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Jazmin Alvarado

Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor

Jazmin Alvarado is the News Editor for The Collegian. As a freshman in spring 2023, Jazmin started working for The Collegian as a reporter. In Fall 2023, she was promoted to News Editor and has maintained the position since. Jazmin majors in Broadcast Journalism and minors in Spanish. She hopes to pursue a career as a TV news anchor/reporter.

 

 

All content by Jazmin Alvarado
ASI election live updates: With voting winding down, administration remains mute on campaign violations as election commission is shaken up

ASI election live updates: With voting winding down, administration remains mute on campaign violations as election commission is shaken up

By Collegian staff
Mar 31, 2025
Associated Students, Inc. presidential candidates speak during 2025 presidential debate on March 24.

News analysis: Monday meeting will determine the status of the 2025-26 ASI election

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Mar 30, 2025
Associated Students, Inc. voting booth during the Spring 2023 student body elections.

Saleh cleared of campaign charges as complaint backfires for Next Step Slate

By Jazmin Alvarado and Josiah Poynter
Mar 29, 2025
Raylen Sharpe catches the ball over multiple defenders against Washington State at Valley Children's Stadium on Oct. 12, 2024.

President defends athletics receiving major share of student fee increase

By Jazmin Alvarado and Isaac Marquez
Mar 28, 2025
Students attend the Associated Students, Inc. presidential debate on March 24 in RSU 207.

A conversation with the 2025-26 ASI candidates

By Lauren Aiello, Oscar Alexander, Jazmin Alvarado, Isaac Marquez, Josiah Poynter, and Anahid Valencia
Mar 28, 2025
Protestors march to Shaw Avenue on March 25 as part of the Unity Walk & Rally immigrants and farmworkers.

Protesters raise their voices for farmworkers and immigrants at campus rally

By Jazmin Alvarado and Isaac Marquez
Mar 27, 2025
Associated Students, Inc. meet at a senate meeting on Feb. 27.

ASI presidential candidate receives campaign violation

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Mar 26, 2025
Gavel from ASI meeting on March 12.

Preview: Three candidates set to face off at ASI debate on Monday

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Mar 24, 2025
A man walks through heavy rainfall at 4 p.m. in front of the Resnick Student Union at Fresno State on March 13.

Central Valley faces heavy rainfall, hail and snow in some areas during winter storm

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Mar 13, 2025
Bulldog Marching Band members pose for a photo during 2025 Rose Parade.

2025 Rose Parade leaves Bulldog Marching Band members feeling like rock stars

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Mar 11, 2025
Yarely Torrejon holds up a sign to fight for her belief that immigrants help make America great at a River Park protest for immigration on Jan. 20.

Is this the American dream?

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Feb 26, 2025
Protestors wave Mexican flags during an anti-ICE protest on Jan. 20 in Fresno at River Park.

Fresno residents plan to participate in ‘A Day Without Immigrants’ protest

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Feb 2, 2025
Police and caution tape around Fresno State on Jan. 26 by Shaw and Maple Avenues.

Breaking News: One suspect still at large in officer-involved shooting at Fresno State

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Jan 26, 2025
Yarely Torrejon holds up a sign to fight for her belief that immigrants help make America great at a River Park protest for immigration on Jan. 20.

Photo Essay: Fresno protesters come together at River Park to fight for immigration rights

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Jan 24, 2025
In this photo illustration, the TikTok app is displayed on an iPhone screen on April 24, 2024, in Miami.

TikTok is restored in the United States following a statement from President-elect Donald Trump

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Jan 18, 2025
University leaders gather in P27 on Dec. 6 to commence construction for the new student housing project at Fresno State.

Fresno State breaks ground on first dorm building since 1968

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Dec 29, 2024
Robert Costa speaks to local media outlets about his time as chief election correspondent for CBS News on Dec. 2 at the Fresno State Library.

Robert Costa speaks at Fresno State as part of The Maddy Institute speaker series

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Dec 2, 2024
The Fresno State Water, Energy and Technology building at Fresno State after a vehicle collided into it on Nov. 27 around 2 a.m.

