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Jazzmene Lizardo

Jazzmene Lizardo is a 23-year-old senior, at San Francisco State University. She is a staff reporter for the Golden Gate Xpress. A student-ran newspaper for SFSU. She is also minoring in Asian American Studies. Jazzmene is from Los Angeles, California, but resides in San Francisco for school. She enjoys going out at night with her friends, and spending time with family when she gets the chance.

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Out of  the 43,000 participants across all populations there were no safety concerns to the new vaccine according to officials. 10 to 15 percent of volunteers felt side effects after receiving the vaccine, which included fever, chills, body aches, and soreness where it was injected. The data calculated from the side effects was greater than a two percent frequency was that fatigue was at 3.8% and headaches were at 2.0% according to Pfizer. (Alyssa Brown / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State reacts to news of COVID vaccination

Jazzmene Lizardo Dec 13, 2020

Making it close to its final stages at a 95% effective rate, the COVID-19 vaccine leads to the questioning whether the public and student body will feel comfortable and feel ready to get the vaccine to...

As cases became widespread, it was announced on Nov. 29 by officials that many non-essential and other indoor businesses would be closing in San Francisco. Entering the new tier means further restrictions will be put onto the city. (Ricardo Olivares / Golden Gate Xpress)

What does being in the ‘purple tier’ and in a stay-at-home order mean?

Jazzmene Lizardo Dec 9, 2020

San Francisco went into purple tier and a new regional order, the most restrictive stay-at-home order. What does that mean for residents? “Unfortunately as we expected, San Francisco has been placed...

San Francisco's current orders are to social distance, wear a mask, and to limit any activities from home according to local officials. (Alex Drew / Golden Gate Xpress)

New stay-at-home orders for counties with low ICU capacities

Jazzmene Lizardo Dec 3, 2020

A new stay-at-home order will begin in five regions once intensive care units in those areas fall below a 15% capacity according to an announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday. The regional areas...

Poster of the play “Water by the Spoonful,” by Quiara Alegria Hudes, which was hosted weekends of the 5th and 14th of November. Is SF State Theater department's first entirely virtual production. (Courtesy of Rhonnie Washington.)

Theater department conducts first fully virtual play

Jazzmene Lizardo Dec 3, 2020

A fighety screen twitched from mundane advertisements to a play. Two characters, meshed together via their Zoom backgrounds, enter frame into the first Zoom play of the school year.  The SF State theater...

Voters cast their ballots at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters in San Jose, Calif., on Oct. 7, 2020. Despite the 2020 election having record voter turnout, about 116 million citizens are believed to have not voted. (Harika Maddala / Golden Gate Xpress)

Nonvoters refrained from casting ballots in 2020

Jazzmene Lizardo Nov 27, 2020

The 2020 election, which generated a record voter turnout, also saw a sizable number of citizens that did not participate in the democratic process. Despite record voter turnout in what Financial Review...

Recipe of the week: Pumpkin Pie

Recipe of the week: Pumpkin Pie

Jazzmene Lizardo and Chris Ramirez Nov 17, 2020

https://youtu.be/zv0sHw8GA7M The holiday season is finally here! Although it’s recommended to celebrate socially distanced, there are still ways to make your holidays special. Pumpkin pie was created...

SF State students take on Halloween

Jazzmene Lizardo Nov 12, 2020

Halloween, the one day a year people are allowed to dress up as anything their hearts desire, was celebrated differently this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the frightful festivities may not...

A Halloween favorite, Candy Corn, on a black cloth. (Alyssa Brown / Golden Gate Xpress)

Xpress Halloween 2020 Resource Guide

Jazzmene Lizardo Oct 30, 2020

As the spookiest day of the year approaches, celebrating Halloween safely and through socially distanced events is offering up new dilemmas this year for fans of the holiday. However, events still enjoying...

The month of October was first officially recognized as Filipino American month by the U.S. Congress in 2009, according to the Filipino American National Historical Society. (Sebastian Mino-Bucheli / Golden Gate Xpress)

Celebrate Filipino American History Month with 10 innovative films

shaylyn martos and Jazzmene Lizardo Oct 27, 2020

While often overlooked, Filipino cinema is a groundbreaking media form that celebrates the complexities of Filipino culture and diaspora. To celebrate the influence of Filipino cinema, here are 10 innovative...

