Friday, December 20, 2013

Friday, November 1, 2013

Looking for Skill in the Unexpected


 Construction workers lay bricks along the walls of the new Prince Frederick Hall at the University of Maryland. They have been working for the last year on the dormitory, which will be available to students in fall of 2014. October 31, 2013. Photo by Kathryn Klett.


A worker guides a circular saw as he slices through bricks at the University of Maryland. The bricks will be used in detailing on Prince Frederick Hall. October 31, 2013. Photo by Kathryn Klett.


These bricks lie ready for use, just as soon as workers finish placing a waterproof seal around the ground level of Prince Frederick Hall at the University of Maryland. October 31, 2013. Photo by Kathryn Klett.

A Salvadorian man laughs at his Guatemalan coworker as he waves off a good-natured joke at the University of Maryland. Many of the Hispanic workers on Prince Frederick Hall hail from El Salvador. October 31, 2013. Photo by Kathryn Klett.


Debris from extra drywall falls down a shaft from seven stories up, as dust floats through the air near Hispanic bricklayers at Prince Frederick Hall, the University of Maryland. October 31, 2013. Photo by Kathryn Klett.

His Love of Basketball
By: Sandra Nyanchoka

John Graham a junior at the University of Maryland practices playing basketball at the Comcast Center on Thursday, October 31, 2013.  Photo by Sandra Nyanchoka.

John Graham a junior at the University of Maryland practices playing basketball at the Comcast Center on Thursday, October 31, 2013.  Photo by Sandra Nyanchoka.

John Graham a junior at the University of Maryland practices playing basketball at the Comcast Center on Thursday, October 31, 2013.  Photo by Sandra Nyanchoka.

                                      
John Graham a junior at the University of Maryland practices playing basketball at the Comcast Center on Thursday, October 31, 2013.  Photo by Sandra Nyanchoka.

                                     
John Graham a junior at the University of Maryland practices playing basketball at the Comcast Center on Thursday, October 31, 2013.  Photo by Sandra Nyanchoka.

John Graham a junior at the University of Maryland practices playing basketball at the Comcast Center on Thursday, October 31, 2013.  Photo by Sandra Nyanchoka. 

John Graham a junior at the University of Maryland practices playing basketball at the Comcast Center on Thursday, October 31, 2013.  Photo by Sandra Nyanchoka. 

John Graham a junior at the University of Maryland practices playing basketball at the Comcast Center on Thursday, October 31, 2013.  Photo by Sandra Nyanchoka.

Naima--The Tattoo Parlor

Tattoo artist Blake Becker, 30, prepares his needle for battle at Tattooery, a tattoo parlor in College Park, Md. on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Photo by Iman Naima Smith

Becker's needle begins its descent to the skin of his client in College Park, Md. on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Photo by Iman Naima Smith

Becker puts his needle to work in College Park, Md. on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Photo by Iman Naima Smith 

A closer look at Becker's masterpiece in College Park, Md. on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Photo by Iman Naima Smith 

Becker takes a moment to methodically observe his work in College Park, Md. on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Photo by Iman Naima Smith. 





UMD Women's Lacrosse Team Halloween "Treat"

University of Maryland's Women's Lacrosse players listen to assistant coach Lauri Kenis give directions for an activity in their Halloween costumes at the Varsity Team House practice field. Photo by Trey Sherman, October 31, 2013.

Small team of players prepare for a dance battle in full costume. Photo by Trey Sherman, October 31, 2013.

Players react to their coaches demonstration. Photo by Trey Sherman, October 31, 2013.

(From left to right) Coaches Alex Aust, Lauri Kenis, Caitlyn McFadden, and Strength Coach Mike Szemborski, prepare the team for the next activity.
Three players in a race down the field.

Junior player Kristen Lamon after a team win.


Thursday, October 31, 2013

Talent Assignment




 Junior Philosophy & Communication major, Ivan LaRocca is preparing to record for his upcoming EP on October 25. Photo by Daniel Kerry 


 Ivan as been playing guitar since he was 9 years old. Photo by Daniel Kerry. 30 October 2013.


 He has been writing songs for about 7 years. Photo by Daniel Kerry. 30 October 2013.
Ivan believes he writes his best music during absurd hours of the night. Photo By Daniel Kerry. 30 October 3013


Ivan plans to release his EP sometime in the spring. Photo by Daniel Kerry.  30 October 2013.    
   

Nick Gallagher - Ernestine Latta

Ernestine Latta, of Frederick, Md., has been cooking for the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon at the University of Maryland for more than nine years. During Lunch, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., she takes orders, then prepares one dinner from a pre-planned menu. Photo by Nick Gallagher

Brothers wait patiently on Halloween afternoon, 2013, as Latta prepares their orders. Photo by Nick Gallagher.

Latta can make almost anything for lunch, including breakfast foods like chocolate chip pancakes or omelettes. Photo by Nick Gallagher.

Many brothers come to lunch during classes. Latta said she likes hearing about their days and seeing them grow during their time at the University of Maryland. Photo by Nick Gallagher.

Latta said she loves her job and plans to keep doing it as long as possible. Photo by Nick Gallagher.

Someone Who's Good at Playing Guitar, 1 Nov. 2013 - Savannah Tanbusch


Senior English major Anthony Douglas prepares for an upcoming recording session at Cue Recording Studios.  Savannah Tanbusch. 30 October 2013.   


Douglas is recording at Cue Recording Studios on Nov. 8 and is booked for a seven hour session. Savannah Tanbusch. 30 October 2013.
With just over a week left until recording, Douglas tries to practice for at least 2 hours a day to make sure that he's prepared. Savannah Tanbusch. 30 October 2013.
Douglas cites the Glen Hansard as one of the biggest inspirations to his music, defining himself as strictly in the singer-songwriter genre. Savannah Tanbusch. 30 October 2013.
Douglas receives the most feedback about his music on his Tumblr page, which he uses to advertise. Savannah Tanbusch. 30 October 2013.

Talent Assignment

 Ben Golding looks up as he really gets into the song he is playing on his guitar on October 31st 2013
 Ben Golding sits in silence as he practices his guitar on October 31st 2013

 Ben Golding plays with his fingers instead of his guitar pick as he plays his guitar

 Santiago Diaz-Urbina practices playing the guitar, which he has played for 3 years, on October 31, 2013.
 Sophomore Santiago Diaz-Urbina plays all types of music, here he is practicing on the guitar on October 31, 2013.
 Santiago Diaz-Urbina, who also plays the drums and the bass guitar, practices on his electric guitar on October 31, 2013.
 Santiago Diaz-Urbina, a sophomore at the University of Maryland plays the guitar as fellow sophomore Mike Hunt looks on. Photo taken on October 31, 2013.
Santiago Diaz-Urbina practices playing the guitar, which he has played for 3 years, on October 31, 2013.