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Life as a Janitor.

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Marvin Fox. Born January 8 1961, he currently lives in Corvallis Oregon and works at Samaritan Health Services/ Clinics, Some of which go by names of Family Medicine, for 9 years he's been in a Janitorial industry known as Superior Janitorial. His occupation is an Operating Manager which means he works, trains new coming people, and checks the buildings. This goes from 5 to 7 days a week, but sometimes it can be as much as 10. Here's Marvin talking to one of his coworkers while waiting in the Elevator. He's planning on taking the trash out, and needs to transport the bin by using the elevators that go upstairs. Monday May 29 2022 9:34 PM, Corvallis Oregon. Marvin stands in front of one of the many buildings he works at. These medical buildings act as a chain, and connect to each other, especially after hours. Marvin also works at clinics in Lebanon, Albany, Sweet Home, and Philomath. There's also Dentist offices that he'll clean. Here's Marvin and another co wor
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Lynsey Addario Book Report.

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  “Mohammed was no longer a Talib to me. We were simply two people in our twenties, getting to know each other”. This is from Chapter 2; I like this conversation in the book because there’s a lot of opposition, profiling, of common misconceptions, of people from the middle east. Some of these misconceptions could argue that there’s no real humanity to people in the middle east, or that they caused disasters to happen in the U.S, some of which can fall into racism, and fear.      This is one example of the humanity Mohammed has, others individuals too. His perception of what he’s been told about the U.S and how relationships are constructed can show that he’s human too, and not what some consider the individuals in the middle east to be.      Lynsey Addario’s work seems to be taken as if it looks while she’s walking with the people that are in these events, or circumstances. It feels like there wasn’t any planning in these photos compared to other photographers.  An example of an oppos
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Photographer of the Week.

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Andreas Gursky was born in Leipzig Germany on January 15 1955. Andreas Gursky's father and grandfather were both successful commercial photographers. While Andreas was younger he didn't want to have much to do with photography, but changed his mind when he was in high school. Andreas Gursky’s education has been at a number of places. Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, a fine arts academy has been home to other renowned people other than Andreas Gursky such as Werner Hilsing, Joseph Beuys, and Gerhard Richter. Other places Andreas has attended is a research facility that’s named University of Duisburg-Essen, in essen Germany from 1977 through 80, Andreas Gusrky went to Folkwang University of Arts, he studied photojournalism there and went to Dusseldorf Germany’s Art Academy in 1980 through 87. In 2010 through 18 Andreas Gursky ended up becoming a professor at the same place for their Liberal Arts program. Andreas Gursky’s process in making photos is by shooting chromogenic prints wit
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Hometown.

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  Here's my hometown. Lebanon Oregon I have lived here my whole life, 19 years and counting. Lebanon was founded in 1847, the Weld Wood water tower stands as one of Lebanons famous landmarks. Built in 1866 and stands to this day, operations of this tower have not yet ceased because in 2010 they added cellular antennas on the railing of the catwalk. Lebanon Oregon May 16 2022. An individual is seen walking their dog. This is a common park that people go to, to talk at the tables they have for citizens to sit on, or to walk around and enjoy the scenery. In the distance there's Riverview elementary that's where my brother works. River Park, aka Gills Landing, Lebanon Oregon May 16 2022. Brian Weatherly. He's lived in Lebanon close to 30 years. He's worked at several jobs throughout Oregon, he currently works at Classic Aero Designs in Albany and as a janitor at O.S.U in corvallis. Bob Smith Memorial Park, Lebanon Oregon, May 16 2022.
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On Campus

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  The West side of LBCC's Courtyard pointing east. Taken on the balcony of IA's halls. May 13 2022 8:45 AM. Here's a photo of the Pilar thats in front of the Courtyards Library at LBCC Friday May 13 8:39 AM. Two individuals walking past Takena and Red Cedar hall towards the Activities Center parking lot, LBCC. Friday May 13 8:45 AM.
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Mugshot and Enviormental portrait.

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Brenden Weatherly. Brenden has worked at three jobs so far, his first job has been as a Janitor for medical institutions in Corvallis and Albany Oregon. His favorite job was working at Enchanted Forest in Salem Oregon. He currently works as one of Riverview's School Janitors in Lebanon. April 28 2022 9:56PM. One of Brendens favorite hobbies includes Drumming. He started drumming when he was Ten and got his first drum kit when he was Sixteen. He likes to expand his drum kit as much as he can. His claim to fame was drumming as a member or volunteer for independent band gigs during his high school years. The band names were The Guttones and #30. Whenever he can he likes to drum at his parents house whenever he gets the chance. April 28 2022 10:00PM.
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On The Job.

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Bluesmind playing for Cafe Rocks gig, with members Keith, Michael, and Rachel Burnstine playing the guitar, bass, and drums with an extra member Jose Benitez playing the key board. Downtown Lebanon Oregon. April 23 2022, 6:55PM Michael Burnstine playing the Bass for Bluesmind at Cafe Rock. April 23 2022, 6:51PM. Keith Burnsitne playing the guitar and providing lead vocals for his family band Bluesmind at Cafe Rock, April 23 2022, 6:52PM. Keith, and Rachel Burnstine, Leon Sixton, and Jose Benitez posing for a photo. Keith and Leon are both the owners of the next door record store which they both own, and was recently connected to Cafe Rock by removing part of the wall. Keith enjoys playing with the band because they are a family band and he likes working there. April 23 2022, 7:29PM.
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