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Photo of man holding up platypus trophy while another man stands off to his side crossing his arms.

A Most Peculiar Trophy

By John Heffernan

Black-and-white vintage photo of coach speaking closely with player.

Poet Laureate of the Locker Room

By Kathryn Stroppel

Salmon on wooden stakes roasting over an open fire in an outdoor setting.

Keeping the Fire

By Taylor Pedersen

Oregon State baseball team lined up on the field in black OSU jerseys and white pants, greeting each other before a game.

The High-Five Line

By Kerry Eggers, ’75

A vintage photograph depicts people dancing around a maypole on a grassy field. The maypole is adorned with long, flowing ribbons that the dancers are holding as they move in a circle. The participants, dressed in period attire, appear to be part of a festive celebration. A crowd of onlookers stands in the background, with tall trees and the roof of a building visible behind them.

Welcoming Spring

By Cora Lassen

Black and white photo of a crowded hallway or room filled with men in suits, police officers, and journalists with film cameras. A man in a black turtleneck appears to be escorted or moving through the crowd. Two large film cameras marked “CSS” are prominently visible in the foreground, operated by press photographers. The mood appears tense or significant, suggesting a press event or historical moment in progress.

OSU’s Bag Man

By Kevin Miller, '78

Students walk along a sidewalk in front of a building with large amounts of snow surrounding them.

The Big Snow

By Kevin Miller, '78

This striking black and white image depicts a scene of mountaineering. The frame captures several climbers navigating a treacherous, snow-covered peak of Mt. Everest, with clouds obscuring the background. The climbers appear small against the massive scale of the mountain, highlighting the immense challenge and danger of their endeavor. The dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and high-contrast composition give the image an almost cinematic quality, conveying a sense of the climbers' determination and the overwhelming power of the natural landscape. This compelling photograph showcases the thrill and peril of pursuing alpine adventures.

Such Great Heights

By Siobhan Murray

An aerial view of pine trees with a smiley face outlined in orange, using the trees.

A Face In The Forest

By Siobhan Murray

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