Stony Brook University's weeklong homecoming festivities kicked off with the Homecoming Hoopla and Carnival on October 17, 2018. From pumpkin picking to fire safety demonstrations to circus performers, Stony's Academic Mall was filled with hype. Check out the highlights from this fun-packed two hours.
1. Stilt walker
It wouldn't be a carnival without some exciting and colorful performers!
2. Pumpkin patch
Pumpkins line the grass in Stony Brook University's Academic Mall.
3. CPR training
Learning CPR is fun and practical!
4. Fire marshal
The university's fire marshal had a table set up outside.
5. K-9 unit
Possibly the only police force we need.
6. Farmers market
Students could buy fruits, vegetables, and some damn good apple cider at this quaint farmers market.
7. Pumpkins lined up
Pumpkins for days, pumpkins for miles.
8. Shooting hoops
Two boys played a one-on-one basketball game.
9. Hoops
Another stilt walker stuns the crowd with his hula hoop skills.
10. Swipe to win?
Unfortunately, you can't swipe on this website to win a semester worth of textbooks.
11. Fire safety
A girl readies a fire extinguisher to put out a fire for a fire safety demonstration.
12. Ready, aim, fire!
Try to tell me this isn't album cover worthy.
13. Dog bones, dog balls
After a while of taking pictures, the K-9 unit made its way back to me, thankfully.
14. Wolfie will prevail
Wolfie tries to attend the biggest SBU events, even if it's in inflatable form.
