"Everyone here is happy."

A collection of photos highlighting the businesses of Monroe in Corvallis. So close to campus and with so many popular businesses this street is always full of students.

The section of Monroe touching the OSU campus is always buzzing.

 The shops range from hair salons to elegant restaurants.

 The Salon is one of the most popular salons in Corvallis. "I love working on Monroe because I always know what's going on on campus."

 Andrew Gates is a junior at OSU and says he always studies at one of the coffee shops on Monroe because they "have a good environment, [they are] comfortable."

"Bob" is the owner of one of the most popular coffee shops on Monroe the 100% organic Interzone.

The Turkey Trot!

The Turkey Trott kicked off at around noon on Tuesday November 23 at LBCC. Participants included upwards of 50 students and staff members walking laps around campus to win raffle tickets. Prizes included pies, fruit, flowers, and even turkeys. The event was sponsored by The Independent Association of Classified Employees(IACE).

 One Turkey Trotter listens intently as he learns the route in which to walk to get his raffle tickets. 

 Annette Easdale, one of the people helping put on the event arranges the prizes and hands out tickets as people pass the finish line. "It's simply a holiday tradition," said Easdale about why they put on the event.

Danell Aukerman was among walkers the cold, snowy day of the Trot. Aukerman works on campus in the computer services department keeping SIS in order. 

Blood Drive

Bart Rowe, a student at LBCC gets his arm wiped down with iodine before donating blood for the first time ever. There were many students who donated during the two day "Civil War" blood drive. 

Shanon Harb donates blood during day two of the blood drive this was not her first time donating and she did it because she "hadn't done it in a while."

John "J-Bear" Cavasos has donated blood many times and says he feels that it is his patriotic duty. "There are soldiers out there fighting for our freedom. This is the least I can do," said Cavasos. 

Photo Story

I think for my photo story I am going to shoot the First Burger restaurant in downtown Albany. I think I could get some good photos of the owner and workers as well as possibly going to one of their many local suppliers for some more in depth photos.

Artist's Choice (Week 7)

Nathen Cook, a lifetime Albany resident lays pondering what to do with his future. To stay in Albany and continue with the life he has or to join the U.S. Navy and go on to a new life. 

My Neighborhood (Week6)

A shot looking south on Hill Street in Albany from my apartment, The Hill Street Apartments.

Tony Carroll has been doing his laundry at the Queen and Hill Laundromat (shown bellow) for years. He lives a few blocks away from the laundromat on 10th Ave. in Albany. "I do all of my laundry here... except in December." Carroll explained that in the month of December the attached catering business starts to make prime ribs with A LOT of garlic, leaving his clothing smelling like garlic so he has to go somewhere else for his laundry needs.

Queen and Hill Laundromat in west Albany has always been there for years becoming a permanent fixture in my neighborhood. 

More Coffee!! (Week 4)

Lisa Keen has been working in the Hot Shot coffee shop at LBCC since the beginning of this term and loves it although she is "not really a coffee person."

Keen working hard in the Hot Shot Wednesday morning, the Hot Shot serves all kinds of hot drinks made with Allann Brothers' coffee daily from 8am-2pm daily. The lounge stays open for two hours after the end of serving coffee. The Hot Shot is located in the Student Union building. 

Coffee (Week 3)

Lisa Keen works in the Hot Spot Coffee House, LBCC's student coffee house on Friday Oct. 8.

Homework Time (Week 2)

Lindsey Wells works on psychology homework Thursday morning in the LBCC learning center.

Aaron Nehila working hard in the LBCC library Friday morning. 

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First Day of School(Week 1)

Students sit chatting in the commons at LBCC on Wednesday.