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Jake Knoeller

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor

Jake Knoeller (he/him/his) is the sports editor for Golden Gate Xpress. He is majoring in journalism and minoring in communications. He was born in Eureka, California. He currently lives in San Francisco. He previously worked for The Lumberjack, the student newspaper of Cal Poly Humboldt. During his free time, Jake enjoys riding bikes around the city, listening to music, and watching soccer, especially the San Jose Earthquakes.

Jake Knoeller (él) es redactor deportivo para Golden Gate Xpress. Estudia Periodismo y se especializa en Comunicaciones. Nació en Eureka, California y actualmente vive en San Francisco. Anteriormente, trabajó para The Lumberjack, el periódico estudiantil de Cal Poly Humboldt. En su tiempo  libre, a Jake le gusta andar en bicicleta por la ciudad, escuchar música y ver partidos de fútbol, especialmente los San Jose Earthquakes.

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A photo of the Oakland Coliseum during a game against the Texas Rangers on Sept. 7, 1981. (Nathan Hughes Hamilton, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

The A’s are leaving Oakland. What’s next for their fans?

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Nov 7, 2024

San Francisco State University history lecturer Mark Sigmon was shocked as an Oakland Athletics fan when the team announced its move away from the city that’s been its home since 1968. “I felt an...

A voter guide for the 2024 election

A voter guide for the 2024 election

GGX Staff Oct 31, 2024

A voter guide for the 2024 election

John Ryan looks inside a car during the Gator Greasers car show on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Neal Wong / Golden Gate Xpress)

Gator Greasers show off automobiles in annual car show

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Oct 3, 2024

San Francisco State University student Gabriel Allen could be heard outside of the Humanities building on Oct. 1 asking the same question to students walking by: “Do you like cars?” Allen was bringing...

A photo illustration of Muni buses and light rail vehicles over a photo of Sutro Tower in San Francisco, Calif. (Dan Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

The best and worst Muni lines in San Francisco

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Sep 26, 2024

Many students at San Francisco State University rely on public transportation to get to and from campus. You might not have a car or maybe you don’t want to spend $30 on an Uber that’s only going to...

People strike along 19th Avenue on Dec. 5, 2023. (Andrew Fogel / Golden Gate Xpress)

CFA contract increases preserved after finalized state budget

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Jul 3, 2024

Contract increases will be preserved for the California Faculty Association, including the 5% General Salary Increase effective July 1, 2024, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state’s main budget bill...

The Chomp: David Eichorn’s successful season

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor May 31, 2024

Intro Jake: 0:00 I'm Jake Knoeller, a reporter for Golden Gate Xpress and today, I'm meeting with David Eichorn of the baseball team. He's a pitcher and he was twice named the Gator of the Week and...

Members of San Francisco State's baseball team bring their bats out for inspection before a game against Montana State University Billings at San Francisco State University’s Maloney Field on Feb. 4, 2024. (Left to Right: Cole Thompson, River Diaz De Leon, Jacob French, Justin Johnson, Joseph Scalzo) (Vanden Harris special to Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU Baseball falls to Cal State Monterey Bay in Western Regionals

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor May 26, 2024

The San Francisco State University baseball team saw their season come to an end at the hands of Cal State Monterey Bay on May 18 at Otter Sports Complex in Seaside, California in the Western Regionals...

The SFSU baseball team stands along the stage next to members of Athletics at the Athletes Banquet in Annex I on May 13, 2024. (Jake Knoeller / Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU Athletics hosts annual San Francisco State Athletes Banquet

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor May 18, 2024

The athletics department hosted the annual San Francisco State University Athletes Banquet on May 13 in Annex I to celebrate the school’s student-athletes and their achievements. The event was organized...

The University of California, Berkeley encampment alongside its list of demands on May 3, 2024, outside of Sproul Hall. (Jake Knoeller / Golden Gate Xpress)

Students across California campuses gather in encampments to support Palestine

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor May 15, 2024

In the wake of San Francisco State University's alignment with the nationwide movement backing Palestine, SFSU's Students for Gaza have dedicated themselves around the clock to maintain their encampment. The...

San Francisco State University’s softball team cheers as Rylee McDaniel (6) cruises into home plate in a game versus Chico State at SFSU’s Softball Field on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Vanden Harris for Golden Gate Xpress)

Weekend split against Chico State maintains playoff spot for softball team

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Apr 26, 2024

The San Francisco State University softball team went 2-2 in its home series game against Chico State University over the weekend, remaining in a playoff position going into the final weekend of the season. The...

Two players play defense during the intramural basketball league semi-finals on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Andrew Fogel/ Golden Gate Xpress)

Students build skill, comradery as intramural season nears postseason

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Apr 25, 2024

On various weeknights at San Francisco State University, athletes gather to play against their friends or students they’ve never met before in a casual — yet intense — game of intramural sports. Many...

The S.F. Hacks club pose for a photo in the computer science lab. (Courtesy of Max Owens)

SF Hacks look to crack the code with first in-person event since 2019

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Mar 27, 2024

A year ago, S.F. Hacks president Odera Nwosu embarked on the journey of organizing this year's hackathon at San Francisco State University. With less than two weeks remaining, the event is just around...

Billie King, a film student, prepares to deadlift during a GatorStrong weightlifting workshop in the gymnasium on Friday. (Dan Hernandez / Golden Gate Xpress)

From Gator to gym rat: weightlifting culture sweeps through SFSU

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Mar 16, 2024

Decked out in workout attire and ready to achieve some new personal records, the weightlifting community at San Francisco State University hit the weights instead of the textbooks. The GatorStrong Strength...

San Francisco State University freshman guard Donovan Cooks (21) drives towards the basket against California State University East Bay sophomore guard Payden White (40) during the Gators’ loss to the CSU East Bay Pioneers on Feb. 29, 2023 at Pioneer Gymnasium in Hayward, California. (Sean Young / Golden Gate Xpress)

Men’s basketball prepares for CCAA tournament

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Mar 6, 2024

The San Francisco State University men’s basketball team has experienced ups and downs during the season, but a final conference record of 11-11 was enough for the Gators to qualify for the postseason.  The...

There have been complaints from many students this semester about issues in the Village at Centennial Square laundry room. (Jake Knoeller / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Issues continue at Village at Centennial Square laundry room

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Mar 1, 2024

There have been complaints from many students this semester about issues in the Village at Centennial Square laundry room. (Jake Knoeller / Golden Gate Xpress)

An illustration of students entering an elevator in Manzanita Square. (Sophia Osborn / Golden Gate Xpress)

Manzanita Square elevators out of order after repeated incidents of dysfunction

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Feb 22, 2024

Both elevators in Manzanita Square were declared temporarily out of order on Wednesday, one of many similar incidents since the start of the semester. Since then, one of them has been restored to service.  According...

San Francisco State’s Caleb Oden watches a three-point shot attempt in a game versus Dominican University of California in SFSU’s Main Gym on Nov. 10, 2023.  (Vanden Harris special to Golden Gate Xpress)

Men’s basketball homestand will determine playoff chances

Jake Knoeller, Sports Editor Feb 16, 2024

The San Francisco State men’s basketball team is in a similar position to last season. With four games left, it sits one spot outside the playoff teams in its conference. Its current conference record...

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