This week I returned to Ohio University to begin my Sophomore year. Getting back into the swing of things, especially with numerous general education courses, has proven a bit strenuous at times. Despite getting aquatinted with a variety of new classes, I've kept taking photos. Just before arriving back in Athens, I was promoted from a stringer photographer to a staff photographer at Ohio University's student newspaper, The Post. I'm excited to be on staff for The Post this school year, and also to have the privilege of learning from some of the world's brightest educators at Ohio University's School of Visual Communication.

I've spent the majority of my first week with The Post creating a video about Ohio University's football team. The Bobcats play Louisville this Sunday (today) and the video focuses on how the team prepares for big games. Ohio has defeated big name schools before, such as Penn State last year, and the Bobcats look for another win today. 

This week for The Post I've also worked on various still photography assignments. One of which was about a student homeowner in Athens who has had a nightmarish ordeal getting her landlord to fix the numerous pre-existing issues with the house she and her roommates inhabit. The Athens Department of Development Enforcement and Facilities listed 28 health code violations for the house this year. 

Katie Spector checks the condition of her basement at 52 Grosvenor St.

I also photographed a story about the new coaching staff for Ohio University's Women's Soccer team. I sat in on a practice and shot some candid photos of the new head coach. 

Newly instated Women's Soccer head coach Aaron Rodgers talks to players huddled around him Wednesday at practice.

Women's Soccer head coach Aaron Rodgers laughs with freshman redshirt Forward Carly Manso at Wednesday's practice.

This week I've also taken some time to walk around Athens with my camera, just to see what there is to see. 

Mardi McFly of Cadillac, MI, and Bren McCormick of Melbourne, FL, craft jewelry with hemp, wire, beads, crystals, and various other items Thursday evening on Court St. while others pass by.