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We can add so many stinking columns
It’s almost silly
Yet amazing; it’s very user-friendly
![header_800x440](https://blumcenter.uci.edu/files/2018/04/header_800x440.jpg)
![SBSG](https://blumcenter.uci.edu/files/2018/04/SBSG.png)
AND WE CAN ADD PHOTOS
I love it.
![FP-Site-circle](https://blumcenter.uci.edu/files/2023/01/FP-Site-circle.png)
AND
A great way to add images and captions, display site locations, etc. It is helpful to add some text to help visualize how these tools can be used and how we may want to adjust the site to utilize them.
![Cervantes_Sergio.jpeg-circle](https://blumcenter.uci.edu/files/2023/01/Cervantes_Sergio.jpeg-circle.jpg)
Sergio Cervantes
Example of possible student profiles, with columns.
![VentureWell](https://blumcenter.uci.edu/files/2023/01/VentureWell.png)
Kimberly Corona
Example of half-width profile columns with alternating alignment.
![Corona_Kimberly.jpeg-circle](https://blumcenter.uci.edu/files/2023/01/Corona_Kimberly.jpeg-circle.jpg)
PLUS
It is easy to drag and drop different row styles, allowing for alternating row/column combinations. Can we even keep the photo size comparable?
Can even have 2 columns within the parent column
- And list more items
- Project costs
- Site locations
![BigIdeas-sq](https://blumcenter.uci.edu/files/2023/01/BigIdeas-sq.png)
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