Removing tips will affect quality service in restaurants
I’ve never had the privilege to receive tips for good service. I’ve worked in retail since I turned 18 and I've never understood why people who work in...
Earlier Black Friday openings push working students’ plans
While most people enjoyed traditional feasts and family gatherings this Thanksgiving, many retail workers had to compromise their plans to work during the Black Friday frenzy. Stores that...
Native Americans give thanks for continued culture, remember past
As the sun rose above the horizon one November morning, years of what one Native American SF State student described as anger began to wane, transforming his perspective on Thanksgiving Day....
Ferguson protests continue in Oakland streets
UPDATE: Protesters moved towards north Oakland and were able to block traffic for a second time Tuesday on I-580 near 34th Street by climbing up an embankment. Once...
Martial arts meets music in the Capoeria Club
Look, it’s martial arts. No, it’s acrobatics. No, it’s capoeira. Among a dozen sport clubs at SF State, the Capoeria Club, consisting of a Brazilian martial art incorporated...
Oakland streets aflame after officer not indicted in Michael Brown case
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="330"] Elisabeth Perez holds up a sign at the protest that reads "Justice For Michael Brown, Black Lives Matter." Protests broke out in the streets...
Dreams of big ideas and startups draw in students at Autodesk’s college night
Hungry college students were treated to free drinks and barbecue as well as insightful information on the tech industry at Autodesk’s College Night event in downtown San Francisco....
Student models shine in runway show celebrating women of SF State
Dominique Turner, a third year Africana studies major at SF State, prides herself on her African American culture and her gender. Turner had an opportunity to express her...
Gators lose to Minnesota State in season home opener
The SF State women's basketball 2014-15 regular season home opener was spoiled on Thursday evening, as they lost against a physically stronger and larger Minnesota State Moorhead team, 78-67....
Panel comes together for transgender day of remembrance
At three years old, Mitch Hymowitz told his parents that his penis was growing and that he couldn’t wait to get older and be a man. His parents...
Obama takes step in right direction for immigration policy in some students’ eyes
President Obama wielded his authority over Congress today with a plan for immigration reform that has the potential to ease the threat of deportation for millions of undocumented...
ASI merger results in appointment of new interim director
A divided Associated Students Inc. board of directors confirmed Wednesday a letter of appointment for an interim executive director of the Enhanced Auxiliary, increasing administrative oversight of student...
Working in retail instills valuable traits in college students
As the holiday season fast approaches, any student working in retail knows the perils of trying to keep up with the pace of customer and managerial demands. Some...
A line needs to be drawn in student-teacher relationships
It starts with a chat during a professor’s office hours. Then the relationship thickens, and a cup of coffee is shared among buddies. Soon after, the two find...
Fingerprint links suspect to Valdez shooting
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="600"] Assistant District Attorney John Rowland awaits the start of Nikhom Thephakaysone's preliminary trial outside Department 20 at the Hall of Justice Thursday, Nov. 18,...
San Francisco minimum wage increase not applicable to on-campus employers
SF State student and bookstore worker Lindsi Lakatos has worked at the campus bookstore for two and a half years, and has found making ends meet on low...
Cross country team excels in heat, has high hopes for upcoming Regionals
SF State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams returned from incredible Saturday finishes, running over hills in 100 degree weather at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship race,...
Wrestlers test skills at Roadrunner open among Division-I schools
After an impressive win over the Division-I Cal Ploy Mustangs, the SF State wrestling team traveled to Fresno, Calif. to compete in the Roadrunner open and build off...
International Education Week opens with foreign exchange students’ experiences
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]scar Villagrana knew he had made it to the right place when he arrived in Amsterdam and saw large crowds of people cruising down walkable streets instead of...
Propsed UC system tuition increase stirs controversy among students
The University of California president’s proposal to increase tuition by 5 percent over the next five years, which is scheduled for a Nov. 19 vote, has drawn opposition...
SF Green Festival makes its rounds to educate community on living green
Green Festivals have been educating communities all over America for about 13 years now, providing healthier alternatives for living economically, socially and all-around environmentally. Thousands of people attended...
Twitter’s former chief scientist talks social media, apps and finding happiness in it all
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="600"] Dr. Abdur Chowdhury takes a photo with a fan and SF State student after a discussion about the narrative roles in social media Thursday,...
Harvest Concert showcases SF State choruses’ semester-long training
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="600"] Jonathan White solos in the University Chorus's performance at the 13th annual Harvest Concert in Lakeside Presbyterian Church Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Martin Bustamante/Xpress.[/caption]...
Game against Stanford Cardinal marks sixth loss of season for hockey
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="600"] Gators goalkeeper Cillian Variot traps the puck during match against Stanford Cardinal in Redwood City Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Gators lost 21-5. Martin...
Parkmerced residents gather to discuss housing relocation
Hundreds of residents living in Parkmerced will be relocated as part of a redevelopment project to add almost 6,000 new housing units to the neighborhood starting next year....
Conversion of one of two dance studios postponed until Fall 2015 semester
Dance students celebrated Thursday upon notification that the conversion of the dance studio in the Fine Arts Building room 203 would be postponed until the Fall 2015 semester. Daniel...
Taste of the Bay finds new home in downtown San Francisco
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="600"] Michael Zito, Executive Chef at Cafe Claude, places chicken liver mousse in a pastry at the Taste of the Bay event presented by the...
CFA and CSU reach agreement on first-year contract, will negotiate for following years
The California State University board of trustees ratified a tentative agreement with the California Faculty Association Wednesday, which outlines a three-year contract for faculty members. Ongoing negotiations between the...
Undocumented students come together to share stories and discover opportunities
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="600"] Yosimar Reyes, the headlining presenter, shares a personal story with the audience at the IDEAS meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. Martin Bustamante/Xpress.[/caption] Given another...
ASI board of directors to temporarily remain in command of student funds after vote
Associated Students Inc. board of directors rejected a proposition that would authorize university supervision of student governed funds Wednesday, in an effort to maintain control of their accounts....
Timeline for attending the third annual Hungarian Film Festival at SF State
“The reason it began is because I am Hungarian, so there’s a personal connection there,” said Steve Kovacs, interim chair of SF State’s cinema department. Two years ago...
UPDATED: Bomb threat prompts student center evacuation
UPDATE: The San Francisco Police Department and University Police Department confirmed that the Cesar Chavez Student Center is safe to reenter, determining that there is no threat to...
Seniors give an emotional goodbye in their final volleyball game
Senior night kicked things off for the Gators volleyball team with a packed gym chanted that “Go Gators” along side SF State’s cheerleading squad, while the team’s seniors Jacquie Brice,...
Wrestler works to become All American
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="600"] SF State's wrestles Oregon State's Nate Keeve at the California Collegiate Open, which was held in SF State's Main Gymnasium, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014....
Coach Hyde says goodbye after 35 years at SF State
[caption id="attachment_61658" align="alignleft" width="250"] Head Women's Soccer Coach Jack Hyde was instrumental in adding women’s soccer at SF State in 1982 and has been the head coach for...
Professor juggles workload during bid for Oakland mayor
When professor Joseph “Joe” Tuman gave a lecture on the regulation of Internet content to a packed classroom, he offered no hint that he was also running for...