Montclair State University students gathered around campus to celebrate the annual Red Hawk Day on Sept. 1. The day commenced with a student involvement fair, which consisted of different organizations and clubs.
Montclair State University held a carnival on Red Hawk Day to kick off the semester.
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Students lined up in front of tables to sign up to get more involved around campus. People danced to music, had a barbecue and went on rides at Montclair State’s first-ever carnival.
From left, Kiajah Smith, a freshman business administration major, and Sorayah Chavis, a sophomore business administration major, dance together.
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Attractions ranged from a Ferris wheel, the Round Up ride, the Roll-a-Ball game, Bean Bag Tosses, the Fun Slide, the Paratrooper ride, a mirror maze and temporary tattoos.
Students play the Roll-a-Ball game.
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Many students expressed how much fun they had being on campus and how ready they are to take on the semester.
Caitlin Pedalino, a freshman undecided, gets excited about her win in a bean bag toss game.
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Faith Monesteri, a freshman linguistics major, said she was excited to socialize and meet other people as a new student.
Na’Dree Stewart, a senior anthropology major, dances with friends at the student involvement fair.
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“I’m glad that I have this opportunity to join clubs and organizations and I’m also happy to see that there are different ways that we can socialize with other people who share similar interests,” Monesteri said.
Christian Collazo, a senior musical theatre major, plays a Bean Bag Toss game.
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Ashley Barberio, a freshman elementary education major, said having Red Hawk Day is a strong way to start the semester.
Students ride the Paratrooper ride.
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“Having a whole carnival a day before classes is so fun and it’s a great way to meet new people,” Barberio said.
Monique Dzaba, a freshman journalism and digital media major, gets a temporary tattoo.
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An unidentified woman carries her friend.
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Lauren Bentivegna, a senior communication and media arts major and the president of Montclair State University’s skate club, does a trick on her skateboard.
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People gather around the carnival and wait in line to participate in different attractions.
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