Campus Life, Ricci

Gary Cuddington shows his drawing 1 students what the next assignment is, and how to go about it.  

 BJ Daisy sketches a still life, using a skewer to measure out proportions, in Gary Cuddingtons drawing class.

Two of Gary Cuddington's drawing 1 students watch him explain the next assignment. 

India plans out and sketches a still life in Gary Cuddingtons drawing 1 class.

First Event, Ricci

An overhead view of the entrance to the Shady Grove metro station. Everyone is trying to get on the metro to get down to D.C. for the Women's March on Washington, on Saturday January 21, 2017. 

Two teenagers at the Womens March on Washington, walking towards the Capital. The  boy is wearing the LGBTQ+ flag, and the girl is wearing the American Flag, both showing their support.

A young women started parading her comical sign, as soon as she stepped out of the metro and on to the platform. Pink sign, and pink hat, for the Women's March on Washington.

a young women is taking a picture of the crowd walking towards her. Wearing a comical and ironic jacket for the women March on Washington.

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Ellie Blaser addresses the Hood Improv Troupe (Hit!) Auditions with an explanation of their next exercise. Hit! was founded approximately three years ago and aims to bring laughter to Hood College through improvisation.

Hood Improv Student plays the part of a beggar.

Ellie Blaser replaces the beggar in the scene and begins to play the role in a proposal.

Students display a range of emotions during a scene at the Hood Improv Troupe auditions.

Imaginary objects are improvisational tools for the Hood Improv Troupe.

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 Leland Creadick focuses in his dorm as he cuts Kyle Niedenthal's hair. Leland has been cutting students'  hair around campus since last year.

The campus looks empty from the perspective of Alumni Hall as many classes are currently in session. One student walks along Hood College Drive alone.

Anthony Maglino separates all of the toppings for his sandwich to weigh them each individually.  Anthony is very motivated by his health and wellness.

Campus Life, Masucci

Sophomore midfielder, Eddie Somerville, sits in the Shimano Training Room before lacrosse practice. A majority of the lacrosse players visit the training room prior to practice to receive treatment.

Senior midfielder, Nick Masucci, ices his quads after practice. The Blazers started their 2017 campaign last Monday, January 23rd. 

Junior defender, Charlie Suarez, and Sophomore midfielder, Joe Carrol, wait in the training room before practice. Both players look to have a major impact for the Blazers this spring.

Lacrosse equipment sitting outside of the training room. The men's lacrosse team typically does this before and after practice.

Multiple athletes receive treatment from trainer, Thomas Chatfield. Chatfield has been the designated trainer for the men's lacrosse team for three seasons.

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Two Hood seniors studying for Communications Law. Communications majors are required to take Communications Law their junior or senior year.

A group of students socializing in the commuter lounge. The commuter lounge in Whitaker is available for students who commute to college.

Christie Wisniewski leaving Whitaker to get lunch after class.

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The Hood College Emblem looms above the Whitaker Campus Center as students pile in to complete their evening studies. Recent renovations from the summer have greatly shaped the building's mood.

The Carson Cottage; Home of the Blue and Gray Newspaper captures the light of the mid-afternoon sun. Plans of renovation have been floating throughout campus news. 

An American Flag makes its presence well known as it towers above the Joseph-Henry Apple Building during a frigid winter evening.

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Hood College's Alumni Hall awaits students. Alumni is one of Hood's oldest buildings.

Wayne Baldwin waits in line at The Blazer in Whitaker. Students can choose from Grille Works and the Sandwich Shop for a meal in between classes.

Students relax on the couches in Whitaker. Students come here to rest in between classes if they do not have time to go back to their dorm room.

Hand-made quilts hanging up in the bottom floor of Tatum for anyone to see.

First Event, Zuniga

Two teams face off at Skate Frederick's "C" League Recreational Adult Hockey in Frederick, MD on Saturday, January 21, 2017. White Team (Left) kicked Blue Team (Right) from the playoffs last season.

Player Droo, 9 (White), showing his skating skills. White team maintaining a 4 goal lead during the second period.

Player Droo, 9 (White), making his way to the net. White team continues to maintain their lead since the end of the first period.

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National touring folk artist Ian Fitzgerald beginning his intimate live set at Cafe Nola in Downtown Frederick, MD on Saturday, January 21, 2017. 

Restaurant patrons continue to settle in during Fitzgerald's live set maneuvering between the bar and their tables. 

Fitzgerald addresses the small audience and patrons at the bar, preparing another song for his live set.

Bar patrons focus their attention on a hockey game and their conversations, occasionally turning to watch Fitzgerald as he continues to perform.

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Matthew Cope arrives at Jack Frost Big Boulder ski resort for college student discount day on January 21, 2017. A group of Hood College students spent the day skiing and snowboarding.

Lelai Kieu from Pennsylvania sets up his snowboard for his first of many runs of the day.

Students make it to the bottom of Powder Puff hill at Jack Frost Big Boulder ski resort. Powder Puff is a black diamond hill for experienced riders.

College students from different schools wait patiently in line to get on the ski lift. 

Michael returns his skis at the end of his day at Jack Frost Big Boulder ski resort.

First Event, Masucci

Guest speaker, Ted Peters, talking to an audience at Hood College on Sunday, January 22nd, 2017. Peters spoke about Biomedical Ethics, with one of the topics being Intelligence Enhancement.

Ted Peters speaking to the audience at Hood College on Sunday, January 22nd, 2017. Peters spoke about topics involving Biomedical Ethics and took questions from the audience.

The crowd sitting before the start of Ted Peters' speech on Biomedical Ethics at Hood College on Sunday, January 22nd, 2017. The event took place in the Whitaker Campus Commons.

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West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department members practicing blind drills for navigation in a fire.  The firefighters went through the drills in full gear and with their vision impaired by hoods covering their masks. 

Firefighters Christopher Mohns and Ryan Hassan simulate drawing through windows during the drills.  Contact must be made at all times between the two firefighters or else they will fail the drill. 

Firefighters Josh Dillon and Thomas Saitta prepare to begin their drills with the help of FF/EMT Sarah Copeland and Lieutenant Gary Phillips.     

Firefighters Dillon and Saitta go through the course that simulated a house structure followed by LT Phillips who joined them in participating in the drill.  

Firefighters Dillon, Sagitta, and LT Phillips finish up their training drill successfully.