Commencement ceremonies are overrated
It's graduation day. You stand in line along with thousands of other graduating students, waiting to take the walk across the stage that marks the end of your college...
I don’t eat meat, but I don’t care if you do
Even in the hyper-liberal city of San Francisco, I get a lot of negative reactions when I say I don't eat meat. People assume I'm going to judge...
I don’t need a squad to turn up
When DJ super-duo Skrillex and Diplo, collectively known as Jack Ü, played back to back concerts in downtown San Francisco this month, groups of 20-somethings flooded Market Street,...
Earth Day is more important now than ever
This Friday will mark the 46th annual Earth Day. Since this holiday isn’t accompanied by raucous partying, excessive drinking or any special types of food, like many popular...
Women scientists foster community with new club
Women majoring in physics and astronomy at SF State can now easily network with each other, thanks to a new club on campus. Formed in November 2015 by physics...
L train changes anger Sunset residents
Residents and shop owners alike in the Sunset District’s Taraval Street have collected signatures opposing the proposed changes to the train stops in the area. The San Francisco Municipal...
Tinder should swipe left on creating deep connections
Tinder, as infamous as it is, has become the cultural norm as far as dating goes among the under-30 set. Meeting a potential date or hookup on the...
I can’t catch a ball and I don’t care anymore
I’m 24 years old, and I can’t catch or throw a ball. When I was in elementary school, I tried participating in after-school soccer and basketball and other...
Safety concerns about Uber remain despite settlement
Most people I know would rather call an Uber after a late night out rather than spend hours on any of San Francisco's nighttime buses, which run sporadically and...
Social media used as perpetual ego boost
[media-credit name="Kelsey Lannin" align="alignnone" width="576"][/media-credit] According to most people’s Instagram accounts and Snapchat stories, a typical week consists of house parties, crowded bars and shenanigans with their roommates....
Amy Schumer labeled feminist despite misogynist ‘Trainwreck’
Actress Amy Schumer is widely, and wrongly, regarded as a feminist. Contributing to this misconception are her ballsy, empowering speeches, including her acceptance speech for last week's Critics' Choice Award's...
Women empowered through use of social media
After being in two abusive relationships as a teenager, California College of the Arts student Camille Urso uses her online presence to reach out to female victims of domestic violence. “Though...
Being in relationships in your 20s is a mistake
[media-credit name="Illustration by Reid Cammack" align="alignright" width="483"][/media-credit] Between our fixation with dating apps, our love for shows like "The Bachelor" and our overuse of the term “bae,” our generation...
Documentary chronicles street musician’s story
The rhythmic cadence of Larry "Bucket Man" Hunt's joyous drumming reaches the ears of pedestrians three blocks away from the Market Street Old Navy. The downtown sidewalk has been...
City life worth paying the hefty price
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="600"] Jessica Nemire, 4th year journalism major poses for a portrait in front of Painted Ladies, Thursday evening, Oct. 8 (Imani Miller / Xpress)[/caption] Last...
Californians need to cut water usage
[media-credit id=292 align="alignright" width="318"][/media-credit] Unless you live under a rock, you're probably aware that California is in a severe drought. For the past year or so, most restaurants have...
Muni plastic transfers: taking the bus is now for the rich
San Francisco's public transit system is best known for three things: rarely being on time, frequently breaking down and giving out those long, colorful, paper transfers that crafty commuters can...
Lifting the fog: A student’s guide to exploring San Francisco
San Francisco is known for many things: fog, the Golden Gate Bridge, fog, cable cars— did we mention fog? It's also known for its plethora of diverse bars...