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Brittany Hernandez, student director of the Environmental Resource Center, and her fellow staff talk with a student about environmental issues at the Open House event held at Malcolm X Plaza on campus in San Francisco, Calif. on Sept. 26, 2023. (Ryosuke Kojima/ Golden Gate Xpress)
Clothing Swap brings students together and encourages sustainability on campus
Senate Democrats boycotted the illegitimate markup of President Trumps nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020 (Senate Democrats / Creative Commons)
SFSU community reflects on Dianne Feinstein’s legacy
A graphic of money being split in two representing the budget concerns. (Adriana Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)
Students face higher tuition, staff face possible layoffs
Caitlin Steele, the director of sustainability & energy at the Office of Sustainability, and Taylor Mogavero, the climate action coordinator, pose for a photograph during the Open House event held at Malcolm X Plaza on Sept. 26, 2023. (Ryosuke Kojima/ Golden Gate Xpress)
SFSU Office of Sustainability receives a gold rating for its sustainability programs
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
A customer taking a look at Kylie Choi’s handmade jewelry at the Fall Queer Art Faire in San Francisco, California on Sept. 24, 2023. (Ryosuke Kojima/Golden Gate Xpress).
SFSU student expresses themselves through handmade jewelry from reused materials
A silhouette in an auditorium of someone choosing to watch either Barbie or Oppenheimer. (Chris Myers / Golden Gate Xpress)
Barbie vs. Oppenheimer
Lupe Fiasco, rapper and producer, performs on stage at the 12th Annual Rhythms Music Festival in the Annex 1 building at SF State on Saturday, May 13, 2023. (David Jones / Golden Gate Xpress)
Lupe Fiasco headlines 12th Annual Rhythms Music Festival
One of the two guitarists for KJM, the band who won the Battle of the Bands competition, performs for a crowd of around 50 within the Depot at the Cesar Chavez Student Center on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (Daniel Hernandez/ Golden Gate Xpress)
Bands compete for a chance to perform at Rhythms Fest
Akasha Neely, a playwright at SF State, in San Francisco CA., Monday, May 1, 2023. (Chris Myers / Golden Gate Xpress)
Greenhouse Festival brings student plays to life
The Chomp: A sit down with SF State wrestler Kweli Hernandez-Maitre
The Chomp: A sit down with SF State wrestler Kweli Hernandez-Maitre
Gator Talk: An outfit that builds community
Gator Talk: An outfit that builds community
The Chomp: Two time intramural champion Adeboye Adeyemi reflects on his journey
The Chomp: Two time intramural champion Adeboye Adeyemi reflects on his journey
An exterior shot of the De Young Museum located in San Francisco, Calif., during the Tutankhamun exhibit in 2009. (Courtesy of Mark Miller)
Free museums in San Francisco with your EBT card
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
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49ers to rebuild team with NFL Draft

John Montoya
May 1, 2015
The SF State softball team celebrates after winning the second game of the doubleheader against Cal State East Bay at the Softball Field on Saturday, April 25. (Melissa Minton / Xpress)

Gators softball sends off graduating seniors with win

John Montoya
April 26, 2015
SF State Gator baseball outfielder Daniel Souza and the track teams captain Hilary King prepare to ask a few questions after the Scholar Athlete Reception at the Seven Hills Conference Center Monday, April 20. (Daniel E. Porter / Xpress)

Student athletes recognized at academic banquet

John Montoya
April 21, 2015
SF State Gators player Joseph Chedid (#15) slides into third base during a game against the Academy of Art Urban Knights on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. (Sara Gobets / Xpress)

Men’s baseball kickoff home stance with loss against Academy of Art

John Montoya
April 14, 2015
SF Gator Mark Lindsey waits for a pitch during the double header versus CSU Monterey Bay on Friday, April 3. (Drake Newkirk / Xpress)

Veteran catcher devotes last season to make history

John Montoya
April 7, 2015
SF State Gator Matt Vera (7) hits his bat on the ground at the game against Cal State Stanislaus Warriors on Sunday March 29. (Marlene Sanchez / Xpress)

Gators on track to playoff berth halfway through season

John Montoya
March 31, 2015
SF State Gators player Udun Osakue ,#21, dribbles past the San Bernardino Coyotes defenseman Gilbert Parga ,#1, during a game at the Gators home on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. (Sara Gobets / Xpress)

