Occupy Pittsbugh (Spot News Assignment)

Families came to the Occupy Pittsburgh protest at Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh on Oct. 15, 2011.  The protest focused on economic, corporate, and social issues.

Many people used signs to get their point across at the Occupy Pittsburgh protest in Downtown Pittsburgh on Oct. 15, 2011.  The protest was to focus on economic, corporate, and social issues.

Occupy Pittsburgh held a protest throughout Downtown Pittsburgh that ended in a rally at Market Square on Oct. 15, 2011.  The protest was to focus on different economic, corporate, and social issues.

Election Day

James Poite has decided not to vote on Election Day in Pittsburgh, Pa at the Oak Hill Apartments Senior Building on Nov. 8, 2011.  Poite stated that he "doesn't know enough about the candidates to vote."

Arnetta Warield has been voting for 50 years and has continued the tradition on Election Day in Pittsburgh, Pa at the Oak Hill Apartments Senior Building on Nov. 8, 2011.  Warield has been voting because "it's the right thing to do."

Pauletta Hicks has voted on Election Day at the Oak Hill Apartments Senior Building in Pittsburgh, Pa on Nov. 8, 2011.  Hicks stated that "everyone should vote because there isn't a reason not to."

Code of Ethics

I would have to say that I am the Golden Rule.  I was a little uncomfortable being on the Pitt campus and photographing a Pitt student protest.

Pitt students marched into the Cathedral of Learning on Oct. 28, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA.  The students are protesting against the cost of tuition.

Pitt students protest outside the chancellors office on Oct. 28, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA.  The students are protesting against the rise in cost of tuition.

Pitt students gather outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Oct. 28, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA.  The gathering was to protest against the rise in tuition cost.