Patrick Baker carries a Smith & Wesson M&P AR and the United States Constitution in his pocket during the Beto O'Rourke rally on Sept. 25, 2019. Baker attended because he wants to show opposition towards O'Rourke's view on guns.
Bowling Green resident Nicolas Hernandez comforts his son, Landon, during the immigration forum held February 28th, 2017 in the 3rd floor of Western Kentucky University's Downing Student Union. The forum was held to help anyone understand how the immigration ban might apply to them and to ask any questions they might have about it. Hernandez and his wife Luisa (back) moved from Mexico 10 years ago to pursue a better future for his family in America. "We're frightened," Hernandez said, "we're worried we are going to get deported. We want to know what to do."
Gov. Matt Bevin introduces Vice President Mike Pence to the More Than A Bakery crowd March 7 in Versailles, Kentucky. Pence spoke about the Donald Trump administrations' many tax and regulation cuts that he has implemented since being in office. Pence refers to Bevin as a great friend of his.
A man sits in the crowd of a few hundred people attending the Tax Cuts to Put America First rally in Versailles, Kentucky. Versailles was the fifth stop in the tour.
Beto O’Rourke speaks at Kent State University’s campus during his campaign tour on Sept. 25, 2019. He stood on a box in a crowd of rally-goers.
A man, who refused to comment, mocks gun rights activists counter protesting a Beto O’Rourke rally at Kent State University on Sept. 25, 2019.
Sophomore SGA senator Stephen Mayer attends a rally against the higher education tax cuts Feb. 6 2018. Members went to their respective county representatives to voice their concerns.
Leah Roberts works at Pleasures Romance Boutique in Nashville. Shot on medium format. Find the whole story here.
International Amateur Boxing Association certified boxing coach Chadrick Wigle helps 2 students in an exercise. Wigle started boxing over 20 years ago. He taught boxing a year after he started.
Michael Blackshire, 24, was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and went to high school in Atlanta. He is a film and photojournalism major at Western Kentucky University. Follow the story here.
Western Kentucky University Freshman OF Jordan Thomas prepares to swing at a pitch during their March 4 game against Dayton, Ohio. Thomas was a 7-year varsity player before coming to WKU.
Cory Michalec's father helps Cory hold up his arm during the Akron Children Hospital Marathon on Sept. 28, 2019.
Western Kentucky University art student Marlee Jones is always coming up with new ideas for her printmaking business. Jones started her business in June 2017 called Life On Mars. The Pabts Blue Ribbon print was inspired by college students. "I think a lot of college-aged students would get it," Jones said. "It's cheap and we're poor."
Kent State University aeronautics students return to the ground at the grand opening of the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center on Sept. 6, 2019. Before the new building, for 20 years the students were taught in trailers.
Four-year-old Keegan Jenkins is ready for flight at the Western Kentucky University's Trunk or Treat October 26th, 2017.
After only a year in office, Western Kentucky University President Timmothy Caboni is already known for his swanky attire.
Western Kentucky University freshman Savannah Ranney voices her opinion at an anti-abortion demonstration April 12, 2017. "Man made decisions about women's rights -- women's voices are not heard," Ranney said about abortion rights. "I understand they feel the need to advocate their view on abortion," Ranney said, "but they're going about it wrong." Ranney thinks displaying these images could potentially cause emotional distress, and suggests that initiating a dialogue over the subject would be more productive.
Fire Marshall Mike Passarelli lights a candle that was put out by a storm earlier in the day at the Tallmadge vigil on Sept. 11, 2019. They started lighting candles 16 years ago in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001. "Everyone wants to help," Passarelli said about relighting the candles, "People always come out."
Director of the documentary “Score,” Matt Schrader, talks to an usher in the lobby while he waits for his movie to end. “Score” was screened at The Capitol theater in Bowling Green KY October 24, 2017.
