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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
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
Joseph Escobedo habla sobre las dificultades de mantener su identidad latina como estadounidense. (Tâm Vũ / Golden Gate Xpress)
¿Soy realmente latino?
May 31, 2024
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Campus
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
John Ryan looks inside a car during the Gator Greasers car show on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)
Gator Greasers show off automobiles in annual car show
October 3, 2024
Howard Goldblatt, former SFSU professor and award-winning translator, speaks in the Humanities Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)
Howard Goldblatt, decorated translator and former professor, visits SFSU
October 2, 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
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
Gibran Beydoun, Staff Reporter • 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
SF State Men’s Soccer forward Angel Herrera (12) advances the ball while playing against California State University, Monterey Bay at Cox Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The Gators lost to the Sea Otters after a fast-paced physical game and fall to 0-4-2 on the season. (Jesus Arriaga / Golden Gate Xpress)
Gators lose 1-0 at home game against Monterey Bay despite resiliency
September 30, 2024
The SFSU rugby team runs a Ruck drill, where the defense attempts to take the ball away from an offensive player after a tackle, at the field outside the Mashouf Wellness Center on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (Gabriel Carver / Golden Gate Xpress )
Coaching staff brings new energy to the rugby club
September 6, 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
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
Paula Sibulo, Staff Reporter • 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
Gator Talk: Local elections and young voter turnout
Gator Talk: Local elections and young voter turnout
September 25, 2024
Gator Talk: Gym Life 101
Gator Talk: Gym Life 101
September 22, 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
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Trending
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

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

Claudia Guedes poses for a portrait in her office on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. The low quality of physical education in Brazil was the driving force behind Guedes’ discovery of her passion for physical education. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)

From Brazil to SFSU: An award-winning professor’s journey to teaching

Kevin DeAntoni poses for a portrait on a BART Blue Line train heading to Dublin/Pleasanton on Sept. 11, 2024. DeAntoni’s interest in BART grew after riding it frequently to see his boyfriend. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)

Love on BART: An SFSU student’s path to public transit after meeting his boyfriend

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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
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
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
The Chomp: SFSU baseball’s Nathan Shinn prepares for senior season
September 28, 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
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
(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
A graphic illustration of headlines from various American news publications related to anti-Asian violence at different points of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Sunthi Jong / Golden Gate Xpress)
Chinese Americans still reeling in the wake of anti-Asian hate
May 31, 2024
A graphic illustration of overlapping Filipino, Chinese and Vietnamese flags. (Sunthi Jong / Golden Gate Xpress)
Filipino Americans are prone to diabetes. Why?
May 31, 2024
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Meet the Staff
Hannah Straily
Hannah Straily
Multimedia and Podcast Editor

Hannah Straily (she/her) is the multimedia and podcast editor for Golden Gate Xpress. She is a journalism major with a minor in education. Born and raised in San Diego, Hannah now lives in San Francisco....

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...

Kiren Kaur
Kiren Kaur
Engagement Editor

Kiren Kaur (she/her) is the engagement editor for Golden Gate Xpress. She is majoring in journalism and minoring in international relations. A Sacramento native, she was born in Rancho Cordova but grew...

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