FRESHMAN ORIENTATION: Freshmen gathered at the Rowdy Ranger statue for the annual group picture, which was taken by a drone on Aug. 17 as part of orientation.
CAMP RANGER: Jack McCoy, a counselor for Camp Ranger, grabs the ball during a pick-up game at the BCM with freshmen and other students during the Camp Ranger event on Aug. 3.
CAMP RANGER: Freshman Allison Redgate has her student ID picture taken on Aug. 2 as part of the Camp Ranger event.
BLOCK PARTY: Students gather in the road between Cunningham and Coronado Halls for food, music and dancing on Aug. 22 as part of Howdy Week.
ALOHA NORTHWESTERN: Students play sand volleyball on Aug. 19. The first night of Howdy Week featured food and games for students as well as faculty and staff and their families.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS FAIR: Julie Lehr, wearing a red Ranger shirt, explains the LASSO program to students on Aug. 21 in the mall area. Various clubs and organizations set up tables to talk to students about their programs.
SCAVENGER HUNT: Students play nine-square on the intramural field on Aug. 21 as part of Howdy Week. The night of activities included a scavenger hunt and games.
FIRST DAY BREAKFAST: The alumni association treated students, faculty and staff to breakfast on Aug. 19 at a table set up near the Student Center to kick off the new school year.