Madeline Sirois (she/her) is a multimedia contributor for Xpress Magazine from Newington, Connecticut. She is a fourth-year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in apparel design and merchandising, with a focus on merchandising. Madeline began her studies at the University of San Francisco before transferring to SF State, where she is completing her degree. She has been passionate about photography since receiving her first hand-me-down camera at age 10. When she’s not behind the camera, you can most likely find her digging through San Francisco thrift stores and flea markets for vintage clothes, vinyl records, DVDs and magazines.