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Rene Ramirez

Rene Ramirez, Multimedia Editor

Rene Ramirez (he/him) is a fourth-year photojournalism major with a minor in race and resistance studies at SF State and is the multimedia editor for Golden Gate Xpress. He is from the Bay Area where he runs and owns his magazine, FIRSTPLACE Magazine. Through this, he has been able to take photos at concerts and music festivals around the country. In his free time, Rene has an addiction to buying cheap 35mm film cameras.

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An illustration of a person wearing face paint for Día de los Muertos. (Illustration by Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] If you want to paint your face, have respect for the celebration of Día de los Muertos

Oscar Palma, Spanish Editor Nov 3, 2022

An illustration of a person wearing face paint for Día de los Muertos. (Illustration by Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

Former CSU Chancellor Joseph I. Castro standing with his hands in the air while $100 bills fall from the sky. (Illustration by Myron Caringal / Golden Gate Xpress. Art courtesy of Nature from Getty Images and Billion Photos. Background courtesy of TanyaSid from Getty Images)

[Video] The CSU gave former Chancellor Joseph Castro a $400,000 salary after he resigned. Here’s what he can do with it

Myron Caringal, Engagement Editor Sep 7, 2022

Weeks before Joseph I. Castro became chancellor, he arranged a $260,000 settlement package, retirement benefits and a letter of recommendation for a now-former administrator at Fresno State University,...

Emmanuel Padilla poses in front of the new Latinx Student Center on campus on Aug. 24, 2022. Padilla is the inaugural director for the center. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Gator Talk: New Latinx Student Center

Isabella Vines and Myron Caringal Sep 2, 2022

Emmanuel Padilla poses in front of the new Latinx Student Center on campus on Aug. 24, 2022. Padilla is the inaugural director for the center. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

A graphic of the administration building covered in money. The 2022–23 fiscal year will see a range of wage increases for CSU presidents and faculty members. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Faculty salary adjustments fall short of CSU presidents

Jenna Mandarano, Campus Editor Aug 29, 2022

A graphic of the administration building covered in money. The 2022–23 fiscal year will see a range of wage increases for CSU presidents and faculty members. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

Cooper Vesak poses for a portrait on campus on April 13. He is preparing to graduate this semester with a bachelor's degree in Biology. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Upcoming Graduates discuss future living plans

Matthew Cardoza, Copy Editor May 18, 2022

Cooper Vesak poses for a portrait on campus on April 13. He is preparing to graduate this semester with a bachelor's degree in Biology. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

Amy Sueyoshi, the Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies, poses for a portrait in their office on April 20, 2022. They were  named the new provost of the Academic Affairs department earlier this month. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Ethnic Studies Dean Amy Sueyoshi to become next SF State provost, VP of Academic Affairs

Matthew Cardoza, Copy Editor Apr 21, 2022

Amy Sueyoshi, the Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies, poses for a portrait in their office on April 20, 2022. They were named the new provost of the Academic Affairs department earlier this month....

A graphic of a voting ballot. The official candidate list for the 2022 board of directors elections was released by Associated Students. The voting period begins the week of April 11 and finishes the week of April 15. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Associated Students announces board of director candidates

Myron Caringal, Engagement Editor Mar 30, 2022

A graphic of a voting ballot. The official candidate list for the 2022 board of directors elections was released by Associated Students. The voting period begins the week of April 11 and finishes the week...

Anthropology professor Dawn Elissa-Fischer and ASL Interpreter Lisa Washington introduce Leroy Moore and Keith Jones to the audience on March 5, 2022. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] The Poetry Center Hosts Krip-Hop Nation

Sarah Bruno, Copy Editor Mar 6, 2022

Anthropology professor Dawn Elissa-Fischer and ASL Interpreter Lisa Washington introduce Leroy Moore and Keith Jones to the audience on March 5, 2022. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

Homemade herbal medicines on Feb. 12 at Balmy Street. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

Mission District celebrates Valentine’s Day

Rene Ramirez, Multimedia Editor Feb 14, 2022

The brand Lecheros, owned by Alfredo Uribe, hosted an event called “Lovers Lane” on Saturday.  The local event in the Mission District took place on Balmy Alley as an event to enjoy before Valentine's...

Fernando Palacios walking into J. Paul Leonard Library on Feb. 7 at J. Paul Leonard Library. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SF State’s library is reopening. Here’s what’s open.

Sarah Bowen, Staff Reporter Feb 14, 2022

Fernando Palacios walking into J. Paul Leonard Library on Feb. 7 at J. Paul Leonard Library. (Rene Ramirez / Golden Gate Xpress)

Xpress Yourself: Spring 2022

Xpress Yourself: Spring 2022

Rene Ramirez, Multimedia Editor Jan 26, 2022

The start of the spring semester comes with uncertainty as all classes will be online until Feb. 14. In the meantime, students continue to learn via Zoom in an all too familiar setting. Some students...

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