The Communicator

The Communicator

The Communicator

January 23, 2025

Tracy Anderson explains to her first block journalism class what it means to take an “environmental portrait.” She believes the most powerful photos are those that capture people in their environment. “Remember Pete Souza’s words: ‘You are making a photo,’ not just taking one,” Anderson said.
January 23, 2025
Esh Schaden
Tracy Anderson explains to her first block journalism class what it means to take an “environmental portrait.” She believes the most powerful photos are those that capture people in their environment. “Remember Pete Souza’s words: ‘You are making a photo,’ not just taking one,” Anderson said.

View Story Comments
Print this Story
More to Discover
More in Photo of the Day
Piper Cooke and Janaki Nallamothu eat pizza during a Communicator production. They love these late nights and being able to help others with their page designs for the magazine. “I love walking around and giving tips to people,” Nallamothu said. “The next Communicator edition is going to be amazing, so get ready!”
March 13, 2025
Thomas Radesky sits with a friend at the window counter of Frita Batidos in downtown Ann Arbor. The pair had gotten lunch together, and were enjoying the midday view of the bustling street. "I really like the people watching from this counter," Radesky said. "Sometimes I will wave at someone and they will wave back."
March 12, 2025
Andrea Skerlos sits at the prosecution counsel table as she watches for objections. As both lawyer for prosecution and a witness for the defense. Skerlos has a tough job of memorizing her character as well as knowing the entire case and the rules of evidence. “I read my witness statements over and over and over,” Skerlos said. “I need to fully know my character and their actions.
March 11, 2025
Oliver Jacobson sits on the third floor, just outside room 300. Jacobson had just finished welcoming 8th graders for Connect with Community and had decided to catch up on some homework. "Connect with Community went well," Jacobson said. "Obviously, it's only just started, but compared to last year's, it is better."
March 10, 2025
Clara Freeth is a senior in her last semester with The Communicator, while Della Bank is a freshman in her first semester. Bank has loved being on staff this semester because of people like Freeth and her ability to explore journalism with photography. "Yesterday was my photography debut at orchestra night, and it was really fun because my mom is also a photographer, and she also brought her camera," Bank said. "So, she showed me how to take pictures."
March 7, 2025
To CHS sophomore Justin Davis, robotics competitions are a way to learn more about how other robotics teams work and see how his team’s approach compares. After several months of work, it can be hard to admit that things could have been done better, but Davis saw self-criticism as an important way to get as much as possible out of competitions.“I’m confident that we can do well next time,” Davis said. “Considering how we did in Ferndale, we have things to change, but I’m excited to see what we do.”
March 6, 2025