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Benjamin Fanjoy

Benjamin Fanjoy, Staff Photographer

Benjamin Fanjoy is a San Francisco-based photojournalist. Originally from Maryland, Benjamin moved to San Francisco in the summer of 2018 after completing his five-and-one-half year enlistment in the United States Coast Guard. He is currently studying Journalism (concentrating on Photojournalism) with a minor in Political Science at San Francisco State University. Benjamin has photographed social justice movements of historical relevance including Black Lives Matter, Stop Asian Hate, Abolish ICE, the wildfires in Northern California, San Francisco’s response to Covid-19, and the immigration surge at the Tijuana-San Ysidro Port of Entry in Mexico. Benjamin has worked with The Associated Press, Bloomberg, The San Francisco Chronicle, The San Francisco Standard, El Tecolote and Golden Gate Xpress.

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Riley Gaines is escorted by police following a Turning Point USA event named “Saving Women’s Sports” at SF State in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Swimmer Riley Gaines is the feature speaker at the conservative groups event and known to be critical of transgender participation in women sporting events. Protesters attending the event caused Gaines to spend hours guarded in a room by police before her departure. (Benjamin Fanjoy/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SFSU police suspend Riley Gaines investigation

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief Feb 22, 2024

Riley Gaines is escorted by police following a Turning Point USA event named “Saving Women’s Sports” at SF State in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Swimmer Riley Gaines is the...

A photo illustration of the overdose reversal product NARCAN in San Francisco, on April 22, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Narcan is now available at the Health Promotion & Wellness Center

Andrea Gallego Rodriguez, Staff Reporter Apr 25, 2023

A photo illustration of the overdose reversal product NARCAN in San Francisco, on April 22, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

Un letrero dice "sólo tú puedes evitar el socialismo" en un encuentro con organizaciones y clubs de San Francisco State en el quad de SF State el Lunes 30 de enero de 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Cómo Turning Point USA utiliza la polémica para impulsar el crecimiento

Aiden Brady and Andrea Gallego Rodriguez Apr 17, 2023

Un letrero dice "sólo tú puedes evitar el socialismo" en un encuentro con organizaciones y clubs de San Francisco State en el quad de SF State el Lunes 30 de enero de 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden...

A sign reads “Only you can prevent socialism.” at a meet-and-greet for San Francisco State clubs and organizations at the SF State Quad on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Express)

[Photo] How Turning Point USA uses controversy to fuel growth

Aiden Brady, Arts & Entertainment Editor Apr 10, 2023

A sign reads “Only you can prevent socialism.” at a meet-and-greet for San Francisco State clubs and organizations at the SF State Quad on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Express)

Riley Gaines is escorted by police following a Turning Point USA event named “Saving Women’s Sports” at SF State on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Swimmer Riley Gaines is the feature speaker at the conservative groups event and known to be critical of transgender participation in women sporting events. Protesters attending the event caused Gaines to spend hours in a room guarded by police before her departure. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

Riley Gaines is escorted by police following a Turning Point USA event named “Saving Women’s Sports” at SF State on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Swimmer Riley Gaines is the feature speaker at the conservative...

Meg Harrington confronts police as they guard Riley Gaines from protesters at SF State in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Swimmer Riley Gaines was the feature speaker at a Turning Point USA event and known to be critical of transgender participation in women sporting events. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

Meg Harrington confronts police as they guard Riley Gaines from protesters at SF State in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Swimmer Riley Gaines was the feature speaker at a Turning Point...

A sign reads “Only you can prevent socialism.” at a meet-and-greet for San Francisco State clubs and organizations at the SF State Quad on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Express)

A sign reads “Only you can prevent socialism.” at a meet-and-greet for San Francisco State clubs and organizations at the SF State Quad on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Express)

Protesters sit at a Turning Point USA event named “Saving Women’s Sports” at SF State in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Swimmer Riley Gaines is the feature speaker at the conservative group's event and known to be critical of transgender participation in women sporting events. (Benjamin Fanjoy/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Riley Gaines visit to SF State results in trans-rights activist protest

Adriana Hernandez, Editor-In-Chief Apr 7, 2023

Meg Harrington (L) and Isaac Barajas make a sign to protest a Turning Point USA event named “Saving Women’s Sports” at SF State in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Swimmer Riley...

Andrew Tope (R) surveys his flooded property in Salinas Calif., on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. Salinas, like most of California, has been battered by over a week of heavy weather and is threatened by rising floods from the Salinas river. (Benjamin Fanjoy/ Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] SF State shares thoughts about ongoing storms

Samantha Morales, Campus Editor Mar 16, 2023

Flood water fills Andrew Tope’s property in Salinas Calif., on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. Salinas, like most of California, has been battered by over a week of heavy weather and is threatened by rising floods...

