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Paris Galarza

Paris Galarza

Paris Galarza is a photojournalism major and a senior at SF State. He is from South San Francisco and likes to photograph, but is always willing to work out of his comfort zone. Outside of school, Galarza likes to travel, bake.  

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Sarahbeth Maney poses for a portrait with her camera on April 25. Maney made headlines from a viral shot she took of Supreme Court Justice nominee Kentaji Brown-Jackson’s daughter. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] On track: former SF State reporter’s path to national recognition

Anaïs-Ophelia Lino May 12, 2022

Sarahbeth Maney poses for a portrait with her camera on April 25. Maney made headlines from a viral shot she took of Supreme Court Justice nominee Kentaji Brown-Jackson’s daughter. (Paris Galarza / Golden...

Parker Smith and Gary Valle (left to right) both competing in the men’s 1500 meter race at Cox Stadium on May 6. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Gators fall short at track and field championship

Paris Galarza May 9, 2022

SF State’s track and field team got outperformed in the California Collegiate Athletic Association championship. The Gators finished seventh place overall with 46 points, edging out of eighth place behind...

Vallejos poses for a portrait on the SF State softball field on April 21. Vallejos was named California Collegiate Athletic Association player of the week for the second time in her career. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SF State softball player Brylynn Vallejos sets school records for batting average, stolen bases

Jack Davies, Sports Editor May 3, 2022

Vallejos poses for a portrait on the SF State softball field on April 21. Vallejos was named California Collegiate Athletic Association player of the week for the second time in her career. (Paris Galarza...

Princess Panocha performs at SF State’s QTRC spring prom in Jack Adams Hall on Thursday. This is the first time Drag Queen Princess Panocha performed at a University drag event.  (Rashik Adhikari / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Video] SF State’s Queer & Trans Resource Center hosts spring prom

Sarah Bruno, Copy Editor May 3, 2022

SF State’s Queer & Trans Resource Center hosted a “Carrie” themed spring prom on Thursday. The spring prom was held on campus at Jack Adams Hall and was a follow-up event to December’s winter...

Mason Boutain tries to escape a cradle performed by Jason Welch on Mar. 8. Boutain placed third at regionals sending him to the Division II NCAA Championships. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SF State wrestler succeeds to the National Wrestling Championships

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Mar 14, 2022

Jason Welch tries to put Mason Boutain (left to right) in a cradle during practice on Mar. 8. "I think he would be someone who coaches long term and give back to the community," Welch said. (Paris Galarza...

As the sun goes down on Jan. 25, the Castro Theatre neon sign begins to light up. Another Planet Entertainment announced on Jan. 19 that it plans to take over operations from the Castro Theatre, turning it into a live event venue. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Castro Theatre new management reflects loss of queer culture in the Castro

Emily Calix, Campus Editor Feb 16, 2022

As the sun goes down on Jan. 25, the Castro Theatre neon sign begins to light up. Another Planet Entertainment announced on Jan. 19 that it plans to take over operations from the Castro Theatre, turning...

Steve Dickison brings all of the poets together for a Q&A session encouraging the audience to ask questions on Feb. 12. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies hosts Poetry of Iran and Its Diaspora Event

Sarah Bruno, Copy Editor Feb 13, 2022

Steve Dickison brings all of the poets together for a Q&A session encouraging the audience to ask questions on Feb. 12. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State’s Hamzah Alsaudi tries to break the grip of Afton Silvis (left to right) at Nasser Family Plaza on Feb. 10. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Senior night ends in defeat

Paris Galarza Feb 11, 2022

The SF State wrestling team faced a major defeat to Menlo college on Thursday, losing with a final score of 33-10.  Aria Mazroy started the night off with a struggle in the 125-pound weight class,...

The Cathay House located in San Francisco's Chinatown on Feb. 2. San Francisco is now the fourth city in the state to apologize to Chinese immigrants for its history of racism and discrimination. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] San Francisco to apologize for wrongs to Chinese Immigrants

Jocelyn Hernandez Gomez Feb 3, 2022

The Cathay House located in San Francisco's Chinatown on Feb. 2. San Francisco is now the fourth city in the state to apologize to Chinese immigrants for its history of racism and discrimination. (Paris...

