110 percent effort

James Powers III is sophomore at Ohio University double majoring in environmental science and sustainability and geography environmental pre law. James was raised by Kate and James Powers Jr., just outside the village of Bethel-Tate. He started concert band in the 6th grade, but did not begin marching band until his junior year. In his senior he decided he wanted to attempt to make the Marching 110, and began learning the Tuba. This photo story explores the hard work that James puts in as a Marching 110 member and student, while reflecting the people around him that influence him daily to “strive to be better than the best ever.”

Behind the Wig: Judy Chiffon

With Elias Reubenstien

Who is Judy Chiffon outside of Drag?

Drag queens challenge traditional ideas of masculinity and femininity. Despite the artistry and empowerment drag offers, it has often been viewed as controversial, Yet, behind the wigs, makeup, and personas, drag queens are ultimately individuals who, just like anyone else, are navigating their own experiences, desires, and identities. Who is behind the wig? In this series of images I documented Elias Rubinstein who is a junior at Ohio University. Rubinstein is also a drag queen.

Rubinstein is a junior at Ohio University. 

Rice Family Brewing

Making Dreams Come True

Rice Family Brewing is veteran owned and family operated nano brewery located in the Albany Ohio. Created by Zach Rice, Rice Family Brewing was established in 2021 after Zach had a dream about creating a brewery. He asked his family if they would be on board and it was history from there. This story reflects the importance of support and family that it takes to run a business as well as some of the process on a smaller scale level business.

Blaney Family Farm

Adam Blaney

Father, Husband, and Farmer

Adam Blaney planted his first garden in 2006 with his wife Tabby, at their former home in Lewisburg West Virginia. This is where their love for growing food began. A huge resource for them was the older generations of farmers willing to share their knowledge. They soaked as much of it as they could, and continued to grow their interests in farming. In 2012 they decided to move to Missouri where they would meet their mentors, Curtis & Sarah Millsap, from Millsap farm. They began volunteering more and more and joined their community-supported agriculture(CSA) program.

Adam realized his job was taking up too much time away from his kids. He was spending 59 nights out of the year not with his family. This ultimately fueled him in 2016 to make Blaney Family Farm a reality. He moved his family to Albany Ohio, and began the journey to be a first-generation farmer. Adam and his family have found a community within the farmers of Southeast Ohio. In the summer they host Pizza Club with live music and homemade pizza for the community. You can find them every Saturday at the Athens County Farmers Market. This story explores Adam as a farmer, husband, and father.

A Blooming Success

Polly Creech