Photo Asssignment #1, Jacobsen

Photo Assignment #1, Fortson

Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department officers dive into a pool at the 2020 Polar Plunge at The Yards Park in Washington, D.C. Funds from the event are donated to the Special Olympics in Washington, D.C.

Fundraisers surface from a pool after taking the Polar Plunge at The Yards Park in Washington, D.C. Dozens of people participated in the yearly event to support the Special Olympics in Washington, D.C.

Volunteers watch fundraisers dive into a pool at the Polar Plunge at The Yards Park in Washington, D.C. Special Olympic athletes and their sponsors were among the dozens of plungers.

A fundraiser shakes off after taking a plunge at the Polar Plunge at The Yards Park in Washington, D.C.  Fundraisers and Special Olympic athletes dive into a pool with ice to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics in Washington, D.C.

Photo Assignment #1, Noechel

Students chat with representatives from performing arts venues throughout the area at the Undergraduate Theatre Artists Society's Performing Arts Internship Fair in the lobby of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Feb. 5. There were numerous theater, dance and music companies and venues searching for potential interns.

Aurelia Clunie, a community engagement representative for the Studio Theatre, takes notes while waiting to chat with students in the lobby of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The Studio Theatre is a non-profit venue in Washington that puts on several plays per season.

A student stops by the Studio Theatre table to sign up for more information about internships on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Because of the University of Maryland's close proximity to Washington, there were plenty of opportunities for students to branch out from College Park and work in the city.

Kathleen Rees, left, and Leah Packer, both freshman theater majors, meet with representatives from Joe's Movement Emporium in the lobby of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Both hope to volunteer with Joe's in the future.

Kathleen Rees, a freshman theater major, signs up to volunteer with Joe's Movement Emporium on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Joe's is an after-school arts education center and day care for elementary and middle school students in Prince George's County.

Photo Assignment #1, Marsh

Study abroad representative Sara Normand Cavalieri speaks to a prospective study abroad student at the Study Abroad Fair in Stamp Student Union's Grand Ballroom on Feb. 5, 2020. Cavalieri tells this student about a program in Sydney, Australia.

The University of Maryland's Maryland-in-Florence program shows their display at the Study Abroad Fair in Stamp Student Union's Grand Ballroom on Feb. 5, 2020. 

Study abroad representative Natalie Brady encourages a student to apply to study abroad at the Study Abroad Fair in Stamp Student Union's Grand Ballroom on Feb. 5, 2020. Brady is a representative for a program in Sevilla, Spain.

A stuffed dragon sits on a table at the Study Abroad Fair in Stamp Student Union's Grand Ballroom on Feb. 5, 2020.

Study abroad student representative Jacky Mok waits for prospective study abroad students at the Study Abroad Fair in Stamp Student Union's Grand Ballroom. Mok is a representative for study abroad trips to China.

Photo Assignment #1, Smith

 The University of Maryland student section holding up the Maryland flag as it drops during the Maryland vs. Rutgers game on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2020 in College Park, Md.  This flag drop takes place every Maryland home game during third quarter.

 The University of Maryland student section holding up newspapers as Rutgers starting lineup is announced during the Maryland v. Rutgers mens basketball game on Feb. 5, 2020. Maryland students recieve these in their student section seats. 

 Donta Scott, #24, is announced during Maryland's starting lineup for the Maryland v. Rutgers basketball game on Feb. 5, 2020. Scott, freshman, from Philadelphia, Pa, plays forward for Maryland. 

Maryland mens basketball players running out on the court for the Maryland v. Rutgers game on Feb. 5, 2020. Jalen Smith #25, sophomore from Baltimore, Md, is pictured on the jumbotron. 

Photo Assignment #1, Anderson

Students gather for a discussion in the Women's Studies Department at the University of Maryland on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The discussion is about Harriet Tubman's legacy, and commemorates black history month. 

University of Maryland student Radhika Jhanwar fills her plate with food before a discussion about Harriet Tubman in the Women's Studies Department at the University of Maryland on Wednesday, Feb. 5th, 2020. The discussion provided CAVA wraps, dips, and salads for lunch. 

Women's Studies Department intern, Frieda Greenthal, participates in a discussion about Harriet Tubman's legacy at the University of Maryland on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Greenthal believes that African American representation among teachers in schools is essential for students to get an accurate portrayal of American history.

A University of Maryland Student takes notes during a discussion in the Women's Department about Harriet Tubman and her legacy on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The student notes that Harriet Tubman almost replaced Thomas Jefferson on the $20 bill.

Student Hannah Barlow fills out a survey during a discussion about Harriet Tubman in the Women's Studies Department at the University of Maryland on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The survey was distributed to gauge participants' attitudes about the structure of the event. 

Photo Assignment #1 - Lappas

People going through security to enter the 2020 Washington Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C. on February 1, 2020. The 10-day Washington Auto Show is the largest public show in Washington, D.C.

People looking at featured cars at the 2020 Washington Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on February 1, 2020. The Washington Auto Show is one of the top five auto shows by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, with over 600 new models and 35 manufacturers.

Children pointing in front of a Dodge at the 2020 Washington Auto Show, held in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on February 1, 2020. The Washington Auto Show attracts thousands of visitors to view the hundreds of cars. 

People looking at the new 2020 Corvette at the 2020 Washington Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on February 1, 2020. The show had a variety of cars and exotic vehicles.

People checking out the new 2020 Chevy mini-SUV at the 2020 Washington Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on February 1, 2020. The show gives people the opportunity to shop and get more information on a variety of cars.

A young boy in a racing simulator at the 2020 Washington Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on February 1, 2020. The show had racing simulators and other kid-friendly activities.