Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Matthew TeBos-Flood

A bridge near the Grand River Hotel in downtown GR. The water is almost at the top of this particular bridge.

Hannah Taplin /// Flood


RIVERSIDE PARK: A bike path is closed due to the Grand River flooding on February 27th, 2018. 


Kristin Lenoir // Flood


February 27, 2018: The flooding of the Grand River reached 20.67 feet at it's peak. The water is now receding but pathways near the river remain submerged in water.

Jenny Tran- Flood

February 27, 2018; West Michigan. Heavy rain causes flooding in Grand River. 

Sarah Asprec: Flood

February 27, 2018; Downtown Grand Rapids, MI (Blue Bridge). The railing leading the steps down to the sidewalk by the riverbank is emerged underwater due to the vast amount of rain this past week.

JuChan Moon// Flood


February 27, 2018; Blue Bridge, Grand Rapids. The side walk is no longer accessible because of the flood.


Madison Herrema // Flood


February 27, 2018; Blue Bridge, Grand Rapids. The river sidewalks are closed off with chains because the paths are too flooded.

Kristin Lenoir // Portraits


February 22, 2018: Magnum Coffee barista, Stacy Lamb, talks with a customer as she makes espresso shots.



Stacy Lamb, a barista at Magnum Coffee Roastery, makes espresso shots as she listens to a fellow coworker on February 22, 2018.



Shania Koehler, an intern at Frontline Community Church, sets up a wireless receiver for a microphone headset on February 27, 2018.



February 27, 2018: Frontline Community Church audio intern, Shania Koehler, works on sound equipment to prep for the oncoming Sunday service.

Madison Herrema // Portraits

 
February 25, 2018; Baldwin Street, Hudsonville. Junior, Bryce Herrema attempts to do a wheelie in front of his siblings and cousins, down the driveway.

 
February 25, 2018; Baldwin Street, Hudsonville. Junior, Bryce Herrema takes a quick break from riding his dirt bike to check his social media pages.
 February 23, 2018; Deja Brew. Rachel Campbell holds her new baby boy, Thomas, close in her arms.

February 23, 2018; Deja Brew. Rachel Campbell makes silly faces to get a reaction out of her son, Thomas.


Sarah Asprec: Portraits


 February 26, 2018; Cornerstone University. Sophomore, Alaye Hogue performs his new released single in front of a small crowd at an Open Mic event hosted by the students.
 

 February 26, 2018; Cornerstone University. Sophomore, Alaye Hogue slows down to focus on finishing off his song with a high note.

 February 22, 2018; Cornerstone University. Freshman, Zach Cantalice chooses the weights he is about to begin lifting with and mentally prepares himself.

 February 22, 2018; Cornerstone University. Freshman, Zach Cantalice keeps his composure as he finishes off his last rep.

Jenny Tran- Portraits

February 26, 2018: Cornerstone University. Jessica Radmacher plays around with markers in the creativity room.


February 26, 2018; Cornerstone University. Jessica Radmacher enjoys doing art and she says "I started drawing when I was two and I was surprised when my artistic aunt told me that the trees are actually gray not brown."

February 26, 2018; Cornerstone University. Mrs. Landrum gives advice to students and encourages them to keep working hard for their dreams. 

February 26, 2018; Cornerstone University. Mrs. Landrum gives students some suggestions for their academic plan. 

Monday, February 26, 2018

Hannah Taplin - Portraits


GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – February 24th, 2018: Bill Cobbs, a Democratic candidate for the Michigan 2018 gubernatorial race, talks about campaigning against Nestle and building a strong infrastructure. 
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – February 24th, 2018: Dr. Abdul el Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the Michigan 2018 gubernatorial race, listens to his fellow candidates and prepares for his final statement. 

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – February 24th, 2018: Bill Cobbs, a Democratic candidate for the Michigan 2018 gubernatorial race, talks to his constituents following a Teamster organized forum.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – February 24th, 2018: Dr. Abdul El–Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the Michigan 2018 gubernatorial race, talks to his constituents following a Teamster organized forum.


Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Kristin Lenoir // Sports


Cornerstone University: Cornerstone Golden Eagles #5, Riley Costen, passes to one of his teammates in the men's basketball game on February 17, 2018.



