Golden Gate [X]press


Several hundred SF State students walked out of classes Thursday morning to protest a fee increase for Fall 2007. This stemmed from the California Board of Trustees voting in March to increase CSU fees by 10 percent for the next school year.

These raised fees have created much discussion, anger and emotion among students throughout California. The walkout is one attempt to protest the increase and here is part of their journey.

Walkout!

Traditionally barbershops have been known for the basic haircut and shave. Sean Heywood and Kumi Walker, two new entreprenuers, are turning your simple trim into a social network.

The Barbershop is a combination of luxury and hospitality. Whether you want to watch the game, have a drink, or just relax, Mr.’s chic lounge welcomes both men and women.

MR Hospitality

San Francisco’s Independent Bookstores are often hidden in the city’s massive span of diversity and culture. They have been known to provide an outlet for expression to the community’s artists. Yet many are fighting hard to keep their doors — and books — from closing.

Take a deeper look at independent bookstores in San Francisco through this interactive package.

Turning the Community Pages

In the Fall of 2005, SF State united with Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael to create the first Guide Dog Mobility Program in the world to reach University level.

Wendy Mellberg Haecker is one of the first students to go through the program and found it has allowed her to see with more than just her eyes.

Guiding the Way