Covid-19 – Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications journalism students report on the impact of the virus in their communities

Wednesday 20 January 2021

The university’s journalism students are reporting on the impact of the coronavirus
from their homes and communities.

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Coronavirus safety a scary roller coaster ride for essential worker and his family

Walt Toomer was driving to work at 4 a.m. on Sunday, April 5. He would soon be dressed head-to-toe in protective gear to help disinfect every inch of his company’s warehouse. He felt his first coronavirus symptom in the car that morning. Walt Toomer is my father. He could easily be considered one of the…

Home Delivery

photos and text by Haley Galliano The first order I ever shopped for was at the start of the state-wide shut down in Pennsylvania. I got in the tan 2015 Toyota Sienna I currently drive and decided to take on a job delivering groceries to support myself after the restaurant where I waitress was forced…

One Good Thing

Photojournalism students turn the camera on themselves to reflect on something good that comes from isolating at home. Author Introduction to Photojournalism students

They Love New York

Delicia Daniels 4.01.2020 On the day that the death toll in New York City from COVID-19 exceeded 1,000, Olecia Daniels and her brother, Javon, join hands to create a heart over Queens, New York. Author Delicia Daniels Delicia Daniels is a senior at Penn State from Queens, New York studying photojournalism and political science. During…

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Students From Around The World

Curated Instagram images made by Communications students from around the globe documenting their lives during COVID-19.

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From the senior portfolio of @curranfolino, Curra

From the senior portfolio of @curranfolino, Curran capped off a great run in photo with a strong senior year capturing some of the memorable moments of @blair_athletics, when I remember this year I will remember the epic scene perfectly captured in the first photo when @elianthony55 won the heavyweight match to cap off the win over Wyoming Sem. Great work Curran!

This is @blair_photo posting some of our student’s work this week, thank you for checking it out!

From the AP portfolio of @xiaopeichenphotox, Pei’s work takes us on a journey an investigation of an escape of reality. Pei’s powerful photos are both beautiful and powerful and work well as a cohesive body of work. Great job Pei!

This is @blair_photo posting some of our student’s work this week, thank you for checking it out!

We do self-portraits every semester, I believe it

We do self-portraits every semester, I believe it is an important exercise to incorporate oneself, feelings and identity into a photograph. But self-portraits in a pandemic? Here is a series of the different ways my students responded to this challenge. In the first image @garrett_long13 documents his experience as a 2020 graduate. “You’ll notice my graduation diploma and a mask, but also a flag that reminds us ‘don’t give up the ship’ even in difficult times!” Did I mention I am inspired by my students!

This is @blair_photo posting some of our student’s work this week, thank you for checking it out!

From the AP portfolio of @avanothstine, Ava explo

From the AP portfolio of @avanothstine, Ava explored the power of perception and the influence of digital editing. Her portfolio features blended images, rearranged images and layered images. Some of her most powerful work came when thinking about how to document the changes in her life during quarantine. In one image you can see her brother playing against himself in basketball and in another her dad’s transition to full PPE for his job as an EMT. Great job Ava!

This is @blair_photo posting some of our student’s work this week, thank you for checking it out!

From the senior portfolio of @lydia.rich, Lydia’s stellar portraits standout for her thoughtful composition, strong use of light and the connection she makes with her subjects. Lydia leaves an impressive legacy for her accomplishments and photographs @blair_academy. We look forward to seeing what you do next Lydia! Thanks for a great 4 years!
This is @blair_photo posting some of our student’s work this week, thank you for checking it out!

From the AP portfolio of @kategerdsen, Kate put t

From the AP portfolio of @kategerdsen, Kate put together a great senior year and explored the power of reflections and the compelling ways they distort reality. The first image was honored by @artandwriting with a Gold Key award and the 2020 New Jersey State York Life Award. And in her final image she experimented with reflections inside the home while in quarantine.
This is @blair_photo posting some of our student’s work this week, thank you for checking it out!

From the AP portfolio of @aidansmarth, Aidan’s

From the AP portfolio of @aidansmarth, Aidan’s black and white collection of environmental portraits allow us to get a strong sense of the subject without the distraction of color. Aidan did a great job of pushing his study all year long with images from campus to the city, posed to impromptu. Check out that stroller image!
This is @blair_photo posting some of our student’s work this week, thank you for checking it out!

From the AP portfolio of @murielann2020_, Muriel’s action photos of @blair_wrestling perfectly document the intense moments that happen during the 6 short minutes on the mat. Muriel did an excellent job capturing the subtle and unseen moments as well as the joy of victory. And check out the multiple exposure image! Nice work Muriel.

This is @blair_photo posting some of our student’s work this week, thank you for checking it out!

From the AP portfolio of @christina_enodien, Chri

From the AP portfolio of @christina_enodien, Christina’s captivating images illustrate that behind every barrier is a story. Christina did an amazing job pushing herself to experiment with digital editing, studio lighting and finally how to continue her work at home, in each photo you can see her ability to connect with her subject. Great work Christina!

This is @blair_photo posting some of our student’s work this week, thank you for checking it out!

From the AP portfolio of @elisesig.photo, Elise’s unique style and cool techniques reveal the simple beauty of the nature around us. Thanks for an excellent senior year in AP Photo Elise, keep looking at the world from a different perspective. This is @blair_photo posting some of our student’s work this week, thank you for checking it out!

Hello! My name is @tysontrish I am a photography t

Hello! My name is @tysontrish I am a photography teacher @blair_academy a high school in North West New Jersey. Blair is a boarding school with a diverse student body, with students from all over the country and all over the world. When the Corona Virus began its spread across the United States we were on Spring Break and little did we know we would not return to our beautiful campus this school year. When we began virtual learning my students found inspiration and camaraderie from this account and quickly wanted to share their photos in this forum. I am very proud of their work and today I begin a 1-week takeover of this account to share some of their senior portfolios. Enjoy.

From the portfolio of @arielcobb, Ari put together a great senior year in AP photography, her images stand out for the beautiful way she is able to capture the humanity of people in her portraits. The first image is a self-portrait where she used an empty toilet paper tube to shape the light.

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What They Saw

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Penn State journalism students spent the second half of their semester not in the classroom but locked down in their homes. From there they recorded what they saw and what they and their families have experienced – the lockdowns, the fear, the boredom, the anxiety, and the joy that a whole world has confronted. Their…

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