By: Samantha Swayze
October 27, 2026
We have officially made it half way through the Fall 2026 semester. Campus has been active with many events over the last month, keeping us all busy during midterm season. We had Alumni and Family Weekend, pumpkin painting, EOP fiesta, and more. Take a scroll through this photo essay and see everything we did! Maybe you will find yourself here!
IMALIVE Mental Health Fair on September 29
IMALIVE founder Reese Butler hosts fact or fiction station to address common misconceptions about mental health. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
The brain game station where students were tasked to match symptoms to mental health disorders. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Mikolaya Nynka, director of the Counseling Center, hosting a giveaway for a free tabletop fountain. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
DJ Dunlevy, freshman business administration major, sharing a secret during the mental health fair. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Pumpkin Painting in The SAC on October 8
Carlee Nigro, senior writing major, painting ghosts on her pumpkin. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Emma Aguilar using a hand-held fan to dry the paint on her pumpkin. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Jilyan Moorman showing off her Cyclone pride with her Snoopy painted pumpkin. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Snoopy-inspired painted pumpkin created by one of the event guests. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Bonfire at Anderson Field on October 9
Group of students enjoying the annual bonfire. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Erin Cooper (left) and Carlee Nigro (right) keeping each other warm while enjoying the bonfire. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Nick Storms ready to bring the party to the bonfire at his DJ table. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Bonfire blazing in Anderson Field during the annual bonfire. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Alumni and Family Weekend on October 10
Samantha Swayze, editor-in-chief, and Elizabeth May, co-executive managing editor, excited to meet students during Centenary's open house. (Photo by Tanner Sullivan)
Robert Melise, Centenary wrestling coach, excited to win a Lego set from The Cyclone Chronicle's involvement fair table. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Students testing their strength and climbing the rock wall stationed outside of Lackland. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Students testing their strength and climbing the rock wall stationed outside of Lackland. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
EOP Fiesta in Ferry on October 15
Fiesta visable from outside of Ferry. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Carlee Nigro (left) and Samantha Swayze (right) enjoying their time together at the EOP Fiesta. (Photo by Jordan M. Henderson)
Students dancing on the dance floor at the fiesta. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)
Sophomore Vanessa Jacinto and senior Carlee Nigro dancing together at the EOP Fiesta. (Photo by Samantha Swayze)