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Michaela Mateo

Michaela Mateo, Visuals Editor

Michaela Gutierrez Mateo (She/Her) is the Golden Gate Xpress Visuals Editor for Fall 2023. Her nickname is Micha, is a 4th year Photojournalism major and an Asian American Studies minor. She is a transfer student from Chabot College, Hayward where she had her first experience as a reporter for The Spectator. Her passion is photography and film but most of all she is a Kdrama and Kpop addict.

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(L-R) Gabriel Singer and Angela Wilson are student members of Project Rebound, a program at SFSU dedicated to supporting formerly incarcerated people to receive their education and graduate. (Photo Collage by Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] A look into the lives of formerly incarcerated students at SFSU

Samantha Morales, Campus Editor Dec 20, 2023

Gabriel Singer enjoying his lunch while being interviewed at Cesar Chavez Student Center on Oct. 25, 2023 (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State athletes now have the opportunity to monetize their Name, Image, and likeness to help fund their athletics and studies. (Graphic by Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SFSU athletes enhance knowledge of NIL benefits

Arman Archouniani, Sports Editor Dec 7, 2023

SF State athletes now have the opportunity to monetize their Name, Image, and likeness to help fund their athletics and studies. (Graphic by Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

A line-up of cars brought in by the Gator Greasers Automotive Club for their first car show on SF State campus in support of Toys for Tots on Dec. 1 , 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Gator Greasers rev their engines in holiday charity drive

Arman Archouniani, Sports Editor Dec 1, 2023

Ian Feliciano (Mango) poses on his Mercedes c43 at the Gator Greasers Automotive Club car show on Dec. 1, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

From the colleges to the streets: anti-APEC protests span city

Sunthi Jong and Michaela Mateo Nov 16, 2023

Protestors from across the city rallied by Embarcadero station on Sunday in opposition to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, where business leaders and heads of state from 21 member economies...

 The League of Filipino Students and Haüs BlàQue hosted together a “No2Apec” prop build forum on Nov. 6, 2023, where they educated students on the issues of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and made signs to picket in the upcoming series of rallies in San Francisco. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Student organizations at SFSU plan mobilizations in SF in protest of APEC

Samantha Morales, Campus Editor Nov 11, 2023

The League of Filipino Students and Haüs BlàQue hosted together a “No2Apec” prop build forum on Nov. 6, 2023, where they educated students on the issues of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...

Site workers enjoy food and recreation in the ‘topping off’ (last beam installment) celebration of the upcoming West Campus Green Dining and Health Center on Nov. 1, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] West Campus Green project collaborators celebrate milestone

Sophia Osborn, Engagement and Online Editor Nov 1, 2023

A forklift transports the last beam towards the “topping off” celebration on the first floor of the upcoming West Green Campus Dining and Health Center on Nov. 1, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate...

Rosa Salamanca, co-founder of Colorful Cultura, speaks to students on financial opportunities for undocumented students at University Club in the Cesar Chavez Student Center on Oct. 25, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Mes de eventos en SFSU para estudiantes indocumentados crea comunidad a pesar de nueva decision sobre DACA

Daniel Hernandez, Spanish Editor Oct 28, 2023

Rosa Salamanca, co-founder of Colorful Cultura, speaks to students on financial opportunities for undocumented students at University Club in the Cesar Chavez Student Center on Oct. 25, 2023. (Michaela...

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)

[Photo] Mashouf hosts their annual Costume Dodgeball Tournament

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Oct 28, 2023

The Hangover team, inspired by the movie “The Hangover,” won the 2023 Costume Dodgeball tournament hosted by Mashouf Wellness Center on Oct. 27, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

No car, no problem: a public transit-friendly guide to Halloween 2023

Sunthi Jong, Michaela Mateo, and Neal Wong Oct 28, 2023

Still seeking Halloween plans? Look no further. Either close to the San Francisco State University campus or farther into the city, Golden Gate Xpress staff has compiled a list of events covering a variety...

SFSU's student enrollment has continuously decreased, which will affect the number of classes and faculty that will be implemented in the upcoming semesters. (Graphic illustration by Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SF State enrollment drops to numbers not seen in 45 years

Stephanie King, Staff Reporter Oct 16, 2023

SFSU's student enrollment has continuously decreased, which will affect the number of classes and faculty that will be implemented in the upcoming semesters. (Graphic illustration by Michaela Mateo / Golden...

