Photo Essay: Orientation Week

By Arwen Clemans, Jerry Lai and Kaiden Yu

August 26, 2024

The entrance to University Yard receives a carnival makeover for Saturday's First Night Festival.

The entrance to University Yard receives a carnival makeover for Saturday’s First Night Festival.

Arwen Clemans | Staff Photographer

National Mall Kickback at the Henry Bacon Ball Field

Students picnic during Wednesday’s National Mall Kickback event. (Arwen Clemans | Staff Photographer)

Mascot George poses with a student for a photo during Wednesday’s National Mall Kickback at the Henry Bacon Ball Field. (Arwen Clemans | Staff Photographer)

MVC Vool Party at the Mount Vernon Campus pool

Students dive into the deep end of the Mount Vernon Campus Pool at Tuesday’s “Vool Party.” (Kaiden Yu | Assistant Photo Editor)

A student outstretches his hand to grab a volleyball in the Vern at Tuesday’s “Vool Party.” (Kaiden Yu | Assistant Photo Editor)

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First Night & Org Fair

Students browse student organization tables on H Street at the First Night Festival. (Jerry Lai | Staff Photographer)

A member of women’s volleyball catches the ball at Saturday’s First Night Festival. (Jerry Lai | Staff Photographer)

Students scream on the swing ride at Saturday’s First Night Festival in U-Yard. (Arwen Clemans | Staff Photographer)

A student throws a bean bag to topple a tower for a carnival game at the Festival. (Arwen Clemans | Staff Photographer)