The closed Nick’s Crispy Tacos location stands at the corner of Broadway and Polk Street in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, March 6, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] The closure of Nick’s Crispy Tacos leaves exchange students without their “international village”

Andrea Gallego Rodriguez, Staff Reporter Mar 7, 2023

The closed Nick’s Crispy Tacos location stands at the corner of Broadway and Polk Street in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, March 6, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

A partially empty pool sits in the closed aquatics area at Mashouf Wellness Center at SF State on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Questions around the Mashouf Wellness Center Pool continue as no date set for re-opening

Arman Archouniani, Sports Editor Feb 26, 2023

A partially empty pool sits in the closed aquatics area at Mashouf Wellness Center at SF State on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

Individuals assess a fallen tree resting on the roof of the Fine Arts building at SF State on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. San Francisco is experiencing high wind gusts causing the National Weather Service to post a temporary wind advisory Tuesday afternoon. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Tree falls on Fine Arts building

Joshua Carter, Editor-in-Chief Feb 21, 2023

Individuals assess a fallen tree resting on the roof of the Fine Arts building at SF State on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. San Francisco is experiencing high wind gusts causing the National Weather Service...

An individual sits beneath the Malcolm X mural on the facade of the Cesar Chavez Student Center building at SF State on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The 27th annual celebration of the mural is planned to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Associated Students to host a Malcolm X Mural Celebration with support from the Black Student Union

Sarah Bruno, Copy Editor Feb 20, 2023

An individual sits beneath the Malcolm X mural on the facade of the Cesar Chavez Student Center building at SF State on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The 27th annual celebration of the mural is planned to be...

Fay Harris (R) takes a photo of Jade Lollis (L) and Rebecca Kirkland at SF State’s Quad on Valentines Day on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Romance review: Valentine’s Day vignettes of SF State

Anessa Bailon, Staff Reporter Feb 14, 2023

Bumble promotional merchandise rests on a table at SF State’s Quad on Valentines Day on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. The matchmaking app Bumble was promoting their services on campus during Valentines Day....

La Presidenta de SF State, Lynn Mahoney habla durante el foro abierto que busca al nuev@ rector de CSU en el teatro McKenna el jueves 9 de febrero del 2023. Jolene Koester es la actual rector interina de CSU. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] El sistema de las Universidades Estatales de California está en busca de un nuevo rector

Andrea Gallego Rodriguez, Staff Reporter Feb 14, 2023

La Presidenta de SF State, Lynn Mahoney habla durante el foro abierto que busca al nuev@ rector de CSU en el teatro McKenna el jueves 9 de febrero del 2023. Jolene Koester es la actual rector interina...

SF State’s President Lynn Mahoney speaks at an open forum about CSU’s Chancellor search in SF State’s McKenna Theatre, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Jolene Koester is currently standing in as interim chancellor of the CSU system. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] The California State University system is in search of a new chancellor

Andrea Gallego Rodriguez, Staff Reporter Feb 11, 2023

A panel sits to listen to remarks at an open forum about CSU’s Chancellor search in SF State’s McKenna Theatre, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Jolene Koester is currently standing in as interim chancellor...

Professor Russell Jeung teaches a theory about racism against Asians at SF State on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Asian American students and staff reflect on recent Lunar New Year shootings

Alexis Alexander, Diversity Editor Feb 7, 2023

Professor Russell Jeung teaches a theory about racism against Asians at SF State on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (Benjamin Fanjoy / Golden Gate Xpress)

Camryn Ellis competes in the women's heptathlon at the California Collegiate Athletic Association track and field championships at SF State on May 5. (Benjamin Fanjoy for Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] Gators fall short at track and field championship

Paris Galarza May 9, 2022

Camryn Ellis competes in the women's heptathlon at the California Collegiate Athletic Association track and field championships at SF State on May 5. (Benjamin Fanjoy for Golden Gate Xpress)

A woman embraces hug while attending a ‘Stop Russian War in Ukraine’ protest showing solidarity with Ukraine at City Hall on Feb. 24. (Benjamin Fanjoy for Xpress)

[Photo] SF State reacts to Russia’s invasion on Ukraine

Matthew Cardoza, Copy Editor Feb 25, 2022

A woman embraces hug while attending a ‘Stop Russian War in Ukraine’ protest showing solidarity with Ukraine at City Hall on Feb. 24. (Benjamin Fanjoy for Xpress)

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