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Whitney Papalii

Whitney Papalii

Whitney Papalii is a student at San Francisco University, pursuing a BA in Journalism (Online/Print) and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. This is her last semester as a student at SFSU and first semester writing for Golden Gate Xpress. Originally from Los Angeles, Whitney was a student at Santa Monica College before she transferred schools and moved up to the Bay Area. After graduation, she hopes to find a job that fulfills her interests in writing and fashion. Her other interests include social media, local news, and design.

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Amid physical limitations, Pacific Islander communities transition online to tackle mental health stigmas

Whitney Papalii • May 26, 2022

In Spring 2016, SF State administration proposed budget cuts to the College of Ethnic Studies, resulting in a student-led hunger strike. During this time, many Pacific Islander students, including organizations...

The Happy Hour: A palate cleansing podcast Part 2

The Happy Hour Episode 3: A NECESSARY CONVERSATION Part 2

Malakai Wade, shaylyn martos, Nia Coats, and Whitney Papalii • Aug 28, 2020

Welcome to our first Happy Hour episode of the fall semester! Your palate cleansing podcast is here to provide some fresh insight on the relationship between the SF State Black Student Union and the...

SF State's 2019-2020 Black Student Union (BSU) Executive Board. Top row (L-R): Hydea Marshall Black Community Program Director, Natalie Hibdon Membership Development Officer, Kyrah Coleman Internal Vice President, Danielle Wallace Ourstorianof BSU, Diana Freslassie BSU’s President, Tiara Jones Communication Director. Bottom row (L-R): Zakariya Ali Leadership Development Director, Cameron Morgan Financial Director, Sean Smith Retention Director, Joshua Florence External Vice President. (Photographer: Amauri Martin / Photo Courtesy of BSU)

BSU fundraiser unites campus groups to support Black businesses

Whitney Papalii • Aug 7, 2020

SF State’s Black Student Union (BSU) and other student organizations have partnered in an effort to raise money for Black-owned businesses that are affected by ongoing protests and COVID-19.  Protestors...

The Happy Hour Podcast Episode 3: A NECESSARY CONVERSATION Part 1

The Happy Hour Podcast Episode 3: A NECESSARY CONVERSATION Part 1

shaylyn martos, Malakai Wade, Nia Coats, and Whitney Papalii • Aug 7, 2020

  Welcome back to The Happy Hour! Your palate cleansing podcast is here to provide some fresh insight on Black experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the intersections of identity...

“I know that real public safety requires community trust and police accountability,” Harris said in a statement that introduced the policing act. “I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this historic legislation that will get our country on a path forward."(Gage Skidmore/Creative Commons)

Political Science professors weigh in on Kamala Harris’s prospects for VP pick

Whitney Papalii • Aug 5, 2020

Speculation on whom Joe Biden will choose as his vice president has been under public scrutiny as the presidential election enters its final hurdle. Biden, the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee,...

Infographic created by Felicia Hyde and Whitney Papalii

Virtual Museum Challenges Perception of Rape Culture

Felicia Hyde and Whitney Papalii • May 22, 2020

In efforts to raise awareness on sexual assault and present a more inclusive space for survivors to share their stories, an online exhibit challenges common stereotypes and rape culture perceptions on...

Students live stream music during quarantine

Whitney Papalii • May 16, 2020

As the Bay Area follows the shelter-in-place order, students at SF State have found ways to stay musically active by live streaming performances on various social media platforms.  Many venues have...

Top (L-R) Science and Engineering Rep., VP Internal Affairs, Education Rep, VP External. Second row (L-R) Ethnic Studies Rep., VP Finance. Third row (L-R) Health & Social Sciences Rep., Liberal & Creative Arts Rep. Bottom row (L-R) Business Rep., VP Social Justice & Equity, President, VP Facilities & Operations. Image courtesy of Associated Students. (Izey Sarmiento / Associated Students)

Associated Students elections filing period extended

Whitney Papalii • Apr 3, 2020

As the Associated Students Board of Directors elections approach, the spread of COVID-19 puts a strain on future student government plans and events at SF State. The filing period for office elections...

Lorenzo Ramos holds up his phone to show the number of signatures he had gathered via his online petition for SF State to cancel face to face classes in the wake of COVID-19. (David Sjostedt / Golden Gate Xpress).

SF State cancels events, classes suspended

Juan Carlos Lara, Whitney Papalii, and David Sjostedt • Mar 10, 2020

SF State President Lynn Mahoney announced through email Monday that face-to-face classes are cancelled until March 15 and classes will be moved to online instruction from March 16 to April 6 amid concerns...

Brittney Holloman, Fitness and Wellness Coordinator at Mashouf Wellness Center, explaining more into depth about her presentation on “Black Wellness” on Feb. 27th, 2020. (Tahjai Chan / Golden Gate Xpress)

Mashouf Wellness Center hosts Wellness In Color event

Whitney Papalii • Mar 4, 2020

Mashouf Wellness Center held a Wellness in Color presentation featuring the center’s very own fitness and wellness coordinator, Brittney Holloman to shed light on the lack of health and wellness resources...

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The Happy Hour Podcast Episode 2: FREE TULIPS IN UNION SQUARE

shaylyn martos, Malakai Wade, and Whitney Papalii • Feb 28, 2020

Welcome back to The Happy Hour: A palate cleansing podcast! For Episode 2 hosts Malakai Wade (@malakaiwade) and shaylyn martos (@shaylynmartos) share only the best news stories for the past two weeks. Join...

SF State organization BRUH meets for the first time in Cesar Chavez Student Center. (Saylor Nedelman / Golden Gate Xpress)

Black Residents United in Housing hosts its first meeting of the semester to welcome back students

Whitney Papalii • Feb 26, 2020

Laughter and music filled room T160 in the Cesar Chavez Student Center, as Black Residents United in Housing (BRUH) kicked off their first event of the semester last week to welcome back students.       The...

Pauli N. Amornkul as "Susan Hershey," Briel Pomerantz as "Georgie Bukatinsky," Shauna Satnick as "Joanie" and Jill Jacobs as "Estelle Genovese" in Bay Area Musicals' production of THE FULL MONTY, directed and choreographed by Leslie Waggoner. Playing thru March 15, 2020 at San Francisco's Victoria Theatre. Photo: Ben Krantz Studio.

Bay Area Musicals casts SF State alum for “THE FULL MONTY”

Whitney Papalii • Feb 19, 2020

Applause and cheers filled the Victoria Theatre as the musical cast of “The Full Monty” took their first final curtain bow of the year. One of the cast members included Desiree Juanes who made...

Artist faces mental health through comic art

Artist faces mental health through comic art

Whitney Papalii • Feb 12, 2020

Strut’s art program hosted its monthly artist exhibition on Feb. 7 in the Castro featuring comic artist, Lawrence Lindell.  The event, “Queer Comics Saves Lives!” showcased all of Lindell’s...

Asian communities under heavy criticism after coronavirus outbreak

Cierra Quintana and Whitney Papalii • Feb 5, 2020

After further research, we have found that the Wuhuan Virus, also known as the coronavirus, was not caused by a bat delicacy as previously mentioned. The article that was published last week received its...

People prepare for the march once the rally ends at Civic Center Plaza on Jan. 18. (Photo by Whitney Papalii/Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Why Women’s March?

Kameron Hall and Whitney Papalii • Jan 28, 2020

People prepare for the march once the rally ends at Civic Center Plaza on Jan. 18. (Photo by Whitney Papalii/Golden Gate Xpress)

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