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Bryan Chavez

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor

Bryan Chavez (he/him) is a reporter for SF State’s Golden Gate Xpress. He is a senior pursuing a major in Journalism with a minor in Sociology. As a lifelong resident of the Bay Area, Bryan aspires to become a beat writer for the Golden State Warriors or any other major league sports team in the region. Beyond his journalistic pursuits, he enjoys engaging in hobbies such as hiking, painting, and building with Legos during his free time.

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Número de estudiantes indocumentados protegidos por DACA en los Estados Unidos desde 2019 y 2021.

[Photo] DRC ofrece recursos para estudiantes indocumentados

Jason Hernandez, A&E Editor May 27, 2024

Número de estudiantes indocumentados protegidos por DACA en los Estados Unidos desde 2019 y 2021.

[Video] The overlooked majority: The commuter student demographic on campus

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor May 23, 2024

San Francisco State University is known to be a commuter school, but where do students commute from?  Most commuter students live in the Bay Area, but a percentage of students live as far as Monterey,...

The lead singer and guitarist of Grimmer plays during the Battle of the Bands in The Depot on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)

The Battle of the Bands had The Depot rocking out all night

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Apr 25, 2024

Heads were banging, crowds were cheering, and loud music echoed throughout all floors in the Cesar Chavez Student Center. From 6-9 p.m. on April 23, students filled The Depot, immersing themselves in the...

An illustration of people at a park riding bikes, reading a book and cleaning up trash on a beautiful sunny day. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU celebrates Earth Week

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Apr 23, 2024

Reduce, reuse, recycle — three words that are preached but have more impact on a day like Earth Day. We all know what climate change is and how frightening our world could become in a few decades, but...

Prepare for a celestial marvel

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Apr 6, 2024

Monday's forecast at San Francisco State University promises sunny skies, wafting winds and guaranteed sights of a solar eclipse. Between 10 a.m. to noon on April 8, a total solar eclipse will be viewable...

An illustration showing the month of February with a gator on leap day. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] The science behind leap day

Yeily Mendez, Staff Reporter Mar 1, 2024

An illustration showing the month of February with a gator on leap day. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

A statistical graphic of the gender demographic of students accessing Health Promotion & Wellness workshops. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] MENtal health

Jason Hernandez, A&E Editor Feb 28, 2024

A statistical graphic of the gender demographic of students accessing Health Promotion & Wellness workshops. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

The Malcolm X mural is seen at the Cesar Chavez Student Center on Feb. 19, 2024. The mural was created in 1996 by two former SFSU students, Eric Norberg and Kama Ayubbo. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

Embracing Malcolm X’s legacy at SFSU

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Feb 20, 2024

Associated Students is celebrating the legacy of civil rights activist Malcolm X by hosting San Francisco State University’s 28th Malcolm X mural celebration on Feb. 20. This year's theme, Harmony in...

Fans were left speechless after the 49ers lost yet another Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs at the East Cut watch party in San Francisco on Feb. 11, 2024. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF fans react to 49ers Super Bowl loss

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Feb 12, 2024

Through the majority of the night, the San Francisco 49ers looked like the more dominant team, having held the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense to just three points at halftime. But with fumbles, penalties...

The 2023 Costume Dodgeball tournament, hosted by the Mashouf Wellness Center, welcomed students to enjoy their night playing intense and fun rounds of dodgeball while celebrating an early Halloween on Oct. 27, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

Mashouf hosts their annual Costume Dodgeball Tournament

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Oct 28, 2023

Hard and rapid throws banged against the walls as students in costumes clamored for the title of dodgeball champion at the Mashouf Wellness Center's two-gym basketball court. Mashouf hosted their annual...

Illustration of Halloween imagery. (Illustration by Bryan Chavez/Golden Gate Xpress)

Exploring the complexity of horror films

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Oct 25, 2023

Halloween is just around the corner, which makes it the perfect time to watch some good horror movies. From slashers and monsters, supernatural or psychological, horror movies are constantly being released....

Students fill out their name tags that include their pronouns and one of three colors during Associated Students Queer and Trans Resource Center’s Speed Dating & Friend Making event in the Rigoberta Menchú Hall on Thu, Oct. 12, 2023. Each color indicated what type of connection each participant was seeking, with blue seeking friendship, red seeking a date or romance and purple seeking a hookup.   (Bryan Chavez/ Golden Gate Xpress)

QTRC hosts speed dating and friend making in celebration of coming out day

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Oct 14, 2023

Hoping to find friends and possibly a romantic partner, Rain Mercado, a fourth-year San Francisco State University student, decided to attend a Speed Dating & Friend Making event hosted by Associated...

Nyla Sanders grabs some food during Black Residents United in Housing's "Guess who's Back" event in the Cesar Chavez building on Thu, Oct. 5, 2023. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

Black Residents United in Housing discuss issues concerning the Black student population

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Oct 11, 2023

Mercedes McDonald, a first-year student from Kanakee, Illinois, wanted a place to settle down. McDonald has tried –– unsuccessfully –– living in various locations, but has yet to experience the...