Samuel Aguirre, owner of Los Yaquis restaurant located on Folsom Street, poses for a portrait picture in San Francisco on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. (Katherine Burgos / Golden Gate Xpress)

Restaurants brace for poor weather conditions

Jazzmene Lizardo Oct 14, 2020

With fire season a norm in California, resulting in poor air conditions across the Bay Area and forcing many indoors, restaurants are now questioning the future of their outdoor dining options.  Responding...

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)

Bernie supporters turn to Biden for hope

Jazzmene Lizardo Oct 5, 2020

Many students and SF State faculty, who were once supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders in his 2020 presidential run, have taken the side of Democratic Party presidential nominee Joe Biden to get President...

Ty Nguyen wears a Vietnamese Áo Dài

She was nominated Perfect Princess 2020 for Miss Vietnam California.

Staying connected to Asian heritage, from a distance

Jazzmene Lizardo and Matthew Macgugan May 21, 2020

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, it can be easy to forget cultural celebrations that so many people take part in annually. The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage month, and people...

Using quarantine as an excuse to change your hair

Matthew Macgugan and Jazzmene Lizardo May 21, 2020

As we're approaching the third month of stay-at-home orders people are starting to find other ways to keep themselves busy. From changing their hair color, to cutting off all of their hair or giving their...

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Multicultural graduations come up with alternative celebrations

Multicultural graduation ceremonies are significant events in the final days for many seniors at SF State. These events recognize the unique academic achievements of students of color, bringing focus to...

Ground turkey mixed with rice and vegetables for one of Williams meals during quarantine.

Recipes for staying inside

Jazzmene Lizardo May 6, 2020

As COVID-19 makes its way through California, stay-at-home orders have taken place until April 30th by President Trump, forcing restaurants to shut down, grocery stores to become empty and people to cook...

Comedian Allison takes the stage first to recite her comedic act. February 15, 2020

[Photo] Hella Funny Hosts F*ck Valentine’s Day Night

Jazzmene Lizardo Feb 18, 2020

Comedian Allison takes the stage first to recite her comedic act. February 15, 2020

Home workouts during quarantine

Jazzmene Lizardo and Matthew Macgugan Apr 26, 2020

Sitting in bed, binging Netflix and playing video games has become the norm for SF State students as the university remains closed in response to COVID-19 .  With access to the Mashouf Wellness Center...

 Empowerment through poetry workshop, where womxn wrote poems following the “I got…inside of my bones” prompt. (Dyanna Calvario / Golden Gate Xpress).

Womxn of color learn healing techniques

Jazzmene Lizardo and Matthew Macgugan Mar 10, 2020

 Aromatherapy scents wisped through the air as womxn of color would participate in workshops as part of the Healing Symposium. Students and other attendants were given goodie bags containing notepads...

A group gathers in front of the photo booth to take a photo at the Black Men's Appreciation
event in the Annex on February 27, 2020.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Host’s Black Men’s Appreciation

Jazzmene Lizardo Mar 4, 2020

         As hip-hop plays in the background, Black SF State students start to fill up the room, leading to a night of appreciation for the Black men on campus.          Created by the...

 Antoine Hunter during the Longmore Lecture in Disability Studies, Dancing While Deaf
presentation on February 27, 2020. (Dyanna Calvario / Golden Gate Xpress)

Dancing while deaf addresses disability issues

Jazzmene Lizardo Mar 4, 2020

He moved his hands mostly, speaking and dancing without words or music. Deaf dancer and American Sign Language teacher Antoine Hunter shared his experiences and passions with an audience of SF State students...

SF State Alumni Moderates Poetry Jam

Jazzmene Lizardo Feb 25, 2020

As the talking quiets down, a line of poets begin to introduce themselves through their spoken word, filling the room with their excerpts and explanations of their books, “Tiny” Gray-Garcia takes the...

Block Fest Helps Keep Tenderloin Creative

Jazzmene Lizardo Feb 12, 2020

Music and tender soul of Rita Whittaker’s voice spread through Counterpulse while artist’s paint at their stations on the first Friday of the Tenderloin Block Art Festival. Placed in a small well-lit ...

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