Archive for January, 2008

My Boring Rose Bowl Story

January 31, 2008

There and Back Again

by Dean Santarinala

The Midwest winter air bit through the many layers of clothing and blankets worn by the Delta Chapter actives on this fortunate December night. Only hours earlier, the brothers banded together in front of their luxurious 65” HDTV to hear the good news that their Fighting Illini would be facing off against USC’s Trojans in the 2008 Rose Bowl. After waiting in line outside of their beloved Assembly Hall for more than eight hours in below-freezing weather, it was finally their turn to buy Rose Bowl Tickets.

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Other Lives

January 29, 2008

Have you ever wondered what might’ve happened if some of the circumstances in your life were different? In my mind’s eye I’ve daydreamed about how I could have been in school for any of the following callings in some alternate universe:

  • A point guard in the NCAA/NBA
  • A linebacker in the NCAA/NFL
  • An architect
  • A graphic designer
  • A freelance or wedding photographer or photojournalist
  • A starving artist (don’t feed me)
  • A doctor or nurse
  • Creator of the next YouTube / Facebook / etc (we just need that ONE great idea!)
  • An engineer (just kidding)

Boot Camping

January 28, 2008

I’m pretty close to getting a photographer position at the local newspaper, the Daily Illini. Right now I am in a probationary period, but I’m excited since it should give me a good chance to become a better photographer.

Here’s some of the pictures I took during the photo boot camp:

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happy 80th

January 25, 2008

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Photos + Blog

January 25, 2008

I’m trying to integrate more of my photos into this blog. Expect to see more.