Editorials http://xpress.sfsu.edu/editorials/ en-us 2011-02-01T18:00:42-08:00 Professional athletes need ethics too http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/016032.html Congratulations are in order for the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Congratulations for making it to one of the biggest sporting events in the country. But not everyone going deserves that distinction, least of all a Vince Lombardi trophy and a diamond-encrusted ring. While Ben Roethlisberger may already have two rings from previous wins, he is the antithesis of what a professional athlete should be. editorfall2010 2011-02-01T18:00:42-08:00 Not everyone counts http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/016026.html The process for counting the number of homeless is loose with the factuality of the numbers - to the point of aiming for inaccuracy. Rather than having the volunteers interact with those they suspect are homeless, the HSA instructs them to observe but not approach, leaving volunteers to assess whether someone is homeless based solely on perspective. editorfall2010 2011-02-01T15:55:36-08:00 UPAC packed with insufficiency http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015989.html One million dollars may sound like a lot of money to the individual. But as a savings solution proposed to combat an existing $18 million SF State deficit or the estimated $32 million in additional funding cuts to the University that Gov. Jerry Brown's would create, it is nothing more than lip service. editorfall2010 2011-01-25T19:36:06-08:00 Life with debt is better than life with no degree http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015973.html Welcome to another semester at SF State. Only this time, the typical dread of ending the month-long winter holiday and going back to school should be the least of your worries. If you protested rising student fees and the lack... 01-draft staff 2011-01-22T21:50:07-08:00 STAFF EDITORIAL: Board of Supervisors lacks courage http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015960.html With Gavin Newsom now Lt. Gov.-elect, the city charter states that the board of supervisors chooses the new interim mayor. That was five weeks ago...and counting. kelsey 2010-12-14T20:39:01-08:00 Going under the knife for 15 minutes of fame http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015950.html Bridalplasty, which debuted Nov. 28, features a group of engaged women competing for a laundry list of surgical procedures. 05-copyedit staff 2010-12-13T23:35:10-08:00 Social networking host for cyberbullies http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015938.html Social networking sites and programs like Facebook, Twitter and Skype have opened so many new channels for bullies that people may not even know if their loved ones are or were victims of cyberbullies. 01-draft staff 2010-12-10T17:59:47-08:00 STAFF EDITORIAL: To leak or not to leak http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015927.html When did Wikileaks become journalism? editorfall2010 2010-12-07T20:51:23-08:00 Zuckerberg to become king of cyber castle http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015919.html Facebook is taking another step in its quest for world domination. editorfall2010 2010-12-07T15:28:04-08:00 Atheist ad-battle Christians in dispute of existence of God http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015895.html The fight over personal beliefs should not be taken to the streets. December is a month to celebrate a Christian holiday. Apparently, Atheists feel that it's appropriate timing to voice Christian opposition by buying ad space. The American Atheists' ad,... staff 2010-12-03T01:37:45-08:00 STAFF EDITORIAL: E.U. angrier than U.S. http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015853.html What happened to our fight? Our well organized and widespread March 4 Day of Action was impressive indeed, but where have the activists gone? Nothing has changed. If anything, conditions have greatly declined. editorfall2010 2010-11-30T15:28:25-08:00 AED's just one of many ways to get 'buzzed' http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015842.html Because alcoholic energy drinks have a tendency to induce binge drinking, alcohol poisoning and blackouts, many have already been banned across the U.S. 01-draft staff 2010-11-29T22:01:38-08:00 How will students be able to afford this shiny new campus? http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015835.html Should new buildings be a priority when tuition is skyrocketing and faculty and classes are being continually cut? 02-edit1 staff 2010-11-28T20:34:48-08:00 Joining online 'causes' helpful, but no excuse for real action http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015792.html With all the hype about online social networks, it's no wonder that popular advocacy groups are taking a beating by being labeled "clicktivists." editorfall2010 2010-11-20T07:24:23-08:00 STAFF EDITORIAL: College merger plan violates principles of education http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/editorials/015817.html During times of financial hardship, businesses must make difficult decisions to stay afloat as long as possible. However, they must also be careful not to recklessly toss aside the attributes most essential to their core values. editorfall2010 2010-11-16T22:02:27-08:00