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Andrew D鈥橝iello 鈥�26 took this photo of the Hammerschlag Mall last year for SCM 105, Production and Presentation Fundamentals, a first-year communications course. D’Aiello says, “The assignment was to show a photo of something that indicates change, so there I was photographing the vibrant colors across campus.鈥� D鈥橝iello is from Tarrytown, New York, and is pursuing two bachelor鈥檚 degrees, in communication studies and public relations.
Photos: Nora Lewis; Andrew D’Aiello
This photograph brings back memories of my nightly trips after dinner from Fraternity Circle to the library to study engineering. I went 3 to 4 times a week as studying at the Frat was not productive. Walking back to my room through the mall was a great feeling.