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An image of one of the buildings within Abraham Lincoln High School. This high school, along with 43 others in San Francisco, was proposed to have its name changed due to these schools being named after specific people and their connection to enslavement and oppression. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Controversial proposal to rename schools suspended

Sean Watkins, Staff Reporter May 11, 2021

A photo of the scoreboard at the stadium in George Washington High School, another school among the 44. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

Michael Scott, the associate vice president of Office and Research, and Sponsored Programs, measures the length of each classroom in the Fine Arts Building at SF State. Scott records the new capacity for each room in accordance with the six foot social distancing practice. Instructional Support Technician for Printmaking and Photography Gaelan Spor guides his recording by informing him how the classrooms are run. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Recess is over: Navigating SF State’s reopening strategy

Chris Ramirez Apr 26, 2021

Michael Scott, Gaelan Spor, and Steven Garen, an instructional support technician for Sculpture, Digital Media, and Textiles, go through each classroom in the Fine Arts Building at SF State to record new...

Supporters of the Asian Community marched from Union Square to the Embarcadero at the Rise Up With Asians rally on March 26, 2021. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] California Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus returns to protect AAPI communities

Jian Yang Apr 22, 2021

A collage of the people who had died from anti-Asian hate crimes at the Rise Up With Asians rally in the Financial District on March 26, 2021. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

A performer dances at the Rise Up With Asians rally in the Financial District. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Hundreds gather downtown to rally against anti-Asian violence

Jian Yang Mar 26, 2021

A performer dances at the Rise Up With Asians rally in the Financial District. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

Mathew Gregory DeCamara, 20, was formally in a band called Mt. Fuji Ski Resort, where they played in numerous living rooms, garages, and bars in San Francisco. Once COVID hit the bay and stopped all social events, DeCamara decided to take the songs he wrote for that band and start his solo career as Scrimminy Jim. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] When you give a wizard a keytar

Matthew Faludi Mar 15, 2021

Mathew Gregory DeCamara, 20, also known as Scrimminy Jim, started playing music at 16 years old. Now, he is a music major at SF State and releases content every week. His solo project, ‘Scrimminy Jim,’...

Thomas Griego attends one of his nursing classes using Zoom from his dorm room at Towers at Centennial Square on February 26, 2021. Griego, an SF State student, works as a desk assistant for the nursing program at the university. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SF State’s College of Extended Learning gives back to essential workers

Eve DeBord Mar 10, 2021

SF State offers classes in their Courses for Causes program in the College of Extended Learning department, which is being taught at the downtown campus location. This site is changing due to rising rental...

Under Biden’s administration, he pledges to fully reimburse local governments for their housing until September 30, 2021. Project Homekey, a $600 million funded program, urges local governments to buy hotels and convert them into permanent housing for the homeless. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] San Francisco proposes expansion of permanent supportive housing

Justine Brady, Staff Reporter Mar 4, 2021

The city of San Francisco bought Hotel Diva, as part of its Project Homekey, to house the homeless. About $29 million went towards converting the hotel to a permanent shelter in the Lower Nob Hill district...

Richie Rios illustrated in a vintage baseball card. On full display, he helped lead the Gators to their best percentage of victories since 2006. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Richie Rios hits homeruns, on- and off-field

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Mar 3, 2021

Richie Rios illustrated in a vintage baseball card. On full display, he helped lead the Gators to their best percentage of victories since 2006. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

A picture of Cesar Chavez Student Center located at SF State’s main campus on February 26. The Dream Resource Center is one of the many clubs and organizations that can be found inside the center. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Dream Resource Center collabs with Immigration Legal Defense to help students apply for DACA

Ari Arciaga, Staff Reporter Mar 2, 2021

A picture of Cesar Chavez Student Center located at SF State’s main campus on February 26. The Dream Resource Center is one of the many clubs and organizations that can be found inside the center. (Amalia...

A photo of the Providing Assistance to Housing Solutions Office at San Francisco State University on January 27, 2021, in San Francisco, Calif. (Amalia Diaz / Newspaper)

[Photo] Mental health legislation leaves unanswered questions

Elizabeth Freeman, Staff Reporter Feb 18, 2021

A photo of the Providing Assistance to Housing Solutions Office at San Francisco State University on January 27, 2021, in San Francisco, Calif. (Amalia Diaz / Newspaper)

Like many small businesses in San Francisco, Strada Pizza struggles to adjust to the new normal. With its primary customers out of schools, the owners struggle to make ends meet in the Sunset district on February 2, 2020. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] For local businesses like Strada Pizza, the pandemic means compounded profit cuts

Jian Yang Feb 8, 2021

Kevin Razi, co-owner of Strada Pizza, gets ready to open its door at 4 p.m in the Sunset district on February 2, 2020. (Amalia Diaz / Golden Gate Xpress)

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