Julian Olson

Julian Olson, Staff Photographer

Julian Olson (he/him) is a photographer for Xpress Magazine. While majoring in photo journalism here at SF State, he’s been practicing music, photography and visual storytelling for seven years, with a focus on cinematography.

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[Photo] Churches and Clinics: Psychedelic Health

Ben Rubin, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2026

Dave Hodges handles a strain of psychedelic mushrooms known as “Loving Teacher,” as indicated by the stamped-on hearts. (Julian Olson / Xpress Magazine)

[Photo] Anonymity: A Double-edged Sword

Ben Rubin, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2026

Screenshot from anonymous Yik Yak post regarding SF State. (Julian Olson / Xpress Magazine)

[Video] Testing the Waters with Josh Miranda: Students Bugged about UC Berkeley Protestor Arrests, and They Should Be

Josh Miranda, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2025

Do you think chalk, posters and a 5-foot cardboard mosquito can result in over $400 in property damages? Do you think it’s a sound decision to arrest student demonstrators for felony vandalism while...

[Video] No Trump, No Feds, No MAGA; San Francisco says “No Kings!”

Josh Miranda, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2025

With the government shut down, and the Trump administration threatening to send waves of federal agents and National Guardsmen to San Francisco, thousands showed up in San Francisco’s second No Kings...

[Video] Gators Give Heartfelt Donations to Blood Drive

Josh Miranda, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2025

The Mashouf Wellness Center, in collaboration with the nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant, hosted a blood drive on Oct. 16, 2025. Students and staff who met donation requirements were attended...

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