Jour370-Fall2020

  In New Jersey there is a silent war over a sandwich. It is called the Taylor Ham vs Pork Roll war. Often Northern New Jerseyians call the sandwich, Taylor Ham while Southern New Jerseyians call it Pork Roll. People in NJ can tell where someone is from based off how they order the sandwich.  Although my hometown is not near the beach, my home state has many beaches and beautiful waters. This is Toms River, NJ. Often I visit the beach over the summer and stay at a shore house or visit for a day.  Also in Toms River, I used to run regional track meets when I was in high school.  A new quarantine hobby of mine is jumping rope. I used to suck at it, but made it a habit to jump rope 5 days a week.  Working out is a huge part of my life, I work out five times a week. And throughout quarantine I could keep this routine because I have a home gym.  Also during quarantine, I started a small business named Chichicana selling vintage clothes online. The inventory is l...

  Brenna Vieira enjoys buying art from local artists. This piece was on display at her favorite local coffee shop.  Brenna's mom loves alpacas, so Brenna joins her whenever she finds a new alpaca farm. This one is in their hometown, Tiverton, RI.  Brenna and her friends often get together for picnics at a local park. They will sometimes spend two hours cooking and getting the food together.  Brenna enjoys reading, especially on her back porch when the weather is warm and sunny.  Brenna loves shopping, especially at small, local businesses. This is a new store called Groundswell in Tiverton, RI.  Brenna is obsessed with neon signs and antiques.  Brenna often goes to the Coffee Depot to do her homework because it helps her concentrate.  Brenna has worked at the Beehive Pantry as a barista for over two years. 

  Early voting centers throughout Montgomery County on Oct. 29.  A ballot drop box outside of Clarksburg High School. It had surveillance to prevent from voter fraud/tampering with the election.  A sign on Clarksburg High School on Oct. 29, not many voters showed up.  Poolesville High School on Oct. 29, not many voters showed up to this location either. Montgomery lawn sign outside of a voter center calling for voters to vote for ballot question A. Ballot question A called for Montgomery County to cap property tax rate throughout the county. Vote here sign outside of Potomac Community Recreation Center on Oct. 29. Multiple lawn signs on the rainy day of Oct. 29, while early voters went inside of Potomac Community Recreation Center. An early voting center banner seen from the street outside of Potomac Community Recreation Center. Voters heading inside the Potomac Community Recreation Center to vote early. Democrats and Republicans standing outside of Potomac Community...

  Election Section A student watches live coverage of the 2020 Presidential Election. Logan, Kelly and Jakob Arneson (left to right) take a selfie with an American Flag in the background. Patient pollers wait outside their polling station, just feet away. The Constitution of the United States of America stands firm in a UMD student's room. A faded "I Voted" sticker is now accompanied by a new one. An American Flag hangs on a UMD student's wall, awaiting the outcome of the 2020 Presidential Election. Halloween Section Nicole, a recent Towson graduate, dresses up for Halloween. A sheriffs badge and coat waiting to be worn on Halloween night.

Phi Delta Theta Chapter House. Located in College Park, MD. A November evening at the UMD Golf Course range. Famous Skateboarder Nyjah Huston's skateboard. A photo of a young couple sits on a nightstand. A hat of the 2019 World Series Champions, the Washington Nationals. Keurig Coffee Cups sit by the coffee maker. Every Marylander's favorite seasoning, Old Bay.   Combat Protein Powder freshly used after the gym.

                                                                          Cassidie                Sonali Garg and Jayne Tenenbaum, the best roommates and friends I could ask for.                                                  I always love to keep fresh flowers in the apartment.                                                                       ...