Fitness workshops whip SF State students into shape
That girl you don’t like, your twin, your health, your self esteem — what is your motivation? Whatever you answered, SF State’s Group X classes are designed to help students meet their fitness…
VIDEO: Dissecting friends with benefits
Reporters Ruby Perez and Devery Sheffer ask SF State students to share their opinions on the dangerous world of “friends with benefits.” Filmed by Ruby Perez and Devery Sheffer. Produced by Ruby Perez.
VIDEO: Dining healthy at SF State
Xpress reporter, Kealan Cronin, and sports editor, Godofredo Vasquez ask students how they keep healthy with the food options on campus. Video by Godofredo Vasquez. Interviews and produced by Kealan Cronin.
SF State’s “Tree of Life” exhibit features family heritage, mummies
There is a mummy in the Humanities building. And the reason it’s there is actually a bit cute. Before there were digital cameras and online photo albums, people kept track of their family…
Depression: with help, there is a chance for a better life
Getting out of bed is rough enough for any college student. But it’s nearly impossible if you have depression. The condition is rampant in college. According to a recent article on depression statistics…
UC Davis police: say it, don’t spray it
While it has been almost two weeks since the pepper spray incident at UC Davis, the excessive actions taken by police against unarmed protestors remains ingrained in the minds of many. About 200…
Cesar Chavez Student Center evacuated after flood
The Cesar Chavez Student Center was evacuated this afternoon due to a flood. A pipe burst on the Plaza Level of the Student Center and the building is expected to be closed for…
Attention Deficit Disorder: a reality for many, not a myth
Sometimes I wonder if I myself have autism. My mom thinks I probably have dementia. You’d never hear anyone casually musing with self-diagnosis of serious mental disorders, unless that disorder is Attention Deficit…
Campus crime update: search and rescue, a fare evader and another thief
Here’s an update on campus crimes that occurred from Nov. 14. to Nov 28. Friends stick together A student asked police to help locate their missing, drunk friend Tuesday, Nov. 15. The drunk…
VIDEO, REVIEW: “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” at SF State
Humor isn’t all Jersey Shore rejects and fart jokes, every now and again intelligent comedy finds its way through the pop culture haze and it’s important to grab on before the curtain falls….
Forkin’ Frisco: Dodging the fog whilst dining in the Richmond
Forkin’ Richmond The Richmond district, only a quick bus trip from SF State, is a quiet residential neighborhood peppered with a few major commercial boulevards that are home to a variety of restaurants….
Marriage not always bliss for young couples in college
Flower arrangements, seating charts and bridesmaids dresses typically don’t go hand in hand with homework, group projects and finals in a young college student’s thoughts. But SF State student Leona Bouzidi, 29, was…
VIDEO: Searching for the best pickup artist at SF State
Xpress’s very own online managing editor Sara Donchey and reporter Brian Balisi hit the campus in search of the best pick-up lines people can come up with. The gamut of replies are run through by…
Occupy SF protesters clash with Black Friday shoppers
Occupy SF and Black Friday shoppers were at odds Friday evening as protesters tried to spread their message about corporate greed by blocking entrances to some major retailers on one of the busiest…
Forkin’ Frisco: Thanksgiving grocery shopping in the city
Forkin’ Thanksgiving Thanksgiving means copious amounts of turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. And if you’re one of the brave souls preparing Thanksgiving dinner, it also means a copious amount of groceries….
Forkin’ Frisco: Unique eats in the Tenderloin
Forkin’ Tenderloin For many, mentioning the Tenderloin conjures up images of a rough neighborhood. While it may have its problems, the Tenderloin also has a rich history and complex ethnic makeup. It’s ethnic…
VIDEO, PHOTOS: California Faculty Association strikes at Cal State East Bay
A one-day strike took place at Cal State East Bay yesterday by the California Faculty Association members as the result of ongoing pay disputes with the California State University system. Tense negotiations have…
Cornel West speaks to rapt audience at CSUEB
Wide-eyed spectators stared intently toward the stage at the man wearing a black three-piece suit, thick black glasses with hair as loud as Don King. On a wet and cold Thursday night hundreds…
Alcatraz Island exhibit highlights Native American history
The American Indian occupation of Alcatraz may have ended in 1971, but the Native American presence still remains active in the Bay Area highlighted by the “We Are Still Here” multimedia exhibit on…
Faculty strike continued throughout afternoon at CSUEB
Members of the California Faculty Association from throughout Northern California gathered today at Cal State East Bay as part of a planned strike in protest of on-going contract disputes with the CSU system….
Faculty, students gathered at CSU East Bay for California Faculty Association strike
A few hundred faculty members and students gathered at Cal State East Bay today for a one-day strike approved by the California Faculty Association earlier this month. The strike stems from years of…
UPDATED: CSU Board of Trustees approves nine percent tuition increase
This story has been updated to reflect University president Robert A. Corrigan’s response to the fee increase. The story was originally published Nov. 16. The California State University Board of Trustees voted today…
VIDEO: How to stuff, truss and roast a turkey
Former professional chef and Xpress Arts and Entertainment reporter KC Crowell shows you how to stuff, truss and roast a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Produced by KC Crowell and Scott Graf Video by…
Local community center to host turkey giveaway
While some search through the supermarket in pursuit of the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, others have to wait in line hoping to get a semblance of a Thanksgiving meal. Ocean Merced Ingleside Family Resource…
Injured SF State athletes struggle with school, health and commitment to team
No one joins a team to sit on the bench, but for SF State’s injured student athletes, that’s exactly where they find themselves. Student athletes already juggle school, sports and travel, but when…
Older students find a way to fit back into classroom scene
The average educational cycle is thought to be primary school, high school and then straight to college, but for some, returning to college after decades was the best life option. SF State student…
BART considering discount for frequent riders
San Francisco is a city largely dependent on public transportation. Fare hikes have been the norm lately, but BART is now considering offering discounts to high volume commuters. A new system discussed by…
Stone Foxes taking blues rock to the top
A few years ago, The Stone Foxes were falling asleep in 8 a.m. statistics classes at SF State and getting busted for smoking pot on campus. Now, the four man bluesy rock band…
VIDEO: SF State students sit in on administration building as part of walkout
Update, 7:18 p.m.: All protesters have vacated the Administration building. Update, 6:53 p.m.: About eight students remain in the Administration building after it has been closed for nearly an hour. The protesters have…
Turkey-abstinence on Thanksgiving a humane way to spend the holiday
There is a stuffed bird carcass lying headless in the middle of your dining room table. It’s the only remains of an animal whose lifetime was spent immobilized in disease-ridden confinement, force-fed antibiotics and…
