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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

Angelique Persails

Angelique Persails, Staff Reporter

Angelique Persails (she/they) is a staff reporter for Xpress Magazine originally from Temecula, California. Persails is now in her final semester at SF State pursuing a bachelor’s degree in print and online journalism with a minor in communications. Passionate about reporting on local issues, arts and culture, with a concentration in music, she believes that the true meaning of journalism lies in how we serve our communities. Her writing has been published by Bad Wreck Media, an online music publication, where she reviews recently released music in her spare time.

 

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An attendee flips through vintage clothing from various sellers during the Sucka Flea Market & Swap, on Feb. 22, 2026. (Angelique Persails / Xpress Magazine)

Microtrends’ Macro Impact

Angelique Persails, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2026

Sammy Solomons steps out in oversized T-shirts, studded and spiked cuffs, a long leopard-print coat and a bedazzled anarchy-symbol hair clip. For Solomons, personal style doubles as a statement of social...

Head cook at Thee Parkside, Lydian Quintero, looks out of the to-go window at Thee Parkside. (Ryo Kojima / Xpress Magazine)

More Than Just a Venue

Angelique Persails, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2026

On any given night in San Francisco, the inviting atmosphere of independently owned venues provides locals the space to come together, listen to music and enjoy community. At Bottom of the Hill, a live...

Subcultures Reimagined

Subcultures Reimagined

Angelique Persails, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2025

Local Bay Area band Polka Dot and show organizer Ava Ennis discuss their role in various local music scenes and dissect alternative genres such as punk, twee, emo and riot grrrl. Producer/Director:...

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