SF State to test emergency alert system today
SF State’s Office of Emergency Preparedness will test its campus-wide emergency notification system today as part of a drill conducted every semester. At approximately 12:30 p.m., everyone already subscribed to the University notification…
Tips to navigating Craigslist to find an apartment
Although Craigslist can undoubtedly be one the most useful tools in searching for a new living arrangement, it can be a bit daunting at times. Understanding how you can best utilize Craiglist to…
SF State just can’t seem to figure out the parking puzzle
As if you aren’t already angry about dwindling classes and skyrocketing tuition, here’s something else that might get your panties in a twist: SF State is making it even more difficult for you…
Appeals court rules Proposition 8 unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled today that a California voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. A three-judge panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled 2-1 that…
President Robert A. Corrigan speaks on retirement, his replacement
President Robert A. Corrigan sat down with Xpress editor Sara Donchey to speak about his retirement, aspirations for his replacement and 24 years of service as the president of the University. Sara Donchey:…
Search for new SF State president begins as Corrigan begins final semester
SF State is preparing to undergo a major change it has not seen the likes of in 24 years. The University is officially looking for a new president. President Robert A. Corrigan announced…
Power outage affects Sunset, West Portal and Parkside neighborhoods
More than 5,000 customers lost power on the west side of San Francisco this evening after a car hit a pole on the 300 block of West Portal Avenue, according to PG&E. The…
CSU budget cut by another $100 million
Gov. Jerry Brown announced that the California State University budget would be cut by an additional $100 million in a press conference earlier today. The new cut is a result of lower-than-projected California…
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…
San Francisco election results
Here are the 2011 San Francisco election results as of 10:10 p.m Tuesday. One hundred percent of precincts have been accounted for. San Francisco mayor Ed Lee – 44,451 votes, 31.38 percent John…
San Francisco elections 2011: minute-by-minute updates
Follow live coverage of the 2011 San Francisco election results as the votes are counted.
PHOTOS: San Francisco mayoral candidates in the final stretch
After weeks of tireless campaigning, the big day for San Francisco mayoral candidates is finally here. Today is Election Day, and candidates will be undoubtedly as busy as the San Franciscans voting for…
Tensions rise in Occupy Oakland, Occupy SF protests
Bright flashes of light, ear-piercing explosions and rising smoke might be considered ordinary in the middle of a war zone, but these were the sights and sounds in downtown Oakland during last Tuesday’s…
PHOTOS: San Francisco mayoral candidates speak at SF State
Associated Students Inc. invited candidates for San Francisco mayor to SF State Thursday, Oct. 20. Students and community members had the opportunity to introduce themselves and ask questions. Candidates who spoke at the…
Woman sexually assaulted in SF State dorm room
An 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted inside a dorm room in the Towers at Centennial Square at SF State Friday night. The woman, who according to University officials was not an SF State…
Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs has died
Former Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs, 56, has passed away according to a statement released on the company’s website. The statement remembers Jobs as a creative genius and inspiration: “Apple has lost…
Gas line ruptured in downtown San Francisco
Pedestrians and vehicles have been ordered out of the area surrounding Post and Mason Streets in downtown San Francisco after a construction crew hit a gas main line around 2:15 today. Gas was seen…
VIDEO: What could you do to make SF State greener?
In light of SF State being one of 16 schools to make the Green Honor Roll and acheiving a perfect score of 99 in the Princeton Review’s fourth annual Green Ratings of Colleges,…
VIDEO: Sports reporter Mike Bebernes races freshman track star Paxton Cota
Xpress sports reporter Mike Bebernes, 28, decided to challenge California Collegiate Athletic Association runner of the week, Paxton Cota, and it did not go well for him. Cota runs for the SF State…
VIDEO: The California Dream Act at SF State
Governor Jerry Brown has some thinking to do. On his desk sits Assembly Bill 131, more commonly known as the California Dream Act. Passed by the State Senate on Friday with a 45-27…
PHOTOS: San Francisco Bay Bombers roller derby team throws down at Kezar Stadium
Most San Franciscans are heavily invested in local sports; in fact, several could probably rattle off Pablo Sandoval’s batting average or how many turnovers Alex Smith averages per game. Far fewer, however, are…
Bruno Mars alleged SF State performance a hoax
A few misled fans turned up to Malcom X Plaza at San Francisco State University today hoping for a Bruno Mars performance. No such event took place, and a few suspicious flyers are…
PHOTOS: San Francisco State commencement 2011
Browse the Xpress photo gallery of the San Francisco State commencement ceremony at Cox Stadium May 21.
Balompié Cafe in Mission serves up honest Salvadoran food
In the day of dining gimmicks and overly-complicated dishes, Balompié Café reminds restaurant-goers in the Mission district that good food shouldn’t have to pretend to be good food. Tucked away from the bedlam…
Seniors’ sendoff dampened by loss
Wearily throwing his mitt high above his head, senior pitcher Nic Banaugh walked off the Maloney Field mound Sunday afternoon for the last time as an SF State Gator. In an unfortunate end…
Vice President Morishita to step down from SF State
In a time where much of the anger over academic woes has been directed toward administrators, Leroy Morishita has maintained an image of integrity. After a 29-year tenure, executive Vice President and Chief…
Gator losing streak comes to an end
Sunday’s much-needed victory over Sonoma State could be the inspiration that the SF State baseball team needs to regain a positive outlook on what has been a challenging season. The Gators (13-27, 8-24) snapped a…
