Ohio University redshirt sophomore Spartak Chino (left) grapples with Eastern Michigan University redshirt senior Brandon Zeerip (right). The Bobcats defeated the Eagles 22-13 during their meet at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio, on Sunday, January 19, 2014. 

It been a tough, yet exciting transition back into daily life at Ohio University. I've gone back to taking daily assignments for The Post and also have begun to work on multiple picture photo stories in Marcy Nighswander's class in addition to being a part of Soul of Athens again this year. I've been on my feet a lot, juggling multiple tasks at once-both photojournalism and general curricular classes, but it feels great to be back in Athens, Ohio to finish the second semester of my sophomore year. 

This week I mainly covered sporting events for The Post, but I also did a quick portrait shoot for a feature story on the Ohio University Double Reed Quartet.

The Ohio University Double Reed Quartet is comprised of (from left to right) Kevin Reim (Oboe graduate assistant) who plays the English horn, Andrew Payne (third year music performance graduate student) who plays the bassoon, Matthew Morris (Instuctor of bassoon and music theory) who plays the contrabassoon and Michele Fiala (Oboe associate professor) who plays the oboe.

Kevin Reim, English horn player for the Ohio University Double Reed Quartet and oboe graduate student assistant, practices with the group during a rehersal held in Glidden Hall on Monday, January 20, 2014.

Iowa State University freshman goalie, Peter Alexander, scrambles to defend against a shot made by Ohio University freshman forward, Liam Geither. The Bobcats defeated the Cyclones 4-2 at Bird Arena on Friday, January 17, 2014.

Ohio University freshman forward, Joe Breslin, shouts in excitement as he celebrates with his teammates the first goal of the game which was made by Michael Harris for the Bobcats.

Ohio University freshman forward, Patrick Spellacy, chases down Iowa State University junior defender, Brody Toigo. 

Iowa State University freshman goalie, Peter Alexander, stares at the puck in anticipation as it rockets towards him.  

Ohio University freshman forward, Liam Geither, shakes Iowa State University freshman forward, J.P. Kascsak, as Geither drives toward the goal. 

Ohio University junior defender, Tyler Benson, searches for an open teammate while pressured by Iowa State University sophomore forward, Jonathon Feavel.

Ohio University freshman forward, Joe Breslin, celebrates the second goal of the game for the Bobcats made by Nathan De La Torre.

This weekend I covered my first wrestling meet at the Convocation Center here in Athens, Ohio. It was exciting to see Ohio university take on Eastern Michigan University and the amazing athleticism of wrestlers from both schools.

Ohio University freshman Noah Forrider (right) grapples with Eastern Michigan University redshirt freshman Nicholas Barber (left). The Bobcats defeated the Eagles 22-13 during their meet at the Convocation Center on Sunday, January 19, 2014.

Ohio University redshirt junior Harrison Hightower (top) pins Eastern Michigan University freshman Dean Vettese (bottom) to the mat as a small stream of blood escapes Vettese's nose.

Ohio University redshirt sophomore Phil Wellington (right) attempts to bring down Eastern Michigan University redshirt senior Nick Whitenburg (left).

Ohio University redshirt senior Jeremy Johnson (top) pins Eastern Michigan University redshirt senior Khodor Hoballah (bottom) to the mat.

Ohio University freshman Noah Forrider (top) pins Eastern Michigan University redshirt freshman Nicholas Barber (bottom) to the mat. 

Ohio University redshirt sophomore Phil Wellington powerfully throws Eastern Michigan University redshirt senior Nick Whitenburg onto the mat.

A Broad-tailed Hummingbird pollinates a flower on a tree just outside the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum located in Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday, December 29, 2013. 

On Christmas day, I got on a plane with my parents to travel to Tucson, Arizona, to meet up with my four sisters for the holiday season. It has been a long time since my entire nuclear family has gotten together, so it made the lovely Arizona weather even more enjoyable. Naturally, the majority of my time was spent catching up with my family and relaxing, but whenever we went out, I brought my camera with me. Here are a few of my favorite photographs I made while on vacation in Arizona.

A view atop a hill at Saguaro National Park located in Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday, January 2, 2014. 

Two Saguaro cactuses stand in front of a view of the surrounding landscape at Saguaro National Park located in Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday, January 2, 2014. 

The internal contents of a dead Saguaro cactus in Saguaro National Park on Thursday, January 2, 2014. 

Hot air balloons hover not far off the ground in Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday, December 26, 2013. 

Power lines along a country road outside Tucson, Arizona, on Monday, December 30, 2013.  

A Cactus Wren perches on a tree at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum located in Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday, December 29, 2013.

A Western Diamond-Backed Rattlesnake lies coiled under the shade of a rock on Monday, December 30, 2013, near Mission San Xavier del Bac located in Tucson, Arizona.

The same rattlesnake as pictured above tastes the air in the shade of a rock.

A Broad-tailed Hummingbird pollinates one of many colorful flowers on a tree just outside the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on Sunday, December 29, 2013. 

These last few weeks at school have been jam packed. As it always happens at the end of a semester, everything I'm involved in came to a head at once. I'm finishing up my final exams for the rest of this week, but I thought I would take some time and post a quick photo story I worked on over Thanksgiving break for my last assignment in my first photojournalism class. 

I spent some time with Rick Robinson, a native of Piqua, Ohio, who works at Barclay's, a fine clothing retailer. In his free time, he is a professional juggler. Mr. Robinson began juggling about 30 years ago after researching the skill at the local library. Through the years, he has honed his skills and taken his acts to over ten countries to entertain crowds of people. He practices most days of the week around 6 A.M. at the YMCA before putting on a shirt and tie to start his day working at Barclay's. 

Rick Robinson spins four rings around various parts of his body while balancing on one foot and spinning a ball during an early morning practice at the YMCA in Piqua, Ohio, on Saturday, November 30, 2013.

While balancing one club on his chin, Rick Robinson juggles three clubs at the Piqua YMCA.

Rick Robinson bounces a ball off his head repeatedly while spinning a ball with each hand.

Rick Robinson practices a bouncing-ball routine near the racquet courts at the Piqua YMCA.

Rick Robinson jokes with customers David and Donna Bucher of Troy, Ohio, at Barclay's, located in downtown Piqua, Ohio, on Friday, November 29, 2013. Rick has been working at Barclay's as his primary job for many years and focuses on selling menswear.

Rick Robinson dresses a mannequin at Barclay's.

Rick Robinson arranges clothing on the showroom floor at Barclay's, prepping for afternoon Black Friday shoppers. 

Rick Robinson eats Thanksgiving dinner with his mother, Jean Robinson, at Rick's home in Piqua, Ohio on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Rick is one of Jean Robinson's two sons. Rick jokingly calls himself, "the bad son", much to his mother's disagreement.

Having turned this story in for class, I got a lot of valuable critique. Although I wasn't thrilled with how this assignment turned out, it was a wake up call to me. It clearly let me know where I need to improve. Knowing my weaknesses is the first step to making myself a stronger visual storyteller. I really look forward to the rest of my time at Ohio University, there's so much to be learned.

I'm looking forward to refreshing myself over break and anticipating to what is to come this next semester.