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Gator Talk: How the DPRC breaks down barriers for educational success

1 month ago | goldengatexpress.org | Autumn Alvarez

DPRC Associate Director Roberto Santiago discusses his career as an ASL interpreter and SFSU’s Deaf and hard of hearing community IntroAlvarez: 00:00 – 00:16Hi, everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Gator Talk. This is Autumn Alvarez, the politics editor for the Golden Gate Express. Today I’m joined with our SFSU Disabilities Program and Resource Center Associate Director Roberto Santiago. Thank you so much for being here and joining us.
Jewelry brand Monochrome X founded on color-based beliefs and size inclusivity

1 month ago | goldengatexpress.org | Melissa Garcia

Growing up, Nicholas Panameno enjoyed shopping for jewelry at Hot Topic. After some time, the items would rust or stain his skin green. He was inspired to start making his own jewelry after watching people online do it. At 13, on a trip to visit his family in Nebraska, Panameno went on his first shopping spree at Hobby Lobby to buy supplies so that he could start creating handmade jewelry.
Marca de joyería Monochrome X fundada en creencias basadas en el color y inclusión de tallas

1 month ago | goldengatexpress.org | Melissa Garcia

Durante su niñez, a Nicholas Panameno le gustaba hacer compras en Hot Topic y adquirir joyas que con el tiempo, se oxidaban o manchaban su piel de verde. En esa época, veía a personas en línea haciendo joyas y lo inspiró a intentarlo él mismo. A los 13 años durante un viaje visitando a su familia en Nebraska, Panameno hizo sus primeras compras en Hobby Lobby para adquirir materiales para comenzar a crear joyas hechas a mano.
Fall 2025 schedule leaves student educational timeline in limbo

1 month ago | goldengatexpress.org | Autumn Alvarez

Ganzul Bayarsaikhan, a business administration student, is transferring to San Jose State University next semester. It’s a decision she’s contemplated after years of four-hour round-trip BART commutes between San Jose and San Francisco, but her decision was solidified with San Francisco State University’s limited Spring 2025 semester course availability and a glance at the newly released fall schedule — one that further lacks necessary classes for her major.
SFSU’s new health and dining facility to open at end of month – Golden Gate Xpress

2 months ago | goldengatexpress.org | Neal Wong

Student Health Services, Counseling & Psychological Services, and Health Promotion and Wellness will all move into the building during Spring Break, finally being united under one roof.
New Embarcadero Plaza sculpture unveiled – Golden Gate Xpress

2 months ago | goldengatexpress.org | Klyde Java

A 45-foot nude sculpture, “R-Evolution,” by Marco Cochrane, debuted in San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza. The artwork, depicting Deja Solis, aims to challenge traditional representations of women.
Riley Gaines’ return to SFSU draws minor protest

2 months ago | goldengatexpress.org | Autumn Alvarez

In partnership with the Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute, San Francisco State University’s Turning Point USA chapter hosted former NCAA swimmer and anti-trans athlete activist Riley Gaines. This was the second event in which TPUSA hosted Riley Gaines, after an event in 2023 resulted in a large protest with Gaines sheltering inside an HSS Building classroom for several hours.
Nostalgia meets culinary excellence at Original Joe’s Westlake

2 months ago | goldengatexpress.org | Sean Young

Driving through Daly City’s Westlake neighborhood feels like stepping back in time to the ’60s, with its nostalgic charm and vintage Henry Doelger homes that have remained largely unchanged over the years. If there’s one place that captures this nostalgic atmosphere, it’s Original Joe’s Westlake, located at the corner of John Daly and Lake Merced boulevards.
Vista Room chef instructor blends his love for food with a commitment to teaching

Mar 31, 2025 | goldengatexpress.org | Melissa Garcia

On the fourth floor of Burk Hall, students work on plating dishes in the kitchen of the Vista Room while waiting for Chef Tim Shaw to call out when to serve the orders. The conversations of the guests in the dining room echo into the kitchen along with the clatter of the utensils against the plates, while the students move with precision, maintaining their focus on perfecting the presentations.
SFSU to discontinue three sports at the end of the semester – Golden Gate Xpress

Mar 6, 2025 | goldengatexpress.org | Lourence Alturino

The SFSU athletics budget crisis results in the retirement of three major sports teams.