Investigation continues after a hit-and-run accident at Fresno State

By Jazmin Alvarado and Alexis Bruno
Nov 27, 2024
Thriller book display at Barnes & Noble at Fashion Fair Mall debuted on Nov. 13.

Fashion Fair Mall welcomes second Barnes & Noble location in Fresno

By Jazmin Alvarado and Oscar Alexander
Nov 13, 2024
Foto de la familia Alonso.

Como un estudiante de Fresno State realiza el sueño americano con una empresa familiar

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Nov 13, 2024
Foto de la familia Alonso.

Martin’s Grill

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Nov 13, 2024
Live Electoral College results graphic.

Highlights from election night

By Collegian Staff
Nov 5, 2024
The Collegian surveys local voters

The Collegian surveys local voters

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Nov 5, 2024
Candidates for Fresno Unified School District's Board of Education present at a candidate open forum on Oct. 15.

Members of the Fresno State community run for Fresno Unified School District’s Board of Education in 2024 election

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Nov 4, 2024
The Fresno State Cross Cultural and Gender Center showcases its annual Dia de los Muertos ofrenda on Nov. 1, 2023.

Latino/a Programs and Services gears up to showcase its Dia de los Muertos ofrenda

By Oscar Alexander and Jazmin Alvarado
Oct 29, 2024
President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval greets students at his booth.

Analysis: Presidential petition turmoil

By Jazmin Alvarado and Valentina Saldaña
Oct 14, 2024
Budget cuts lead to reduction in course numbers

Budget cuts lead to reduction in course numbers

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Oct 14, 2024
The Associated Students, Inc. met on Wednesday, Sept. 26 to discuss a memorandum statement in favor of the president. The statement was authored by President Faith Van Hoven and Executive Vice President Frederick Lisitsa and was unanimously approved by the senate.

ASI approves memorandum statement in support of President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Sep 26, 2024
Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval enjoys his time at the premiere of his new both on campus.

Union petition calls for Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval to resign

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Sep 22, 2024

Fresno State will join the Pac-12 in 2026

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Sep 12, 2024
Students hanging out in the quad in between the McKee Fisk building and the Social Science building. This area of campus is where staff and faculty are facing high heat temperatures in the buildings.

Fresno State professors move classes to Zoom due to extreme heat in buildings

By Oscar Alexander and Jazmin Alvarado
Sep 9, 2024
A parking lot near the Save Mart Center being used to provide more parking options for students.

New student housing construction causes P27 to be for on-campus residents only

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Aug 25, 2024
Thousands of people from the Central Valley and other places came to graduation in the Save Mart Center to watch Fresno State students walk across the stage to complete their college career. college career. Photo by Rosemarie Borunda

Fresno State announces 2024 president’s and deans’ medalists

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
May 17, 2024
Disney Theatrical Productions under the direction of Thomas Schumacher presents Aladdin, the North American tour, music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book and additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin, starring: Adi Roy (Aladdin), Marcus M. Martin (Genie), Senzel Ahmady (Jasmine), Jake Letts (Babkak), Colt Prattes (Kassim), Ben Chavez (Omar), Anand Nagraj (Jafar), Aaron Choi (Iago) and Sorab Wadia (Sultan) directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.

‘Aladdin’ brings the magic of Disney to Fresno

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
May 8, 2024
The crowd chants in unison at Malcolm X Plaza at 12:50 p.m.

Fresno State students to peacefully protest in solidarity with Palestine today

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
May 1, 2024
Disney Theatrical Productions under the direction of Thomas Schumacher presents Aladdin, the new musical, music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book and additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, Canada, starring: Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), James Monroe Iglehart (Genie), Courtney Reed (Jasmine), Brian Gonzales (Babkak), Brandon O'Neill (Kassim), Jonathan Schwartz (Omar), Clifton Davis (Sultan), Don Darryl Rivera (Iago), Merwin Foard (standby Jafar/Sultan), Michael James Scott (standby Genie/Babkak) and Jonathan Freeman (Jafar) directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.

