After working vigorously hard on not just creating art pieces, but creating a thesis through their metamorphosing art pieces, for the past three years, SF State’s 2017 Masters of Fine Art opened their final art exhibit in the Fine Arts Gallery. The opening reception held
With the school year coming to an end, graduating students have a lot more on their plate than just finals and assignments. Housing and the rising cost of living in the Bay Area are affecting students’ decisions about staying in San Francisco. Robert J. Nava, vice
With the new Mashouf Wellness Center nearing completion and proposed construction plans ahead, future graduates reflect on their time at SF State while predicting how campus life may differ for future students. Student life is anticipated to shift if the new construction projects presented to the
As he swung his hips around, dressed in a dazzling, sparkling outfit, drama major Nick Christman sent the audience spiraling into laughter. The 19-year-old freshman performed the role of the court clerk in SF State’s production of “Chicago,” holding a Bible aloft as a fellow actor
My parents and I have always had a strained relationship. My mother met my father, who was considerably older than she was, and began to experiment with drugs. He was her way of rebelling against my grandmother after they emigrated from Mexico. From a mix of
One award-winning SF State student is making waves in the film industry with the use of interactive technology. Broadcasting and electronic communication art major Shane Murphy debuted his innovative short film, “Sirens,” on YouTube this week. The story of two brothers trying to survive the
Students looking for a relaxing outlet before finals can find musical respite inside the Creative Arts Building’s Knuth Hall. Victoria Neve, classical piano professor and Inara Morgenstern, accompanist and lecturer, have been relieving students’ stress with the Annual Happy Concert for more than 20 years. The
SF State’s Project Rebound program and Documentary Film Institute are set to host a screening and panel for “Life After Life,” a documentary that aims to enforce the importance of education and foster a better understanding of those formerly incarcerated. The screening takes place 6 p.m.
As dating apps like Tinder and OKCupid and gadgets such as virtual reality headsets and Wi-Fi-connected sex toys change the way college students meet, date and have sex, the gray area between human interaction and technology becomes wider by the minute. “The internet obviously opened most
This past weekend was Cinco de Mayo and contrary to what so many ignorant people believe, it is not in fact Mexican Independence day, which is actually September 16 if anyone actually cares. Cinco de Mayo marks the Battle of Puebla where the Mexican Army defeated
The NFL has proven itself to be a hard-hitting sport both on and off the field. Just as viewers have become accustomed to the innate aggression of the game, they have also become all-too complacent with the frequency of sexual assault and domestic violence allegations
SF State’s annual Farm to Fork Lunch drew in a crowd of nearly 300 patrons hungry to eat and learn about locally-sourced and sustainable foods last week in the quad. As part of Ideas Week for Future State, students and staff members purchased tickets for Tuesday’s
Those of you who have kept up with my sex column this semester know my articles have been on the lighter side and have encouraged sexual connection and exploration. However, this week we need to talk about the importance of protection. Every piece I have
[caption id="attachment_77563" align="alignleft" width="373"] [media-credit name="(Sarahbeth Maney/Xpress)" align="alignleft" width="373"][/media-credit] Dr. Sueyoshi poses for a portrait near the Ethnic Studies and Psychology building at SF State on Tuesday, May 2, 2017[/caption] One of six community grand marshals for the 47th Annual San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride
Art students and supporters bounced back and forth between the Associated Students, Inc. Art Gallery in the Cesar Chavez Student Center and the Martin Wong Gallery in the Fine Arts Building for the opening reception of this years’ senior art show. “Daily Acts” exhibit curator
The Park Merced watering hole, known to many as The Lister, has recently undergone a few changes aimed at bringing in more of a crowd from the Parkmerced community, including SF State students. The introduction of live music every second and fourth Thursday of the month
Correction: A previous version of the article contained a spelling error of Burdugo. Berdugo is the correct spelling. The error has since been corrected below. Blue sweatbands, red leg warmers, ‘80s Madonna workout music and the collective chant of “don’t build a wall” were all part
Tucked in the middle of the student-frequented shopping center on Cambon Drive, along the eastern stretch of Parkmerced, is Poke Kana, a restaurant within walking distance from SF State that focuses on fresh and healthy food. Poke, one of the latest food trends of the past
The Ethnic Studies Student Organization hosted their second annual art show “Why Ethnic Studies?” Wednesday as a form of resistance to oppression and celebration of culture. According to Sophia Wenzel, Ethnic Studies Student Organization member, the art show was inspired last year by the threat
