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Cierra Quintana

Cierra Quintana

Cierra R Quintana is in her second capstone this summer semester as a golden gate xpress intern. Quintana is a print online major, with a labor studies minor. The ultimate goal for Quintana is to become a reporter for Good Morning America or the next CEO for Disney. Two years ago, Quintana had the opportunity to intern for the Walt Disney Company in Orlando, Florida. Being able to connect with people and help others in need is what she does best. Quintana wants to continue too connect with her readers and hear their stories to get the truth.

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Free Space Podcast – Episode 3: SF State student survived COVID-19

Free Space Podcast – Episode 3: SF State student survived COVID-19

Cierra Quintana and Pamela Estrada Aug 24, 2020

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A photo posted by the California Faculty Association San Francisco State Chapter to their Facebook page on July 2. "Enough! The CFA-SFSU Executive Board insists that white supremacy at the people’s university must end," the photo's caption reads on the page.

Faculty union points to systemic racism within SF State’s administration

David Sjostedt, Paul Kelly, and Cierra Quintana Jul 10, 2020

As a policy, Xpress avoids using anonymous sources; however, a person quoted in this article requested anonymity because they were anxious about the administration’s reaction to their comments. According...

SFPD unveils $747 million budget plan for 2020

SFPD unveils $747 million budget plan for 2020

Cierra Quintana Jul 8, 2020

In a virtual hearing held on Wednesday, the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) presented its proposed $747 million budget to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget and Appropriations Committee...

The error that participants of the virtual ceremony encountered.

SF State’s Virtual Commencement Ceremony breaks the internet

Cierra Quintana Jun 26, 2020

SF State’s Virtual Commencement Ceremony on June 18 represented a change in how milestones are conducted in the reality of COVID-19, and despite the school’s efforts, many students felt that the commencement...

Protestors gather in front of SFPD Central District Police Station. (Cierra Quintana / Golden Gate Xpress)

The movement stands strong as protests continue in the Bay Area

Cierra Quintana Jun 10, 2020

Although the day is new, the Black Lives Matter movement is still as active as ever and their goal remains steadfast. Protestors have flocked the streets of the Bay Area demanding justice in response to...

Free Space Podcast – Episode 1.5: SF State COVID-Class of 2020

Free Space Podcast – Episode 1.5: SF State COVID-Class of 2020

Cierra Quintana and Pamela Estrada May 19, 2020

  Free Space: EP 1.5 SF State COVID-Class of 2020 Welcome back to Free Space where we continue the conversation on graduation with hosts Cierra Quintana (@quintanacierra) and Pamela Estrada...

Free Space Podcast - Episode 1: COVID-Class of 2020

Free Space Podcast – Episode 1: COVID-Class of 2020

Cierra Quintana and Pamela Estrada May 18, 2020

  Free Space: EP 1 COVID-Class of 2020 Welcome to Free Space first episode were hosts Cierra Quintana (@quintanacierra) and Pamela Estrada (@pamelastrda) will be talking to the class...

Sacramento Natomas, regal movie theater stripped of all upcoming new movie titles that were suppose to come out before the pandemic.

Streaming applications are becoming the new movie theater

Cierra Quintana and Matthew Macgugan May 18, 2020

When the shelter-in-place order was made by Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor London Breed, COVID-19 became the game changer for everyday entertainment—including the movie industry and streaming services.  Over...

People walk across Castro Street in San Francisco, California. (Emily Curiel / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF Pride cancels 50th Anniversary celebration due to COVID-19

Cierra Quintana and Felicia Hyde Apr 27, 2020

Every year people from all over the world come together to stroll along the rainbow honor walk, take pictures at the Harvey Milk Plaza and come together as a community to celebrate SF Pride, but now any...

Hippie Hill remained closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (Cierra Quintana / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Hippie Hill remained closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak

Cierra Quintana Apr 21, 2020

Hippie Hill remained closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (Cierra Quintana / Golden Gate Xpress)

Newly couple Tyler Mack and Bridgette Torres quarantine together for the shelter-in-place in Sacramento, California.

Couples unite to face COVID-19 together

Cierra Quintana Apr 8, 2020

Due to COVID-19, Gov. Newsom issued an executive order on March 19 for all people living in California to stay at home except for essential needs. This shelter-in-place order has many college students...

Life paused in the pandemic

Life paused in the pandemic

Cierra Quintana Mar 24, 2020

On March 13 Homeland Security released an ordinance restricting travel to and from select countries. The ordinance stated that this restriction was done, “in order to help prevent the spread of travel-related...

Dulce Lopez an Alumni at UC Berkeley rallying her team up, to strike against women brutality.

UC Berkeley Students rally up to strike at the Mexican Embassy

Cierra Quintana Mar 9, 2020

Women Indigenous Day takes place in all shapes, colors, ethnicities, and cultures. On March 9th, in front of the Mexican consulate, UC Berkeley students, alumni and volunteers participated in the strike...

Illustration by Briana Battle

The luck of the Hoax

Cierra Quintana Mar 9, 2020

St.Patrick’s Day is synonymous with leprechauns, guinness and pots of gold in popular culture. The holiday has become Americanized mostly celebrated with booze and “luck.” San Francisco is notorious...

[Video] Gators Xpress thoughts on Super Tuesday 2020

Cierra Quintana and Pamela Estrada Mar 4, 2020

Reporters Cierra Quintana and Pamela Estrada collected SF State students thoughts on the 2020 elections.

Character Designs, Digital Illustration and Concept artist Priya Thaker enjoys creating vivid visual pieces outside the classroom during her time at SF State as a MA, Graphic Design student.

School budget cuts put the arts at risk

Pamela Estrada and Cierra Quintana Mar 3, 2020

The Trump administration has decreased the Department of Education funding by $5.6 billion or 7.8% in the fiscal year 2021 budget. As the shortage in budget trickles down schools will begin to make department...

Valentine’s Day

Cierra Quintana Feb 10, 2020

Love is in the air, and baby cupid is shooting down his heart-shaped arrow on those wanting to fall in love and experience true love’s kiss.  However, Valentine’s Day didn't start with Cupid. The...

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...

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks on stage to a crowd during his presidential campaign rally at Great Meadow Park at Fort Mason in San Francisco on Sunday, March 24, 2019. (Andrew Leal / Golden Gate Xpress)

San Francisco welcomes Vermont senator Bernie Sanders to Fort Mason

Cierra Quintana Mar 28, 2019

Thousands of people gathered at Fort Mason on March 24 to hear Sen. Bernie Sanders speak about his second bid as a presidential candidate. Sanders wasted no time sharing his plans for the 2020 election...

Feb 13, 2019 (James Chan)

Filipina faculty authors leave lasting cultural impression

Cierra Quintana Feb 20, 2019

SF State is celebrating the influence and hard work of Filipina faculty in highlighting their own culture and history through literature. The late SF State history professor Dr. Dawn Mabalon will always...

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