Western Kentucky University senior and Office of Sustainability coordinator Alexis Corbin cuts lavender from herb spirals. One of the ways to be sustainable is to grow your own food and the office helps students learn how to. Sustainability is a social issue that can be solved by “adapting” as Corbin puts it. “You’re opening peoples eyes to a different way of doing things,” Corbin said. This concept of sustainability Corbin holds comes from her faith and relationship with Jesus. “When you encounter Jesus you realize ‘I may be losing freedom to be apathetic but what I’m gaining is community and fellowship. A larger purpose. A connection to the one who created me,” Corbin said, “I’m so thankful the lord has shown me this.”
Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Sacks explains the context and the word choice of each passage he gives a sermon on. The sermons are all about how someone might interpret the chapter. He gives background information, he explains what the word means in Hebrew and then tries to relate it to central Jewish beliefs. “I spend a lot of time with context,” Sacks said, “the model for understanding is in the bible.” In traditional Judaism, they don’t believe Jesus is the chosen Messiah and that a different Messiah will come to take them back to their homeland. A Messianic Jew believes that Jesus is the chosen Messiah and he will be the one to return and bring them back from exile. Jonathan Sacks does not identify as a Christian, he is a Jew who believes in Jesus.
Ben Guzman gets some air at the Bowling Green skate park a spring afternoon. Guzman started skateboarding 13 years ago, taking after his older brother. "Skating is making it your own," Guzman said, "imagine what you want to do and do it."
Graduate student Joud Roufael and Sophomore Sarah Conklin hold down the skate club booth at the Black Squirrel festival Sept. 6, 2019. Conklin is the social media director of the club that has only been around for a few days.
A boy swings a Uruguay flag at the Bowling Green Unity March held on Feb. 4th 2017. People were handing out flags from different countries during the march. Hundreds of people came out to support their fellow immigrant neighbors who had been affected by the immigration ban President Trump implemented on Jan. 27th 2017. The ban stopped immigration from seven Muslim majority countries.
Chinese American Friends East organization show off their dragon at the homecoming parade on Sept. 21, 2019.
Sebastian runs while father, Rodrigo, sets up fishing poles in Houston, Texas Oct. 2018. It was a no fishing zone.
Coloradan Matt Vieyra shows off his poi. Poi is a type of art called flow art. Flow art usually requires some type of movement with the body to create a visual; like dancing with a hula hoop or blowing bubbles. Poi is created by a string with a light up ball attached to it. When it spins, it creates lights and the artist can maneuver it to create different shapes and patterns.
Rock Steady Boxing coaches Jill Steffey and Maureen McIntyre set up chairs for a beginning prayer Jan. 2 2017. Rocky Steady was created to help the motor skills of people with Parkinson's. "While they're looking for a cure," Steffey said," we can do something now." Steffey's father suffers from Parkinson's and started the team in Bowling Green, Kentucky in efforts to help her father.
Joe Light does a punching exercise with a plastic bag as Jill Jeffey pokes his side as a joke. Light caught his Parkinson's early on and is still able to work full-time in education. "While they're looking for a cure," Jeffey said," we can do something now."
Al Green’s Full Gospel Tabernacle in Memphis, Tennessee.
Western Kentucky University Sophomore Jack Johnson reflects on his completed gray scale in Art 140. This is Johnson's first art class since his Junior year of high school after switching majors to art. "I was undecided my first year," said Johnson. "I could just do art forever," said Johnson about realizing what to major in.
Western Kentucky University Biology Professor Bruce Schulte gives a presentation at the annual Board of Regents retreat on Aug. 2 2018. He is one of two co-chairs on strategic planning committee.
Trish Homsher and Patrick Lamielle are dressed as an old French Folktale in Venice early Oct. 27, 2019. Bluebeard (Lamielle) murders every woman he had ever married. He marries a woman (Homsher) and gives her a key to the house. She stumbles on the room where he keeps his dead wives and when he finds out he tries to murder her.
