The Student News Site of San Francisco State University

Golden Gate Xpress
The Student News Site of San Francisco State University

Golden Gate Xpress
The Student News Site of San Francisco State University

Golden Gate Xpress
Adriana Hernandez

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief

Adriana Hernandez (she/her) is the Editor-In-Chief for Golden Gate Xpress. She is majoring in journalism and minoring in media literacy. Adriana has a passion for storytelling, culture, art, and design. She previously wrote for The Skyline View, the student newspaper of Skyline College. In her downtime, she enjoys reading and watching films. For any inquiries, you can contact me at [email protected].  

All content by Adriana Hernandez
A shot of the Cesar Chavez Student Center on Sept. 17, 2019. (Samantha Laurey / Golden Gate Xpress)

The unsung heroes of SFSU

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
May 30, 2024
San Francisco State student models a Bratz-inspired outfit handmade by student designers at the Pulse Runway Show on May 9, 2024. (Adriana Hernandez/Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Ready, set, slay!

Victor Harris Jr, Podcast Editor
May 11, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protestors march, chant and place flyers in the Humanities Building on May 9, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU students enter Humanities Building in spontaneous protest for Gaza

Adriana Hernandez and Sunthi Jong
May 9, 2024
Rally participants lead chants, requesting that SFSU administration meet their demands, outside the Administration Building on May 7, 2024. (Tâm Vũ / Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU Students for Gaza hold picket protest after negotiations

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
May 7, 2024
Friends of Zoe Reidy-Watts enter the California Superior Court of Alameda on the previous court date, April 10, when the date was moved because of Victor Tyrone Frieson llI’s refusal to show up. (Adriana Hernandez/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Case regarding SFSU student’s death moves forward

Natalie Rocha, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2024
Kimberly DeBoer initiates the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly event in Annex I on Monday, April 29, 2024. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Student-athletes recognized in annual awards ceremony filled with cheers and joy

Arman Archouniani, Sports Editor
May 1, 2024
Estudiantes y simpatizantes no afiliados con la universidad se agarran de la mano, juntándose alrededor de los campistas mientras instalan sus carpas en medio del quad de SF State, el 29 de abril de 2024. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Estudiantes de SFSU establecen campamento en apoyo a Gaza

Cami Dominguez, Campus Editor
Apr 30, 2024
SFPD detain Erick Rosemon, ParkMerced resident, after his home was tear gassed at 403 Gonzalez Drive on April 8, 2024. (Adriana Hernandez/Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] San Francisco Police Department stands off with Parkmerced resident

Natalie Rocha, Staff Reporter
Apr 8, 2024
Zoe Nika Reidy-Watts poses in front of a bush. (Courtesy of Edith Mariscal)

SF State student artist, poet remembered

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Mar 25, 2024
Zoe Nika Reidy-Watts smiles for a photo. (Courtesy of Khaia Ritter)

Oakland man faces charges in SFSU student’s death

Adriana Hernandez and Natalie Rocha
Mar 13, 2024
An illustration of people waiting in line to vote (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Gators remain apathetic to conventional politics

Luke Cramer, Staff Reporter
Mar 6, 2024
Ryan Webb leads the electric slide accompanied by other attendees at Hippie Hill on Feb. 24 (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] BSU heats up Hippie Hill with Blackout BBQ

Victor Harris Jr, Podcast Editor
Feb 26, 2024
Riley Gaines is escorted by police following a Turning Point USA event named “Saving Women’s Sports” at SF State in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Swimmer Riley Gaines is the feature speaker at the conservative groups event and known to be critical of transgender participation in women sporting events. Protesters attending the event caused Gaines to spend hours guarded in a room by police before her departure. (Benjamin Fanjoy/ Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU police suspend Riley Gaines investigation

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Feb 22, 2024
Uilliam Garduno, third-year student, runs with the ball across the field during a scrimmage between those trying out and those already on the team at SF State’s All Purpose Field on Feb. 19, 2024. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] The men’s soccer club is ready to kickstart their new season

Kathia Noriega, Managing Editor
Feb 19, 2024
Picketers gather to listen to speakers during the rally at Sacramento State University on Dec. 7, 2023. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] California Faculty Association passes Tentative Agreement with 76% vote

Sophia Osborn, Engagement and Online Editor
Feb 19, 2024
Fashion show participants walk towards the Cesar Chavez center showing off their outfits promoting the venders featured at the event on Feb. 15 , 2024 at SF State. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Love on the runway

Jason Hernandez, A&E Editor
Feb 17, 2024
Illustration of faculty accepting the voluntary separation incentive program. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SFSU offers voluntary severance amidst faculty layoffs, budget cuts

Natalie Rocha and Cami Dominguez
Feb 16, 2024
An illustration of Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed, a character in the first four Rocky movies, one of his most famous roles. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] From SFSU to Hollywood: Remembering Carl Weathers

Zac Zavala, Staff Reporter
Feb 12, 2024
SFSU educators go on strike for better wages, pay equality and manageable workloads on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at San Francisco State University. (Kayla Williams / Golden Gate Xpress)

