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Posted by xpressmagazine on Apr 16, 2012

Hack Job

Written by Lauren Manary @lolomanary To the members of this community, “hacking” isn’t just for girls with dragon tattoos, geeks, or Guy Fawkes-masked activists. “It’s the out-of-the-way of looking at things,” says Mitch Altman, one of the founders of the hackerspace. “It’s not being afraid to take a radical approach. Someone who is a hacker isn’t afraid if their government...

Posted by xpressmagazine on Apr 16, 2012

Bare in the Bay Area

Written by Erika Maldonado @erika_maldo A luminous Florida sun reflects off of the lake at the Caliente Resort on a Saturday morning in April. Rich Pasco stands next to his groomsmen, clad in matching bow ties as his wife to be, Julianne, walks barefoot down the aisle. Draped in a veil crowned with a floral wreath, Julianne is the only person in his world. Her three bridesmaids stand with...

Posted by xpressmagazine on Apr 16, 2012

Big Brother Comes Home

Written by Ashley Aires akaires@mail.sfsu.edu A black television screen doesn’t need to wait for someone to turn it on before it can broadcast colorful images of soap operas or reports from the latest war. No, it’s already turned on – it’s always turned on. Through the screen, someone is sitting in a room filled from wall to wall with towering computer monitors, recording the smallest hint...

Posted by xpressmagazine on Apr 12, 2012

Heartbreak in Sports

Written by Martin Telleria Photo by Gil Riego Jr. @martintelleria @gilphotoraphy In what was proving to be a game for the ages, regulation would not be enough time to determine the outcome of the battle between two fiercely determined foes. The San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants were locked in a tight defensive battle, momentum seemingly switching every other play. Miscues had been the...

Posted by xpressmagazine on Mar 12, 2012

Life Beyond Takeout

Written by Haley Brucato Photos by Nelson Estrada @hbrucato Constant snacks for late night study sessions and a quick slice after a night at the bar can easily be the cause of steady weight gain in college. It’s time to stop using money as an excuse for daily junk eating. Low-cost healthy alternatives are out there, and easily accessible for on-the-go students who balance work, internships,...

Posted by xpressmagazine on Mar 12, 2012

Lolita

A multi-layered dress of dark silk ruffles and satin bows bury Andi Hernandez’s petite body. Voluminous, luscious locks of light auburn hair coil down her velvety corset. Tucked under her corset is a shiny blouse, complete with long, wavy sleeves. Raven-black billowy petticoats gather at her waist and form a bell-shape silhouette. The sharp heels of her knee-high, military-style stiletto boots snap on pavement.

Posted by xpressmagazine on Mar 12, 2012

From Vandals to Artists

Written by Natalia Vaskez Photo by Samantha Battles @nataliavaskez “It’s an entirely selfish art form, obstructing public spaces just to leave your mark on the world, but when we put it all together it looks like a strong community,” says Micah Serias. His large dark eyes scan the stickers, making out the San Francisco skyline. He scans each individual sticker, also known as a “slap,” with...

Posted by xpressmagazine on Mar 10, 2012

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

Written by Ivanna Quiroz Photos by Godofredo Vasquez @ivanna_quiroz Ten minutes until face off and the brown wooden benches of the Kezar Pavilion are quickly filling up. Outfitted with black Beats headphones, the DJ bobs his head up and down to mostly hip hop and some hard rock. Hoards of people enter, some juggle nachos, hot dogs, and energy drinks – most in clusters, and most clad in...