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Emilia León, profesora de SFSU, posea por un foto el 30 de septiembre. (Sophia Rerucha / Golden Gate Xpress)
Los latines y el aborto: el efecto del catolicismo en los elecciones de 2024
Sophia Rerucha, Spanish Editor • October 22, 2024
Marta Dugarte presenta su proyecto a un asistente durante ‘Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá’ en la sala 473 del edificio de las Humanidades el 9 de octubre. (Sean Young / Golden Gate Xpress)
Ni de aquí, ni de allá: la experiencia fronteriza
October 11, 2024
Members of Students for Gaza SFSU gather in the Quad on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (Jesus Arriaga/ Golden Gate Xpress)
Cobertura en vivo: Estudiantes por Gaza de SFSU inician una huelga de un día
October 8, 2024
Miembros de La Raza en su oficina el jueves 12 de septiembre de 2024. El presidente de Estudiantes Asociados, Brandon Foley (con la camisa morada y blanca), también estaba presente. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)
La Raza, una organización estudiantil, regresa a SFSU
September 14, 2024
La gente se prepara para ver el primer debate presidencial en la sede de la campaña de los demócratas de San Francisco el martes 10 de septiembre de 2024. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)
Estudiantes y profesores de SFSU reaccionan al debate presidencial
September 13, 2024
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Campus
(L-R) Alison Balingit, Marianne Manalo, Samantha Fabie and Alex Solorio chat among each other on top of the Cesar Chavez Student Center on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (Dan Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)
From strangers to family: KAPatid program helps to build Filipino culture on campus
Autumn Rose Alvarez, Staff Reporter • October 27, 2024
Customers line up at Sam’s Chowder Mobile food truck on campus on October 23, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)
SFSU welcomes food trucks back to campus
October 25, 2024
An illustration expressing the mixed emotional climate surrounding November's election. (Autumn Rose Alvarez / Golden Gate Xpress)
Presidential election leaves some SFSU voters disengaged and others empowered
October 25, 2024
Veterans Education Transition and Support (V.E.T.S.) Corner president Christopher Lawrence Eustaquio poses for a portrait in the Garden of Remembrance on Oct. 11, 2024. “I express my patriotism by constructive criticism; by keeping the government accountable. Honoring traditions so we remember what certain events represent such as holidays or why we conduct ceremonies,” said Lawrence. (Jesus Arriaga / Golden Gate Xpress)
Modern patriotism’s shift from the American dream
October 25, 2024
Two freshmen at San Francisco State University, Kaylee Ortiz (L) and Fernanda Cruz (R), pose for a portrait outside of the J. Paul Leonard Library on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Ortiz and Cruz said they try not to get news from social media. (Paula Sibulo / Golden Gate Xpress)
How effective are local election campaigns for younger voters at SFSU?
October 23, 2024
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Students for Gaza Coverage
Members of Students for Gaza SFSU gather in the Quad on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (Jesus Arriaga/ Golden Gate Xpress)
Cobertura en vivo: Estudiantes por Gaza de SFSU inician una huelga de un día
GGX Staff • October 8, 2024
Members of Students for Gaza SFSU gather in the Quad on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (Jesus Arriaga/ Golden Gate Xpress)
Live Updates: Students for Gaza SFSU embark on day-long strike
October 8, 2024
(L-R) Sohrab Ford, Students for Gaza SFSU organizer, and Rama Ali Kased, associate professor in Race and Resistance Studies, speak to an estimated 340 people at the Bay Area Popular Convention for Palestine inside the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California in Oakland, Calif. on Sept. 15, 2024. (Dan Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)
Students for Gaza SFSU to hold a day-long strike on campus
October 7, 2024
An estimated 200 people attended a rally in support of Palestine at Malcolm X Plaza on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)
Students for Gaza SFSU host rally to address university divestment
August 31, 2024
A member of Students For Gaza watches University President Lynn Mahoney speak during their opening bargaining meeting in Malcolm X Plaza on May 6, 2024. The group developed a large presence on campus last semester after holding various demonstrations in support of Palestine and a modified investment strategy by the university. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)
San Francisco State University to update investment strategy
August 27, 2024
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Sports
Senior outside hitter Izzy Issak completes a bump pass to her teammates in the third set against California State University, Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Sean Young / Golden Gate Xpress)
Gators defend home court against no. 21 ranked Cal State LA
Gibran Beydoun, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2024
SF State Men’s Soccer defender Angel Sevillano (24) prevents California State University, East Bay defender Kendrick Rivas (21) from advancing the ball upfield at Pioneer Stadium in Hayward, Calif. on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (Sean Young / Golden Gate Xpress)
Gators play aggressive defense against Cal State East Bay
October 20, 2024
Brandon Johnson (148) of San Francisco State University competes at the San Francisco State Cross Country Invitational men’s 8K race at Golden Gate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. SF State competed against 12 groups, with CSU Stanislaus taking 1st place both in men’s 8K and women’s 6K. (Jesus Arriaga / Golden Gate Xpress)
Senior trio honored at SFSU Invitational cross country meet
October 13, 2024
Dawson White, a junior defender from Chico State, attempts to steal the ball from Johan Duenas, a senior defender from San Francisco State University, during the schools’ matchup at Cox Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)
Gators remain consistent despite loss against Chico State
October 12, 2024
Issay Bravo, a midfielder for the San Francisco State University men’s soccer team, poses for a portrait at Cox Stadium on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (Jesus Arriaga / Golden Gate Xpress)
Positivity on the field: Issay Bravo uses his experience to encourage others
October 7, 2024
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A&E
Liz Hernández poses for a portrait at the Office for the Study of the Ordinary on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (Jesus Arriaga / Golden Gate Xpress)
The Office of the Study of the Ordinary prompts students to examine the little things
Trevor Schock, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2024
Sal Hernandez and Ti Secrease rehearse a scene from the play “Everybody” where Death comes to pick the character named Everybody. (Gabriel Carver / Golden Gate Xpress)
SFSU theatre program’s fall play “Everybody” to debut in October
September 26, 2024
(L-R) Apparel design and merchandising students Genesis Saenz, Ashley Miura, Qiuyan Lin, Siena Dawkins and Antoinette Montano pose with a dress they designed using old BART tickets in Burk Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. The dress was made for Project Doneway: A Farewell to BART Paper Tickets, a fashion show that will be held on Saturday at Rockridge BART. (Dan Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)
Students take on fashion challenge with upcycled BART tickets
September 13, 2024
Elyse Tamturk, a graphic design major at San Francisco State University, looks through old clothes she planned on selling at her pop-up in front of the Humanities Building on May 7, 2024. (Natalie Metcalf / Golden Gate Xpress)
Elyse Tamturk: Moving on from SFSU
May 21, 2024
(L-R) Docuvist moderator Chloë Fitzmaurice, “Water Warrior” filmmaker Micheal Premo, NorCal producer Charles Lou and cinema professor Mayuran Tiruchelvam, speak at a Q&A panel at Climate Headquarters’ 2nd annual Earth Week Film Festival on Thursday evening in Knuth Hall. (Natalie Rocha / Golden Gate Xpress)
SFSU invites filmmakers to Earth Week event
April 26, 2024
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Multimedia
The Chomp: SFSU’s women’s head basketball coach previews the upcoming Gators season
The Chomp: SFSU’s women’s head basketball coach previews the upcoming Gators season
Eddie Monares, Staff Reporter • October 27, 2024
Gator Talk: Turning Point USA’s goal for the SFSU community
Gator Talk: Turning Point USA’s goal for the SFSU community
October 21, 2024
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District 7 Supervisor Candidate Matt Boschetto discusses his plan for San Francisco’s west side
October 11, 2024
Whit Johnson, a San Francisco State alum and anchor for ABC World News and Good Morning America, is seen on a camera screen in Studio 3 of Marcus Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)
SFSU alum and ABC News journalist returns to his alma mater
October 5, 2024
The Chomp: SFSU baseball’s Nathan Shinn prepares for senior season
The Chomp: SFSU baseball’s Nathan Shinn prepares for senior season
September 28, 2024
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Trending
Protesters picket against rideshare denials to blind people with guide dogs, outside Lyft headquarters on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. They protested outside Uber headquarters earlier. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)

