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An exchange of a California benefits identification card between two individuals. (Photo courtesy of NLSLA.org)
New Medi-Cal laws restrict benefits for undocumented immigrants
Kylie Lynn, Staff Reporter • May 27, 2026
City Sports Club at Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco on April 22, 2026. (Giselle Garza Lerma / Golden Gate Xpress)
Shoot 360 replaces public courts at City Sports Club
May 27, 2026
A mural of festival lanterns and children holding a Chinese New Year dragon costume at Alice Fong Yu Alternative School in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Sandra Zhao)
A ‘broken pipeline’: San Francisco’s lack of Cantonese education
May 21, 2026
El profesor Gustavo Calderón sostiene un ramo de flores después de impartir su clase de gramática avanzada en su último día de enseñanza antes de su jubilación, en el salón 473 del edificio de Humanidades, el jueves 14 de mayo de 2026. (Carla Gutierrez / Golden Gate Xpress)
Profesor de español de SFSU se retira tras casi cuatro décadas de enseñanza
May 19, 2026
El profesor Gustavo Calderón sostiene un ramo de flores después de impartir su clase de gramática avanzada en su último día de enseñanza antes de su jubilación, en el salón 473 del edificio de Humanidades, el jueves 14 de mayo de 2026. (Carla Gutierrez / Golden Gate Xpress)
SFSU Spanish professor retires after decades of teaching
May 19, 2026
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Sports
City Sports Club at Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco on April 22, 2026. (Giselle Garza Lerma / Golden Gate Xpress)
Shoot 360 replaces public courts at City Sports Club
Lourence Alturino, Sports Editor • May 27, 2026
San Francisco State University Cheer Club practice stunting in the San Francisco Federal Credit Union Gymnasium on April 13, 2026. (Haley Abarca / Golden Gate Xpress)
Club cheer team is on the rise after rebuild
May 18, 2026
The Dancing Divas pose for a portrait after a morning practice in the Mashouf Wellness Center at San Francisco State University on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Isabella Balzarano / Golden Gate Xpress)
From first-year Diva to team captain
May 14, 2026
Gameday Management Coordinator Jamil Sheared prepares to announce the Men’s Athlete of the Year award at the annual Student-Athlete Awards Banquet in Annex 1 on May 11, 2026. (Eliza Arthur / Golden Gate Xpress)
SFSU honors student-athletes during annual Awards Banquet
May 12, 2026
San Francisco State University track and field team runs their last lap before their morning practice ends on April 22, 2026. (Eliza Arthur / Golden Gate Xpress)
Gators deliver final kick at the CCAA Championships
May 11, 2026
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Culture
(L-R) Bassist Nelson Pai, guitarist Sean Godfrey, drummer Evan Chance and lead vocalist and guitarist Colin Wagner play a show at The Depot on April 16, 2025. (Miranda Town special to Golden Gate Xpress)
Big Green conquers collegiate band stereotypes
Ozzy Palacio, Culture Editor • May 19, 2026
Jackson Everett sends a text message to a friend in Marcus Hall on May 6, 2026. (Haley Abarca / Golden Gate Xpress)
‘Everything’s so dystopian’: Students reckon with digital burnout
May 15, 2026
The Dancing Divas pose for a portrait after a morning practice in the Mashouf Wellness Center at San Francisco State University on Thursday, April 16, 2026. (Isabella Balzarano / Golden Gate Xpress)
From first-year Diva to team captain
May 14, 2026
A 2026 graduation cap and gown are laid out along with a stole displaying the San Francisco State University seal and school name on Friday, May 1, 2026. (Haley Abarca / Golden Gate Xpress)
Have you heard of the sickness going around campus? It’s called ‘senioritis’
May 4, 2026
(L-R) Anne Lai, Elizabeth Wolff, Liz Garbus, Dan Cogan, and Jessie Fairbanks at the 69th annual San Francisco International Film Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Haley Abarca / Golden Gate Xpress)
‘Give Me the Ball!’ thrusts Billie Jean King back into spotlight
Apr 28, 2026
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El profesor Gustavo Calderón sostiene un ramo de flores después de impartir su clase de gramática avanzada en su último día de enseñanza antes de su jubilación, en el salón 473 del edificio de Humanidades, el jueves 14 de mayo de 2026. (Carla Gutierrez / Golden Gate Xpress)
Profesor de español de SFSU se retira tras casi cuatro décadas de enseñanza
Carla Gutierrez, Contributor • May 19, 2026
Carla Gutierrez, bilingual Spanish journalism major.
Voces Latinas Episode 5
May 10, 2026
Melany Perez, Spanish major. (Seamus Geoghegan / Golden Gate Xpress)
Voces Latinas Episode 4
Apr 17, 2026
Giselle Peñuela Soli, Latino/a studies major. (Eliza Arthur / Golden Gate Xpress)
Voces Latinas Episode 3
Apr 3, 2026
Yeisel Diez Ortiz, kinesiology major. (Haley Abarca / Golden Gate Xpress)
Voces Latinas Episode 2
Mar 20, 2026
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The Chomp: Shaunessy Cardwell’s path from San Diego to the Bay
The Chomp: Shaunessy Cardwell’s path from San Diego to the Bay
Gibran Beydoun, Copy Editor • May 31, 2026
Gator Talk: Bonta Hill shares his SFSU story and discusses Bay Area sports
Gator Talk: Bonta Hill shares his SFSU story and discusses Bay Area sports
May 13, 2026
Carla Gutierrez, bilingual Spanish journalism major.
Voces Latinas Episode 5
May 10, 2026
A streetcar representing Rosa Parks Elementary School and the Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program, a program which offers classes in Japanese language and culture to kindergarten and elementary school students in the San Francisco area, on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Lindsey Hoang / Golden Gate Xpress)
Photos: Japantown’s 59th annual Cherry Blossom Parade
Apr 20, 2026
Newly appointed acting dean of LCA’s forecast for the college
Newly appointed acting dean of LCA’s forecast for the college
Apr 19, 2026
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A mural of festival lanterns and children holding a Chinese New Year dragon costume at Alice Fong Yu Alternative School in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Sandra Zhao)

