The Bleed

On this episode of The Bleed, Kamal Taj speaks with the operators of Chaparral Ranch at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco to learn about the history of horse riding in the Bay Area and what it takes to work with horses.

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On this episode of The Bleed, Gina Castro takes us behind the scenes of the Bay Area-based Hyphy movement and a love letter to it in the form of a documentary made by SF State Alum Laurence Madrigal.

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San Francisco has seen a resurgence in popularity of electronic music events within the last couple of years. DJ’s, collectives, promoters, and radio stations have been popping all over the Bay Area with a drive to bring a national light to the underground electronic music scene. After the Ghost Ship Oakland fire of 2016, these events have been reemerging from the underground and secret planning, to asserting their place in the mainstream nightlife scene of the Bay Area. On this episode of The Bleed, Ximena (he-men-ah) Loeza and Anessa (ah-knee-suh) Bailon report from San Francisco on the state of electronic music.

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On this episode of The Bleed, David Blakely speaks with SF State engineering alum Marcus Mejia about working at Boeing and breaking into a typically white-dominated field . 

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In 2015 Hanah Lee Cook graduated from SF State with a bachelor's degree in theater arts. In 2022 she took the stage at the Emmy's to accept the award for ‘Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program’  for her writing contributions to Disney Jr.'s "Muppet Babies." On this episode of The Bleed, Angelina Casolla speaks with Cook to follow her journey from SF State student to Emmy winner. 

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Advancements in artificial intelligence have allowed for more and more technology to permeate into our daily lives. The use of AI in general can spark some fiery ethical debates, but the art world in particular has been debating the place AI-generated artwork has on the wall…if it even deserves one at all. On this episode of The Bleed, Eian Gil investigates the ethics of AI art and what place it has in the scene moving forward. 

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Fusion food is described as a blended assortment of culinary traditions from different countries and cultures. San Francisco’s diverse culture acts as an experimental breeding ground for inspiring chefs to gather inspiration from all the different cuisines that are located within the city. On this episode of The Bleed, editors Justine Brady and Abraham Fuentes take a dive into the Bay Area's multicultural cuisine scene.

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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 of their services? On this episode of The Bleed, Eian Gil speaks with students and food service workers on campus about the importance of these spaces and the community they provide SF State's student population. 

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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 de su trabajo? En este episodio de The Bleed, Eian Gil habla con estudiantes y trabajadores de comida en campus sobre la importancia de estos espacios y la comunidad que dan a la población estudiante de SF State.

The potential aid disabled former military members and their family receive for school can be the determining factor in whether or not one is able to get an education. On this exclusive Veteran's Day episode of The Bleed, Joshua Carter takes a look at the different benefits that veteran's at San Francisco State are eligible for, and the obstacles that can prevent them from applying. 

On the neighborhood roads that snake all around San Francisco State sit bumper-to-bumper RVs. Within them is a diverse community of families and individuals alike. On this episode of The Bleed, Kamal Taj speaks with city representatives, SF State students as well as residents of the RVs about the possible repurposing of the underused Lot 25 on SF State's campus. 

SF State Alumnus Michael J Payton is a rapper-filmmaker who in 2018 uploaded a self-prduced documentary on the Murder Inc. record label to YouTube. On this episode of The Bleed, Angelina Casolla speaks with Payton and others about his journey from uploading his work on YouTube to interviewing Jay-Z.

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With the influence of social media and technology, the world we live in today is different from that of previous generations — especially in terms of religion. Those born in the more modern generation are increasingly following the path opposite of tradition.. Millennials and Generation Z grew up in a society with an emphasis on being your true, authentic self. This includes discovering important aspects of who you are, such as your religious beliefs, gender identity, sexuality and career path. On this episode of The Bleed, Destiny Walker speaks to SF State students of varying religious affiliations to see why they believe that younger generations are becoming less religious.

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During the pandemic, SF State’s 40-acres of landscaping were maintained by just three people on some days, according to Murphy. At times, those who tended to the plant life were the only ones walking the paths of the mostly deserted campus. Now, despite the fact that the team is 14 people strong, an exponential increase in foot traffic from the height of the pandemic makes it such that the larger team is just able to cover the school’s day-to-day routine maintenance. On this episode of the Bleed, Oliver Michelsen speaks with members of SF State's grounds team about the challenges of caring for the campus greenery.

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A year ago in San Francisco County, the average price of unleaded gas was $3.76, but as of March 17, the average price was $5.90, exceeding California’s highest recorded average price of $5.79. The rising gas prices have forced students who commute to SF State to make significant changes to their daily life and education to ensure they can make it to school without being gassed out. On this episode of the Bleed, Emily Cardenas speaks with students about how they manage the rising prices during their commutes. 

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The BAAITS powwow is a gathering where Indigenous people come together from different tribes to celebrate being Two Spirit, a term used to describe people who naturally possess and express both masculine and feminine spiritual qualities. Because lockdown limited physical interaction, those in the queer Indigenous community have found ways to connect with others all over the world. In this episode of the Bleed, Emily Cardenas talks with queer Native people about their experiences using online spaces to unite with community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mezcal is known for its earthy, smokey taste—which comes from smoking the agave in ovens that have been dug in the earth. This flavor is one of the reasons why the spirit's popularity has grown in the last 15 years. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2009 and 2010, U.S. mezcal imports averaged about $1.8 million per year. Since then, imports rose on average $7.8 million, reaching a total of $85.6 million yearly imports for 2021. On this episode of the Bleed, Lorena Garibay goes behind the bar to find out more about Mezcal's popularity in the Bay.

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The BioFuel Oasis Cooperative in Berkeley, Calif., is a gas station that doesn't use fossil fuel. Instead, customers can use biodiesel--a fuel product made from recycled vegetable oil. But what once started out as a way for eco-conscious motorists to drive green has become something more.

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*Correction: The podcast incorrectly identifies the name of Ashby Avenue.