What would you give up to clear your student loans?
In Sept. 2017, Credible conducted a poll finding that 50 percent of students in the United States would be willing to give up their rights to vote in...
Compensation: Should College Athletes Be Paid?
The debate over whether college athletes deserve to be paid has gained momentum the past few years. It reached one of its most controversial moments in 2015 when...
25 years later, still dope
I always wondered if Dr. Dre was a philosopher when I was younger but now I finally understand what the Doc meant when he said, “This is dedicated...
Untouchable portrays viewpoints on racism and white privilege
With just the right amount of angst and passion, Eminem’s Untouchable details the two sides of racial injustice. The first two verses of the song confront the criminalization...
SF State students find solace in skateboarding
https://youtu.be/zNDc6-t2btw Emily Hernandez, Joshua Tarango and Fernando Ariniega talk about stress, finals and how they use skateboarding as an outlet from school’s pressures and studies. They talk about...
New HBO film reignites old news, makes it cool again
It hits you right in the gut and before you know it the truth of what really happened is a figment of your imagination. You begin to question...
Gas interruptions go unexplained
Construction crews set up barriers before Thanksgiving break, blocking access and inspecting the area where a majority of students and staff eat and walk through to access food,...
Brave voices raise awareness through a hashtag
Hashtags have been used for a myriad of purposes, from referencing a meme to discussing political issues. The recent #metoo is one in a long line of internet...
FedUp Episode 2: Weed in college and out
https://soundcloud.com/xpressfall2017/fed-up-episode-2-weed-in-college-and-out FedUp Episode 2: Weed in college and out This episode is around weed, the culture on and off campus as well as the politics that have taken...
The Journey of Composing
https://youtu.be/CH6n6s5r5lA Star Wars inspired him. After he watched Star Wars Episode IV, he started making short films by himself. Then began composing the music for those films. Now,...
Modern day Footloose: Breakers can’t get a break
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HzTBMCGw-M by Roxanne Hernandez rhernan4@mail.sfsu.edu Monday morning was going to be any regular start of the week for Andrew Sanders, fourth year art major at SF State....
Trump tweets
President Trump has broken tradition on more than one occasion since taking office. Some of the most notable traditions have been sports-based, like the long term tradition of...
Planet Earth: Another loser in GOP tax bill
Corporations and rich families came out victorious after Senate Republicans passed one of the most significant tax bills in decades on Saturday, Dec. 2. Buried in nearly 480...
Eye popping play premiers
From twerking, Trump and penises to the gender swapped roles, Lysistrata, the musical of the season at SF State, stepped forward to make a statement on stage. Based...
Campus-wide repairs caused hot water shut-down
Water line repairs on campus caused an emergency hot water shut down affecting Mashouf Wellness Center on Nov. 14 and the Vista room on Nov. 17. University facilities...
Dean of The College of Ethnic Studies resigns
Dr. Kenneth P. Monteiro will be resigning his position as dean of the College of Ethnic Studies (COES) this upcoming spring. Monteiro declined to give a reason for...
Thousands of drunk Santas take over Union Square
Christmas arrived early on Saturday as thousands of Santa Claus look-a-likes flooded San Francisco’s Union Square for a massive day party. The 2017 San Francisco SantaCon was in...
Black Lives Chatter
“When we say black, what does that mean?” Jarrel Phillips, artist and curator, asked himself that question in order to assemble his latest exhibit. “I Am San Francisco:...
President’s Campus Climate Task Force Suspended
Months after it was assembled, SF State University President Leslie Wong’s Task Force on Campus Climate has been suspended after several of its members have resigned. Four out...
I’m going to let y’all finish but, SZA had the best album of the year!
I’m writing this to let you know that SZA had the best album of the year. If you don’t get that reference, you need to listen to the...
Pop some tags
You walk into a store where everything is in front of you: the prices, the sizes, the same dress in every color. You get exactly what you want...
Hard work, teamwork, lifelong memories
Mandatory morning lifts, classes from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., practice from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., home to shower and eat and then homework. This is every...
Mayor Lee leaves behind changed city
San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning at the age of 65. SF Gate reported Lee suffered a heart attack around 10:30 p.m. Monday...
Black lives chatter
“When we say black, what does that mean?” Jarrel Phillips, artist and curator, asked himself that question in order to assemble his latest exhibit. “I Am San Francisco:...
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee dies at 65
San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning at the age of 65. SF Gate reported Lee suffered a heart attack around 10:30 p.m. Monday...
Thousands of drunk Santas take over Union Square
Christmas arrived early on Saturday as thousands of Santa Claus look-a-likes flooded San Francisco’s Union Square for a massive day party. The 2017 San Francisco SantaCon was in...
World Title heads to Hawaii
The roar of the surf shakes the foundations of beachfront mansions and tiny shacks alike on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Each winter, the top 34 surfers...
Protesters fight for Net Neutrality
By: Kelly Rodriguez Murillo, Garrett Bergthold, Deveshen Veerasamy “Let’s reclaim reality, protect net neutrality.” A group of people were gathered in San Francisco on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017...
SF State student excited about her first album release
Growing up in a household filled with musicians, SF state communication major Quyne Vu was bound to pick up the music gene. Her mother, Theresa Nguyen, sings and...
Alumna takes dope photos
After the vibrant female energy she felt during a No Doubt concert in 1997, SF State alumna Ashleigh Castro realized she wanted to become a photographer. Castro is...
29th annual World AIDS Day serves as learning experience and healing process for SF State family
Friday, Dec. 1 marked the 29th annual World AIDS Day, which SF State has taken part in to commemorate those affected by HIV and AIDS. SF State students...
SF State design students contribute their work to local organizations
SF State interior design students capitalized on an opportunity to create artwork for more than self expression and public admiration. The University chapter of ASID, the American Society...
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Thoughts and Expectations
When Lucasfilm released the latest trailer for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” the internet roared in approval. Surely, the second installment of the new trilogy, which hints at...
Lockers run vacant in the Science Building
Lockers, which usually fill up within the first week of school, are still available inside the Science Building. SF State engineering stockroom equipment technician Michael Lino said that...
Gospel Gators: 13 years and counting
The collective voices of the Gospel Gators travel through the first floor halls of the Creative Arts building at SF State, even as they rehearse behind closed doors....
More LGBTQ+ visibility can lower stigmas
From the legalization of same sex marriage to the inception of all-gender public restrooms, this nation has made some remarkable progress when it comes to accepting and supporting...