the graduation stage, moments away from receiving your degree. All you can think about is your college education and how much it took to get to this point. Without a…
VIDEO: Experiencing Bay to Breakers 2011
The 100th annual Bay to Breakers has come to be known as one of the most unique footraces in the country. At 7 a.m. athletes and citizens fill the streets of San Francisco…
PHOTOS: Bay to Breakers caters to diverse participants
Thousands of people ran, walked and partied on the city streets of San Francisco as they celebrated the 100th annual Bay to Breakers race May 15. The 12K race hosted two types of…
Intimate ceremony spotlights Latino graduates
SF State student Noemi Hernandez hugs her uncle, Juan Torres, after graduating at McKenna Hall. Photo by Erik Verduzco Of the 850 Latino students graduating from SF State this spring, a handful of…
Burden of rising costs not shared by all on campus
As I glide through all the rituals that lead up to graduation, I am overcome with a sense of closure. I enjoyed the food in all my classes’ end-of-the-year parties. I turned in…
East LA native works to achieve SF State degree
East Los Angeles, with its graffiti-lined streets cluttered with cars in its high afternoon sun, known to be dangerous at nightfall, created a rough environment growing up for liberal studies major Edith Ramirez….
Organizers promise a sober Bay to Breakers
Bay to Breakers will celebrate its 100th anniversary May 15 with new rules, including a ban on drinking and floats on the course. “Come dressed up in your wackiest costumes, come run, come…
Seating lab will unveil possible BART replacements
Horror stories of the things found on BART’s fabric-covered seats range from drug-resistant bacteria to the more mundane used condom or human feces. With the launch of the so-called “Fleet of the Future”…
Village housing evacuated after transformer malfunctions
Smoke coming from a malfunctioning transformer in The Village at Centennial Square has resulted in an evacuation of the building, according to University spokeswoman Ellen Griffin. As of 1:15 p.m. today, the evacuation…
Superheroes swoop in to fight crime
By Molly Sanchez – Special to [X]Press The sights and sounds of a riot filled the streets on a chilly night in Oakland when suddenly, strange figures emerged from an alley. Covered in…
New app will create dangerous parking distractions for drivers
In San Francisco, driving in circles is a right of passage for car owners. It is a competitive, sometimes full-contact sport. Even drivers that possess a coveted lettered area parking permit don’t always…
Parking lot construction causes inconvenience
Dealing with Lot 20 just became more difficult. Due to construction on the parking structure, parking in the garage has become a hassle. The parking lot is undergoing some changes to account for…
Oboist returns to school for second refrain
Keith Sklower sticks out from the rest of the musicians in the SF State orchestra. He’s been playing oboe longer than most of them have been alive. Sklower plays with hunched shoulders and…
