Surprise assignment

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The Oktoberfest 5k, a walk/run fundraiser took place in Richmond on Oct, 3, 2009. The course went through the Financial District, down Shockoe Slip, across the Mayo bridge, along the Floodwall, back over the Manchester Bridge, and returned through the Financial District. The founder of the OK5K, Greg Hennig, said,”it is a race that everyone wins.” All registered participants received a ticket to attend the official Oktoberfest celebration on October 24th.

We were divided into teams and sent out to shoot this assignment. Our time frame was 3.5 hours, for shooting, editing, posting and lunch. Kinda like the real world I suppose. Our team picked the OK5K.  Credit also goes to Miguel Souza, Ben Sellers and Jacyln O’Laughlin. I worked on shooting and editing.

Going the Distance

Steve Eisasser is a 76 yr. old scooter enthusiast from Naples, FL. The project assignment for my VIsual Journalism class was to create a one minute profile piece. I met up with Steve in Charlottesville, VA., the halfway point of his 3,000 mile scooter trip.
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The voices of a vibrant, ethnic community

Paul Tchouke, orginally from Cameroon, Africa, surveys the small crowd at the recent Richmond Multicultural Day. (Photo/Miguel Souza)

by Alix Bryan

Richmond, Vir. is home to a diverse array of ethnic communities. Throughout the year, more than 12 multicultural festivals showcase the food, music, and history of these communities. In addition, many organizations and people host benefits to increase social capital for communities outside of Richmond.

Locavores flock to Farmer’s Market

by Dawn Van Ness and Alix Bryan

This week is National Famer’s Market week. Richmond Farmer’s Markets and community gardens are a growing local trend. See, hear, and sample the South of the James Market, the most popular market in town. Each Saturday, locals flock to the market to purchase items from Richmond growers and artisans, or to simply hang out with their neighbors. Stacie Moulds, board chair of Tricycle Gardens shares about her passion for helping people grow food and the popularity of community gardening.