Disney’s hit Broadway musical “Aladdin” is coming to Fresno

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Apr 30, 2024
Fresno State University Library on Sept. 5, 2023. The Academic Senate will meet in Room 2206 to discuss a resolution calling for the university to rearrange the amount of funding athletics receives and to prioritize academics.

Academic Senate to discuss a resolution regarding athletic and academic funds

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Apr 29, 2024
The Habit Burger Grill located inside the Resnick Student Union at Fresno State. The employees at this establishment along with the other franchise fast food restaurants on campus are now being paid $20 an hour per AB 1228.

Fast food wages

By Zachary Upchurch and Jazmin Alvarado
Apr 18, 2024
Fresno State Spotlight Events hosted a blind book date event on April 10 where students received a free mystery book and tote bag. Additionally, attendees were able to make bookmarks and friendship bracelets.

Book lovers at Fresno State enjoy a free ‘blind date’

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Apr 11, 2024
Varselles Cummings, new director of the Cross Cultural and Gender Center at Fresno State. Cummings returns to Fresno after nearly two decades away with experience in student affairs and higher education.

Cross-Cultural and Gender Center welcomes new director, Varselles Cummings

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Apr 4, 2024
In person voting center at the Save Mart Center on March 5. The results for the 2024 primary election are rolling in and Measure E is headed toward defeat.

Measure E heads for a loss on the ballot again

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Mar 7, 2024
Missing person flier courtesy of the Fresno Police Department's Instagram page.

Fresno State student Antonio Jimenez announced ‘voluntarily missing’

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Mar 5, 2024
Students walking by the Fresno State Memorial Fountain on Sept. 5. CSU student workers have voted to unionize and now have a seat at the bargaining table.

CSU student workers form largest union in the nation

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Feb 23, 2024
Customized sneakers with photos of Rashad Al-Hakim Jr., the 15-year-old Hoover High School student who was killed in the hit-and-run accident involving former graduate teaching assistant, Lisa Ellen Spoors, in 2022. The sneakers were seen at a protest for Al-Hakim Jr. on Feb. 8 at the Fresno County Superior Court.

Lisa Ellen Spoors accepts plea bargain and will face up to five years in prison

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Feb 21, 2024
After eight months of negotiations and labor actions including two sets of strikes, CFA members vote in favor of ratifying the tentative contract agreement.

CFA ratifies tentative agreement with a 76% majority approval vote

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Feb 19, 2024
John Beynon, CFA president for the Fresno Chapter speaking at the first system-wide CFA strike on Jan. 22. After one day of striking a tentative agreement was reached and now it must be ratified by CFA members.

CFA members vote to approve or deny tentative contract agreement

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Feb 12, 2024
Associated Students Inc. meets for the first time of the Spring 2024 semester. The meeting was held in Resnick Student Union Room 207 on Feb. 7.

ASI passes resolution endorsing Measure E

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Feb 9, 2024
Miami-based rapper Pitbull (Armando Christian Perez) hangs out in the neighborhood he grew up in Miami, Florida, on February 5, 2003.

Review: I went to the ‘Trilogy Tour,’ and Pitbull did not disappoint

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Feb 4, 2024
People stand in line for food at Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill at the Resnick Student Union.

Opinion: The RSU food court is an unsanitary disappointment

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Jan 30, 2024
CFA picketer holding a sign that says "people over profit." The tentative agreement reached is stirring up conflict among union members.

CFA faces backlash after tentative contract agreement

By David Victor, Jazmin Alvarado, and Cesar Maya
Jan 26, 2024
The California Faculty Association began their five-day strike on Monday Jan. 22. The strike is the first ever systemwide walkout.

First CFA systemwide strike called off after a day due to tentative agreement

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Jan 23, 2024
CFA protestors at the 12% Rally hosted on Nov. 7, 2023 demanding a 12% general salary increase. The CSU has yet to meet this demand, so CFA members will be going on a five-day strike beginning Monday, Jan. 22.

