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Brittany Adams, Photo Editor

Brittany is a sophomore, majoring in Communications with a minor in journalism. This is her first year working with The Campus. She is a sister of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She has a strong passion for photography and traveling. She also, loves Beanie Baby Bugga Boos and eating Rolos by the handful. She has an obsession for only the marshmallows in Lucky Charms and refers to the other part of the cereal as, "cat food." She has two older siblings, one sister and one brother currently residing in California. She recently has become a vegetarian for no reason whatsoever.

Brittany Adams, Photo Editor

All content by Brittany Adams
Admissions Counselor Louis J. Fehér-Peiker greets first-year student Heather Hainsey as she receives her dorm room key at Ravine Hall on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.

[Photo] Allegheny welcomes Class of 2021

Steven Heine, Junior News Editor August 31, 2017

Maria Graziano, ’19, and Cecily Milligan, ’18, help first-year students move into Ravine-Narvik Hall on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.

Linda Clune, senior associate director of admissions, directs two members of residence life staff of Baldiwn Hall on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.

[Photo] Start of something new

August 31, 2017

Linda Clune, senior associate director of admissions, directs two members of residence life staff of Baldiwn Hall on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.

Allegheny College’s Head Women Soccer Coach Pam Monnier laughs with players as they play a game during warm ups on Aug. 23, 2017.

[Photo] Women’s soccer to kick-off season with new class, assistant coach

Maura Hossler, Sports Editor August 24, 2017

Allegheny College’s Head Women’s Soccer Coach Pam Monnier splits the team up by first year students and upper classmen for a warm up game on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017.

Defensive linemen Kyle McGee, ’20 and Jahnaaman Boone, ’20, celebrate an Allegheny touchdown.

[Photo] Gator football starts year with scrimmage against Geneva

August 24, 2017

Defensive linemen Kyle McGee, ’20 and Jahnaaman Boone, ’20, celebrate an Allegheny touchdown.

Joe Nagel, ’19, pitches during the game against Thiel College on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. The Gators won 16–3 against the Tomcats.

[Photo] Baseball splits wins in Ohio Wesleyan doubleheader

Alex Holmes, Sports Editor April 20, 2017

Joe Nagel, ’19, pitches during the game against Thiel College on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. The Gators won 16–3 against the Tomcats.

Nadiya Wahl, ’17, works in the Doane Hall of Art on the community mandala that she designed.

[Photo] Tibetan Monks create sand mandala for ‘Year of Mindfulness’

Meaghan Wilby, Features Editor March 9, 2017

Nadiya Wahl, ’17, works in the Doane Hall of Art on the community mandala that she designed.

Kelsi Nicholson, ’17, gets costume makeup applied to her face prior to shooting a horror film scene for the AFTV’s 48 Hour Film Festival on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017.

[Photo] Film festival returns to Allegheny campus

Ellis Giacomelli, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017

Some of the teams for 48 Hour Film Festival were up all night editing together their films before the final screenings on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Shoshana Robbins, ’19, makes latkes, a traditional Jewish dish, for Hillel’s annual Hanukkah dinner.

[Photo] Campus celebrates Hanukkah with Hillel

Zachary Blank, Staff Writer December 8, 2016

Shoshana Robbins, ’19, makes latkes, a traditional Jewish dish, for Hillel’s annual Hanukkah dinner.

Guard Maia Joiner, ’20, drives into the paint against DePauw University on Saturday, Dec. 3. The Gators fell to the Tigers, 73-38.

[Photo] Women’s basketball begins conference play

Alex Holmes, Sports Editor December 8, 2016

Guard Maia Joiner, ’20, drives into the paint against DePauw University on Saturday, Dec. 3. The Gators fell to the Tigers, 73-38.

Yilin Zhu, ’17, choreographed a dance to “Take Me to Church” by Hozier where the dancers wore red and black and used black capes as props.

[Photo] Orchesis

November 17, 2016

Dancers perform to “Gravity” by Sara Bareilles, choreogaphed by Cali Banks, ’18. The dancers were divided into two groups. One group wore white dresses to symbolize people who are struggling and...

Defenseman Taylor Redman, ’20, fights for the puck against a player from The College of Wooster on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. The Gators lost 9-2 to the Fighting Scots at home.