Blind community from around the country protests over rideshare discrimination

An illustration of William Roscoe Leake, better known as Willi Ninja, voguing from the documentary “Paris Is Burning.” Ninja was known as the “Godfather of Vogue” and established his own house with Sandy Apollonia Ninja in 1982. (Myron Caringal / Golden Gate Xpress)

Understand the origins of ‘slay’ before using it in your vocabulary

Members of Students for Gaza SFSU gather in the Quad on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (Jesus Arriaga/ Golden Gate Xpress)

Live Updates: Students for Gaza SFSU embark on day-long strike

A long exposure photo of people getting off an Oakland Airport Connector train at Coliseum Station in Oakland, Calif. on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)

Platform barriers on BART still years away

A photo illustration of Muni buses and light rail vehicles over a photo of Sutro Tower in San Francisco, Calif. (Dan Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

The best and worst Muni lines in San Francisco

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Xplainer
Xplainer: Domestic Violence Resources
Xplainer: Domestic Violence Resources
A guide to support and resources for people at SFSU experiencing domestic violence
Paula Sibulo, Staff Reporter • September 21, 2024

From 2021 to 2023, there were 21 domestic violence reports and 14 rape reports on San Francisco State University’s main campus, according to the SF State Annual Security Report. In the past month, there were three reported rape incidents on campus, according to SFSU’s daily crime and fire log. This...

