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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

Eddie Monares

Eddie Monares, Senior Editor

Eddie Monares (he/him) is the senior editor for Xpress Magazine. He is a fourth-year student majoring in journalism with a minor in education. He is the former managing editor of Golden Gate Xpress as well as the campus editor for the publication in Spring 2025. He was born and raised in San Francisco, California. Before attending SF State, he was a reporter and editor for the award-winning student publication at Archbishop Riordan High School, The Crusader. During his free time, Eddie enjoys listening to music, spending time with his friends and family and watching sports. 

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This year, 4,300 students will graduate at Oracle Park and none of their names will be read during the ceremony. But, their image will be shown on a four-way split jumbotron as they pose in front of a backdrop. (Braelyn Furse / Xpress Magazine)

Fixing Commencement Isn’t So Simple

Eddie Monares, Senior Editor
May 15, 2026

Thousands of feet bustling and swarming cheers fill the stadium — this is a typical day on Third and King Street. In May, it isn’t a foreign concept for Oracle Park to be populated with baseball fans...

Not Just Journalism Majors

[Video] Not Just Journalism Majors

Eddie Monares, Senior Editor
May 9, 2026

Inside the student newsrooms at SF State, student publications are powered by more than just journalism majors. At Xpress Magazine, students from majors including apparel design and merchandising, visual...

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