CFA systemwide strike will begin as planned due to inadequate GSI

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Jan 22, 2024
CFA picketers march near the 16th and Holloway during the one-day rolling strike at San Francisco State University on Dec. 5, 2023.

CFA and Teamsters are set to head to the picket lines once again

By Jazmin Alvarado, News Editor
Jan 17, 2024
Cables and wires coming from the Speech Arts building to power the generators. Generators were brought in to temporarily power the building while the damaged transformer is being fixed.

Speech Arts building reopens, temporarily powered by generator energy

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Dec 5, 2023
Generators were brought to power a portion of the Speed Arts building. Courtesy of Julie Logan from 90.7 KFSR.

Speech Arts building remains closed until Monday as repairs continue, but ‘Seminar’ will go on as planned

By Jazmin Alvarado and Dylan Gonzales
Dec 1, 2023
Empty classroom in the Speech Arts Building at Fresno State on Nov. 29. The building was evacuated due to a power outage caused by flooding related to the Central Utility Plant Replacement project.

Power outage and flooding in Speech Arts building leads to evacuation and cancellation of classes

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Nov 29, 2023
People stand in line for food at Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill at the Resnick Student Union.

The Resnick Student Union Food Court is now open

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Nov 13, 2023
Poster signs that say "CFA, STRIKE READY!" at the Fresno State Memorial Fountain on Nov. 7. The CFA held a 12% Rally as a protest before they decided to strike.

CFA and Teamsters are going on strike: Here’s what to expect

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Nov 10, 2023
Fresno State faculty members present a united front during 12% Rally on Nov. 7 in front of the fountain. The CFA does not want to strike, but they say they will if they have to.

CFA hosts 12% Rally to demand better working conditions

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Nov 8, 2023
ASI officially has a complete senate as of Nov. 1, at their fifth meeting in RSU room 207.

ASI senate cabinet complete for 2023-24 academic year

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Nov 6, 2023
Eligible staff, faculty and students were observed by healthcare professionals after receiving the first dosage of the Pfizer vaccine during the pandemic.

COVID-19 is slowly reemerging, and Fresno State lags on providing updated guidance

By Jazmin Alvarado and Jeffrey Ruvalcaba
Oct 27, 2023
The Bulldog Marching Band performing at the Rose Parade on Jan. 2, 2023.

The Bulldog Marching Band will take on the Rose Parade for the second time in 2025

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Oct 15, 2023
A bomb threat was investigated at the student dorms around 12:18 p.m., with a partial evacuation of students from the dorms and the Dining Hall.

What happened after the bomb threat? Here’s an update on the situation.

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Oct 9, 2023
The front of the Resnick Student Union (RSU) at Fresno State.

No food for RS-You

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Oct 6, 2023
A bomb threat was investigated at the student dorms around 12:18 p.m., with a partial evacuation of students from the dorms and the Dining Hall.

Campus threat leads to evacuations from residence and dining halls

By Jazmin Alvarado, Cesar Maya, and Diego Vargas
Sep 28, 2023
Guadalupe Zamudio Telles.

ASI appoints senator for the Craig School of Business

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Sep 26, 2023
Students studying abroad in Seville, Spain.

Studying abroad just got easier: Taking Flight will provide up to $4,000 for students in 2024

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Sep 19, 2023
Rashanda Booker.

University diversity officer sets advisory council in motion

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Sep 14, 2023
Students protest against the proposed multi-year tuition increase in front of Glenn S. Dumke Auditorium in Long Beach, CA on Sep. 12, 2023. The California State University Board of Trustees voted for the hike 15-5

Updated: CSU tuition increase is expected to raise $840 million in five-year plan

By David Victor and Jazmin Alvarado
Sep 13, 2023
Executive Vice President Rebecca Perez conducting roll call in Resnick Student Union room 207.

