Through Our Eyes – Summer Share – 9/13/16

Coney island clowns dance atop of a mobile boombox during the second day of the Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. More than 400,000 festival goers migrated to Las Vegas to celebrate the 20th anniversary of EDC. The sold-out festival featured eight stages, multiple art installations, theatrical performers, and much more.

Coney island clowns dance atop of a mobile boombox during the second day of the Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. More than 400,000 festival goers migrated to Las Vegas to celebrate the 20th anniversary of EDC. The sold-out festival featured eight stages, multiple art installations, theatrical performers, and much more.|Harrison Hill

As dusk approaches, Desaire Gaddy explores the dry scrubland that surrounds her rural home outside of Thoreau. Gaddy was moved back onto the Navajo Nation Reservation from her life in Florida to stay with relatives who live without running water due to the ongoing water crisis. ÒDo you want me to show you where I dreamt of the water running?Ó she muses. ÒAll through here, just blue water and dolphins.Ó Most children grow up on the reservation not knowing of another life, but not she.

As dusk approaches, Desaire Gaddy explores the dry scrubland that surrounds her rural home outside of Thoreau. Gaddy was moved back onto the Navajo Nation Reservation from her life in Florida to stay with relatives who live without running water due to the ongoing water crisis. “Do you want me to show you where I dreamt of the water running?” she muses. “All through here, just blue water and dolphins.” Most children grow up on the reservation not knowing of another life, but not she.|Gabriel Scarlett

Board of Supervisors Malia Cohen and Ahmed Abozayd vice president of Local 87 speak before a march in support of janitors with SEIU Local 87 on Thursday, July 28, 2016 in downtown San Francisco. The janitors are in a contract fight with employers.

Board of Supervisors Malia Cohen and Ahmed Abozayd vice president of Local 87 speak before a march in support of janitors with SEIU Local 87 on Thursday, July 28, 2016 in downtown San Francisco. The janitors are in a contract fight with employers.|Michael Noble Jr.

Camp 8 brush fire squad members take a break as a valley catches fire in Duarte, California on June 20, 2016. As temperatures reached triple digits, more than 1,000 firefighters deployed to fight two fires that raged just miles apart from each other in Duarte and Azusa, California.. Together, the fires burned around 5,000 acres and forced the evacuation of at least 770 homes according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Camp 8 brush fire squad members take a break as a valley catches fire in Duarte, California on June 20, 2016. As temperatures reached triple digits, more than 1,000 firefighters deployed to fight two fires that raged just miles apart from each other in Duarte and Azusa, California. Together, the fires burned around 5,000 acres and forced the evacuation of at least 770 homes according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.|Harrison Hill

Robert Mims of Bryan, TX competes in the bull riding portion of the National Senior Pro Rodeo on Tuesday July 5, 2016 at O.L McMains JR. Arena in Grants, Nm. Mims finished second.

Robert Mims of Bryan, TX competes in the bull riding portion of the National Senior Pro Rodeo on Tuesday July 5, 2016 at O.L McMains JR. Arena in Grants, Nm. Mims finished second.|Shaban Athuman

ÒCoach Lederhouse always tells us we are Ôfree to swim.Õ God has made us free and already redeemed us. We donÕt have to earn anything, and we can have peace that He is in control," Wheaton swimmer alumni '16 Kirsten Nitz said. "Do your best, and leave the rest up to God." Through practicing and competing with broken ribs and illnesses like the flu, Nitz never stops. Her dedication and strive to do her best over the years has led her to earning five individual national NCAA titles - a first for any Wheaton athlete in any sport. She is also the first Wheaton swimmer to go undefeated in all of her 12 CCIW individual events and earned the title of a CoSIDA All-American athlete three-times.