SF State students Stephanie Woon and Shania Anne Bogot participate at the Rise Beyond Borders kick-off event at Malcolm X Plaza on Oct. 2, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Student organizations host undocumented student event at Malcolm X Plaza

Jason Hernandez, A&E Editor Oct 3, 2023

A wooden butterfly decorated and painted with the phrase “Una frontera no me limita.” translates to “A border won’t limit me.” at the Rise Beyond Borders kickoff event at Malcolm X Plaza on...

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

[Photo] SF State community reacts to tuition increase decision

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

CSU proposed tuition increase is marked to rise 6% over the course of five years which affects not only at SFSU but CSU campuses all over the state, SF State, CA August 28, 2023. (Michaela Mateo/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] California State University set to vote on tuition increase, SFSU community weighs in

Interim Executive Director of Associated Students, Alejandro Rios introduced the newly appointed 2023-2024 AS Board of Directors on August 30, 2023. (Michaela Mateo/ Golden Gate Xpress)

Mashouf Wellness Center opened its facilities amidst rolling water issues and welcomed students, staff and locals on August 30, 2023. (Michaela Mateo/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Mashouf Wellness Center back open after technical difficulties

Stephanie King, Staff Reporter Sep 1, 2023

On August 25, 2023 SFSU Campus Recreation announced the closure of Mashouf Wellness Center due to rolling water outages and posted signs in the following days after and have since opened on August 29,...

Associated Student President, Ersa Rao, gives a speech on behalf of the AS Board of Directors on Inauguration Day on August 30, 2023. (Michaela Mateo/ Golden Gate Xpress)

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

Bryan Chavez, Multimedia Editor Sep 1, 2023

Associated Student President, Ersa Rao, gives a speech on behalf of the AS Board of Directors on Inauguration Day on August 30, 2023. (Michaela Mateo/ Golden Gate Xpress)

Better working conditions and higher pay are only some of the key negotiations campus faculty are in talks with California State University system as of May 2023. (Graphic by: Michaela Mateo/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] CSU faculty are asking for better working conditions, if not met they could go on strike

Samantha Morales, Campus Editor Aug 31, 2023

Better working conditions and higher pay are only some of the key negotiations campus faculty are in talks with California State University system as of May 2023. (Graphic by: Michaela Mateo/ Golden Gate...

Servicios estudiantil reciben estudiantes nuevos y regulares a recoger sus identificaciones y pagar clases en la ventana del Tesorero de SF State.  28 de agosto, 2023 SF State, CA. 
(Michaela Mateo/Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Tuition breakdown of fall semester at SF State

Daniel Hernandez, Spanish Editor Aug 28, 2023

Servicios estudiantil reciben estudiantes nuevos y regulares a recoger sus identificaciones y pagar clases en la ventana del Tesorero de SF State. 28 de agosto, 2023 SF State, CA. (Michaela Mateo/Golden...

The SF Women and Nonbinary cycling group (left to right)  Nancy Botkin, Marie Jonas, Kimberly Chu, Hannah Coughlin, Alice Lin, and Alex Porras enjoyed their brisk morning ride to Ocean Beach from Golden Gate Park; their routine for exercise, community outreach and healing. (Michaela Mateo/Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Women and Nonbinary Bike Ride take over the Bay Area

Michelle Ruano Arreola, Staff Reporter Jun 25, 2023

The SF Women and Nonbinary cycling group (left to right) Nancy Botkin, Marie Jonas, Kimberly Chu, Hannah Coughlin, Alice Lin, and Alex Porras enjoyed their brisk morning ride to Ocean Beach from Golden...

A scooter rider passes by Station Cafe at SF State, situated on 19th and Holloway, where the robbery occurred on the morning of June 7, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SF State police investigating robbery near Station Cafe

Andrea Jimenez, Staff Reporter Jun 8, 2023

A scooter rider passes by Station Cafe at SF State, situated on 19th and Holloway, where the robbery occurred on the morning of June 7, 2023. (Michaela Mateo / Golden Gate Xpress)

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