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Faces Of The New Economy - Part 1 Name: Savoia LaRocca Age: 37 Residence: San Francisco Occupation: Nordstrom Kid's Wear Manager and Single Mother Native San Franciscan Savoia LaRocca is a kind-hearted, tenacious woman who puts her 15-year-old daughter Camille first. But being a single mother isn't always...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Wednesday, May 20 2009 4:26 PM

Pac Heights alive with ghosts? If you want to see something scarier than that first glimpse of yourself in the mirror in the morning, then join the believers and skeptics, locals and tourists, on the San Francisco Ghost Hunt walking tour. "I want you all...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Wednesday, May 6 2009 7:23 PM

Mission is home base for baseball team's legacy SF State students might be surprised to learn that the city had a winning minor league baseball team in the Mission District long before the major league Giants arrived. "The caliber of baseball played was equal to the big leagues,"...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Wednesday, Apr 29 2009 8:22 PM

Independent media reigns supreme on KPFA April 15th marked the 60th anniversary of a progressive Bay Area radio station and a forum to discuss the past, present and future role of independent media in a market dominated by mainstream media. "We need a media that covers...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Friday, Apr 17 2009 9:14 PM

Amtrak cheap, easy for traveling students Frugal SF State students traveling between Los Angeles and the Bay Area can avail of a more dignified and personal mode of transportation and the opportunity to experience California history. The unforgettable, 11-hour, mostly daytime trip from Los Angeles to...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Wednesday, Apr 15 2009 6:21 PM

Going beyond the pizza SF State students must experience vibrant North Beach, the historic San Francisco neighborhood that has attracted barbarians, Italians and Beatniks. "People here are warmer and friendlier than in other parts of the city," said waiter David Lostant. "And the neighborhood...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Sunday, Apr 5 2009 4:41 PM

Blazing a trail through Marin Spring break is over. SF State students are already pining for the next escape, but time and money are short. There is no need to wait for summer or go deeper into poverty, though, as the next quest beckons a...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Wednesday, Apr 1 2009 8:05 PM

Cheap options for book lovers on a budget After dropping a fortune on textbooks this semester, paying through the teeth to build a personal library takes the excitement out of an otherwise pleasurable transaction. But savvy SF State students can employ a bit of strategy and do it...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Wednesday, Apr 1 2009 7:52 PM

Free parking available but costs consideration Regardless of motivation or necessity, many students, faculty and staff in this environmentally conscious city choose to drive cars to SF State. The inevitable parking issues could be partially resolved if those that parked near campus demonstrated a little courtesy...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Sunday, Mar 22 2009 10:40 PM

M Line voted most unreliable The Muni line most utilized by SF State commuters received the lowest on-time performance rating in a survey, Muni officials reported March 3. Muni posted a record 72 percent systemwide on-time performance rating. The M-Ocean View line, heavily trafficked by...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Wednesday, Mar 11 2009 8:57 PM

San Francisco History, 150 Years Gone This year marks the sesquicentennial of two noteworthy events in seminal San Francisco, providing SF State students the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of history. Shoehorned into a secluded wooded ravine a mile from campus is the site of...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Sunday, Mar 8 2009 9:09 PM

Nothing to LOL about: texting-crazed zombies run amok Why must some SF State students exhibit disrespectful text messaging habits around campus and in the classroom? Such behavior is particularly bothersome considering the technology's myriad communication benefits and surging popularity among students. Individuals in the 18-24 age group sent...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Friday, Feb 20 2009 10:57 PM

Barleywine varietals offer comfort at festival Entry fees, huge crowds, concerts and vendors hawking wares will not in the cards for San Francisco's upcoming annual Barleywine Festival. In its 16th year, the Barleywine Festival will be paying homage to the event's titular alcoholic beverage from the...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Friday, Feb 6 2009 10:36 PM

Fighting hip but 'formula' retail The Mission District is known as a hipster paradise. Even so, residents and business people hip to American Apparel's bid to add a store to the neighborhood are voicing opposition. "Nothing is more important to me than stopping American Apparel...
[ Story by Christian Goepel ]
Monday, Feb 2 2009 8:26 PM