[Photo] Club hockey faces Wooster at home

Alex Holmes, Sports Editor November 17, 2016

Defenseman Taylor Redman, ’20, fights for the puck against a player from The College of Wooster on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. The Gators lost 9-2 to the Fighting Scots at home.

Participants in the fundraiser pose for a picture. $27,724 were raised to donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Students formed teams to raise money, participate in activities and compete in games at the event. The event included relay races, scavanger hunts, a flag-making contest and a trashion show. A video also shown that told the story of a boy who had lymphoblastic leukemia but was helped by St. Jude.

Participants in the fundraiser pose for a picture. $27,724 were raised to donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Students formed teams to raise money, participate in activities and compete...

Students gather in the Steffee Hall as part of a Gator Day event on Tuesday Oct. 25, 2016 to learn about chemistry courses and curriculum.

[Photo] College decides the future of Gator Day programming

Rachel Belson, Staff Writer October 27, 2016

Students gather in the Steffee Hall as part of a Gator Day event on Tuesday Oct. 25, 2016 to learn about chemistry courses and curriculum.

Kyle Ross, ’17, performs at Overkill’s open mic night at Grounds for Change on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.

[Photo] Open mic with “Overkill”

Marley Parish, Features editor September 22, 2016

Kyle Ross, ’17, performs at Overkill’s open mic night at Grounds for Change on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.

Isabella Martinez, ’19, looks for a teammate to pass to against Fredonia.

[Photo] Women’s soccer celebrates 30 years at Allegheny

Alex Holmes, Sports Editor September 22, 2016

Isabella Martinez, ’19, looks for a teammate to pass to against Fredonia.

Karissa Welker, ’18, spikes the ball over the net against Westminster College on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. The Gators hosted the Allegheny Gator Invitational Sept. 9-10, finishing out the weekend 3-1.

[Photo] Women’s volleyball hosts annual Allegheny Gator Invitational

Alex Holmes, Sports Editor September 15, 2016

Karissa Welker, ’18, spikes the ball over the net against Westminster College on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. The Gators hosted the Allegheny Gator Invitational Sept. 9-10, finishing out the weekend 3-1....

Wide-receiver Alex Hutchin, ’18,  catches a pass in endzone on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 in the season opener game against Thiel College at Robertson Athletic Complex.

[Photo] Gator football shows promise

Alex Holmes, Sports Editor September 8, 2016

Wide-receiver Alex Hutchin, ’18, catches a pass in endzone on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 in the season opener game against Thiel College at Robertson Athletic Complex.

RA Trevor Drulia,  ’17, helps Aisha Resendez and Michael Resendez, family members of a first-year student, as they move in into the 585 House, formerly known as the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity house. The 585 House is currently being used as a all-female first-year dorm.

[Photo] Gators bust a move-in

September 1, 2016

RA Trevor Drulia, ’17, helps Aisha Resendez and Michael Resendez, family members of a first-year student, as they move in into the 585 House, formerly known as the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity house....

Interim Head Coach Pam Monnier participates in a drill during the women’s soccer practice on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Robertson Athletic Complex. Monnier took on the position of head coach in August 2016. The women will open the season on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at Nazareth College in Rochester, New York.

[Photo] Pam Monnier takes over as head coach for women’s soccer

Alex Holmes, Sports Editor September 1, 2016

Interim Head Coach Pam Monnier participates in a drill during the women’s soccer practice on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Robertson Athletic Complex. Monnier took on the position of head coach in August...

Gator Guides Maddie Baric, ’17, Robinson Whitaker, ’17, Allison Cabo, ’17, Alexa Maloney, ’17, and Sarah Basden, ’19, stand outside of Brooks Hall before their training on Aug. 25, 2016. Gator Guides lead campus tours.

[Photo] Gators gear up for incoming students

August 25, 2016

Teven Vargo, ’17, gives a presentation at 2016 Gator Guide Training on Aug. 25, 2016.

Bob Suddarth, Marvin Alvarado and Gregory Bores, of At A Boy Moving Labor Services, work to move professors offices out of the 585 House on North Main Street on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. The house is scheduled to house 29 first-year women.

[Photo] Former SAE House becomes first-year housing

Joseph Tingley, News Editor August 25, 2016

Bob Suddarth, Marvin Alvarado and Gregory Bores, of At A Boy Moving Labor Services, work to move professors offices out of the 585 House on North Main Street on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. The house is scheduled...