People listen to Molly Gutierrez speak during the Her Campus panel at the ROMC banned books event on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. (Andrew Fogel/Golden Gate Xpress)

Richard Oakes Multicultural Center hosts Banned Books Week event

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Sep 27, 2023

Associated Students’ Richard Oakes Multicultural Center hosted a banned books event on Monday, discussing censorship among women’s narratives in literature, media and academia. ROMC hosts annual...

Peter Siri hosts a video game workshop on how to create games using code in the Creative Arts building on Thur., Sept. 14, 2023. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SF State student shares struggles with mental health

Stephanie King, Staff Reporter Sep 16, 2023

Peter Siri hosts a video game workshop on how to create games using code in the Creative Arts building on Thur., Sept. 14, 2023. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

Students watch the CSU Board of Trustees public comment meeting regarding the tuition hike
increase of 6% hosted by SFSU Associated Students in the Cesar Chavez building’s lower
conference level Rosa Parks D on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Live Updates: CSU Board of Trustees votes to increase tuition

GGX Staff Sep 12, 2023

Students watch the CSU Board of Trustees public comment meeting regarding the tuition hike increase of 6% hosted by SFSU Associated Students in the Cesar Chavez building’s lower conference level Rosa...

The Chomp: Two time intramural champion Adeboye Adeyemi reflects on his journey

Victor Harris Jr and Bryan Chavez Sep 3, 2023

Welcome to the Xpress podcast, a podcast that brings city and statewide perspectives to SF State news. Staff reporters Victor Harris Jr. and Bryan Chavez talk to intramural champion Adeboye Adeyemi about...

Associated Students Board of Directors inauguration for the 2023-2024 term on August 30, 2023 at San Francisco State University. (Michaela Mateo/ Golden Gate Xpress)

Associated Students Board of Directors inaugurated for the 2023-2024 school year

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Sep 1, 2023

San Francisco State University Associated Students' board of directors was inaugurated on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in the Malcolm X Plaza and will serve as board members for the 2023-2024 school year. The...

Salma Pacheco (L), Jaden Calderon (M) and Nina Chuang (R) lead protestors through Stanford University on July 5, 2023. Protestors chant “Diversity is our power, unity is our strength”. (Andrea Jiménez / Golden Gate Xpress)

CSU Associated Students hold protest at Stanford University against SCOTUS ruling

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Jul 6, 2023

A protest led by Nina Chuang, a San Jose State University alumni and former Associated Students President, was held at Stanford University’s White Memorial Plaza on Wednesday regarding the Supreme Court's...

STIIIZY displays their grand opening sign to announce the opening of the new cannabis dispensary at Parkmerced on June 31, 2023 (Ishaan Pratap / Golden Gate Xpress)

STIIIZY’s grand opening in Parkmerced

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Jun 30, 2023

A new STIIIZY cannabis dispensary is opening this Saturday in Parkmerced on 61 Cambon Drive, replacing the current dispensary FLIGHT SF. STIIIZY offers exclusive merchandise for those who attend the...

An illustration of a woman (left) looking unhappy with her money and another woman (right) looking satisfied with hers with a school building behind them. (Andrea Jiménez / Golden Gate Xpress).

Communications studies lecturers believe they should be better compensated at SF State

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Jun 30, 2023

Communication studies lecturer professors at San Francisco State University are raising concerns over what they perceive as an unfair wage disparity, as tenure and tenure-track faculty reportedly earn...

Outfielder Nick Upstill attempts to take a home run away during a baseball game between the SF State Gators and the CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves at Maloney field in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. The Gators won 6-3 to sweep the Thunderwolves in four games (Aaron Levy-Wolins/Golden Gate Xpress).

Two SF State baseball players commit to Division I schools in Southern California

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Jun 24, 2023

Two star San Francisco State University baseball players have recently committed to Division I schools in Southern California. Nick Upstill, SFSU’s male athlete of the year and All-CCAA first team,...

Brianna Baxter, Kinesiology major, works on her online class at SF State’s J. Paul Leonard Library on June 12, 2023. (Tam Vu / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State summer classes accelerated with a five-week structure

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Jun 15, 2023

With their shortened time frame of five weeks as opposed to the regular 16-week semester, summer classes place significant pressure on students and limit the opportunity for professors to actively engage...

Attendees packed in and snuggled up at Alamo Square Park on June 8, 2023 for the Sundown Cinema screening of the 1978 film, “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”. (Michaela Mateo/Golden Gate Xpress)

SF Parks Alliance holds their first Sundown Cinema of the summer at Alamo Square Park

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Jun 12, 2023

Free outdoor movie screenings are scheduled to take place in various parks in San Francisco throughout the entire summer leading up to October 20, brought to you by SF Parks Alliance. SF Parks Alliance,...

Two volunteers for GLIDE set up their booth in preparation for Sunday Streets in the Tenderloin neighborhood in San Francisco, Calif., on June 4, 2023. (Bryan Chavez / Golden Gate Xpress)

Tenderloin hosts block party to raise awareness for community well-being in San Francisco

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Jun 6, 2023

Bubbles, music and children’s laughter filled the streets of the Tenderloin during their 15th annual Sunday Streets summer block party on June 6 to encourage community engagement. Livable City, a...

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