SF Commune activists protest dorm arrests at SF State
Live video by Ustream SF Commune activists and SF State students gathered at Malcolm X Plaza today in protest of “police brutality” during the removal and arrest of six non-residents from Mary Ward…
SF State professor hones novelty art in glass blowing
After graduating art school, Nathan Watson has managed to stay busy and keep his creative endeavors going at full force. With a master’s in fine arts and bachelor’s in history, Watson says that…
Protest breaks out after arrests at SF State
Editor’s Note: There is some graphic content in the videos posted in this article Videos courtesy of Nick Morris and Natasha Several non-residents were arrested and forcefully removed from Mary Ward Hall at SF…
SEPAL discovers most effective study habits
From all-nighters to intense cramming sessions, many students will go to extreme lengths to get that much desired grade. While these habits may get the quick grade (if successful), there are some recommended…
Cannes Festival showcases SF State film graduate’s work
While waiting to learn if he was accepted into the Cannes Film Festival, Joey Izzo received an unexpected email from the festival requesting more information. Having submitted his short film for a slot in…
Bangladesh safety monitor trumpets workers rights at SF State
The collapse of a Bangladeshi garment factory building, which produced American and European retail clothing, reverberated around the world. The tragedy left 1127 low-wage workers dead and thousands injured caused by neglect of…
Constant computer use results in health risks
Students everywhere are doing it: at home, at work and on campus. Unsafe practice can result in chronic pain, exhaustion and even disease. Many are not aware of the risks, but using the…
Online dating increases in popularity among students
Julie Feinstein Adams spent two tiresome years on JDate, an online dating website for Jewish singles, going on dates that led her nowhere. One year later, after helping a close friend with her…
Gavin Newsom tells SF State: use social media for democracy
Social media has created a platform for communication unlike one that has ever existed before and, according to Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, that platform can be honed to help the current government structure…
SF State student earns dream internship in foreign policy
Margaux Curcuru looks starry-eyed as she roams the hallways of the HSS Building and appears to be a dreamer in the clouds as she scans postings on various bulletin boards. But the 21-year-old…
Freshman tragically dies after frat party
A woman dressed in red robes raised an urn of lit incense up to the sky to guide the young man’s spirit into the afterlife. Buddhist nuns chanted prayers as more than 200…
Summer stress relief day provides getaway for students
There’s no better way to de-stress during finals week than to dunk your professor in a dunk tank. Students gathered at Malcolm X Plaza this morning for the first Summer Kick-Off and Stress…
Sexual assault suspect sought by University police
Campus police are circulating the photo of a man suspected of a sexual assault in the Towers April 28. The suspect, who is described by police as a 20-year-old African American male around…
Typhoid alert issued for Stonestown Nordstrom Cafe customers
Students who have dined at the Nordstrom Cafe located in the Stonestown Galleria may have been exposed to typhoid fever after a food handler was diagnosed with the bacteria earlier today, according to…
Photo of the Week
May 1 The Golden Gate Xpress will feature a photo every week in print and online from SF State students — and it could be yours! Email your photos: xpressnewsstaff@gmail.com
SF State Muslim community quells media driven stereotypes
Soon after the bombing of the Boston marathon, the world saw gruesome photos of the bombing victims with blast wounds, melted clothing and lost limbs. People wanted to know what happened and who…
SF State officials, husband, wife face criminal charges
Two SF State officials have been arrested in the month of April. One, a former director, the other a records supervisor at the University Police department. Their alleged crimes and roles at the…
Wife of alleged bribe schemer arrested
The wife of the former SF State environmental health and occupational safety director who allegedly took part in a bribery scheme that cheated the University out of millions of dollars, was arrested for…
SF State bribe scheme defendants plead, “Not guilty”
After failing to make a plea Wednesday, April 26, the former SF State official and his alleged accomplice in an ongoing bribery scheme were arraigned today. Robert Shearer, former SF State director…
Former SF State director allegedly partook in bribe scheme
A former SF State official is facing 128 felony counts for allegedly taking bribes costing the University millions of dollars. Robert “Bud” Shearer, a former SF State director of Environmental Health and Occupational…
Students decry SF State’s delayed bomb threat warning
In the shadow of the Boston Marathon bombing, the nation grieves and stands at high alert. Amidst the fear of terrorism, a smaller drama played out at SF State Monday, April 22 —…
SF State community copes after multiple catastrophes
By Lulu Orozco Within a few days last week, a number of tragic events hit the country leaving college students, who are already struggling to get through their last month of finals, to…
Vocal performance student discovers lost Filipino love songs
Standing at a mere 5-foot-3, 22-year-old Rachel Larsen is packed with passion and — surprisingly — one of the biggest voices you’ve ever heard. As a graduating senior this May, pursuing a degree…
Creative Arts Building evacuated due to bomb threat
The University Police Department evacuated the Creative Arts Building due to a bomb threat Monday morning. Students were allowed back into the building directly after UPD removed a black Converse shoebox from the…
41st Annual Pilipino Cultural Night celebrates history through the arts
By Daniel Mariano For 20-year-old Susy Ibañez, stage fright had always been an obstacle. Because she had no prior dance training, Ibañez felt shy and uncoordinated. She never would’ve performed on stage or even auditioned…
Muslim Student Association hosts community prayer, promotes faith
In the middle of SF State‘s quad on a sunny Friday afternoon, about 60 people sat shoeless in front of a scholar dressed in white garb and a kufi, listening to him preach…
SF State acclaims student leaders
You know those lazy students you sometimes see in class — the ones that barely ever show up, don’t contribute to groupwork and generally are a pain in the neck? Tonight, SF State’s…
Earth Day inspires student events at SF State
Tote bags made from T-shirts, a bike-powered concert, and students from Fossil Fuel SFSU shouting “dance for the Earth” emphasized SF State student appreciation for Earth Day at Malcolm X Plaza on Thursday, April 17….
Photo of the Week
April 17 Photo by Jessica Roberts The Golden Gate Xpress will feature a photo every week in print and online from SF State students — and it could be yours! Email your photos: xpressnewsstaff@gmail.com
Beloved disability activist, professor remembered at reception
Friends, colleagues and loved ones celebrated disability activist and SF State professor Paul Longmore’s life and works at the University’s downtown campus in a series of speeches titled “Mischievous Entanglements: The Embodied Histories…
