Lifesaving goal carries SF State women’s soccer to victory for the second time
Special to Xpress For the second game in a row, the SF State women’s soccer team won with a golden goal in extra time Monday afternoon against the Central Washington University Wildcats. It…
SF State students turn abandoned street furniture into artwork
Most people would pass by a broken-down chair, rotting and tattered with age on the side of the street, and forget about it. But a student in Mimi Sheiner’s design process class would…
Next SF State president must understand student issues, have nice facial hair
SF State will soon be starting the search for its next leader, since current President Robert A. Corrigan announced his impending retirement last week. He has served the University for 23 years, and…
VIDEO: an exclusive listen inside the iPods of SF State students
Golden Gate Xpress’ media editor Gil Riego and arts and entertainment editor Scott Graf patrol the SF State campus asking students what they’re listening to in their iPods. Pay close attention: some of…
Traveling artist creates recycled artwork in Dolores Park
Van Gogh interpreted the shades and colors of France into genius with paint, Michelangelo sculpted and shaped history with marble, but conceptual artist Nicky Wattsfinds inspiration in plaster, recycled paper, and canvasses sown…
Taxi fare to increase throughout the city
Finding a taxi cab can be a daunting task that takes a lot patience and, now with a fare increase that was approved Monday, more dollars in your pocket. San Francisco Municipal Transportation…
PHOTOS: San Francisco Bay Bombers roller derby team throws down at Kezar Stadium
Most San Franciscans are heavily invested in local sports; in fact, several could probably rattle off Pablo Sandoval’s batting average or how many turnovers Alex Smith averages per game. Far fewer, however, are…
Despite errors, SF State volleyball defeats Central Washington University at home
The SF State volleyball team followed up last weekend’s success with a win against Central Washington University Tuesday evening in the main gym. Dressed in their home whites, the Gators faced off against…
Back-door boarding could be legalized on Muni buses
Taking the bus can be a time-consuming process. Waiting for it to arrive and then cramming onto the single front door takes time many students don’t have. Some hope that this ordeal can…
PHOTOS: SF State student center hosts late-night dance party rager
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Dream Act could make higher education a reality for undocumented students
Once again, California is setting the bar for the rest of the country with the California Dream Act, which enables undocumented students with a greater financial ability to pursue higher education. The California…
PHOTOS: Unlikely student-teacher combo team up to form experimental rock band
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What would you tell the CSU Board of Trustees after they raised tuition?
The California State University Board of Trustees voted to raise student tuition 22 percent, and SF State students were asked to share their thoughts on the matter. We asked what students would tell…
Student Production Association hopes to unite artists
A man walks toward Burk Hall, stops, and sits on a nearby bench. He’s carrying a ukulele and strums it softly as students make their way to class. A passing student notices the…
Cheerleaders determined to make their presence known
The most dangerous female sport is on the rise at SF State, and most students don’t even know it exists here. However, this semester, the SF State cheerleaders are determined to get students’…
Gator men’s soccer suffers penalty shootout loss against University of Missouri-St. Louis
The SF State men’s soccer team outplayed University of Missouri-St. Louisfor most of the game but fell short during penalty kicks (4-2) of the title game at the Cal State East Bay Fall…
Campus crime update: getting sloshed, the five-finger discount and guerrilla artwork
Here’s a brief update on campus crimes that occurred between August 22 and August 27. Three sheets to the wind According to a World Health Organization report on global alcohol consumption, the United…
CSU Trustees approve another 12 percent tuition increase
Students at all 23 California State University campuses across the state returned to more than just new classes this semester, as tuition and fees rose by an unprecedented 22 percent jump in just…
San Francisco mayoral race: diverse candidates heat up election
With last-minute entries, surprise candidates and over a dozen people running, this year’s race for San Francisco mayor is shaping up to be one of the most intense elections yet. Sixteen candidates are…
SF State cinema major and Marine Corps Sergeant films front lines in Afghanistan war
There are over 7,000 miles between San Francisco and Kabul. At times, it seems like the distance between civilians and soldiers is just as vast. No number of news reports, political speeches or…
Bruno Mars alleged SF State performance a hoax
A few misled fans turned up to Malcom X Plaza at San Francisco State University today hoping for a Bruno Mars performance. No such event took place, and a few suspicious flyers are…
Ike’s Place coming to SF State this fall, finally
For students who are craving the sweet and tangy flavor of the “We’re JUST Friends” or the savory taste of the “Ménage à Trois”, the dream of Ike’s Place finally coming to SF…
Administrative spending more important to trustees than student welfare
Students returned to school this semester to discover that in addition to a 10 percent tuition increase approved last spring, classes would now cost 12 percent more than they expected to pay when…
Abstinence-only sex education misleads the masses
It may seem obvious that if you don’t want to face consequences, then you should not engage in a behavior that could cause them. That’s the driving logic behind abstinence-only education. However, sexual…
SF State Theatre Arts Department breathes new life into “The Barber of Seville”
Welcoming students old and new, the Theater Arts Department is presenting “The Barber of Seville” for the second time this year in hopes of not only providing great entertainment but also spotlighting one…
Gator volleyball team has sights set on conference title
Experience is an asset at all levels of sport, and no one is more aware of this than the SF State women’s volleyball team. Seasoned players have been scarce in recent years but…
Parking fee increases add insult to injury
By Brittany Barsotti Students who drove to SF State on the first day of school arrived to an unfortunate surprise. The University raised the prices of parking in the student parking garage. With a…
VIDEO: The hunt to find parking at SF State
The quest to find parking is often a daunting task for SF State students, and a frequent excuse for being late to class. The shortage of parking at SF State is no secret,…
Spotlight to shine on the many, not the few, for women’s cross country
The runners on the SF State women’s cross countryteam love to run. They have to. The team, which includes many veteran runners as well as several newcomers, is working to improve its unity and…
