CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed announces retirement after serving 14 years
Charles B. Reed, chancellor of the California State University system, has announced his retirement after 14 years. “Our campuses have continued to flourish even in the face of budgetary challenges and tremendous growth….
PHOTOS: SF State commencement ceremony May 2012
SF State students, staff and alumni celebrated the 111th annual commencement ceremony today in Cox Stadium from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Check out our photo gallery of the event and our post-grad stories.
Sixty Plus organization at SF State connects seniors to campus community
It is no secret that with age comes knowledge. But instead of those pearls of wisdom being cast away, the Sixty Plus organization at SF State aids senior citizens in becoming a part of…
Social media presence poses a factor in workforce for SF State students
If you’ve never before regretted that 2 a.m. Facebook post about your drunken sexcapades, maybe your next boss can help you. The social media generation has had to become conscious of what they post,…
San Francisco looks to improve taxi service
San Francisco city officials are working on ways to ease the pain of hailing a cab and finding inventive ways to improve taxi service. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is focusing on…
Graduating SF State athletes ponder their next steps after college
The last out has been called and the finish line has been crossed. The next step for SF State’s senior collegiate athletes will be to move forward. Soon they must choose between pursuing…
Mr. Fix It: Finding less crowded study areas at SF State
While I was enjoying my last day of the semester, vaguely listening to the professor give his final lecture while giving my full attention to Facebook, I realized my work as Mr. Fix…
Club Six showcases interactive art show “So You Think You Can Paint?”
Geordan Mallory didn’t come to Club Six for just drinks when she and her friend got paint smeared on their clothes while creating a surreal portrait of a dinosaur and a squid using…
New SF State president Leslie Wong prepares for first semester
As this year’s class of graduating seniors walk the stage, receive their degrees and flip their tassels, another familiar face will be departing campus for the last time as President Robert A. Corrigan…
Forkin’ Frisco: Adventurous dining options in Bernal Heights
Perched at the top of a steep incline, this quaint little neighborhood doesn’t get a lot of foot traffic, which adds to the pleasantly relaxing vibe that permeates Cortland Street, its main thoroughfare….
Student loan interest rates may double next academic year
Between rising tuition, severe budget cuts and a possible interest rate increase on college loans, students are growing frustrated with the cost of higher education. Not long ago, national student debt passed the…
Ed Lee to keynote SF State commencement ceremony
Edwin Lee, who became San Francisco’s first elected Asian-American mayor earlier this year, will be the keynote speaker at the SF State commencement ceremony May 19. “The mayor is a strong supporter of higher education…
Robert Corrigan plans future after stepping down as SF State president
After serving 24 years as president of SF State, Robert A. Corrigan is looking forward to the days when he can read a book for pleasure, work on writing a history of the…
SF State accounting professor Richard Embusch dies at 69
CORRECTION: We incorrectly identified Richard Henry Embusch as an economics professor. He was a professor in the accounting department. By Chris Embusch, Special to Xpress My father, Richard Henry Embusch, a dedicated professor of the…
President Corrigan leaves his mark on SF State
Even after SF State President Robert A. Corrigan says goodbye to the University, his legacy will live on in the buildings that expanded and improved the campus, as well as helped put the…
Xpress embraces new SF State president Les Wong with optimism
As far as first impressions go, new SF State President Les Wong has left us feeling, well, a little giddy. While no one is carving “SFSU + LW” on any trees yet, we…
Bleak job market awaits SF State graduates
With diplomas in hand and hats suspended in the air, graduates may feel overwhelmingly excited about the possibilities of life after college. But once the enthusiasm of graduation settles, the reality of a…
10 delicious San Francisco dining options after graduation
As we go on we remember all the times we ate together. It’s time to treat yourself and eat away the stress accumulated over the last semester. What better way to indulge with…
The Ins And Outs: Farewell to the sex column
It seems our time on this wild ride has come to a close. But before I truly say my goodbyes, I’d like to leave you all with some parting words of wisdom that…
VIDEO: What personality traits do you think will get you hired?
Many SF State students are trying to secure jobs and internships that will propel them into their future careers. Going out into a workforce not full of many options, both freshman and graduating seniors…
Campus crime update: A convulsion, a seizure, a big fall and a dislocated collarbone
Officers assist convulsing student Officers, along with the San Francisco Fire Department, responded to a subject convulsing at the Towers at Centennial Square May 12 at 11 a.m. The subject was unable to…
SF State’s guide to must-see summer events
Summer break has almost arrived and after a semester of stress and dismal finances, it is time to kick back, relax and let loose in the city’s inexhaustible showcasing of events. Outside Lands…
The war on women is far from over, we must keep fighting
Dear Ms. Pro-Choice, Ms. Pro-Life, members of the League of Women Voters and Rock the Slut Vote United, distinguished feminists and women across the globe: I am here to make the announcement that…
SF State student balances school and pregnancy as graduation draws near
Four months ago, Danielle Acierto took a test that did not require studying, and was shocked at the results. The 24-year-old sat alone in disbelief, scared and somewhat excited, when she discovered that…
Xpress welcomes the new SF State president
Leslie E. Wong of Northern Michigan University was appointed as SF State’s new president yesterday. While Wong is sure to be inundated with suggestions on how to best fill the shoes of the long-serving…
New SF State president looking forward to student engagement
Dr. Leslie Wong is trading the snowy winters of the northern Michigan peninsula for the foggy summers of San Francisco as the incoming president of SF State. Wong, 62, who prefers to be…
Power out in several buildings at SF State
Several buildings at SF State lost power Thursday around 8:30 p.m., according to numerous reports from students. The outage was isolated to the campus as power remained on in surrounding neighborhoods and PG…
New SF State president is Leslie Wong of Northern Michigan University
Leslie E. Wong has been announced as the new president of SF State today. The former president of Northern Michigan University will replace President Robert A. Corrigan as the 13th president of SF State…
California Faculty Association moves closer to strike
As pressure mounts for the California Faculty Association and the California State University to reach a contract agreement, about 30 faculty and students gathered Tuesday at 19th and Holloway avenues to try to…
Cyclists on cellphones may soon pay the price if Senate bill is passed
Cyclists on cellphones may soon have to pay a fine for their multitasking ways. A bill going through state Senate hearings would fine bicyclists a flat fee of $20 for first time cellphone…
