Merrill College-Photojournalism

Mallory Striplin knows how to capture a crowd. She balances her authentic hilariousness with a professionalism that lets you know she knows her stuff. And she does.

Mallory is a sophomore chemistry major on a Pre-law and Pre-med track. She crams both athletics and academics into her days, living enough of life for two people before she graduates in just five semesters.

In her cycling classes, her presence dominates the scene as she hypes up the workout.

Mallory would be an excellent subject for a local or campus publication because of her inspiring dedication to everything she does.

Henretta, Photo Assignment #2

Sophia (Phia) Parkins is an impressive young woman with a defined and sophisticated sense of style. Phia is also a talented photographer, able to tell thrilling stories which no doubt can be attributed to her eye for detail and composition. Phia has a spunk and excitement to her but also maintains a calming energy as displayed in my images. These pictures could be used in a feature magazine that explores fashion or culture.

Ong, Photo Assignment #2

This is my flatmate, Sam. I chose to photograph her because she has more than 24 hours in a day; she scrapbooks, decorates the apartment for her Valentine's Day party, builds a puzzle, and brings her cat to the vet, all while attending classes throughout the day. She constantly keeps herself busy and I think that's pretty inspiring. I think the Diamondback or any other school newspaper could do a story on my flatmate about the day in the life of a productive student as a source of motivation for other students.

Van Pate, Assignment Number #2

Nathan Stevens is a journalism professor at the University of Maryland. He teaches Studio Production at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism, teaching students how a television studio works and what happens behind-the-scenes during a broadcast. Stevens also produces his own work outside of the classroom, such as documenting the Shirley Povich Center of Sports Journalism's project on Camden Yards through photos and videography.

Onal, Photo Assignment #2

Something I admire most about my close friend Monelli is her strong connection to her Iranian culture. Though she was born and raised in the U.S., she goes out of her way to engage with her heritage by attending numerous cultural events on campus, wearing clothes and accessories that hint at her background and learning more about the country's history. She could be included in a fun feature for any campus publication about how students (international or not) connect with their cultures on campus while being away from home.

Belling, assignment #2

The subject of my portraits is Ryan Bowie, a 29-year-old junior, majoring in journalism. He served in the military for a number of years, including two separate deployments in Syria, fighting in the civil war there. He wears a bracelet, seen on his right wrist, that honors the friends that he lost. He lives in D.C. but breathes Baltimore, with tattoos referencing the city, including an oriole, a raven and more. The Baltimore Banner could write a story about his experience in the military, how that brought him to journalism, and how his ties to the city have shaped him.