Restrictive dieters split on campus food options
SF State serves up a variety of dining options, but for students who are on restrictive diets, grabbing a meal on campus can be a challenge. Not to be confused with “fad diets,”…
SF State alumnus births international art collective
Audiopharmacy Prescriptions kicked off their tour in San Francisco at Public Works, an art gallery, bar and community space in the Mission District, performing to hundreds of fans singing along and dancing, Feb. 7….
BREAKING: Cry to God provokes student confrontation at SF State demonstration
A trio of self-proclaimed born-again Christians known as Cry to God gathered at the Quad in front of Malcolm X Plaza at SF State earlier today, Feb. 14 in an attempt to evangelize…
First papal resignation in 600 years stirs response on campus
During the Ash Wednesday Mass at Jack Adams Hall, Feb. 13, 19-year-old history major Josefina Parra prayed for SF State students, those in need, and the Pope and his spirit. On Feb. 11,…
College Labor connects students with paying gigs
When SF State sophomore Kevin Mendizabal was in dire need of a job last semester, two of his closest friends directed him to a website where he doesn’t have to look for work….
SF State alum launches smartphone rewards app
Hot out of SF State, business major graduate Michael Perry entered the world of Silicon Valley with fire and passion, and a plan for a simple mobile phone app that he knew would…
The necessary evil that is bandwagoning
Now that the smoke has cleared and the tears are almost dried up from a 49er Super Bowl loss, we can address what no successful sports franchise is without: a bandwagon. San Francisco…
Student director adapts pivotal film to SF State stage
Stephan McGrue, 22, is making history by producing and directing the first all-black leading musical cast at SF State with “That Jones Gal.” As a theater arts major, McGrue was inspired to have…
Retiree relives tea house history
San Francisco State is surrounded by a city filled with culture and tradition, but recently retired facilities manager John Holman knows about a small treasured piece of culture and history tucked away inside…
Nudity ban ignites protest, fuels opposition to supervisor’s seat
A gathering of nudists and naturists bared all at a protest against the citywide ban on public nudity at San Francisco’s City Hall on Feb. 1. In light of the situation, political nudity…
THE SWAMP: ‘The Room’ Recap
Now that the weekend is over and we all have a case of the Mondays, it is time to reflect on the more enjoyable time that was two days ago. Please allow me…
Self-defense teacher strikes confidence, empowers students
Judith Fein’s small stature and casual demeanor may give the appearance of a gentle woman, but make no mistake, as the cliché goes, there’s more to Fein than what meets the eye. “She’s…
Gators squeeze by for series sweep
By Erica Marquez / Xpress SF State men’s baseball took the win over the Holy Names University Hawks at Maloney field after a three game sweep. The game ended 9-8 on Sunday, Feb….
Being watchful of beef consumption has environmental benefits
Found on a cornucopia of menus, present at barbeques and at our favorite restaurants, burgers, chili, kabobs and meatloaf are just some of the hardy beef entrees that are staples of the American…
Study shows alarming number of Gators not graduating within six years
Remember that dude you sat next to in your freshman communication class who gave a five minute speech on how to cut a pineapple? Chances are, he hasn’t graduated. It turns out, you…
Gators battle Wildcats for a women’s loss, men’s victory
By Gabriella Gamboa and Frank Leal / Xpress SF State women’s basketball team fell short in Friday’s game against the Chico State Wildcats in a heated match that ended 53-54 on Feb. 8,…
Syllabuses are not all that necessary
Why do we even come to the first day of classes (other than the fear of being dropped) if we are just going to listen to a professor read from a syllabus for…
President Wong discusses goals for SF State
At the outset of his second semester as president of SF State, Leslie E. Wong sat down with Xpress Editor-in-chief Kale Williams. In the final installment of our three-part interview, Wong discusses promoting the…
‘The Dutch Mona Lisa’ graces SF with American tour opening
San Franciscans have the opportunity to view one of the world’s most acclaimed paintings at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, featuring Johannes Vermeer’s masterpiece, “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” The…
SF State President Les Wong on City College and online education
At the outset of his second semester as president of SF State, Leslie E. Wong sat down with Xpress Editor-in-chief Kale Williams. In part two of our three-part interview, Wong discusses changing racial demographics…
President Leslie E. Wong discusses Proposition 30 funds distribution
At the outset of his second semester as president of SF State, Leslie E. Wong sat down with Xpress Editor-in-chief Kale Williams. In part one of our three-part interview, Wong discusses his move…
Online courses expand as demand, funding increase
In Fall 2011, SF State’s cinema department faced a grave problem: bottlenecking. About 100 “super seniors” and 175 juniors were enrolled in sophomore-level classes, and the department was serving 200 more students than…
Measure to rename SFO to Harvey Milk could go to ballot
After his assassination 35 years ago, Harvey Milk, former San Francisco Supervisor and the nation’s first openly gay elected official, may get the chance to have his name on the ballot one more time….
BREAKING: Save CCSF coalition attempts to sway attention toward City College peril
Activism is in the air at SF State, as a group of students gathered in the Ethnic Studies Hall earlier this evening to brainstorm ways to save their sister school, City College of…
THE SWAMP: What’s your opinion on online education?
We asked SF State students how they feel about online education. Hopefully they enjoy it, because I consider this blog to be a form of online education for the masses.
Limited resources for GWAR classes stunt students’ progress
The shock of being told you don’t have the prerequisites for a crucial class is a feeling many students are familiar with. For Dylan Phillipy, a kinesiology senior, missing prerequisites meant losing his…
CCSF accreditation requirements put students on edge
*See infographic here City College of San Francisco student Mireya Leon graduated from high school only a few months ago, but she already has a dream: Transferring to SF State to study music…
SF State alumnus’ hunt leads to ‘The Institute,’ Slamdance acclaim
Spencer McCall embarked on a peculiar scavenger hunt through San Francisco four years ago. His experience set the foundation for “The Institute,” his first feature-length film, that last month screened to great acclaim…
Immigration reform reignites policy discussion
Immigrant rights activist Perla Flores crossed the border unchecked with her parents when she was 8 years old and lived undocumented for years. In 2010, she got her green card, 15 years after…