Keeping it close to home

Brittany Adams, Staff Writer April 27, 2016

Matteo Rachocki, had a much bigger plan when he created the local pub of Voodoo Brewing Co. His brother, Curt Rachocki, came into the business as the brewer of the company in late 2010 but Kurt noticed...

Beer cans litter the side of Park Avenue on Thursday, April 14, 2016, following Springfest activities the weekend prior.

[Photo] Student charged with assault over Springfest weekend

Joseph Tingley, News Editor April 14, 2016

Beer cans litter the side of Park Avenue on Thursday, April 14, 2016, following Springfest activities the weekend prior.

Harper Zimmer, ‘18, and Anastasia Georgiades, ‘16, read information on the hypothetical time period, the Anthropocene, in the campus center lobby on April 5, 2016.

[Photo] ‘Stone Aged Animals with Space Age Technology’

Tyler Stigall, Opinion Editor April 14, 2016

Harper Zimmer, ‘18, and Anastasia Georgiades, ‘16, read information on the hypothetical time period, the Anthropocene, in the campus center lobby on April 5, 2016.

McKenzie Bell, ’16, goes for a ground ball in the game against Wittenberg University on Sunday, April 10, 2016. This season, Bell broke the point record on March 23 and was named NCAC Player of the Week on April 10.

[Photo] McKenzie Bell breaks point record and earns NCAC Player of the Week

Alex Holmes, Sports Editor April 14, 2016

McKenzie Bell, ’16, goes for a ground ball in the game against Wittenberg University on Sunday, April 10, 2016. This season, Bell broke the point record on March 23 and was named NCAC Player of the Week...

Michael Reed reads his vows to his bride, Tonya Gregory, as Gregory’s son stands with them as the best man.

[Photo] Cafe owners tie the knot while on the clock

Eylie Buehler & Chloe Kedziora, Features Editor & Junior Features Editor April 7, 2016

Year of Meadville community efforts continue as Common Roots begins

Brittany Adams, Photo Editor April 7, 2016

Allegheny College’s annual theme for the academic year, the Year of Meadville, is coming to an end on April 30 with a community celebration. Common Roots, formally known as the Meadville Community Development...

Jimmy Kadesch, drummer for Hoodie Allen, plays a solo mid-show on March 5, 2016.

[Photo] MAJOR CONCERT

Angela Mauroni and Christina Bryson March 10, 2016

Jimmy Kadesch, drummer for Hoodie Allen, plays a solo mid-show on March 5, 2016.

Pitcher Chase Boyer, ’17, started the game against John Carroll University and struck out a career-high 11 batters and allowed five baserunners in 6.1 innings.

[Photo] Pitch Perfect: Gator baseball wins season opener

March 10, 2016

Pitcher Chase Boyer, ’17, started the game against John Carroll University and struck out a career-high 11 batters and allowed five baserunners in 6.1 innings.

Tamara Kolesnichenko paints a customer’s nails on March 4, 2016. Kolesnichenko opened Tamara’s Salon in June 2015 to make a dream become reality.

[Photo] A fresh cut at life

Alex Weidenhof, Allegheny College March 10, 2016

Galina Sadchikov, a refugee from Volgograd, Russia, gets her nails cleaned by salon owner, Tamara Kolesnichenko, on March 4, 2016. Sadchikov was a first-time customer.

McKenzie Bell, ’16, attack, looks for a teammate to pass to during the women’s lacrosse game against Augustana College on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. The Gators fell 9-8 to the Vikings in their first game of the season.

[Photo] Gator lacrosse falls to Augustana, looks forward to upcoming season

Alex Holmes, Sports Editor March 3, 2016

McKenzie Bell, ’16, attack, looks for a teammate to pass to during the women’s lacrosse game against Augustana College on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. The Gators fell 9-8 to the Vikings in their first game...

Year of Meadville concludes first half of reading series

Brittany Adams, Photo Editor February 25, 2016

The Year of Meadville reading series of, “The Town that Food Saved,” by author Ben Hewitt, concluded on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. A mix of 40 Allegheny students and local Meadville residents had been...

The women's basketball team celebrated a 58-50 win in the first playoff game against Oberlin College with fans on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016.

[Photo] Women’s basketball wins first playoff game

Shea Beaumont, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

Cheerleader Jordann Kline, '19, rushed the court along with the other cheerleaders and spectators after Allegheny women's basketball beat Oberlin College 58-50.

