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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

Nia Coats

Nia Coats, Staff Writer

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Female artists in the Bay Area show resilience through music

Nia Coats, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020

At one point in time, which now seems like forever ago, the art scene in the Bay felt like one big family. There were parties nearly every week. With the pandemic, creatives that once thrived off coming...

The Xpress Podcast Episode 1: An Eyelash Vending Machine

The Xpress Podcast Episode 1: An Eyelash Vending Machine

Nia Coats, Erica Gray, Michael Montalvo, and Christian Cabang
December 9, 2020

Xpress Magazine · The Xpress Podcast: An Eyelash Vending Machine w/ Nia Coats   In this episode of The Xpress Podcast, hosts Erica Gray and Michael Montalvo talk with Xpress Magazine Staff...

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Exploring the relationship between people of color and the Democratic party

Nia Coats, Staff Writer
November 24, 2020

Winning takes strategy. In the 2020 presidential election, some politicians are open with the way they feel about people they are serving, Trump calling Black people “Blacks” or talking about “shithole...

Artwork by Jocelyn Lee titled, "Earthquake! (Be Still My Heart)"

A journey to the walls of the de Young open

Nia Coats, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020

Imagine playing monopoly and instead of landing on Boardwalk, the top hat lands on the most expensive San Francisco neighborhood — South of Market.  In this 406-acre district, the median income is nearly...

Illustration by Eloise Kelsey

“Would you like your lashes for here, or to go?”

Nia Coats, Staff Writer
September 28, 2020

Increasing revenue is one of the most important needs of a company. Finding new ways to sell products has always been about innovative business strategy.  Many times revenue is increased through the innovation...

The Happy Hour Episode 3: A NECESSARY CONVERSATION Parts 1 & 2

The Happy Hour Episode 3: A NECESSARY CONVERSATION Parts 1 & 2

Malakai Wade, shaylyn martos, and Nia Coats
August 31, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/user-799422257/episode-3-a-necessary-conversation-part-1 Welcome back to The Happy Hour! Your palate cleansing podcast is here to provide some fresh insight on Black experiences...

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