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Jonah Chambliss

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter

Jonah Chambliss (he/him) is a reporter for Golden Gate Xpress. He is majoring in journalism and minoring in sociology. He was born and raised in Oakland, California. He lives in San Francisco, California, while working full-time and attending San Francisco State University. He previously contributed to The Cabrillo Voice, the student newspaper of Cabrillo Community College in Aptos, California. He served as a staff reporter for Golden GateXpress last semester, covering arts and entertainment, and will cover student life and club events this spring. During his free time, Jonah is an avid cyclist, motorcycle rider, and mechanic. Jonah is also a huge fan of Bay Area sports, specifically the Oakland Athletics and Golden State Warriors.

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A graphic featuring the Oakland A’s mascot with bags packed ready to leave Oakland. "Oakland Athletics Alternate Logo" by PMell2293 licensed under CC BY 2.0. Accessed via Openverse. (Jonah Chambliss / Golden Gate Xpress)

Casey Pratt talks career, expert opinion of the Oakland Athletics departure

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter May 25, 2024

Casey Pratt has covered the A’s and other Bay Area teams for over 20 years with multiple television news stations. Pratt is a California native who’s made a career from his connection to the Bay...

Gator Take: Kendrick embarrassed Drake, but now their beef has gone too far

Gator Take: Kendrick embarrassed Drake, but now their beef has gone too far

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter May 13, 2024

Kendrick won. The most recent rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake is one of the most meaningful rap battles that culture has seen in recent history. One of the first rap beefs occurred in...

Select caption: (L-R) Loa Nuimeitolu, Gregg Castro and Melissa K. Nelson speaking at the Asserting Indigenous Sovereignty: Defending Indigenous Land Rights panel on April 25, in Knuth Hall at San Francisco State University. (Jonah Chambliss / Golden Gate Xpress)

Earth Week through an Indigenous perspective

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Apr 26, 2024

Gopal Dayaneni opened the Asserting Indigenous Sovereignty: Defending Indigenous Land Rights panel with a land acknowledgment that posed the conundrum of living on someone else's land to all attendees.  “We...

The Chomp: Uprooted from Oakland

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Apr 24, 2024

Intro Jonah:  Welcome to the Chomp Pod. My name is Jonah Chambliss. I'm a staff reporter here at GGX. This week, we have Mark Sigmon on. He's the History of Baseball professor here at SFSU. He's...

Gator Take: Bay Area sports have become gentrified

Gator Take: Bay Area sports have become gentrified

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Apr 11, 2024

Sports in San Francisco and Oakland have mimicked our housing market — overpriced tickets to Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers games and beloved teams with rich histories like the Oakland...

Ed poses with his art near the administration building at San Francisco State University on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. (Jonah Chambliss / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF welcomes new artist blending punk rock, skateboarding, graffiti art

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Mar 13, 2024

There’s a strong chance that while attending an underground punk rock show in Los Angeles, you'll see a twisted face staring back at you from the back of someone's shirt or on a sticker placed against...

A brief definition of Queer Ecology is shown during the “Can’t Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from Florida's Frontline” screening event in Knuth Hall on Feb. 28, 2024. (Molly Guttierrez special to Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU Climate HQ, Haüs BlàQue explore Queer Ecology, Climate Justice

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Feb 29, 2024

Nature's ability to ignore barriers is one way to connect queer ideology with climate justice initiatives. The “Can’t Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from Florida's Frontline” screening event...

Dr. Shanice Robinson-Blacknell points to the photos at the first annual Black Wall of Fame celebration in the Cesar Chavez Student Center on Monday, Feb 5, 2024. (Gustavo Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

Soul of San Francisco State celebrates members of Black community

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Feb 6, 2024

Staff, students and members of the public gathered to recognize past and present members of San Francisco State University in the newly opened Black Wall of Fame on Feb. 5 to reflect on the contributions...

Xplainer: FAFSA

Xplainer: FAFSA

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Dec 5, 2023

The 2024-25 FAFSA opens later this year and includes a number of new features and processes for students seeking financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA is used to determine...

A map showing the five locations CFA Union members will hold picket lines at SFSU on Dec. 04, 2023. (graphic by Jonah Chambliss/Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] All you need to know about the CFA strike

Leticia Luna and Sophia Osborn Dec 2, 2023

A map showing the five locations CFA Union members will hold picket lines at SFSU on Dec. 04, 2023. (graphic by Jonah Chambliss/Golden Gate Xpress)

Senior studio art major, Kobi Serrato, and her acquitances pose for a picture next to Serrato’s self portrait art piece at the 36th Annual Stillwell Student Exhibition open now in the Fine Arts Gallery on campus in San Francisco, Calif. on Nov. 28, 2023 (Ryo Kojima/Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU’s School of Art to show unique styles and creativity in 36th Annual Stillwell Student Exhibition

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Nov 29, 2023

The Fine Arts Gallery at San Francisco State University was a mess two days ago, according to Kevin Lopez, a studio art major. Now in pristine condition, students like Lopez –– who is in his final...

Armin Abolhassani and Jacob Vang, junior gators, captured in portraits as they showcase their unconventional Thanksgiving celebrations. Former roommates, the two express their unique approaches to the holiday festivities, on Nov.15, 2023. (Feven Mamo/ Golden Gate Xpress)

Gators celebrate Thanksgiving in ways unique to their culture and history

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Nov 23, 2023

Persian delicacies, traditional Hmong food and giving turkeys to people in need. San Francisco State University students have reclaimed Thanksgiving and made it their own choice to celebrate family and...

A brand new skateboard quarterpipe built at the new skatepark at Civic Center United Nations Plaza in downtown San Francisco, Calif. on Nov. 7, 2023. (Ryosuke Kojima/Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU skaters express mixed emotions about construction of new UN plaza

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Nov 8, 2023

The smell of fresh produce, kettle corn and various other baked goods permeates through the United Nations Plaza every Wednesday and Sunday. For the last 20 years, residents of the Tenderloin have relied...

Matthew Cordova’s talking about his art and the art scene in the bay area. Oct. 17, 2023. (Matthew Ali/ Golden Gate Xpress.)

From San Francisco State to anime tees: Alum makes his mark on fashion

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Nov 2, 2023

Clothing adorned with anime characters and Bay Area rappers lined the Dova Design table at the most recent artists' flea market on the San Francisco State University campus. Artist and designer Matthew...

Abul Pitre, the chair of the Africana Studies department, speaks during the Origins of Black Studies: The SFSU Black Student Union's Legacy with Dr. Jimmy Garrett event in Jack Adams Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. (Andrew Fogel/Golden Gate Xpress)

Students and staff remember the 55th anniversary of the Third World Liberation Front

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Oct 24, 2023

On Nov. 6, 1968, a 133-day strike began at San Francisco State University, during which students, staff and community members demanded the establishment of an ethnic studies college. Fifty-five years later,...

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

Jonah Chambliss, Staff Reporter Oct 2, 2023

Families and community members roamed around Lakeside Landing looking at prints, ceramics and jewelry while attending The Queer Arts Festival in San Francisco. A kid in a pink helmet rolled up on a scooter...

YDSA members table on Wednesday, Sept 13, 2023 while watching the CSU Board Meeting at Malcolm X Plaza. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State community reacts to tuition increase decision

The California State University Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday afternoon to pass the proposal to increase tuition by 6% annually over the next five years. Although 60% of CSU students’ tuition...

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