Hanna Adus, the German teaching assistant, throws candy on the table while Justin Jurczyk, ’17, and friends enjoy authentic German food.

[Photo] German house hosts Karneval

Eylie Buehler, Features Editor February 18, 2016

Hanna Adus, the German teaching assistant, throws candy on the table while Justin Jurczyk, ’17, and friends enjoy authentic German food.

Billy Urso, ’19, looks for a teammate to pass to during the first half of the game aginst the College of Wooster on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Urso scored a career high of 20 points against the Fighting Scots.

[Photo] Men’s basketball falls to Wooster, looks forward to senior game

Marley Parish, Junior Sports Editor February 18, 2016

Billy Urso, ’19, looks for a teammate to pass to during the first half of the game aginst the College of Wooster on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. Urso scored a career high of 20 points against the Fighting...

New dean impresses students

New dean impresses students

Brittany Adams, Junior Photo Editor February 11, 2016

Allegheny College’s new dean of students, Kimberly Ferguson, has already begun implementing changes since starting on Feb. 1, 2016. She succeeds Jacquie Kondrot, who was interim dean of students since...

Kathy Perry gives 15-year customer of Hairitage Salon Connie Deitman a haircut on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Deitman originally was a client of the owner, Candy Hart, before switching over to Perry. Perry and Hart have shared clients and memories for 29 years since Hart took ownership of the salon. Perry said she would go anywhere in order to stay loyal to her friends and beautician.

Meadville Salon shares its Hairitage

Brittany Adams, Photo Editor January 28, 2016

The Hairitage Beauty Salon, located in downtown Meadville, specializes in all aspects of cosmetology including hair, nails and massages, and it serves as a day spa.  The salon also sells an array of seasonal...

Men’s basketball Head Coach Bob Simmons cheers for the men as they played against Hiram College on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2015. The men’s and women’s teams took on Hiram on Wednesday, both earning their first wins in the conference

[Photo] Men’s and women’s basketball defeat Hiram College

Shea Beaumont, Contributing Writer December 3, 2015

Men’s basketball Head Coach Bob Simmons cheers for the men as they played against Hiram College on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2015. The men’s and women’s teams took on Hiram on Wednesday, both earning their...

Thomas Manning, '16, a member of the men's tennis team performs as Napoleon Dynamite before he is joined by his teammates on stage.

[Photo] Gator athletes got talent

Shea Beaumont, Contributing Writer November 12, 2015

Thomas Manning, '16, a member of the men's tennis team performs as Napoleon Dynamite before he is joined by his teammates on stage.

Christine McGrath, ’17, and Matt Lis, ’18, rehearse a scene for “August: Osage County” on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015.

[Photo] Mature content poses challenge for S.E.T.

Eylie Buehler, Features Editor November 12, 2015

Christine McGrath, ’17, and Matt Lis, ’18, rehearse a scene for “August: Osage County” on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015.

Donte Wallette, '18, works on his shooting skills.

[Photo] Men’s basketball prepares for 2015-16 season

Alex Holmes, Sports Editor November 12, 2015

Donte Wallette, '18, works on his shooting skills.

Flowers began accumulating on the side of the road on Oct. 30, 2015 the morning after Hannah Morris, ’17, was struck by a vehicle on North Main Street. Morris later died at Meadville Medical Center.

[Photo] Questions rise about traffic regulations after student is killed in a fatal car accident

Angela Mauroni, News Editor November 5, 2015

Flowers began accumulating on the side of the road on Oct. 30, 2015 the morning after Hannah Morris, ’17, was struck by a vehicle on North Main Street. Morris later died at Meadville Medical Center....

 Carissa Lange, ’18, leads dancers in a piece she choreographed to the song “Crazy in Love” at dress rehearsal on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.

[Photo] Orchesis 2015

Andrew Hopf, Contributing Writer November 5, 2015

Five student dancers perform Abby Walters’, ’17, modern interpretive dance to Hosier’s “Work Song” on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.

Patty Ann Catilina, a server, cleans up leftover food from a buffet at Brooks Dining Hall after the dinner rush on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.

[Photo] Behind the scenes at Parkhurst Dining

Chloe Kedziora, Junior Features Editor October 29, 2015

Tammy Holder and Brian Bert, servers and cooks at Brooks Dining Hall, mop up the main line after dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.

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