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This image shows Oregon State’s Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building, a multi-story building complex surrounded by a landscaped outdoor area. The building has a sleek, angular design with black and glass exterior. The grounds feature a wide concrete walkway leading up to the entrance, with grassy areas and small trees on either side. The sky in the background has an orange-yellow sunset glow, creating a warm, vibrant atmosphere.

Built for the Big One

By Katherine Cusumano, MFA ‘24

The image shows a nighttime satellite view of the continental United States. The landmass is clearly visible, with a multitude of glowing lights illuminating the country's metropolitan areas and infrastructure. The eastern and central parts of the country appear particularly bright, with large clusters of lights representing major cities and urban centers. Towards the west, the lights become more scattered, reflecting the more rural and less densely populated regions. This image provides a captivating visualization of the human population distribution and activity across the United States, as seen from space at night.

The Electric Earth

By Michelle Klampe

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