Xpress embraces new SF State president Les Wong with optimism
As far as first impressions go, new SF State President Les Wong has left us feeling, well, a little giddy. While no one is carving “SFSU + LW” on any trees yet, we…
The war on women is far from over, we must keep fighting
Dear Ms. Pro-Choice, Ms. Pro-Life, members of the League of Women Voters and Rock the Slut Vote United, distinguished feminists and women across the globe: I am here to make the announcement that…
Xpress welcomes the new SF State president
Leslie E. Wong of Northern Michigan University was appointed as SF State’s new president yesterday. While Wong is sure to be inundated with suggestions on how to best fill the shoes of the long-serving…
Student Health Center fee increase proves beneficial for SF State students
When was the last time you made an important phone call at 4 a.m.? While drunk dials and ordering a late-night pizza might be the only time you reach for the phone past midnight,…
Letter to the editor: DPRC director responds to editorial on student disability
Response to 4/25 “Disabled Students Lack Support” I would like to thank Lisa Carmack for sharing her personal experiences as a student with a disability at SF State in her April 25, 2012…
Mainstream media depicts narrow images of minorities
By Adan Falcon, Special to Xpress Today’s most critically acclaimed shows have ignited controversy in their depiction of people of color as minor characters, part of the background, or as help. A tweet…
An SF State student’s refusal to sign petition for student loan forgiveness
Student loan debt is on pace to pass the $1 trillion mark in the coming months, increasing at a rate of roughly $2,853 per second, according to Finaid.org. In light of that, Moveon.org…
An SF State student’s need for more support for disability
Suffering a brain injury just before my first year of college was obviously not in my plans. A month after my high school graduation and less than a month and a half before…
Utilizing the empty Annex for Rhythms Music Festival is a welcomed treat
By spearheading the Rhythms Music Festival in the old Annex space, ASI has brought a refreshing dose of ingenuity to the campus. While the Annex has served faithfully as an interim space, this…
Lack of transparency a disservice and threat to public education
If you want to find out anything about the important decisions affecting this institution, you must navigate a bureaucratic system that is not only unfriendly, but actively hostile to those seeking to shine…
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,…
Brushing up on SF State emergency procedures is vital in maintaining campus safety
San Franciscans are used to maintaining composure in the face of potential emergencies. In a city where after an earthquake most of us race to be the first to tweet about it rather…
SF State mental health resources are often overlooked
What student hasn’t felt the increased heart rate before an exam, stomach ache when anticipating future projects, perspiration while rapidly trying to register for classes? These feelings of anxiety are not uncommon for…
Selling bookstore to a corporation perpetuates privatization of public education
Beginning today and continuing through next week, administrators will meet to get input from three bidders who are seeking the privilege of running the SF State Bookstore, as well as public comment. Like…
CSU officials, Reed should be ashamed for shunning students while paying presidents more
Once upon a time, public education catered to the public. Thanks to the continued efforts of Chancellor Charles Reed, that legacy is slowly being dismantled. While many students reveled in their Spring Break…
Students pay the price to intern
It’s that time of the school year when I start to wonder where all that financial aid money went. I can look back and justify most of the money I spent this semester….
CSU, Chancellor Reed continue to bite the hands that feed
At this rate, someone could very easily turn the saga of the budget crisis into a soap opera. The back and forth between the California Faculty Association and Chancellor Charles Reed has been…
ASI should be responsible for increasing voter turnout
While it may be the presidential primaries making national news this week, for SF State students, another important election period is slipping away. With elections for student representatives fast approaching, past turnout indicates…
Apple product sales at an all-time high, labor practices at a dangerous low
The next time you’re slinging angry birds across the glass expanse of your iPhone screen, think about the dead laborers caught in the fray during manufacturing. Apple knows their products are made on…
Nonmonosexuality deserves recognition within LGBTQ communities
The LGBTQ+ community may fly a rainbow flag, but if you don’t exactly fit into the L or G, things start to feel uncomfortably black and white. Without a niche to call their…
Day of Action: Get off your butt and participate
We can no longer afford to tolerate the apathy that has stagnated social movements on this campus. Consider the actions surrounding March 1 your invitation to get out of your seats and reclaim…
An SF State student’s solution to stuttering
I quietly applauded myself after I successfully finished a presentation in front of my Community: Changes and Development class last semester without having to use the word “community.” I had a list of…
President Corrigan must put a stop to frivolous spending during financial crisis
While President Robert A. Corrigan’s new pet project, “Student Voices,” enjoyed front-page publicity last week in the San Francisco Chronicle as a way for students to voice their frustrations about CSU fee increases,…
Administration failed to keep students informed in pivotal moment of presidential search
SF State seems eager to find new ways to yet again fail to include students in the new presidential search. The University hosted the first and only public forum to discuss the selection…
Renters must set standards and stick to them when searching for housing
Housing in San Francisco can be a nightmare, but that doesn’t seem to stop many apartment seekers from rushing into less-than-ideal situations. From tyrannical landlords to sociopathic roommates, everyone has a tale. In…
Black History Month should be celebrated year round
Each year, people around the nation anxiously wait for February to roll around to celebrate the triumphs in black history. For this one month, stores across America advertise Black History Month sales, the…
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…
Mirkarimi domestic violence case gives power back to abuse victims
Almost everyone has heard the story of the big bad wolf and little red riding hood. Of course the wolf has to be a boy, and red riding hood has to be a…
State of the Union makes weak promises to university students
Students watching President Obama’s State of the Union address perked up at the mention of the student debt crisis. If only he’d actually brought something new to the table. For someone who was…
SF State presidential candidates must be required to visit campus
The appointment of a new University president is an incredible opportunity for the campus community to find a leader who will shape its next 25 years, much as current President Robert A. Corrigan…
