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,…
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…
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…
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
By Chris Embusch, Special to Xpress My father, Richard Henry Embusch, a dedicated professor of the SF State accounting department for 23 years and auditor for the IRS, died April 2 from esophageal…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
SF State students feel the burn of student debt
Allison Michael will be graduating from SF State this semester with close to $40,000 in debt, despite saving as much as she could by going to community college and only spending two years…
Food trucks arrive on SF State campus
The brightly colored and uniquely designed food trucks that adorn the streets of San Francisco have now shown up on the SF State campus after a year of discussion and some confusion about…
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 freshmen try to avoid infamous freshman 15
At the end of the semester, in a flurry of finals and stress-ridden assignments, many students can look back at the late-night Village Market pizza and the decision to take the elevator to…
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…
Campus crime update: A Banksy imposter on campus, a Law and Order fantasy, a beer pong celebration gone awry
Exiting the Gift Shop, Entering the Campus Two incidents of graffiti vandalism were reported May 3 and 4. The first occurred between noon May 2 and 2:30 p.m. May 3 in the Humanities…
Miss Black California Brijet Finister dispels stereotypes of pageantry
Growing up, Brijet Finister had been deemed too thin, too beautiful, too smart, or too successful, but never just right. Back then, this bothered her immensely, but during her college career she has embraced…
The Ins And Outs: Measuring the benefits of male contraception
Women know that dealing with birth control can be quite the hassle. A new condom each encounter. One pill every day. A new patch every week. A new ring every three weeks. One…
SF State wins award for community service efforts
SF State has been selected by the Corporation for National and Community Service as an honor roll with distinction recipient for its various community-based initiatives. In March, the CNCS released the 2010-2011 winners…
California Faculty Association announces rolling strikes
Members of the California Faculty Association gathered today in the quad at SF State to announce that they voted to authorize a series of rolling two-day strikes across the 23 campuses of the California State…
Rising student loan interest rates, lack of financial aid pose obstacles for education
From the current debate between the White House and the House of Representatives regarding student loan interest rates to a current California proposal that would make college more affordable for those coming from…
Name of next SF State president to be announced by May 9
Alongside a number of students graduating this May, one face most familiar with the current campus population will also be ending his stay at SF State. The presidential search advisory committee announced recently…
Proposed fee increase for student health center set to move onto President Corrigan, Chancellor Reed
Students are two signatures closer to receiving extra benefits from the health center. A student petition circulated April 5 to April 23 to gain support for a proposed Student Health Center fee hike…