CFA votes on tentative strike dates for spring semester

Adriana Hernandez, Neal Wong, Kayla Williams, and Dmitry Berdnikov
Dec 19, 2023
Silhouettes of four dancers posing in front of musical notes. (Adriana Hernandez/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] New cheer team looks to shake up vibes on campus

Victor Harris Jr, Podcast Editor
Dec 14, 2023
Picketers gather to listen to speakers during the rally at Sacramento State University on Dec. 7, 2023. (Adriana Hernandez/Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Tensions overflow at Sacramento State as faculty strikes conclude

GGX Staff
Dec 7, 2023
Picketers at an intersection at Sacramento State University on Dec. 7, 2023. (Adriana Hernandez/Golden Gate Xpress)

Signs in front of a California State University, Sacramento sign on Dec. 7, 2023. (Adriana Hernandez/Golden Gate Xpress)

A woman in a car attempts to cross the picket line at Sacramento State University on Dec. 7, 2023. Picketers were attempting to block the intersection during the one-day CFA strike. (Adriana Hernandez/Golden Gate Xpress)

Education professor Margarita Berta-Avila leads a chant at J. Street and Carlson Drive on Dec. 7, 2023. (Adriana Hernandez/Golden Gate Xpress)

Picketers cross an intersection near Sacramento State University on Dec. 7, 2023. (Adriana Hernandez/Golden Gate Xpress)

Picketers gather to listen to speakers during the rally at Sacramento State University on Dec. 7, 2023. (Adriana Hernandez/Golden Gate Xpress)

Alan Robert leads the first chant of the morning on the CFA-SFSU picket line in front of 19th and Holloway on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] CFA brings noise to SFSU during one-day strike

GGX Staff
Dec 5, 2023
A group of people gather outside of the Ethnic Studies building for the Vigil for Gaza on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (Andrew Fogel/ Golden Gate Xpress)

Vigil for Gaza brings solidarity for the people of Palestine amid crisis

Ishaan Pratap and Adriana Hernandez
Oct 20, 2023
A police officer searches the scene of the incident at the elevator of lot 19/20 on Oct. 18, 2023. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)

Person injured in apparent parking garage incident

Steven Rissotto and Adriana Hernandez
Oct 18, 2023
SFSU women’s soccer team celebrates their win against CSUEB at Cox Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Freshmen substitutes make the difference as SFSU women’s soccer team win their first home game of the season

Jason Hernandez, A&E Editor
Oct 13, 2023
A graphic of money being split in two representing the budget concerns. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Students face higher tuition, staff face possible layoffs

Stephanie King, Staff Reporter
Sep 28, 2023
Students hold signs and march in protest of proposed tuition increase at SF State on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)

‘Stop the hike,’ SFSU students oppose tuition increase

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Sep 11, 2023
SFSU students gathered at Malcolm X Plaza to make signs to prepare for the upcoming rally on Sep. 9, 2023 (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU students prepare to rally against CSU tuition increase proposal

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Sep 9, 2023
Yvette Mari Robles, curandera and SF State alum, uses a rattle to break an attendee's aura to receive energy work to support their following journey to connect with the land at Fort Funston in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday May 6, 2023. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Into the Woods connects BIPOC communities with nature for science and healing

Destiny Walker, Online Editor
May 22, 2023
The Associated Students offices in the Cesar Chavez Student Center at SF State on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2023. (Tatyana Ekmekjian / Golden Gate Xpress)

Associated Students Executive Director steps down

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
May 15, 2023
A bee lands on a flower at the site of one of Dirk Kiehne’s beehives in Menlo Park, Calif., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Adriana Hernandez/ Golden Gate Xpress)

More honey more problems

Adriana Hernandez and Michelle Ruano Arreola
May 15, 2023
Union workers and allies hold up posters and pose for a portrait beside the Cesar Chavez Student Center at SF State on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (David Jones / Golden Gate Xpress)

Student workers form union; petition for better equity

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Apr 25, 2023
Art made by MSA members depicting some of the 99 names for God hangs on the wall of the MSA office in the Cesar Chavez Student Center at SF State, on April 18, 2023. (Tatyana Ekmekjian/Golden Gate Xpress)

Freedom of speech in classrooms is in debate after professor shows Muhammad portrait

Adriana Hernandez and Arman Archouniani
Apr 21, 2023
Two campus police officers along with Chris Trudell, associate dean of students, stand in the SF State quad on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 as they survey the area. There was talk of TPUSA hosting their event in the quad after the university told them that the school would be unable to accommodate their estimated 800 attendees. (Miguel Francesco Carrion / Golden Gate Xpress)

Turning Point USA fails to host event at SF State

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Apr 20, 2023
A woman walks by Burk Hall at SF State on Friday February 5, 2021. (Cameron Lee/ Golden Gate Xpress)

Confusion arises as second TPUSA event approaches

Adriana Hernandez and Leticia Luna
Apr 18, 2023
Richard Oakes Multicultural Center, a place that holds cultural events and meetings for student groups at SFSU, is located on the terrace level of the Cesar Chavez Student Center on April 14, 2022. (Tâm Vũ / Golden Gate Xpress)

