Students at Sunset
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Students catch up at the Polytechnic Campus in Mesa on Nov. 25, 2025.
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Fashion student
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Fashion design student Josiah Belmontes works on a wearable technology project on Nov. 5, 2025.
Like Sand Through the Hourglass
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Nell Hamilton ‘26 pours sand over her head during the theater department production of Antigonick, by Sophokles, translated by Ann Carson, Thursday, November 13, 2025 in the Tansill Black Box Theater at Hillyer Hall. The play was performed in and around a circular sandbox used to symbolize the passing of time. The show, directed by Professor of Theater David Jaffe and assistant directed by Caleb Butler ’26, stars Nell Hamilton ‘26, Ava Mary Aloia ‘26, Elora Maxwell ‘26, Luke Weidner ‘29,. Tori Rich ‘28, Jonah Hane ‘26, Kate Connor ‘29, Alison Bernard ‘28, Zaryjha Harrison ‘29, Nick Vargas ‘28.
She can solve it in 6.28 seconds
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Lauren Phung’s record for solving a Rubik’s cube is 6.28 seconds. This accomplishment, which places her in the top 1% of “speed cubers” worldwide, is the result of years studying hundreds of algorithms to shave precious seconds off her time.
This image was made using a long exposure with 3-4 moments of flash light from different angles. There was no composite, generative fill, or AI used to create this image.
Campus Companions
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Esperanza Bowen (left) and Ciara Hamilton (right) walk through campus on Monday, November 10, 2025
Gotta love some steam.
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A student walks to class on a late fall afternoon as steam rises from a manhole, glowing in the light of the setting sun.
Used AI remove to remove a person who was walking headed of her.
Going to Class
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A student walk through HSS Plaza heading to class.
No AI or generative fill was used but did use a mask in camera raw to crush the black areas.
Finishing Touches
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An architecture student puts the finishing touches on his projects as he prepares for the annual Vellum Furniture Design Exhibition, a juried competition among students of the college.
Used AI remove to remove a lamp that was right behind him
Warm Glow
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An architecture student works to complete his project in time for the annual Vellum Furniture Design Exhibition, a juried competition among students of the college.
Northern Lights over campus
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Due to a G4 magnetic storm, the northern lights were seen far more to the south than typical, including over campus at their brightest point.
Photoshop was used to bring down the exposure inside the buildings with a second image.