Thursday, November 19, 2009

Twilight Mania

Centre Daily Times/Michelle Bixby

A combination of disgust and curiosity fills me as I watch hundreds of pre-teens through middle aged adults file in to a small theater for the midnight showing of Twilight's second film in the series 'New Moon.' I have to admit, I did get sucked in to see the first film well after the dvd hit the shelves, however, I fell asleep half way through and woke up drenched in my own saliva. I'm fairly certain I will give in to see New Moon, despite my skepticism, it should make for a good nap.




Monday, November 9, 2009

Penn State Features



Centre Daily Times/Michelle Bixby

Here are a few features from the Penn State games.

Penn State Football





Centre Daily Times/Michelle Bixby

I only got to cover two Penn State football games this season, but I got a few decent shots out of them.

Tailgating at Penn State







Centre Daily Times/Michelle Bixby

I am proud to call myself a Penn State alumni, however, I am ashamed to admit that until this weekend I had never experienced a Penn State tailgate. I happily documented this experience, and even turned in a few photos to the copy desk even though I wasn't on the clock. Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Kids Night at the Carnival




Centre Daily Times photo by Michelle Bixby

I went to the "Kids Night at the Carnival" in Bellefonte for the beginning festivities of the Fourth of July celebration. I find myself taking more and more photos of adorable children.

Monday, February 23, 2009

THON

Centre Daily Times photo by Michelle Bixby

This weekend I photographed the ever so exhausting yet exhilarating Thon. Hundreds of Penn State students danced for 46 hours, not allowed to sit, and raised 7.49 million dollars to benefit children suffering from cancer.

I will post more tomorrow.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

My First Hockey Game



Centre Daily Times photos by Michelle Bixby

What another hectic night! I had two assignments this evening (not including this morning's). At 6:30 p.m. I had to cover a Martin Luther King Banquet and ice hockey at 7:15. I arrived at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel for the banquet expecting to go in take photos of the performers and entertainment and leave for ice hockey. Little did I know what inconveniences awaited me. I approached the elegant double doors in the President's Hall where the festivities were underway. Fully equipped with my bulky Tamrac camera bag dressed in jeans and a sweater, I was approached by an usher who gave me a ticket and asked "will you be eating the chicken or the roast beef this evening?"
Apparently there was a beautifully set table fully dressed with decadent deserts, fresh garden salad and steaming bread rolls awaiting members of the media. Unfortunately, knowing I had to leave in 20 minutes, I kindly declined the offer of gourmet food ( I was weeping on the inside, TRUST ME) and opened the double doors .
I entered the banquet hall depressed and under dressed only to find out that the entertainment and awards ceremony weren't starting until diner was over, which means my only option was to either interrupt dinner and take photos of guests stuffing their faces (unpleasant for both parties involved) or call the copy desk for direction. I opted for calling the copy desk and was told to just leave for hockey because the banquet wasn't as important.
Hockey was an ok experience. Yes it was a bit chilly, but at least I didn't get hit in the face with a puck! Optimism is my middle name.