“Coach Lederhouse always tells us ‘we are free to swim’. God has made us free and already redeemed us. We don’t have to earn anything, and we can have peace that He is in control,” Wheaton swimmer alumni ’16 Kirsten Nitz said. “Do your best, and leave the rest up to God.” Through practicing and competing with broken ribs and illnesses like the flu, Nitz never stops. Her dedication and strive to do her best over the years has led her to earning five individual national NCAA titles – a first for any Wheaton athlete in any sport. She is also the first Wheaton swimmer to go undefeated in all of her 12 CCIW individual events and earned the title of a CoSIDA All-American athlete three-times.|Erica Lafser

ÒAny time I think about it, I speak about it, I get angry.Ó A retired uranium worker of over two decades reacts in frustration and anger as he explains the harmful practices he took part in during his years as an employee of the United Nuclear Corporation at their Church Rock Mill. His name is withheld for the safety of himself and his family. In the past when he has spoken out, his family was threatened and once a coworker came to his house and threw a brick through a window, nearly hitting his infant grandson. While working at the Church Rock Mill, he remembers taking part in chemical dumping, burning of official medical documents, and he vividly remembers the faulty practices that led up to the Church Rock Spill, the largest spilling of radioactive material in North American history. "IÕve got stories about what we did, about what was done by the companies, about how they donÕt care about the people... A lot of times I shed a tear. I think about the elderly, I think about the kids."

“Any time I think about it, I speak about it, I get angry”. A retired uranium worker of over two decades reacts in frustration and anger as he explains the harmful practices he took part in during his years as an employee of the United Nuclear Corporation at their Church Rock Mill. His name is withheld for the safety of himself and his family. In the past when he has spoken out, his family was threatened and once a coworker came to his house and threw a brick through a window, nearly hitting his infant grandson. While working at the Church Rock Mill, he remembers taking part in chemical dumping, burning of official medical documents, and he vividly remembers the faulty practices that led up to the Church Rock Spill, the largest spilling of radioactive material in North American history. “Love got stories about what we did, about what was done by the companies, about how they don’t care about the people… A lot of times I shed a tear. I think about the elderly, I think about the kids.”|Gabriel Scarlett

James Copas, 52 (left) and Harold Copas, 62 (right) sit on the front porch with their mother Mildred Walker, 89 as they enjoy the summer breeze and making their mother laugh. 23rd June 2016. Tompkinsville, Ky.

James Copas, 52 (left) and Harold Copas, 62 (right) sit on the front porch with their mother Mildred Walker, 89 as they enjoy the summer breeze and making their mother laugh. 23rd June 2016. Tompkinsville, Ky.|Srijita Chattopadhyay

A group of protesters gather to demand D.A Gasc—n to bring charges to the police officers that shot and killed unarmed Amilcar Perez-Lopez on June 22, 2016 in San Francisco, California.

A group of protesters gather to demand D.A Gasc—òn to bring charges to the police officers that shot and killed unarmed Amilcar Perez-Lopez on June 22, 2016 in San Francisco, California.|Michael Noble Jr.

The Suffer's singer Kam Franklin performs at BottleRock 2016 in Napa, Calif. on Sunday, May 29, 2016.

The Suffer’s singer Kam Franklin performs at BottleRock 2016 in Napa, Calif. on Sunday, May 29, 2016.|Michael Noble Jr.

Inez Grace is held by her brother Leo Gomez as they watch their homes burn on Saturday June 26, 2016 in the Gamerco neighborhood on in Gallup, Nm.

Inez Grace is held by her brother Leo Gomez as they watch their homes burn on Saturday June 26, 2016 in the Gamerco neighborhood on in Gallup, Nm.|Shaban Athuman

Russell Gardner, 5, holds plungers he used as paintbrushes during the Big Art Everywhere activities Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at the Children's School.

Russell Gardner, 5, holds plungers he used as paintbrushes during the Big Art Everywhere activities Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at the Children’s School.|Michael Clark

Annie Herring, 16 of Graford, Tx, will competes in Pole bending and Barrel racing in the Best of the Best timed events rodeo in Churchrock, NM. "I came for the experience, I wanted to a new rodeo" Herring said.

Annie Herring, 16 of Graford, Tx, will competes in Pole bending and Barrel racing in the Best of the Best timed events rodeo in Churchrock, NM. “I came for the experience, I wanted to a new rodeo” Herring said.|Shaban Athuman

LOUISVILLE, KY - JUNE 08: Roddrick Woods, 5, visited the Muhammad Ali Center and I Am Ali festival on June 8, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Woods did a Kindergarten project on Ali. "He was a boxer from Louisville. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!" Woods said.

