Impact Challenge: Young students making a BIG difference

The Impact Challenge allows young students from all over West Virginia to get first-hand experience with evolving industries and the college experience. 

Local: Brandon Kline

Brandon Kline is a lifelong resident of West Virginia. Over the last several decades the population of West Virginia has been in decline. Though there are many reasons for why that is (jobs, poor health, etc.) one particular cause is that, most often, younger generations of the state feel that the WV doesn't offer what they desire. Kline, along with many others, believes that their community is capable of anything with the right push. Kline opened Elk City Cycles in October 2020 amidst a pandemic with that notion in mind. His passion for all things bikes has been a constant during his life and it radiates throughout every corner of his shop. He hopes that his love for bikes and dedication to his area serves as a reminder that you can do what you love in the community that you love.

Find Your Stride at the Student Success Center

The Student Success Center at the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is a one-stop-shop for a student's entire college experience. The center helps address any and all matters that may arise during a student's time at the Davis College. From one-on-one advising to helping students access beneficial resources, the center is designed to help students be their best. 

Marine Corps Veteran Takes Up Beekeeping

For Joe Blackhurst of Ravenswood, West Virginia, his life as a beekeeper and the 12 years he spent in the United States Marine Corps as an artillerymen and career retention specialist share many similarities.

West Virginia State Capitol on 16mm

Acquired a Paillard Bolex H16 Reflex some time back and finally got around to testing it out over the summer. This was fun to learn (still learning) after spending years with an 8mm. This video is from one roll of film shot in July 2023 at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex.

Biochemist Finds Passion in Research

Taylor Smith is a Biochemistry major from Tornado, West Virginia. Although plant biochemistry wasn’t initially in her deck of cards as an area of research, she believes that by not discrediting areas within her field of study she’s found her calling.  

Si(gh)t(e) & Sound-Pocahontas County

Some time spent in one of my more favorite places.

Cameras used:

Canon Zoom 318 Super 8

-KODAK VISION3 500T/7219 Color Negative Film

DJI Mavic Pro 3

-4k 60FPS

Canon 6d Mark II