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Blind community from around the country protests over rideshare discrimination
Neal Wong, Online Editor | October 15, 2024
Senior trio honored at SFSU Invitational cross country meet
Eddie Monares, Staff Reporter | October 13, 2024
Gators remain consistent despite loss against Chico State
Gibran Beydoun, Staff Reporter | October 12, 2024
Ni de aquí, ni de allá: la experiencia fronteriza
Sophia Rerucha, Spanish Editor | October 11, 2024
District 7 Supervisor Candidate Matt Boschetto discusses his plan for San Francisco’s west side
Paula Sibulo, Staff Reporter | October 11, 2024
Midterm stress melts away at ‘Time to Self-Care’ event hosted by B.R.U.H.
Neal Wong, Online Editor | October 11, 2024
Love beyond bars: Navigating relationships within the incarceration system
Paula Sibulo, Staff Reporter | October 11, 2024
Zen Den: The campus nap room you probably didn’t know about
Neal Wong, Online Editor | October 11, 2024

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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

Sophia Rerucha, Spanish Editor • 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

Sebastián Carrasco, entrenador en jefe del equipo de fútbol masculino de SFSU, posa con un balón de fútbol en el Estadio Cox el miércoles 11 de septiembre de 2024. (Dan Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

El entrenador del equipo de fútbol masculino se centra en la educación antes que en el atleta

September 12, 2024

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Campus

Attendees of B.R.U.H.’s “Time to Self-Care” event painted in Rigoberta Menchu Hall on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)

Midterm stress melts away at ‘Time to Self-Care’ event hosted by B.R.U.H.

Neal Wong, Online Editor • October 11, 2024

Gypsy Rose Blanchard was the headline speaker for the Project Rebound 7th Annual Mural Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)

Love beyond bars: Navigating relationships within the incarceration system

October 11, 2024

A sign for the Zen Den in Mashouf Wellness Center on Sept. 26, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)

Zen Den: The campus nap room you probably didn’t know about

October 11, 2024

The library building on August 27, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU to reduce library funding as part of ongoing budget cuts

October 10, 2024

Cobertura en vivo: Estudiantes por Gaza de SFSU inician una huelga de un día

October 8, 2024

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Students for Gaza Coverage

Cobertura en vivo: Estudiantes por Gaza de SFSU inician una huelga de un día

GGX Staff • October 8, 2024

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

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

Eddie Monares, Staff Reporter • 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

Jacqueline Macedo, a junior kinesiology student and vice president of the Women’s Soccer Club, poses for a portrait on the multipurpose field on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Macedo, a transfer student from San Joaquin Delta College, has played soccer her whole life and looks forward to growing the club’s presence on campus. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)

New women’s soccer club begins to get boots off the ground

October 3, 2024

Izzy Issak (center), a redshirt senior outside hitter for San Francisco State University women’s volleyball team, celebrates after a momentum building block against Chaminade University of Honolulu on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU women’s volleyball complete 2-0 weekend homestand, knock off no. 6 ranked Chaminade University

October 1, 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

District 7 Supervisor Candidate Matt Boschetto discusses his plan for San Francisco’s west side

Paula Sibulo, Staff Reporter • 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

September 28, 2024

Gator Talk: Local elections and young voter turnout

September 25, 2024

Gator Talk: Gym Life 101

September 22, 2024

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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

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

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

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

SFSU alum and ABC News journalist returns to his alma mater

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Project Rebound held its 7th Annual Mural Celebrat

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Xplainer

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...

Xplicador: El mes de la herencia latine

September 10, 2024

Gator Take

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)...

Gator Take: Why Tecate Tuesday and The Pub are vital to SFSU’s social climate

May 28, 2024

Podcasts

SFSU alum and ABC News journalist returns to his alma mater

Paula Sibulo, Staff Reporter • October 5, 2024

Intro Paula: 00:00 - 00:14 This is Paula Sibulo with GGX News and I'm here with a very special SF State alumnus. May I welcome my guest today,...

The Chomp: SFSU baseball’s Nathan Shinn prepares for senior season

September 28, 2024

Opinion

The best and worst Muni lines in San Francisco

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor • September 26, 2024

Generational languages are necessary for cultural identity

September 18, 2024

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

May 28, 2024

Gator Take: SFSU should build a food court

May 23, 2024

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Beyond SFSU

Protesters picket outside Lyft headquarters on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, against rideshare denials to blind people with guide dogs. They protested outside Uber headquarters earlier. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)

Blind community from around the country protests over rideshare discrimination

Neal Wong, Online Editor • October 15, 2024

District 7 Supervisor Candidate Matt Boschetto discusses his plan for San Francisco’s west side

October 11, 2024

The best and worst Muni lines in San Francisco

September 26, 2024

(L-R) Norman Foster, whose architecture firm renovated the building, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, real estate developer Michael Shvo, District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin, former SF Mayor Willie Brown and John Krizek, who was in charge of the burial of the time capsule, cut the ribbon at the ceremony for the renovated Transamerica Pyramid on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (Gabriel Carver / Golden Gate Xpress)

Transamerica Pyramid reopens to the public with new renovations

September 13, 2024

People hang out during sunset at Ocean Beach on Friday, Aug. 29, 2024. Despite some initial hiccups, the bonfire hosted by Student Activities & Events eventually took place. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)

‘Back to School Beach Bonfire’ toasts to a new semester of community

September 2, 2024

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Meet the Staff

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...

Sean Young

Copy and Opinions Editor

Sean Young (he/him) is the copy and opinions editor for Golden Gate Xpress. He is a journalism major with a minor in California Studies. Originally from the small town of Sebastopol, Sean now lives in...

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Gabriela Calvillo Alvarez

Editor-In-Chief

Gabriela Calvillo Alvarez (she/they) is the Editor-In-Chief for Golden Gate Xpress. She is double majoring in journalism and political science, two passions she holds near to her heart. Growing up in the...