LOUISVILLE, KY – JUNE 08: Roddrick Woods, 5, visited the Muhammad Ali Center and I Am Ali festival on June 8, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Woods did a Kindergarten project on Ali. “He was a boxer from Louisville. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!” Woods said.|Justin Gilliland

|Video by: Alyse Young

|Video by Michaela Miller, Ashley Cooper, Madihah Abri and Alyse Young |Edited by Katie Roberts and Alyse Young

Amphibians: Vibrant and Vanishing

UnknownCome visit the Gallery in Mass Media and Technology Hall to witness more than 60 photographs taken by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore. The images are part of the Photo Ark project currently being conducted by Sartore and National Geographic where the magazine is committed to documenting every species of animal in captivity today. The gallery is open:

Sunday 3:00 – 9:00 pm

Monday – Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Thursday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Parking is free after 4:30 in the Chestnut Street lot or free all day in any lot on Sunday.

 

Hearst Championship Year In Review

Hearst Journalism Awards Program

The WKU PJ family is proud of our 2015-2016 academic year students with a plethora of awards bestowed upon them by the Hearst Journalism Awards Program. This year-long competition in visual story-telling is comprised of two photojournalism categories and 4 multimedia categories.

In photojournalism Brittany Greeson placed first for her photo story on the flint water crisis and Nick Wagner placed third for his story on a migrant worker and the trials and tribulations of having to leave his family in Mexico for months at a time to earn a living.

WKUPJ placed second in the Intercollegiate Photojournalism Championship.

In multimedia category II – News Alyse Young placed first with her story on the Muslim culture in Kentucky and Brittany Greeson placed second with an interactive version of her Flint water crisis project. In category IV – Team Reporting Kreable Young, Katie McLean and Kae Holloway (a print journalism major) placed third for The Dream & The War, a story on Nappy Roots, a dynamic 1990’s performer, and their lead singers fall from stardom. Morgan Walker and Adam Wolffbrandt placed fourth with their project Radio Silence which follows the struggle of a mother trying to figure out a way to get help to their child while imprisoned.

WKUPJ placed first in the Intercollegiate Multimedia Championship for the fifth consecutive year.

Alyse Young, Nick Wagner and Brittany Greeson have qualified for the National Championship where they will travel to San Francisco to compete with the other top collegiate journalists in a two-day “shootout” winner take all competition. We wish them luck!

Tough Love

As they wait for their boxing coach Nick Baries, to pick them up for practice, 'Man-Man' and 'Juicy' talk amongst themselves following a quick game of basketball with their cousin, March 17, 2016. There are only six days left until the brothers compete in their first title championship at the Indianapolis Golden Gloves tournament.

Tough Love

After spending over two decades in and out of prison, James Davis’ dream of success was deferred. But when he adopts his two nephews he also receives a chance to redeem his life.

Alyssa Pointer’s story follows the Louisville, Kentucky trio as they use the sport of boxing to provide discipline and goals that all three can build upon.

Link to complete story

Through Our Eyes – 4/16/16

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 2016--BROWNSVILLE, KY-- Abby McPeak, 7, and her siblings Jazmine, 9, and Dathan, 3, play in the front yard of their trailer home outside of downtown Brownsville, Ky. "I like this place because we have a trampoline and friends that play with us," said Abby. (Photo by Skyler Ballard)

Abby McPeak, 7, and her siblings Jazmine, 9, and Dathan, 3, play in the front yard of their trailer home outside of downtown Brownsville, Ky. “I like this place because we have a trampoline and friends that play with us,” said Abby. April 17 2016, Brownsville, KY. |Skyler Ballard

Shaun Bridgmohan celebrates his 1st place victory riding four-year-old Miss Pink Diva during the Maiden Special Weight horse race at Keeneland Racecourse on April 17, 2016. The win was a first for Miss Pink Diva, earning $36,000.

Shaun Bridgmohan celebrates his 1st place victory riding four-year-old Miss Pink Diva during the Maiden Special Weight horse race at Keeneland Racecourse on April 17, 2016. The win was a first for Miss Pink Diva, earning $36,000. |Alyse Young

Dr. Erika Brady has not had a formal haircut since she was 12 years old, after her first trip to the salon.

