The Fashion Blueprint: The time is now to rock a watch
The ticking of a second hand through a chronograph face is a reflection of the modern man. As collectible works of art, watches with 24-hour and date subdials pair well with business and…
The Ins and Outs: Why aroused women have high tolerance to the ick factor
Think of the nastiest, most deplorable and depraved thing you’ve ever done in the bedroom. Turns out your partner might have thought it wasn’t that nasty after all. College-aged women were more likely to ignore disgusting or…
PHOTOS: Thousands at Critical Mass celebrate its 20th anniversary
Thousands of bicyclists descended into downtown San Francisco Sept. 28 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Critical Mass. The throng of cyclists clogged city streets for several blocks at a time, annoying some drivers…
PHOTOS: Gator women’s soccer pulls out win against Cal State East Bay in foul-filled game
The Gators broke through with a 2-1 win after a physically intense gantlet of a match against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers. Athletes on both teams collided, pushed and fell throughout the game,…
Gator men’s soccer trounced by Cal State East Bay at Project Pink match
The Gators were decked out in their pink socks as tribute to the Project Pink match, where they had set up containers for donations for breast cancer research. “We just decided to do…
District 7 supervisor candidates debate Prop. A, Parkmerced redevelopment, pedestrian safety
In a room scattered with candidate supporters and a handful of students, the five candidates for District 7 Supervisor gathered at SF State to discuss a series of student and community concerns. “Things…
Three cases of robbery reported at SF State
Three separate incidents of robbery were reported today at SF State, according to University police. Robbery suspect Kode Alan Smith was last seen in the area near the Cesar Chavez Center and the Bookstore, according…
Hydraulic fracking will add a radioactive cocktail to your glass of water
California is one of the most liberal states, a leader in “green thinking” and the nation’s fourth largest oil-producing state, with more than 350 hydraulic fracturing wells stretching from Northern California all the…
There’s too much at stake this general election for voter apathy
After a three-year hiatus, SF State student residents will once again be able to vote on campus this November. But will they? As journalists, we are aware of the importance of participating in…
San Francisco for Democracy reaffirms public education, health care, women’s rights for upcoming election
As election time draws near, San Francisco for Democracy explained how the upcoming election could affect key issues like health care and public education. The grassroots organization met Wednesday night to discuss issues that focused…
Students, staff forced to evacuate SF State library after triggered fire alarm
SF State students busy studying for their upcoming midterms were evacuated from the J. Paul Leonard Library as the second fire alarm of the day echoed throughout the new building. The alarm…
Out of the Darkness Community Walks highlights suicide prevention awareness
Natalie Meany cheerfully cracked jokes and bantered with the rest of her team, Team Mean, at the 9th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walks Sept. 23 to support the American Foundation for…
Students First generates private donations for SF State students
Additional funding for a college student can mean the difference between focusing on academics and procuring financial security by means of extra work. The Students First campaign is trying to lessen the financial burden…
SF State community pushes for on-campus polling location
For freshman Jasmine Ponce de Leon, this presidential election is a big deal. Not only will it be her first time voting, but her father’s as well. Ponce de Leon, who lives on…
Red Hots Burlesque makes steamy nights at El Rio
In a flourish of feathers, sparkles, and sass, Dottie Lux invites voracious crowds to hoot and holler to their hearts’ content at Red Hots’ twice-weekly burlesque show. Red Hots Burlesque When: Wednesday and…
VIDEO: SF State holds National Voter Registration Day
Volunteers took to Malcolm X Plaza on Sept. 25 for National Voter Registration Day, in order to encourage students to register to vote in this November’s elections. Golden Gate Xpress spoke with volunteers…
SF State sports clubs scrape by amid budget crunch
Many club sports at SF State are struggling to maintain regular practice spaces and must now devise ways to function with insufficient money. President of the ice hockey club, Andrew Bensch is looking forward…
SF State student bands jam out in dorms despite regulations
The cramped confines of his dorm room may stifle many things for George Carpenter, but artistic expression is not one of them. With his amplifier turned to a moderate volume, Carpenter sits on…
SF State researchers show smart growth urban planning conserves energy
There’s more to this green revolution than just reuse, reduce and recycle. The effort to conserve the planet will have to include changing the ways in which people get where they need to…
Employee Assistance Program to offer SF State staff workplace counseling
Employee Assistance Program information sessions Eat Right, Live Well: Oct. 30 in Library Room 121 from 11 a.m. to noon or noon to 1 p.m. Holiday Safety and Welness: Nov. 8 in Library…
Prop. 34 to repeal death penalty if passed
More than 700 inmates are awaiting their sentences on death row in California. They have one cell each and a higher level of security than other inmates. Through the crimes they committed, their…
BART sees record-breaking ridership in September
As students from SF State and other schools throughout the Bay Area are back in session, BART, Muni and Caltrain have seen a spike in ridership in September, marking a record-breaking year for public…
Campus crime update: A drunken citation, a lost phone and stolen iPad
Punk in Drublic There were reports Sept. 21 of an intoxicated subject at Parkmerced sports bar Park 77. Officers responded and took the subject into custody for public intoxication. Riddle us this: How…
SF State cinema professor Pat Jackson wins Emmy for sound editing
Nicole Kidman’s voice-over narrates a hectic scene of Soviet paratroopers jumping out of planes to an uncertain fate while orchestral music swells with dramatic portent, signifying the outset of the second Great War….
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Folsom Street Fair unleashes San Francisco’s wild side
Ball gags, harnesses and cock rings, oh my! In San Francisco, it’s no new thing to let your freak flag fly, but Sunday afternoon at the Folsom Street Fair, this flag was made of…
VIDEO: SF State spices up Noise Complaint with Latin flavor
Sweaty bodies, blazing trumpets and twirling hips all come together at Noise Complaint: Fiesta. The school dance party, organized by Student Life took place Sept. 22 at the Library Annex II at SF…
PHOTOS: UCSD women’s soccer sneaks 0-1 win against SF State
SF State’s women’s soccer team lost in a nail-biting game against the UC San Diego Tritons 0-1. Despite their tough loss, the Gators forced the undefeated Tritons to work for their win as they kept…
SF State to participate in Voter Registration Day Sept. 25
In an extended effort to get out the vote this presidential election, SF State is joining thousands of volunteers nationwide for the first-ever National Voter Registration Day Tuesday Sept. 25. Register to vote on campus: When:…
PHOTOS: Gator men’s soccer reaches stalemate against UC San Diego
Despite being outplayed by the UC San Diego Tritons, the Gators were able to hold on in extra time and scrape up a 0-0 draw. The Gators were bossed around by the Tritons…
The Fashion Blueprint: Strike a pose in eco-friendly clothing
It looks like “organic fiber” is the new black when it comes to fashion. Ladies, think twice before buying those cute simple cotton tanks from your go-to store. And gentlemen, don’t be so…