Cornerstone University: Riley Costen, #5, plays defense against Lawrence Tech on February 17, 2018.



Cornerstone University: Head coach, Kim Elders, and fellow teammates look on in suspense as Lance Martin, #24, goes in for the layup.



Cornerstone University: #32, Kyle Steigenga plays defense in the first half of the men's basketball game on February 17, 2018. 


Cornerstone University: Kyle Steigenga, points leader in the state of Michigan, goes in for a free throw in the game against Lawrence Tech on February 17, 2018.

Madison Herrema // Sports

February 17, 2018; Mol Arena. Four younger children have a dance off to win a prize, during halftime. 
February 17, 2018; Mol Arena. Camera man captures video of the score; Cornerstone up 40, Lawrence Tech 33. 
February 17, 2018; Mol Arena. Lawrence Tech men's basketball team huddles in close for a few encouraging words before the start of the game. 

February 17, 2018; Mol Arena. Cornerstone senior Kyle Seigenga (32) gets matched to Lawrence Tech senior Lucas Vojak (35).
February 17, 2018; Mol Arena. Two Cornerstone men's basketball players rush in to get a hold of the ball.

Sarah Asprec: Sports Photography

 February 17, 2018; Mol Arena.Senior Michael Bradshaw (#23) plays defense against Lawrence Tech in the second half. 

  February 17, 2018; Mol Arena. Senior Michael Bradshaw (#23) gaining over two foul shots, successfully making one of them.

  February 17, 2018; Mol Arena. Despite the block from the opposing team, senior Kyle Steigenga (#32) makes his three pointer shot. 

  February 17, 2018; Mol Arena. On the sidelines, the Cornerstone Cheer Team supports their team with great enthusiasm.

Jenny Tran- Sports Photos

February 17, 2018; Cornerstone University. Tensions arise during a heated battle between Lawrence Tech and Cornerstone.

February 17, 2018; Cornerstone University. While the audience pay attention to the basketball game, the child gets bored and he turns back to ask his mom to go somewhere else. 

Monday, February 19, 2018

Matthew TeBos - Sports!


Saturday's game. Kyle Steigenga dribbles the ball down the court. He's the top scorer in all of Michigan.



Another wild picture I got from Saturday's game.

Hannah Taplin – Sports Photos




17 FEBRUARY 2018, MOL ARENA: Junior center Sam Vander Sluis gets a helping hand from teammate, senior Lance Martin.Vander Sluis ended the night with a new record for his home gym for the most blocks in one game.


17 FEBRUARY 2018, MOL ARENA: Senior forward Kyle Stelenga goes to pass to open teammate, sophomore guard Riley Costen, who was able to make a three-pointer from the assist. Stelenga, the top scorer in the state of Michigan, finished the game with 25 points. 

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Sarah Asprec- Iconic Images

“THE FALLING MAN”
September 11, 2001; a man falling off the World Trade Center
Richard Drew (New York City based/Associated Press photojournalist):
-one of four press photographers present at the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
-a British documentary about this photo premiered on the Discovery channel (Sept. 10, 2007)
-sensitive image; many outlets refused to publish→ “we have to take pictures of it...I’m recording history.”
    -a quiet picture, no violence/blood, but personal impact for people
-CNN top 25 most iconic images/New York Times Book Review (first page)


“Raising the Flag at Ground Zero”
September 11, 2001; raising flag at World Trade Center
Firefighters George Johnson, Dan McWilliams, & Billy Eisengrein
Thomas E Franklin (award-winning photographer/college professor at Montclair State University)
-was a photographer at The Record (2001); he had just gotten back from an assignment in the Dominican Republic and was in the office in Hackensack, N.J.
-photo featured on US Postal Service’s Heroes fundraising stamp (raised $10million)
-LIFE “100 Photographs That Changed the World”
-”It was the very beginning of the digital age, before social media and it was documented very well.” --> he believes if the same event would be photographed today, it would be more painful; “more doesn't necessarily mean more”



1993; Southern Sudan during famine/child starving on the way to a food camp
Kevin Carter (South African photographer)
-photo brought Carter fame/attention from the world towards the reality of situation
-photograph won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography→ received criticism after Carter said he drove away vulture, but many questioned why he did not help further
-soon after award, Carter committed suicide; many people believe his career brought forth much pain/depression