Beer Pong: July 2009

July 17, 2009

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In Flight: March 2009
Ghost Hunting: August 2009

Who’s up for some beer pong? Canon PowerShot digital camera, 7/17/2009.

Close-up of two bright red Solo cups dominating the foreground, positioned as part of a beer pong game setup. In the soft-focus background, two young men—JT Royster in a red t-shirt holding a ping pong ball, and Eric Bird in a white-and-brown raglan shirt—stand at the opposite end of the table, their forms blurred but postures focused. The room is warmly lit, with round reflections from overhead lights visible in the window behind them.

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A tilted, Dutch-angle photo capturing JT Royster in mid-beer pong action. He wears a red shirt and holds a ping pong ball, staring wide-eyed in apparent surprise or anticipation. The camera angle emphasizes the bright overhead light above him and the city-lit window behind. The red Solo cups are again visible in the foreground, adding depth to the scene.

A playful candid from the same beer pong party: JT leans back and laughs, reacting to Eric Bird, who’s mid-sip and visibly wincing from an unexpected vodka shot hidden in one of the beer pong cups. Eric wears the same raglan shirt, while JT is still in red. The table is covered in Solo cups, beer bottles (including Coors Light), and a cardboard box holding ping pong balls. A checkered blue-and-purple fleece is draped on a chair behind them, with the night cityscape visible through the window.

eric drinks the challenge cup. our house rules call for one cup on each side to include a shot of vodka mixed with the beer. which cup contains the disgusting mixture is only known to the opposing team. every next sip is a risk.

Eric Bird stands in a triumphant pose with arms outstretched, holding a clear glass in one hand and a lighter or phone in the other. His white shirt with black sleeves reveals an arm tattoo reading “IMAGINE.” The dorm room around him is softly lit, with beer bottles and Solo cups on the table. In the background, a hallway leads to a small kitchen area, and a red and black “BEWARE OF THE DOG” sign is stuck on a bedroom door, adding a layer of college-era humor.

Paul Meekin reclines blissfully in a round papasan chair with a striped cushion, eyes closed and smiling, arms behind his head in complete relaxation. He wears a sports jersey and a baseball cap. A paper plate with a slice of pizza rests casually on his belly. A can of soda sits on the floor beside him, and another guest is partially visible on the left. The overall vibe is late-night satisfaction at a chill college party.

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Blurry but spirited moment from a dorm party at Columbia College Chicago on July 17, 2009, showing Paul Meekin in a navy blue jersey (#81), gesturing with his arms raised in a playful or victorious pose across a table stacked with red Solo cups and vodka bottles. The camera captures motion blur, adding to the chaotic energy of the night. In the foreground, JT Royster’s shoulder and head in a red shirt are slightly out of focus on the right edge. The background features a standard dorm kitchen with beige cabinets and a black refrigerator.

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Slightly tilted photo taken during a dorm party, focusing on the photographer (me, Ethan!), who is sipping from a red Solo cup with a defined jawline, short brown hair, and scruffy beard, exuding confidence and a bit of allure. The lighting casts a warm glow on Ethan's face. Eric Bird is visible behind, blurry but smiling, and his long dark hair frames his face. The ceiling vent and Venetian blinds are visible above, typical of a Chicago dorm’s standard interior.

myself

Candid hallway shot inside the Columbia College dorms at 59 E Van Buren, showing three guys walking away from the camera under bright fluorescent lights and exposed pipes. Paul Meekin leads the group in his blue jersey, while Eric Bird in a white and brown baseball-style shirt and JT Royster in red follow close behind. The slanted camera angle gives the scene a feeling of tipsy movement as we head towards a stairwell.

Slightly blurry photo of Walter, the dorm’s beloved front desk security guard, mid-motion near the check-in counter. He wears a crisp white uniform shirt with a badge and dark slacks. Behind him are reflective stone walls and a fan, while the counter in the foreground is black with an angled edge. Framed photos and warm recessed lighting decorate the back wall, making the dorm lobby feel more like a hotel than a college building.

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Morning-after photo of the dorm common area post-party, taken in natural daylight. The long table is covered in a slightly translucent plastic tablecloth, still strewn with red Solo cups, empty beer bottles, liquor bottles, a lighter, a Heineken box, and random party debris. Chairs are askew, including one facing away from the table. A small CRT television and a display monitor screen sit on a white stand in the background, emphasizing the era and student apartment vibe. A large inflatable green ball and purple ball sit underneath.

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