Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiTim Wise, a renowned anti-racism writer and speaker, stressed to students that ignoring racism will not make it go away. “No other problem is solved that way. If we stopped talking about world hunger, do you think food is going to suddenly appear?” Wise said. Students and faculty lined the walls and listened through the doors in a packed auditorium-style classroom in Old Chemistry at the Univeristy of Cincinnati.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiThe pattering of hands drumming on desks cuts through laughter carried through a building site in Burere, Tanzania March 2013. Inside a retired classroom, Richard Elliot (far center), a builder for Village Life Outreach Project, plays his own version of simon says with a group of African children. VLOP makes seasonal trips to villages in Tanzania to promote health and life by building schools and medical centers throughout the region.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiDim lights illuminate the Great Hall in Tangeman University Center as models glide down the runway for the third annual Decoded fashion show, an all black show produced by University of Cincinnati alum Mario Jovan Shaw. The show, inspired by W. E. B Du Bois' "Souls of Black Folk," hoped to inspire the black community on campus and featured local designers.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiQuarterback Brendon Kay lies in the Cincinnati end zone after North Carolina's safety score in the first half at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Bearcats lost 17-39 against the Tar Heels during the 2013 Belk Bowl.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiJohn Cranley, elected mayor of Cincinnati in 2013, paces through The Jefferson House as he waits for the final count to be announced. Cameras wait lined up in a corner of the crammed bar in the Banks of Cincinnati for him to give a statement.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiFreshman Trenton Harper extends his arms and finishes his last whip kick before turning into his final lap of the 100-yard breaststroke. The University of Cincinnati's Mens' and Womens' swim team held its annual intersquad meet at the Keating Aquatics Center.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiPlayers fight for the ball near the hoop during University of Cincinnati's exhibition game against Carleton at the Fifth Third Arena. Center David Nyarsuk reaches for the ball as a Carleton player knocks it out of the way during the rebound. The Bearcats won against the Ravens 77-63.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiOscar Robertson, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and former player for the University of Cincinnati, joins UC staff, students and alumn in the annual homecoming day parade.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiGray's Lake Park in Des Moine, Iowa features a colorful lit bridge that seems to wrap in and out of site. A couple stopped and bent down to examine one of the many orb weaver spiders that build their flat spiral webs near each of the lights on the bridge.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiAaron Miller from Syphnx, a pop-electric band from Austin, TX, plays at the MidPoint stage during the MidPoint Music festival down town Cincinnati. Over 180 bands played at 15 different stages and bars across down town Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine for the three-day festival.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiMembers of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community dance for charity at the University of Cincinnati. Performer Victoria Valentine playfully reaches back for a single offered during the routine. UC's LGBTQ Center on campus hosted their seasonal Genderf*uck Drag show in the Great Hall at Tangeman University Center.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiTracy Baer, owner of Yoga 33 in Western Hills, holds the "wild thing" pose while performing a warm down Ashtanga routine in her studio.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiWordPlay Cincy, a non-profit in Northside Cincinnati dedicated to helping children develop and build their skills, celebrated its first year as an organization in September 2013. Tutors volunteer Monday through Thursday for after-school academic support and creative projects.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiAzalea peaked from underneath a scarf while dressing up for an Inklings tea party on a Saturday afternoon. The Inklings program gathers younger WordPlay members for weekly meetings to teach the children good manners and positive self esteem.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiFrankie (right) tied a scarf around Jada's (left) eyes during a Saturday Inklings tea party at WordPlay. The group learned the value of sharing by passing around a piece of candy and taking turns guessing which friend had the candy.
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiDylan, one of the youngest members of WordPlay, shyly sipped his tea as he joined the group of Inklings for his first tea party November 2013. "He was a little bit shy before he started WordPlay," said Tiffany Luckey, Dylan's aunt. "So WordPlay has actually helped with his social skills."
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiAfter drawing pictures during the Inklings tea party, Dylan joined the group of children to find Libby Hunter, WordPlay executive director. Hunter praised the artwork of each student surrounding her in the room. "So often are they defined by their failures in school," Hunter said. "The kids light up when they are praised and are shown love."
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiDylan joined his tutor after the Saturday Inklings program to work on reading and math skills. Together, they practice adding and subtraction by using the fingers on each others' hands. "I hope that [Dylan] will become a better reader, appreciate all the basic things kids need to learn in school and to also make friends," said Tiffany Luckey, Dylan's aunt. "I hope that he leaves here every Saturday and gets to interact with more kids outside of WordPlay."
Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiDylan gazed up the chalk board wondering what figures to draw next. "It's amazing to see that their horizons are wide open," Hunter said. "They're telling their own stories whether they know it or not — words are to be played with. It really sums up what [WordPlay] does to the community."
![Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiDylan joined his tutor after the Saturday Inklings program to work on reading and math skills. Together, they practice adding and subtraction by using the fingers on each others' hands. "I hope that [Dylan] will become a better reader, appreciate all the basic things kids need to learn in school and to also make friends," said Tiffany Luckey, Dylan's aunt. "I hope that he leaves here every Saturday and gets to interact with more kids outside of WordPlay."](images/IMG_18.jpg)
![Second Place, Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship - Madison Schmidt / University of CincinnatiDylan gazed up the chalk board wondering what figures to draw next. "It's amazing to see that their horizons are wide open," Hunter said. "They're telling their own stories whether they know it or not — words are to be played with. It really sums up what [WordPlay] does to the community."](images/IMG_19.jpg)