Final Project - Jillian Diamond

On Living with a Disabled Relative - by Jillian Diamond

This is my sister, Abby. Abby is 17 and has a neurological condition called Rett Syndrome. Because of this, she has trouble with walking, talking, eating, and other simple things. Abby sometimes uses a stroller to get around because walking is difficult for her. (Photo taken in Washington, D.C. on October 12, 2019)

These are all the medications Abby has to take during the first half of the day. Many of these are to mitigate the symptoms she experiences from her condition, such as seizures. (Photo taken in Washington, D.C. on October 12, 2019)

Abby eating and drinking. She is able to eat by herself, she just has difficulty handling utensils and eats slowly. She also uses special cups that she's able to grip better, and these usually have straws to help her drink. (Photo taken in Washington, D.C. on October 13, 2019)

On the roof of the Newseum. Abby doesn't always look at the camera very well, so we end up having to take a lot of photos of her in order to get actual good shots. (Photo taken in Washington, D.C. on October 13, 2019)

Abby's birthday is on November 27, so we celebrated during a family Thanksgiving gathering. Her younger cousin, Maya, had to blow out the candles for her. The "Happy Birthday" song is Abby's favorite, so we sung it twice. (Photo taken on November 28, 2019)

Abby always sleeps like this, and she sleeps a lot. We don't really know why - when she's not doing anything, she'll just sleep. (Photos taken on November 26 and 30, 2019)

Final Project - Photos by Julia Gastwirth

Dunkin’ employee Jasmine Nelson looks at the shelves of pastries as she grabs a muffin for a customer on December 3, 2019. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

Dunkin’ Donuts employee, Jasmine Nelson, looks back as she grabs a muffin on December 3, 2019. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

Adana Dahan, barista at the Off the Record cafe in Knight Hall, cleans the pastry shelf on November 19, 2019. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

Two Dunkin’ Donuts baristas chat during a slow moment at the store on November 19, 2019. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

Yomira Medina, Dunkin’ barista, serves up a smile as she strolls over to grab a syrup on November 19, 2019. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

An on-the-go mobile order of a sausage and egg sandwich and coffee awaits its rightful owner on November 19, 2019 at the Dunkin’ Donuts underneath the Terrapin Row apartment building. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

Jasmine Nelson measures out the correct amount of coffee beans to insert into the portafilter, or espresso machine, at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 4211 Knox Rd. on December 3, 2019. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

Yomira Medina, Dunkin’ Donuts barista, looks on towards the register at her fellow employees and laughs on November 19, 2019. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

A Dunkin’ Donuts employee serves two on-the-go orders to a customer on November 19, 2019 at the store on 4211 Knox Rd. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

A Dunkin’ Donuts barista serves a grateful customer a beverage and a smile on November 19, 2019. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

All abuzz at Dunkin’ Donuts: A barista scrambles to quickly make an order at the store on 4211 Knox Rd. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

The barista manning the coffee counter at The Bagel Place along Route 1 takes a moment to glance down at his phone on November 21, 2019. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

The Food for Thought cafe inside of the new Edward St. John teaching building is a favorite of students. One stands waiting to order on November 21, 2019. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

A student places her food and drink order at the Food for Thought cafe on November 21, 2019. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

The Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins store at 9701 Baltimore Ave. close to closing time around 9 p.m. on December 3. Two employees continue to work inside and prepare to close for the night. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

America runs on Dunkin’: Artwork inside the store at 9701 Baltimore Ave. reflects the diverse customer base of the national chain. (Photo by Julia Gastwirth)

Final Project - Luke Gentile

 The University of Maryland Boxing Club and UMD Boxing Team warm up before hitting the bags on Nov. 20, 2019, in the basement of the School of Public Health. The club and team practice Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, while a team-only practice is held on Saturday. 

(By Luke Gentile)

 A team member's boxing shoes are placed off to the side of the gym before practice starts on Oct.30, 2019. Boxing shoes were designed to be lighter than regular athletic shoes to give their wearer quicker movements and more agility.

(By Luke Gentile)

 A club member applies hand wraps before practice on Nov. 20, 2019. Hand wraps were designed to compress the bones and tissues in a wearer's hands to prevent possible injury.

(By Luke Gentile)

Kat Georgantas wraps her hands before practice on Nov. 20, 2019. Before joining the boxing club, Georgantas instructed students at the US Martial Arts Academy Limited.

(By Luke Gentile)

 Team members conduct band work at the end of practice on Nov. 20, 2019. Boxers have used band exercises to strengthen their legs and core.

(By Luke Gentile)

 Boxing gloves are placed out by coaches before practice on Oct. 30, 2019. Boxers are taught to rotate the glove when making contact with an opponent's face to produce a cut.

(By Luke Gentile)

 Brandon Sawickey, a rookie team member, hits the heavy bag during practice on Nov. 20, 2019. Heavy bags were designed to help a boxer develop power.

(By Luke Gentile)

 Sawickey recovers after taking a body shot during sparring on Nov. 20, 2019. Sawickey said that outside of boxing his favorite hobby is collecting hats.

(By Luke Gentile)

 Donovan Clemmons works on his combinations on Nov. 20, 2019. Clemmons has served as the club's vice president since the start of the semester.

(By Luke Gentile)

 A club member's tattoos come on full display under the gym lights during practice on Nov. 20, 2019. Boxing has long been considered one of the purest forms of human expression.

(By Luke Gentile)

 Mark Bickerstaff eyes his next sparring partner during practice on Nov. 20, 2019. Sparring was created to give a boxer the experience of fighting under safe conditions. 

(By Luke Gentile)

 Joe Kattan, a new club member, learns how to throw a jab on Nov. 20, 2019. Kattan said he joined the club because he had too much free time.

(By Luke Gentile)

 Georgantas smiles while she works the pads for another club member on Nov. 20, 2019. Club members are partnered up before practice, and each member takes a turn working the pads.

(By Luke Gentile)

 Christian Abueg hits the double-end bag during practice on Oct. 30, 2019. Abueg said this bag is ideal for developing accuracy, hand-eye coordination and rhythm. 

(By Luke Gentile)

 Biren Rai takes a break to smile at teammate on Oct. 30, 2019. Rai said this is second year on the team.

(By Luke Gentile)

 Bickerstaff blocks a body shot during sparring on Nov. 20, 2019. Bickerstaff said that in boxing defense can be more important than offense.

(By Luke Gentile)

 Head Coach Enrique Alonso speaks to club and team members after practice on Nov. 20, 2019. Alonso told his boxers about upcoming events and matches.

(By Luke Gentile)

The team and club come together to "break it down" after practice on Nov. 20, 2019. The great Muhammad Ali said, “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses—behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.”

(By Luke Gentile)