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The student-run magazine of San Francisco State University

Xpress Magazine

The student-run magazine of San Francisco State University

Xpress Magazine

Mark Bass sits in his apartment at University Park North in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, October 03, 2024. (Jesus Arriaga Xpress Magazine)

Legal loophole allows University to send eviction notice

Julia R. Custodio, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024

When Mark Bass found his 80-year-old roommate unconscious on the floor of their SF State housing apartment, he didn’t think it would be the spark that would lead to his eviction notice. Instead, Bass,...

President of the Young Democratic Socialists of America Michelle Martinez poses for a portrait on the stairs by the Cesar Chavez student center at San Francisco on Sept. 25, 2024. (Gabriel Carver / Xpress)

Political Thermometer: How do Students Define Patriotism

Luke Cramer, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024

SF State’s student body has historically served as a monument to counterculture; an example of young Americans organizing to change the country. From the Vietnam War to the Free Palestine Movement,...

Flyers for upcoming events and other resources are posted on the door to the Queer Alliance office space. All flyers were made by QA officers. (Rodliam Suspene/Xpress Magazine)

Gender affirming care in all the right places

Alice Kazakov, Design Editor
October 16, 2024

Following last year’s appearance of swimmer Riley Gaines, hosted by conservative club Turning Point USA, students like Tria Rosa Valbuena have been scared to come to campus. Amidst all of the threats...

Junipers Elijah Reynolds performs at The Depot at San Francisco State University on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (Photo Courtesy of Zachary Smithson)

Commuting to Community

Isaiah Casillas, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024

For most students, college is the ultimate social experience made up of late-night study sessions, spontaneous hangouts and campus-wide events. For commuter students, those moments are often replaced by...

Alexandra Balistreri, President of the Delta Kappa, looks up towards the colorful screen Coppola Theatre at San Francisco State on Sept. 30, 2024. (Gabriel Carver / Xpress)

Lights, Camera, Action!

Natalie Gallegos, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024

In the movies we watch through our tiny screens, there is passion for the project coming from behind the camera. SF State’s cinematic society Delta Kappa Alpha (DKA) is composed of filmmakers, directors,...

Harris cuts through a grey t-shirt in order to crop to his liking. This is one of his first steps in creating a new piece which was started at his home in San Francisco, CA on Oct. 2, 2024. (Gabriel Carver / Xpress)

Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle

Natalie Metcalf, Content & Online Editor
October 16, 2024

Bryce Harris sits at San Francisco State’s J. Paul Leonard Library sketching his raw thoughts down on his iPad. Students pass by and glance down at the intricate design and pause to compliment the young...

Elliot Levin tends to a tropical pitcher plant in the greenhouse at San Francisco State University on Monday, September 23, 2024. (Jesus Arriaga / Xpress Magazine)

A “Living Library”: Going down the vine of SF State’s greenhouse

Jonah Chambliss, Multimedia Editor
October 16, 2024

Nestled away at the top of SF State’s campus, an unassuming building houses thousands of plants from across the world. Some are endangered species while others are completely unknown and uncategorized...

A student sits in their room ready to fill out the Student Evaluations of Teaching Effectiveness at the end of their semester. (Sophia Osborn / Xpress Magazine)

More than just a number: California Faculty Association Moves to Eliminate Student Evaluations

Julia R. Custodio, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024

The end of every semester presents a long to-do list for students to check off. In addition to final exams, many students are graduating. Some are moving out of dorms, and some are packing for vacation....

Auggy Garcia drawing in class at SF State. (Ash Verwiel/ Xpress Magazine)

Special Education demands an attitude change

Alice Kazakov, Design Editor
September 25, 2024

  This story was corrected for spelling.  Everyday, students with disabilities characterized as physical, developmental or related to learning are forced to tackle difficulties within education....

The Assistant Vice President for Title IX and DHR, Anna Titus speaks out at consent awareness week near the Cesar Chavez student center on Wednesday, Sept.18, 2024. (Gabriel Carver / Xpress Magazine)

Is consent important? Yes!

Natalie Metcalf, Content & Online Editor
September 23, 2024

Can I kiss you? Can I give you a hug? Can I touch you? Yes! Consent happens when all parties agree on a sexual activity. But, consent is more than just sex. Consent happens everywhere, all the time, every...

Diego Camargo queues up for an online game in Madden 25 at his house in San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, Sept.17,2024. (Gabriel Carver / Xpress Magazine)

Mining a Hidden Gem: The Video Game Studies Minor

Isaiah Casillas, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024

In a world where the lines of entertainment, culture and technology blur, SF State’s video games studies minor offers students the ability to dive into the booming industry of interactive storytelling....

Ava Austin, 21, of San Francisco, Calif., seated in front of the Humanities building at San Francisco State University in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Austin studied linguistics in the Humanities building, receiving their Bachelor’s degree in 2024. (Jonah Chambliss Xpress Magazine)

The Graduation Scaries

Jonah Chambliss, Multimedia Editor
September 23, 2024

Graduating can be a scary experience. College provides structure, community and purpose for many students. Those who attain a degree are privileged to have received a higher education, but they are burdened...

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