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Xpress Magazine

The student-run magazine of San Francisco State University

Xpress Magazine

The student-run magazine of San Francisco State University

Xpress Magazine

The Romberg Tiburon Campus, formerly a U.S. Naval Base and a naval net depot during World War II. Now SF State's Estuary and Ocean Science Center, The Smithsonian Institute and NOAA all currently occupy the campus. (Olivia Mendez / Xpress Magazine)

Lack of funding risks closure of sole Bay Area Marine Lab

Natalie Metcalf and Olivia Mendez
April 24, 2025

Deep on the Tiburon peninsula, located in the perfect spot for marine and estuary research, is the Romberg Tiburon campus. Seagulls chirp while the waves brush against rocks and bubbles from the eelgrass...

Gator Xpression Episode One: EROS

Natalie Metcalf, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2025

In this episode of Gator Xpression, Editor-in-Chief Natalie Metcalf sits down with EROS Director Camila Hernàndez and EROS Assistant Director Gray Kirkl. Education and Referral Organization for Sexuality...

Bay Area and Hyphy: Cultural preservation amidst a changing landscape

Gabriela Calvillo Alvarez and Ahbree Innis
April 15, 2025

If you’ve ever been to a party in SF or Oakland, you’ve most likely heard the all-too familiar melodies of Too Short’s “Blow the Whistle” or E-40’s “Tell Me When To Go.” Both artists represent...

Horsepower in the Park

Kamal Taj, Senior Reporter
May 21, 2023

This podcast was created to accompany the story "Horsepower in the Park" by Kamal Taj. Podcast Transcript Kamal Taj: Breezes push through the high reaching eucalyptus and fill the air with their sweet,...

We Were Hyphy

Gina Castro, Staff Photographer
May 21, 2023

Podcast Transcript Gina Castro: Growing up, Larry Madrigal has always been surrounded by movies. He'd remember watching movies late at night at his grandparents' house, being exposed to movies by his...

Between the Issues: Mid Semester Check In

Zackery Stehr and Andrea Sto. Domingo
April 14, 2023

Two newspaper-plastered classrooms filled with tired, yet eager reporters sit side by side on the third floor of SF State’s Humanities Building. These are the magazine and newspaper production rooms,...

Patrons enjoy the vibrating bass of techno music at Vitamin1k’s Techno Night at Underground SF on October 21, 2022. This was the collective’s first techno night and it was met with an astounding crowd. (Anessa Bailon / Xpress Magazine)

Underground Vibrations

Ximena Loeza and Anessa Bailon
April 11, 2023

This podcast accompanies the story "Underground Vibrations" by Ximena Loeza. Podcast Transcript Ximena Loeza: The nightlife in San Francisco has always been a big draw to the city, and post-pandemic,...

Laying the Foundation

David Blakeley, Senior Reporter
March 11, 2023

This podcast was created to accompany the story "Laying the Foundation" by David Blakeley. Podcast Transcript David Blakeley: Today we are going to be talking with a Latino SF State alum who broke into...

Actor, Writer, Emmy

Angelina Casolla, Senior Reporter
March 3, 2023

This podcast was created to accompany the story "Actor, Writer, Emmy" by Angelina Casolla. Podcast Transcript Angelina Casolla: When Hanah Lee Cook auditioned for Annie Jr, in sixth grade, she knew...

Between the Issues: Back in Session

Oliver Michelsen and Myron Caringal
February 27, 2023

Two newspaper-plastered classrooms filled with tired, yet eager reporters sit side by side on the third floor of SF State’s Humanities Building. These are the magazine and newspaper production rooms,...

Sirviendo Más Que Comida (Spanish)

Eian Gil, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2022

  Hay muchos diferentes cafés, puestos de comida y cafeterías en El Campus de SF State que estudiantes visitan todos los días. Pero quiénes son los que trabajan ahí, y cuál es el impacto...

Serving More Than Food (English)

Eian Gil, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2022

  Across SF State’s campus are multiple different coffee shops, food stands and food court eating areas where students congregate daily. But who keeps these stands running, and what is the impact...

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