Arianna Tovar of Alpha Phi Sigma welcomes the audience to the
LatinX literature night via Zoom on Jan. 31. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress

Arianna Tovar of Alpha Phi Sigma welcomes the audience to the LatinX literature night via Zoom on Jan. 31. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress

The entrance to Auto Erotica shop, on Nov. 9. Auto Erotica
is open from 11-6 Mondays through Saturdays. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] A living space for gay history and culture

Albert Serna Jr. Dec 1, 2021

A variety of vintage cards in front of a collection of gay pornography, on Nov. 16. Auto Erotica sells different types of videos in DVD form and VHS form. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Daesha Harper (25) moves the ball forward up the field on Nov. 4, 2021. Harper is currently a junior and studying marketing. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SF State soccer teams ends season, women’s makes playoffs

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Nov 8, 2021

Daesha Harper (25) moves the ball forward up the field on Nov. 4, 2021. Harper is currently a junior and studying marketing. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Xpress Yourself: Students share what they wish they knew before coming to college

Garrett Isley and Paris Galarza Nov 3, 2021

College is a time of learning, both inside and outside the classroom. For some, it’s the first time they’re living on their own. But all students share a similar experience of taking the first step...

John Takemura launches the ball on Oct. 21, 2021. Team MWC won the first round of dodgeball making them have the lead of 1-0. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Dodgeball returns, Squid Games arrive

Anaïs-Ophelia Lino Oct 22, 2021

John Takemura launches the ball on Oct. 21, 2021. Team MWC won the first round of dodgeball making them have the lead of 1-0. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Team Squid Pals stands tall winning the 11th annual costume tournament on Oct. 21, 2021. Squid Pals looks to come back next year and reclaim the crown. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Team Squid Pals stands tall winning the 11th annual costume tournament on Oct. 21, 2021. Squid Pals looks to come back next year and reclaim the crown. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Team MWC poses for a picture after the costume dodgeball tournament on Oct. 21, 2021. MWC may have come up short in the tournament, but had fun participating in it. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Team MWC poses for a picture after the costume dodgeball tournament on Oct. 21, 2021. MWC may have come up short in the tournament, but had fun participating in it. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Team MWC pulls with all their might trying to make Squid Pals cross the cone on Oct. 21, 2021. Tug of war was one of the mini games both teams played. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Team MWC pulls with all their might trying to make Squid Pals cross the cone on Oct. 21, 2021. Tug of war was one of the mini games both teams played. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Aaron Morson stands alone as the sole survivor of MWC trying to eliminate Squid Pals on Oct. 21, 2021. Morson tries to even the odds on the court but was unsuccessful. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Aaron Morson stands alone as the sole survivor of MWC trying to eliminate Squid Pals on Oct. 21, 2021. Morson tries to even the odds on the court but was unsuccessful. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)...

John Takemura catches the dodgeball which allows another player from MWC to come back into play on Oct. 21, 2021. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

John Takemura catches the dodgeball which allows another player from MWC to come back into play on Oct. 21, 2021. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

 Team MWC gets ready for the final round of dodgeball on Oct. 21, 2021. Team MWC won the first round of dodgeball and looks to seal the deal in the final round. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

Team MWC gets ready for the final round of dodgeball on Oct. 21, 2021. Team MWC won the first round of dodgeball and looks to seal the deal in the final round. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

A CSU police car waits outside the J. Paul Leonard Library, Sept. 28, 2021. Last night, UPD became aware of a non-specific threat of armed violence on campus, which was posted on social media and has since been deleted. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Arrest made by UPD following threats made on social media

Marlyn Sanchez Nol and Matthew Cardoza Sep 28, 2021

A CSU police car waits outside the J. Paul Leonard Library, Sept. 28, 2021. Last night, UPD became aware of a non-specific threat of armed violence on campus, which was posted on social media and has since...

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