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Photographers Choice (Week 8)

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Overall shot of two soon-to-be OSU graduates taking a stroll on 5/26/23  A couple on a picnic date at the OSU Memorial Union Fields soaking up the sun taken on 5/26/2023 Closeup of a Mother and her six-month olf daughter holding "Hands" in Bend Oregon 

GNC (Final Photo Story)

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GNC  The GNC storefront located at the Heritage Mall In Albany Oregon.        GNC, which stands for General Nutrition Centers, has a rich history that spans over eight decades. The company was founded in 1935 by David Shakarian in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Initially called "Lackzoom," it started as a small health food store that offered yogurt, honey, and other natural products. In the early years, GNC gained popularity for its commitment to providing quality supplements and promoting a healthy lifestyle. As the health and wellness industry grew, GNC evolved into a leading global brand, expanding its product range to include vitamins, minerals, sports nutrition, and weight management products. The company became publicly traded in 1983 and continued its growth through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Over time, GNC established a strong presence both in physical retail locations and e-commerce platforms, catering to a wide range of customers seeking to enhance their we

Hometown (Week 7)

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The Memorial Union at OSU on a sunny afternoon. The Memorial Union (also known as The MU) was first built in 1928. The MU was the first student union in the state of Oregon at the time. It has many programs and restaurants such as ASOSU International Lounge, MU Lanes & Games, Java Stop, and many more. Most importantly the MU is a memorial for students who passed away during World War 1 and the Spanish American War. Caden practicing his DJ Set for his Phi Delta Theta party  Caden is a freshman member of the Phi Delta Theta Brotherhood. Phi Delta Theta also known as Phi Delt is a fraternity with a rich history and a strong presence on college campuses across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1848 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio however it wasnt established at OSU until 1918. Phi Delt is also one of the only "Dry"  (Dry meaning alcoho l-free) houses at OSU this was implemented in 1977 to create a safer environment for the students. Bree setting up a Resident Di

Photographer Of The Week (Weegee)

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    (At an East Side murder, 1943)        Weegee was born on June 12, 1899, in the town of Lemberg (now in Ukraine). Originally named Usher Fellig he changed his name to Arthur when he moved because he thought it was more American sounding. He moved to New York City at age eleven (1910) however he did not start his work in the photography business until age Fourteen (1914).       His first works in photography were as a darkroom technician at Ducket & Alder in lower Manhattan. Self-taught, young Weegee got his start as a photographer in 1918 at a studio in lower Manhattan this led to a plethora of other photography-related jobs until 1935 when he became a freelance Photographer where newspapers would want his photos so badly, they would bid on them.     Weegee  focused most of his work on crime photos/ police headquarters this was his claim to fame. This is also how he gained the nickname Weegee originally after an Ouija board he was always around death/murder hence the saying “Mur

Photos For Week 1(Joined Late)

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  While preparing to go hiking in Bend on 4/9/2023 this beautiful 10-year-old husky named Luna was in the back of this truck getting ready to go hiking as well. the owner's name was Danial and he has owned her since she was 3 months old. 

Week 6 (On Campus)

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Chef Jim Birken cleaning up after making free pancakes for students on the courtyard 5/10/23  Overall shot of the fountain staircase at Linn Benton on 5/10/23   This was a hard shot I saw two students running out of  North Santiam Hall and I luckily had my camera on to capture them running 5/9/23

Week 5 (OSU Business Student)

= This is Sachi Moran a 1st-year student at OSU. She is currently on the path to Double majoring in Accounting and Finance. She dreams of being an accountant for a major company like Apple, Nike, or Lulu Lemon. She is currently a part of the "Goo Crew" One of the many businesses for the class BA162 innovation nation: Ideas to Reality taught by Stephen Hodges. The Goo Crew specializes in making slime that helps relax you while studying. In order to break even they have to sell $319 worth of slime. However, their goal is to make $450 Profit.