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…
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…
Mr. Fix It: Understaffing a contributor to fix-it problems at SF State
In my short time of trying to fix things at SF State, I’ve gotten away with being a few minutes late to classes due to malfunctioning clocks. I’ve seen restrooms at their worst and I’ve…
SF State seniors share struggles in meeting requirements before graduation
Your dream of wearing that elusive SF State purple cap and gown can quickly turn into a nightmare if you’re not careful about completing all the requirements for graduation. Seniors and super seniors…
Mr. Fix It: Finding a solution for faster Wi-Fi at SF State
I was in the Mr. Fix it headquarters the other day, excited to try on various outfits in hopes of finding the official Mr. Fix It uniform. I checked the time on my…
Mr. Fix It: Cleaning up after yourself in campus bathrooms
As I made my way toward a restroom in the Business Building, I was told many times to stay away, but I reassured myself I was going. I entered and stood in shock….
SF State graduate beats the odds of foster care and helps others
Sokhom Mao grew up in the foster care system with his five siblings under the care of abusive relatives and in several group homes, after his mother passed away when he was 12…
Institutionalized racism apparent in killing of Trayvon Martin
For the past month I have followed all things related to the tragic death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. I’ve watched the people march in anger wondering why Zimmerman hasn’t been brought to trial,…
Mr. Fix It: No time wasted on repairing campus clocks
The day started off like any other day. I arrived 10 minutes early for my 8 a.m. class after having studied deep into the night. I decided to put my head down in…
City ordinance would require businesses to provide bicycle parking
As more San Francisco residents take to their bicycles as their main mode of transportation, there grows a greater need to provide owners secure parking other than a pole on the sidewalk. New…
PHOTOS: Rally for education at Capitol building ends in arrests
Sixty-eight protesters including two SF State students were arrested Monday evening after they refused to leave the state Capitol building as part of the rally for higher education. Hundreds of demonstrators took over…
Daniel Gonzales recalls his 43-year history at SF State
He can overwhelm your brain with endless amounts of information, but he would probably rather tell you a good joke straight from his unfiltered, fast-talking mouth. Asian American studies Associate Professor Daniel P….
AIDS Memorial Quilts back on display in San Francisco
An elderly man dressed in all white grabs the attention away from the large multi-colored, heavily decorated AIDS Memorial Quilt, as he reads off the names of the people that were lost to…
Number of Chinese students at SF State rapidly rising
An unstable economy and rising tuition has not deterred students overseas from obtaining a degree in the United States. According to statistics from SF State’s Office of International Programs, Chinese students in particular…
SF State alumni-produced hip-hop show comes to an end
Musicians today rely heavily on the Internet to become the next big thing, but think back to a time when YouTube stars didn’t exist and blogging seemed like a foreign language. In 2002,…
Students seek faster path to degrees through vocational and trade schools
The rising cost of tuition and the constricted job market have students open to enrolling in alternative institutions, like vocational schools, in hopes of earning a degree. Lisa Westlund, a counselor at Abraham…
SF State students find ways to maneuver around loans
Going to college has never been scarier, but it’s not that hard to please professors or the endless amounts of reading that’s making students squeamish, it’s carrying a huge financial debt after graduation….
Student stress peaks during preparation for finals
She hypnotically stares into her MacBook while constructing a book for her design class and unwillingly lending an ear to the professor lecturing about Asian American studies. The MacBook is strategically hidden so…
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…
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…
VIDEO: Jason Manalang’s tribute marathons
SF State student Jason Manalang runs marathons in tribute to his father who passed away from cancer. He set a personal goal to run a marathon a month, and in December he will…
President Obama’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq delayed, but welcomed
After nearly nine years of occupying Iraq, President Barack Obama has announced the complete withdrawal of American troops by December. I know what you’re thinking – finally, right? – but if Iraq wasn’t…
BART service could run later Friday nights, start later Saturday mornings
If BART officials receive positive feedback on a proposed plan to extend station hours Friday night, passengers may be able to actually catch dinner and a movie without having to run back to…
Bay Bridge construction to make for safer, prettier commute
The Golden Gate Bridge is considered by most to be San Francisco’s most beautiful landmark, but the neighboring Bay Bridge boasts the most attention with more than 280,000 vehicles traveling across the span…
Michelle Le’s former boyfriend runs marathons in honor of lost loved ones
EDITOR’S NOTE: Several reader comments have been removed from this story because they were irrelevant to the subject of the article and could be misleading to readers. Jason Manalang is not involved in…
Young mother juggles school, work and parenthood
Going to school can be difficult with the burden of high tuition costs, long work hours and an endless amount of homework assignments. While most students struggle to carry the heavy load associated…
More graduates behind or defaulting on student loans
While many college students are rationing their student loans by living on a Top Ramen diet, this may be only the beginning of their financial woes. Students nationwide are having an increasingly difficult…
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…