A ‘broken pipeline’: San Francisco’s lack of Cantonese education

City Sports Club at Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco on April 22, 2026. (Giselle Garza Lerma / Golden Gate Xpress)

Shoot 360 replaces public courts at City Sports Club

El profesor Gustavo Calderón sostiene un ramo de flores después de impartir su clase de gramática avanzada en su último día de enseñanza antes de su jubilación, en el salón 473 del edificio de Humanidades, el jueves 14 de mayo de 2026. (Carla Gutierrez / Golden Gate Xpress)

SFSU Spanish professor retires after decades of teaching

(L-R) Bassist Nelson Pai, guitarist Sean Godfrey, drummer Evan Chance and lead vocalist and guitarist Colin Wagner play a show at The Depot on April 16, 2025. (Miranda Town special to Golden Gate Xpress)

Big Green conquers collegiate band stereotypes

An exchange of a California benefits identification card between two individuals. (Photo courtesy of NLSLA.org)

New Medi-Cal laws restrict benefits for undocumented immigrants

Weekly Newsletter: The Everglade
Podcasts
The Chomp: Shaunessy Cardwell’s path from San Diego to the Bay
The Chomp: Shaunessy Cardwell’s path from San Diego to the Bay
Gibran Beydoun, Copy Editor • May 31, 2026
On the latest episode of The Chomp, San Francisco State University graduate and former softball first baseman Shaunessy Cardwell discusses her journey from San Diego to the Bay, women’s sports and her aspirations.
Gator Talk: Bonta Hill shares his SFSU story and discusses Bay Area sports
Gator Talk: Bonta Hill shares his SFSU story and discusses Bay Area sports
May 13, 2026
Carla Gutierrez, bilingual Spanish journalism major.
Voces Latinas Episode 5
May 10, 2026
Newly appointed acting dean of LCA’s forecast for the college
Newly appointed acting dean of LCA’s forecast for the college
Apr 19, 2026
Xplainer
A colorful sign dedicated to the Latinx Student Center, with a Catrina filled with colorful papel picado and artwork that celebrates identity, community and cultural pride on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (Carla Gutierrez / Golden Gate Xpress)
Xplainer: Cinco de Mayo
Carla Gutierrez, Contributor • May 5, 2026
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Opinion
Amin Faramarz attends the 2025 Afghan American Community Organization conference at University of California, Berkeley on July 18, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Afghan American Community Organization)
Opinion: Individualism is my biggest culture shock
Amin Faramarz, Staff Reporter • May 28, 2026
Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) and Homelander (Antony Starr). (Courtesy of Jasper Savage / Prime Video)
‘The Boys’ are back in town for one last season
Apr 24, 2026
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in Michael. (Courtesy of Lionsgate)
Review: ‘Michael’ is a safe yet solid effort
Apr 23, 2026
The 2016 NFL Draft in Chicago on April 26, 2016. (Wikimedia Commons / swimfinfan)
Opinion: The 49ers must draft for impact
Apr 23, 2026
The San Jose Sharks and the Dallas Stars ready themselves for the opening faceoff at the SAP Center on Jan. 10, 2026. (Gibran Beydoun / Golden Gate Xpress)
Opinion: Sharks’ season displays signs of growth and hope
Apr 18, 2026
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Beyond The Bay
An exchange of a California benefits identification card between two individuals. (Photo courtesy of NLSLA.org)
New Medi-Cal laws restrict benefits for undocumented immigrants
Kylie Lynn, Staff Reporter • May 27, 2026
City Sports Club at Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco on April 22, 2026. (Giselle Garza Lerma / Golden Gate Xpress)
Shoot 360 replaces public courts at City Sports Club
May 27, 2026
A mural of festival lanterns and children holding a Chinese New Year dragon costume at Alice Fong Yu Alternative School in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Sandra Zhao)
A ‘broken pipeline’: San Francisco’s lack of Cantonese education
May 21, 2026
Boomers to Gen Alpha march in the thousands in support of workers, waving signs against ICE, the war in Iran, evictions and the Trump administration on Friday, May 1, 2026. (Josh Miranda / Golden Gate Xpress)
Laborers call for change at May Day rallies
May 2, 2026
Cars drive through 19th and Holloway avenues ahead of scheduled road closures for the 19th Avenue (State Route 1) Rehabilitation Project in San Francisco on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Giselle Garza Lerma / Golden Gate Xpress)
Students uneasy ahead of 19th Avenue closure
Apr 20, 2026
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Alex Ortega
Alex Ortega
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Kylie Lynn
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Eliza Arthur
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