On Saturday, September 30 was Montclair State University’s Homecoming celebration. The day was filled with laugher, carnival games, and many other festivities.
The events started later than anticipated due to the rain, however when it was time to welcome alumni, students, faculty, and family members of both Bloomfield college and Montclair state University the clouds cleared up and for a majority of the day, it was sunny and dry.
Students and other people sat to watch other student perform. Dani Mazariegos | The Montclarion
All of the festivities started around 2pm. The scheduled performances were kicked off with an ecstatic and energetic performance from the campus theatre organization the Players performed in the Ampitheater.
People watch students perform at the Amphitheater. Dani Mazariegos | The Montclarion
While the performances were underway, there were a lot of other festivities for people to check out such as, carnivals games, where people walked away with prizes and merch.
MSU Players performs at the quad. Photo courtesy of Maral Tutunjian
Among the other things there was face painting, a caricature artist, and even yes, even a zip line set up in front of Morehead Hall.
People have the time of their life on a zipline outside Morehead Hall. Photo courtesy of Maral Tutunjian
People learn about the different organizations Montclair State University has to offer.
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Vice President Dawn Soufleris poses with a person during Homecoming festivities. Photo courtesy of Maral Tutunjian
The street fair located in Chapin Drive, had a variety of food from different vendors, drinks, and tables set up of different programs offered on campus. such as the First-Generation Initiatives.
People receive ice cream from an ice cream truck. Photo courtesy of Maral Tutunjian
Students pose for a selfie with their besties.
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A student plays a game. Dani Mazariegos | The Montclarion
A person laughs.
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Autumn Rust, Sophomore, Theatre Studies major with musical theatre minor, Mareau Hall, Sophomore, Visual Arts with a minor in musical theatre. Photo courtesy of Maral Tutunjian
In addition, to all the festivities for students, family, and faculty, there was the Alumni barbecue which offered a great space for Alum to reconnect and enjoy some food before the game.
Students share excitement with each other.
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Some people from the First-Gen Initiatives Organization poses for a photo. Dani Mazariegos | The Montclarion
The performances concluded with enthusiastic dance routines by different Student Government association, Greek life organizations, and the Montclair State University dance team.
Students pose for a photo.
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An unidentified person shows a students what the ice cream truck has to offer. Dani Mazariegos | The Montclarion
After the festivities, everyone made their way down to Sprague field to watch the Homecoming game.
A child gets her face painted.
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An artist draws for some people during Homecoming day festivities. Photo courtesy of Maral Tutunjian
Students sit while an artist draws them.
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