Richard Oakes Multicultural Center’s relationship with student organizations is a work in progress

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Apr 18, 2023
The Women's Rugby Club resumes practice from a water break at SF State’s All Purpose Field on Thursday, March 16, 2023 . (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] West Campus Green creates more housing options, removes hub of activity for students on campus

Destiny Walker, Online Editor
Apr 11, 2023
Protesters sit at a Turning Point USA event named “Saving Women’s Sports” at SF State in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Swimmer Riley Gaines is the feature speaker at the conservative group's event and known to be critical of transgender participation in women sporting events. (Benjamin Fanjoy/ Golden Gate Xpress)

Riley Gaines visit to SF State results in trans-rights activist protest

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Apr 7, 2023
Los estudiantes esperan su turno para que los voluntarios los ayuden con sus impuestos en la oficina de SFSU VITA en SF State el 30 de marzo de 2023. (Tatyana Ekmekjian / Golden Gate Xpress)

La asistencia voluntaria fiscal sobre la renta ofrece servicios gratuitos de preparación de impuestos en SF State

Andy Damián-Correa and Adriana Hernandez
Apr 3, 2023
Students wait for their turn for volunteers to assist them with their taxes at the SFSU VITA office at SF State on March 30, 2023. (Tatyana Ekmekjian / Golden Gate Xpress)

Volunteer Income Tax Assistant provides free tax services at SF State

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Mar 31, 2023
Coach Irene Gardner listens to the women’s rugby club speak to her during practice on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the University of San Francisco. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] More than coaching a game

Destiny Walker, Online Editor
Mar 31, 2023
Illustration of a syringe representing vaccines surrounded by viruses. On March 28, 2023. (Leilani Xicotencatl/ Golden Gate Xpress)

CSU changes non-COVID immunization policy

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Mar 28, 2023
La instructora de baile folklórico Mexicano Debra Chantal le enseña a sus alumn@s a usar la falda doble vuelo dentro del cuarto Don Naser en el gimnasio de SF State el Jueves 9 de Marzo del 2023. (Leilani Xicotencatl / Golden Gate Xpress)

Estudiante Mexicano-Americana de primera generación crea la primera clase de Ballet Folklórico Mexicano en SF State

Adriana Hernandez and Andrea Gallego Rodriguez
Mar 17, 2023
Ballet Folklorico Mexicano Instructor, Debra Chantal Avelar-Castaneda, teaches her students to use the Doble Vuelo skirt inside SF State’s Don Naser Gym room on Thursday March 9, 2023. (Leilani Xicotencatl/ Golden Gate Xpress)

First-generation Mexican American student creates first Ballet Folklórico Mexicano class at SF State

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Mar 11, 2023
Svea Leventon (left), American Sign Language teacher assistant, looks over homework with a student (right) at SF State’s Burk Hall, on Wednesday March 8, 2023. (Leilani Xicotencatl/ Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State student workers are paid below the city’s minimum wage

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Mar 8, 2023
Comic Arts Club got together on Feb. 23, 2023 in the Humanities Building during their bi-weekly meeting. (Adriana Hernandez/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Comic Arts Club emphasizes creativity, imagination in changing artistic landscape

Steven Rissotto, Managing Editor
Mar 6, 2023
An SF State student buys fresh organic juice from a vendor at the Associated Students, Inc. Farmers Market on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2016. (Lauren Saldana / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State’s Farmers Market’s return projected for mid-March

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Feb 24, 2023
Miembros de varias Latinx organizaciones posan para una foto de grupo en las gradas cercanas al Centro Estudiantil César Chávez en SF State el lunes 13 de febrero del 2023. (David Jones / Golden Gate Xpress)

Las Organizaciones de estudiantes Latinx reflexionan sobre la representación del campus

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Feb 16, 2023
Members of various Latinx student organizations gather together for a group photo on the steps near the Cesar Chavez Student Center at SF State on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. (David Jones / Golden Gate Xpress)

Latinx Students organizations reflect on campus representation

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Feb 15, 2023
An illustration of boxes and a package thief over a photo taken of apartment doors at University Park South. Photo taken on Feb. 10, 2023. (Illustration by Tatyana Ekmekjian and Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Video] Students’ packages are being stolen from their doorstep

Samantha Morales, Campus Editor
Feb 11, 2023
Maintenance in front of the Student Health Center blocks the pathway causing students to walk around at SF State, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. (Chris Myers / Golden Gate Xpress)

Plumbing issues block two important pathways on campus

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Feb 11, 2023
An illustration of an executive desk with a nameplate reading "CSU Chancellor" along with a chair riddled with question marks in front of a background with the colors of different universities in the CSU system. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] CSU to host open forum for chancellor search at SF State

Myron Caringal, Engagement Editor
Feb 8, 2023
DIvy Ramani, Junior, talks with a student at the front desk of J. Paul Leonard Library at SF State in San Francisco CA., on Jan. 30, 2023. (David Jones / Golden Gate Xpress)

Library

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief
Jan 31, 2023
Load More Stories
Menu
Activate Search
The Student News Site of San Francisco State University
Adriana Hernandez