Dr. Erika Brady has not had a formal haircut since she was 12 years old, after her first trip to the salon. |Justin Gilliland

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016 -- BOWLING GREEN, KY -- Keyshawn Brown, left, and Isaiah Brown, right, swing on a part of their porch on 14th Ave. and Stubbins St. These boys were with their uncle waiting for their mother to come home from out of town. "I'm doing well in school, I have A's and B's in all my classes unlike Keyshawn, he has all D's and F's," Isaiah said. "I hope Isaiah and Keyshawn do what you're doing, go to college," said their uncle Junior Lancaster.

Keyshawn Brown, left, and Isaiah Brown, right, swing on a part of their porch on 14th Ave. and Stubbins St. These boys were with their uncle waiting for their mother to come home from out of town. “I’m doing well in school, I have A’s and B’s in all my classes unlike Keyshawn, he has all D’s and F’s,” Isaiah said. “I hope Isaiah and Keyshawn do what you’re doing, go to college,” said their uncle Junior Lancaster. April 12, 2016, Bowling Green , KY. |Ebony Cox

The final race of Sunday, April 17, of the 2016 Spring Race Meet at Keeneland Race Track finishes on the turf. Kasaqui (6) won, ridden by Paco Lopez.

The final race of Sunday, April 17, of the 2016 Spring Race Meet at Keeneland Race Track finishes on the turf. Kasaqui (6) won, ridden by Paco Lopez. |Justin Gilliland

Jockeys relax in the Jockey's Quarter's before their races at Keeneland Racetrack on April 16, 2016 in Lexington, KY.

Jockeys relax in the Jockey’s Quarter’s before their races at Keeneland Racetrack on April 16, 2016 in Lexington, KY. |Harrison Hill

Rafey Wahlah models an Oyster Perpetual gold black faced Rolex Watch retailed at $12,550. The watch was a gift from his grandfather and matches the gold ring he wears from his grandmother that symbolizes eternal love.

Rafey Wahlah models an Oyster Perpetual gold black faced Rolex Watch retailed at $12,550. The watch was a gift from his grandfather and matches the gold ring he wears from his grandmother that symbolizes eternal love. |Alyse Young

WKU professors Rita Meredith and George Kontos dance during the weekly Corvette City Bop and Dance club in Bowling Green, KY. Both Kontos and Johnson have been dancing with the club for over two years. "I love coming here because I am able to socialize and dance with other professors and bowling green natives," said Kontos

WKU professors Rita Meredith and George Kontos dance during the weekly Corvette City Bop and Dance club in Bowling Green, KY. Both Kontos and Johnson have been dancing with the club for over two years. “I love coming here because I am able to socialize and dance with other professors and Bowling green natives,” said Kontos. |Harrison Hill

SUNDAY APRIL 17, 2016--LEXINGTON, KY-- Jockeys and horses are up early morning warming up and prepping for the last day of races for the weekend at the Keenland race tracks.

SUNDAY APRIL 17, 2016–LEXINGTON, KY– Jockeys and horses are up early morning warming up and prepping for the last day of races for the weekend at the Keenland race tracks. |Tyger Williams

PJ Senior Capstone Projects Screening

Come see the Senior PJ Capstone projects on the big screen! Listen to their critique from our professional advisory board. This year we will have Justin Fowler, staff photographer at the Springfield Journal, Pat McDonogh, staff photographer of the Courier-Journal and Carrie Cochran, staff photographer and video journalist form the Cincinnati Enquirer.

 

Come and be inspired. The event is open to all interested. Please be respectful and quietly enter the room and only exit after each presentation and critique. We will follow the posted schedule below:

 

10:00 – 10:30 am

Leanora Benkato

https://leanorabenkatophoto.wordpress.com/

 

10:40 – 11:10 am

Bria Granville

http://www.briagranville.com/

 

11:20 – 11:50 am

Naomi Driessnack

http://www.naomidriessnack.com/

 

1:30 – 2:00 pm

Alyssa Pointer

http://alyssapointerphoto.format.com/

 

2:10 – 2:40 pm

Daniel Vorlet

http://www.danielvorlet.com/#intro

 

2:50 – 3:20 pm

Lauren Nolan

http://www.laurenmnolan.com/#1

PJ Picnic

All PJ majors and those seeking admission to the program are welcome to attend. The picnic is potluck, bring your favorite dish or dessert, a sign-up sheet is located in the lab. The program will provide bbq’ed meats and drinks.