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Xplicador: El mes de la herencia latine
Xplicador: El mes de la herencia latine
September 10, 2024
Gator Take
Gator Take: Monarca Dining Hall (formerly City Eats) is not bad
Gator Take: Monarca Dining Hall (formerly City Eats) is not bad
The campus dining hall provides an affordable option for students who don’t have a meal plan
Neal Wong, Online Editor • September 16, 2024

I didn’t say it was good but you have to agree that it has its merits. Food quality is never the highlight of an all-you-can-eat (AYCE)...

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Gator Take: Why Tecate Tuesday and The Pub are vital to SFSU’s social climate
Gator Take: Why Tecate Tuesday and The Pub are vital to SFSU’s social climate
May 28, 2024
Podcasts
The Chomp: SFSU’s women’s head basketball coach previews the upcoming Gators season
The Chomp: SFSU’s women’s head basketball coach previews the upcoming Gators season
Eddie Monares, Staff Reporter • October 27, 2024

Intro Eddie Monares: 00:00 - 00:19 Hello, Gators! Welcome back to the Chomp podcast. My name is Eddie Monares and I'm a staff reporter...

Gator Talk: Turning Point USA’s goal for the SFSU community
Gator Talk: Turning Point USA’s goal for the SFSU community
October 21, 2024
Opinion
A photo illustration of Muni buses and light rail vehicles over a photo of Sutro Tower in San Francisco, Calif. (Dan Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)
The best and worst Muni lines in San Francisco
Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor • September 26, 2024
Caption: An illustration representing the challenges an individual may face due to generational language barriers. (Autumn Rose Alvarez / Golden Gate Xpress)
Generational languages are necessary for cultural identity
September 18, 2024
Gator Take: Monarca Dining Hall (formerly City Eats) is not bad
Gator Take: Monarca Dining Hall (formerly City Eats) is not bad
September 16, 2024
Gator Take: Why Tecate Tuesday and The Pub are vital to SFSU’s social climate
Gator Take: Why Tecate Tuesday and The Pub are vital to SFSU’s social climate
May 28, 2024
Gator Take: SFSU should build a food court
Gator Take: SFSU should build a food court
May 23, 2024
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Beyond SFSU
Veterans Education Transition and Support (V.E.T.S.) Corner president Christopher Lawrence Eustaquio poses for a portrait in the Garden of Remembrance on Oct. 11, 2024. “I express my patriotism by constructive criticism; by keeping the government accountable. Honoring traditions so we remember what certain events represent such as holidays or why we conduct ceremonies,” said Lawrence. (Jesus Arriaga / Golden Gate Xpress)
Modern patriotism’s shift from the American dream
Autumn Rose Alvarez, Staff Reporter • October 25, 2024
Brent Turner, a business owner, civil rights activist and proponent for open-source election software, poses for a picture in San Francisco City Hall on Sept. 30, 2024. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)
Open source, open elections: Rebuilding voters’ trust
October 24, 2024
Two freshmen at San Francisco State University, Kaylee Ortiz (L) and Fernanda Cruz (R), pose for a portrait outside of the J. Paul Leonard Library on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Ortiz and Cruz said they try not to get news from social media. (Paula Sibulo / Golden Gate Xpress)
How effective are local election campaigns for younger voters at SFSU?
October 23, 2024
A long exposure photo of people getting off an Oakland Airport Connector train at Coliseum Station in Oakland, Calif. on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)
Platform barriers on BART still years away
October 21, 2024
Protesters picket against rideshare denials to blind people with guide dogs, outside Lyft headquarters on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. They protested outside Uber headquarters earlier. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)
Blind community from around the country protests over rideshare discrimination
October 15, 2024
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Meet the Staff
Andrew Fogel
Andrew Fogel
Visuals Editor

Andrew Fogel is visuals editor for Golden Gate Xpress and former managing editor for Xpress Magazine who’s majoring in photojournalism and minoring in labor and employment studies. If he’s not taking...

Melissa Garcia
Melissa Garcia
Staff Reporter

Melissa Garcia (She/Her) is a reporter for Golden Gate Xpress. She is majoring in Bilingual Spanish Journalism and minoring in Marketing. Growing up in a suburb outside of Chicago, IL, she later moved...

Gabriel Carver
Gabriel Carver
Staff Photographer

Gabriel Carver (he/him) is a third-year photojournalism student and minoring in kinesiology. He was born and raised in Sacramento, the city that sculpted him as a person and brought him to his hard, photography....

Anessa Bailon
Anessa Bailon
Staff Reporter

Anessa Bailon is the Campus Recreation reporter for the Golden Gate Xpress newspaper. She is majoring in Print and Online Journalism and minoring in Classics. She was raised in Soledad, California, but...

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