Leilani Xicotencatl

Leilani Xicotencatl, Staff Photographer

Leilani Xicotencatl (she/her) is a staff photographer for the Golden Gate Xpress. She was born and raised in Anaheim California. Although she began her college experience at SF State as a sociology major, she soon after discovered her passion for photography. She is now a photojournalism major and race and resistance minor. Aside from photography, she also enjoys hiking all the beautiful trails in SF, powerlifting with her partner and watching Netflix after a long day.

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[Photo] What to expect for move out day

Samantha Morales, Campus Editor • May 16, 2023

SF State students walk past Mary Ward Hall, on May 5, 2023. (Leilani Xicotencatl / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] YDSA convenes to fight for affordable on-campus housing

Anessa Bailon, Staff Reporter • Apr 26, 2023

YDSA members at a student housing protest at SF State's Malcolm X Plaza, on April 24, 2023. (Leilani Xicotencatl/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] CSU changes non-COVID immunization policy

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief • Mar 28, 2023

Illustration of a syringe representing vaccines surrounded by viruses. On March 28, 2023. (Leilani Xicotencatl/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Estudiante Mexicano-Americana de primera generación crea la primera clase de Ballet Folklórico Mexicano en SF State

Adriana Hernandez and Andrea Gallego Rodriguez • Mar 17, 2023

Daniella Shofani utiliza una pieza floral para su cabello dentro del cuarto Don Naser en el gimnasio de SF State el Jueves 9 de Marzo del 2023. (Leilani Xicotencatl / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] First-generation Mexican American student creates first Ballet Folklórico Mexicano class at SF State

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief • Mar 11, 2023

Alara Tugcu, poses for a portrait inside an SF State’s Don Naser Gym room on Thursday March 9, 2023. (Leilani Xicotencatl/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SF State student workers are paid below the city’s minimum wage

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief • Mar 8, 2023

Svea Leventon (left), American Sign Language teacher assistant, reviews homework with students at SF State’s Burk Hall, on Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023. (Leilani Xicotencatl / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SF State student-athletes earn 46 All-Conference Academic Honors, three more earn All-District honor

Jack Davies, Sports Editor • Mar 8, 2023

Alex Gilat, member of the men’s basketball team and recipient of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors award, poses for a portrait inside SF State’s Don Naser Gym on Monday...

[Photo] Comic Arts Club emphasizes creativity, imagination in changing artistic landscape

Steven Rissotto, Managing Editor • Mar 6, 2023

Hugh Wang, a member of SF State’s Comic Arts Club, poses for a portrait outside their meeting room on March. 2, 2023. (Leilani Xicotencatl/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] A look at Spring 2023 at SF State

GGX Staff • Jan 31, 2023

The waiting room in the campus health services building sat relatively empty after a fallen tree blocked the path leading to the entrance. Services including in the building include menstruation products,...

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