Going to Coachella was a last-second decision. The best sorts of adventures start that way. You don’t plan out challenging or memorable moments, they plan you. Like a perfect storm I got the days off, bought a ticket and hopped into a friend’s car. Part of
[caption id="attachment_77405" align="alignleft" width="395"] [media-credit name="Tate Drucker/Xpress" align="alignleft" width="395"][/media-credit] Members of the NO! Refuse Fascism group sit outside the SF State library, inviting students and faculty to make signs for upcoming climate march. April 27, 2017.[/caption] Members of Refuse Fascism made signs at SF State in preparation
More than 30 SF State students gathered together in the Towers Conference Center Monday night to help make blankets for the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. SF State Reslife partnered with Disney VoluntEARS, a worldwide organization that focuses on supporting children and families who need it
Several SF State alumni were part of the team that won the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize earlier this month for breaking news coverage of the Ghost Ship fire for the East Bay Times. The fire broke out in December of last year at a warehouse party
The kinesiology department at SF State is changing their Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement, commonly known as GWAR, class from Kin 330, Becoming a Kinesiologist, to Kin 384, Research Methods, for the Fall 2017 semester. After a year of deliberation among faculty, a small change in the
A Lifestyles condom vending machine has a new home beneath the main staircase in the Cesar Chavez Student Center until the end of May. As part of STD (sexually transmitted disease) Awareness Month, Lifestyles Condoms is loaning SF State their unique condom vending machine. Before samples
Multimedia project by: Shahni Ben-Haim, Maddy Neale, and Mitchell Walther Coachella, the one time of year where people from all over the world flock to the California desert to see their favorite musicians perform under the blistering sun. Fashion has always been a big part of the
I am a bigger, curvier woman. I've been that way for as long as I can remember and I have finally learned how to love my fat. Learning to love my fat didn’t come easy. After years of hating myself and giving into societal pressures surrounding
Last year when I went to the Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, the first thing that caught my eye was a girl dressed in an anime costume wearing a colorful wig and dancing on a small stage. I stopped and stared, and then found
[caption id="attachment_77239" align="alignright" width="373"] [media-credit name="(Lauren Hanussak/Xpress)" align="alignright" width="373"][/media-credit] Salon of Comic and Cartoon Art founder Jon G. Pogorelskin poses for a portrait with an example of his artwork.[/caption] The Salon of Comic and Cartoon Art recently achieved official recognition as a student organization at San Francisco State University
Once again, a dim light is brightened by Kendrick Lamar. In a time when it’s needed most, his thought process on what is currently happening to and within the black community is relayed in Lamar’s latest album DAMN. Current issues regarding black youth in America
Eight students took on the roles of 24 major characters in SF State’s School of Theatre and Dance’s production of Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” With an added plot twist of their own, the cast entertained a crowd of students, friends and family in eight different
Kinks on Campus is a new student-run organization providing educational workshops, panel discussions and opportunities to build community through kinky sexuality. The group was recognized by the Associated Students, Inc. as an official club during the Spring 2017 semester, finally joining Stanford University and University of
Paramount Pictures recently named an SF State alumnus their new president of Worldwide Television Licensing. Dan Cohen, SF State broadcast and electronic communication arts graduate, will be leading Paramount’s television licensing teams and looking after the distribution of Paramount films, TV shows and other platforms
SFSU Breakers faced off against its first major break dancing competition in the 11th annual Unified Collegiate Breaking League at Danzhaus Dance Center in San Francisco on March 25, 2017. The competition gave a taste for students, artist and local Bboys an opportunity to rekindle
https://youtu.be/blD4dRPs-Fk Associated Students of San Francisco State University hosted the battle of the bands in The Depot Tuesday, April 11 as the second event of the 7th annual Rhythms Fusic Festival. Funky soul and hip-hop band Brother Gipson and the Mantra set The Depot on fire with
The SF State community experienced an especially trying past week. The surprising announcement and sudden cancellation of Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat’s speech Thursday stirred controversy and invoked emotional response among multitudes of individuals and organizations — reactions rippled out from our campus and into the