ASI hosts first senate meeting of the Fall 2023 semester

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Sep 12, 2023
Fresno State students prepare for a semester in the trenches

Fresno State students prepare for a semester in the trenches

By Jazmin Alvarado, News editor
Aug 25, 2023
ASI holds meetings in Room 207 of the RSU on a biweekly basis. All students are invited to meetings to voice any concerns.

Associated Students, Inc. voices for Fresno State student body at an administrative and systemwide level

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Jun 20, 2023
Kent Willis, vice president of the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, speaks at a rally announcing Fresno State's Bulldog Bound Program on May 10 at the Resnick Student Union.

Kent Willis guides students toward success as vice president of Student Affairs

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Jun 12, 2023
Project HOPE participates in Hunger and Homeless Awareness week outside of the University Student Union in November 2022.

Project HOPE offers support for Fresno State students facing difficult times

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Jun 12, 2023
Audia Dixon poses beside her artwork as an artist-in-residence during the "Trailblazers 2023" event that took place on Feb. 24. (Manuel Hernandez/The Collegian)

2022 President’s Medalist: Where is she now?

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
May 19, 2023
Near Avenue performs at their own hosted porch they call, "Near A Venue." (Blake Wolf/The Collegian)

Tower PorchFest: Homeowners lend their porches and yards to a community-building event

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
May 3, 2023
Food vouchers can be used at the University Dining Hall and have a value of $12.

ASI combats food insecurity with free food vouchers for students

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
May 2, 2023
The 2023 Fresno State Dog Days orientation will be held during June and July.

How incoming students can prepare for student orientation

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
May 2, 2023
Fresno State students Karen Carrillo (left), Angel Barraza (center), and Danna Martinez (right) speak at the “I am First” panel on April 20 at the Library.

Students share their experiences as first-generation college students at Fresno State during “I am First” panel discussion

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Apr 24, 2023
Christina Macias is a Fresno State alumna and co-founder of SECREd, a garden demonstration program.

Earth Day planting event rebuilds Turtle Pond by Kremen School of Education and Human Development Building

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Apr 24, 2023
One of the many vendors at Vintage Days. (Blake Wolf/The Collegian)

Small businesses thrive during Vintage Days

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Apr 18, 2023
Graduates of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development walk into Bulldog Stadium for their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 14, 2021.

Fresno State 2023 ceremonies: What to know about graduation

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Apr 17, 2023
Kent L. Willis, vice president of the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, speaks to Fresno State students at a town hall meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Resnick Student Union. (Carlos Rene Castro/The Collegian)

Vice president of Student Affairs hosts first town hall for student voices

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Apr 9, 2023
Zayn Anthony, an LGBTQ+ community activist, speaks at the event on March 31. He was previously the chair of Trans-E-Motion, a non-profit organization that advocates and supports the transgender community in the Valley.

Fresno rallies for trans youth autonomy on International Transgender Day of Visibility

By Jazmin Alvarado, The kNOw Youth Media
Apr 5, 2023
The WET Center hosts the 'Destination Decarbonization Challenge' in which undergraduate students can compete for a $6,000 prize.

Fresno State’s Water, Energy and Technology Center hosts decarbonization challenge for $6,000 prize

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Mar 27, 2023
Sam Semrau competes in the western event for Fresno State.

Fresno State equestrian is set to compete at the Big 12 championships

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Mar 21, 2023
Associated Students, Inc. presidential candidates Sami Natafji and Karen Carrillo speak at debate on March 16 in the Resnick Student Union.

ASI presidential candidates Carrillo and Natafji debate for upcoming election

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Mar 21, 2023
The Resnick Student Union food options of Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill and Toss-N-Chop will not open until fall semester 2023.

Resnick Student Union food options will not open until fall 2023

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Mar 21, 2023
Raul Pickett talked about the Chicano movements that arose during the Vietnam War.

Panelists recount their experiences resisting the Vietnam War draft

By Jazmin Alvarado, Reporter
Mar 7, 2023
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