Veteran players receive high honors in conference

John Montoya
March 11, 2015

College athletes deserve compensation for talent

John Montoya
March 3, 2015
SF Gators clear off the Maloney field to prepare for the second game against Fresno Pacific Sunbirds part of a three game weekend series on Saturday Feb. 21, 2015. Fresno Pacific Sunbirds swept the Gators 11-6 and 5-0. (Emma Chiang / Xpress)

Superstitions are key to players mental success

John Montoya
March 3, 2015
SF State Gator Cory Davis (28) pitches during the ninth inning during the game against the Cal State L.A. Golden Eagles at Maloney Field on Friday, Feb. 27. (Melissa Minton / Xpress)

Offense comes alive for men’s baseball in win over Cal State Los Angeles

John Montoya
February 28, 2015
Gators pitcher, Peter Reyes shows off his scar following his recovery from tearing his UCL and undergoing Tommy John surgery, a reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial elbow with a tendon from elsewhere in the body. (Helen Tinna / Xpress)

Pitcher bounces back from surgery, stronger than ever

John Montoya
February 24, 2015
Danny Souza and Mark Lindsay pose for a portrait at practice. Feb. 17.

Friendship plays vital role in leading team

John Montoya
February 17, 2015
Excited SF State Gator basketball fans sport Gold Rush T-shirts and cheer on the team during a game against UC San Diego on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.

“Gold Rush” night energizes crowd, key to men’s successful night

John Montoya
February 16, 2015
SF States leading wrestler with a record of 25-9, Jordan Gurrola, stands on the mats in the gym on Monday Feb, 9.

After successful freshmen season, wrestler continues to shine

John Montoya
February 10, 2015

Students react to Warriors historical start to 2014-15 season

John Montoya
February 4, 2015
SF State Gator players come together in a huddle before returning to the court against the Academy of Arts Urban Knights at SF State on Tuesday Nov. 25, 2014.

Men’s basketball looks to keep momentum going

John Montoya
January 27, 2015

Volleyball wins final home game against Monterey Bay 3-2

John Montoya
November 7, 2014
Manager Bruce Bochey accompanies the World Series Trophy during the parade Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.

Ecstatic Giants fans pack downtown streets for celebratory parade

John Montoya
October 31, 2014
Redshirt seniors Andrew Reggi and Vicente Aboytes in the SF State wrestling room, where they train and practice, Friday, Oct. 26, 2014. Both said they were looking forward to what is to come this season as they enter their fifth year on the SF State wrestling team. Lorisa Salvatin/Xpress.

Season preview: Gator wrestling looks forward to national title with new talent

John Montoya
October 29, 2014

Volleyball mid season review: Fall 2014

John Montoya
October 22, 2014
Bria Morgan (20) of the SF State Gators spikes the ball back to the CSU San Dominguez Hills Toros during a match Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. The Gators won the match 3-0.

Gators break season-long Saturday losing streak

John Montoya
October 19, 2014
The Gators rejoice after defeating Cal State L.A 3-1 in San Francisco Friday, Oct. 17, 2014.

Gators add another Friday night win to the list, hope for a successful Saturday

John Montoya
October 18, 2014

Gators find solid balance between sports and athletics

John Montoya
October 17, 2014
Kaileen Mejia (17) of the SF State Gators spikes the ball through Cal State Stanislaus Warrior blockers Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. The Gators lost the match 0-3. Martin Bustamante / Xpress.

Gators volleyball loses against Stanislaus, struggles to win back to back games

John Montoya
October 13, 2014

Gators volleyball wins a crucial game against Chico State Wildcats

John Montoya
October 11, 2014
Jessica Nicerio of the San Francisco State Gators digs the ball back into play during a match against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. The Gators won the match 3-2 Friday, Sept. 26, 2014.

Volleyball team wins game against Cal Poly Pomona Broncos

John Montoya
September 26, 2014
Jessica Nicerio (left), Melissa Horton (center) and Arianna Cruz (right) are ecstatic when the Gators score the winning point during a game against Cal State San Bernardino at The Swamp Friday night, Sept. 19. SF State beat the Coyotes 3-2.

Lady Gators win their first volleyball match against CSU San Bernardino since 1992

John Montoya
September 20, 2014
Coach Jill Muhe (left) and graduating seniors (left to right) Jazmine Williams, Melissa Horton and Jacquie Brice.

Volleyball team begins semester with a court full of young players, three veterans

John Montoya
September 9, 2014
Bria Morgan of the San Francisco State Gators prepares to spike back the ball during a match against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. The Gators won the match 3-2 Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. Martin Bustamante / Xpress.

Volleyball loses to UCSD Tritons, ending home stand with 3-1

John Montoya
September 2, 2014
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