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Spring Saturday in D.C. In the early 1900s, the government of Japan gifted the United States with Cherry Blossom trees, which were planted around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. The trees bloom around the same time every spring, drawing millions of visitors. An airplane flies over the Jefferson Memorial, dedicated for former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. The cherry trees blooming draw huge crowds to the memorial and the Tidal Basin pathways each year. Tourists and locals crowd the pathways of the Tidal Basin to take pictures of the cherry trees and surrounding monuments. People fly kites at the Jefferson memorial, taking advantage of an unseasonably warm, sunny, and breezy Saturday. Tourists often seek out quieter spots among the cherry trees for picnics with family and friends. Thick crowds can be seen around the tidal basin pathways, with the Washington monument in the background. A couple enjoys the warm day and takes a romantic stroll through th...

Patrick Hutson, a junior government and politics major at the University of Maryland, takes a break from unpacking his spring break suitcase. His Spider Man poster —  the focal point of his bedroom — was a gift from a friend who found it in a dumpster.

Lolly Katz, a member at the Ibis Golf and Country Club in West Palm Beach Florida, sits by the pool studying for her Italian class. Katz said she enrolled in the class with friends and that the class is difficult.

Rachel Jessee, freshman government and politics major, poses inside the Gamma Phi Beta chapter house. She is a new member of Gamma Phi and had just finished a meeting at the chapter house.

George sits on his favorite chair in Hamilton, New Jersey. He likes to sit here because the sun shines directly on him.  

Ally Ruocco attempts a smile in her dorm after a long day of school. She is ready to go hang out with her friends before her 8 am class tomorrow morning. #jour370601 

Ally Ruocco, a freshman psychology major, does her math homework while getting ready for a night out. She is rushing to complete it so she can have fun with friends. #jour370601 Ally Ruocco is stressed as she rushes putting on her makeup. She is rapidly trying to apply the foundation to her face while still doing her work.  Anne Arundel hall is lit up right after the sun has set. You can see the reflection of the light in the window after a long day.  Unsure of what to wear Ally looks at a dress in the mirror. 

Mar. 21, 2019 Harriet and Ken Hall, from Livingston, New Jersey, lounge in their living room for the start of the opening day of the 2019 NCAA Tournament. The two are both Fairleigh Dickinson alums who have a passion for Duke basketball.

Freshman Abby Fisher enjoys the spring sun on Tuesday afternoon. The psychology and art double-major loves to spend as much time as she can outside, especially on days when she has many classes. 

March 18, 2018. Portrait of Scottie Cohen in South Brunswick, New Jersey. 

March 20, 2019- 22 year old Morgan Gingerich stands on a dock in Downtown Annapolis. Gingerich grew up performing with the Talent Machine Company at the Francis Scott Key Auditorium located just a short walk from Dock Street. On days where the company had multiple shows, the performers would walk to the docks during their breaks to eat and rest. March 20, 2019- Gingerich performs a tilt jump in Downtown Annapolis. The docks are suitable for dancers to jump on because dancers are used to practicing on sprung wood floors.  March 20, 2019- Morgan Gingerich poses in an arabesque. Gingerich is a junior undergraduate dance  major at Towson University. March 20, 2019- Gingerich holds an elevated straddle position . Daily ballet technique classes give her the strength to sustain advanced poses such as this. March 20, 2019- Gingerich gracefully rolls over her toes into a double stag position. March 20, 2019- 22 year old Morgan Gingerich stands backwards showing ...

Emerald Miranda, 13, looks at the camera while hanging out in his usual window-gazing spot at his home in Germantown, Md, on March 21, 2019. Miranda suffers from a variety of medical conditions, but he still manages to play and watch animals from outside the window.

After a bright sunny day, the sunset reflects red and orange off of the building across from Knight Hall. #jour370601  Bridget Mccusker, an architecture major, works diligently late at night, alone in the lounge, to finish her architecture midterm project, while snacking on an apple. #jour370601 The lights in Mckeldin Library reflecting off of the glass from the third floor study, that has now had its lights turned off, at 2:30 am. Some students are still scattered below the reflecting lights finishing their work late at night. #jour370601