Gallery: Orientation Week starts fall with flare

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President Frenk closes his speech by throwing up the “U” on Wednesday evening. Hallee Meltzer // Photo Editor
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Sebastian does the Canes Spell-Out with the UM Cheerleaders at this year’s Canefest on Wednesday evening. Hallee Meltzer // Photo Editor
After Cane Kickoff, sudents rush to Miami's Gourmet Food Trucks on Stanford Drive Wednesday evening. During the yearly event, students are given vouchers in which they can purchase food from the variety of food trucks such as Hop Pops as shown above.
After Cane Kickoff, students rush to Miami’s Gourmet Food Trucks on Stanford Drive. During the yearly event, students are given vouchers with which they can purchase food from a variety of food trucks such as Hip Pops, seen above. Giancarlo Falconi // Assistant Photo Editor
New incoming students watch as Sailesh the Hypnotist takes over the stage and interacts with students Thursday evening at the Bank United Center. Early on in the show, students volunteered to come up on stage and be hypnotized.
Incoming students watch as Sailesh the Hypnotist takes over the stage and interacts with students Wednesday evening at the BankUnited Center. Early on in the show students volunteered to come up on stage and be hypnotized. Giancarlo Falconi // Assistant Photo Editor
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During the Hypnotist’s event, students are told to act as if they were in a room where the temperature was at 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Giancarlo Falconi // Assistant Photo Editor
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Annie Cappetta, president of the CommUnity Garden & Food Forest Club, explains to CaneFest-goers about the club’s mission. During the event, CommUnity Garden passed out cups of dirt with planted seeds for students to grow in their dorms. Hallee Meltzer // Photo Editor
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New and incoming students storm the BankUnited Center at the annual CaneFest event Saturday evening. Students were able to see different ways they could get involved on campus with various clubs and organizations. Hallee Meltzer // Photo Editor
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Sebastian leads the UM Cheerleaders and Band of the Hour to Lakeside Patio Stage during President Frenk’s Picnic. Giancarlo Falconi // Assistant Photo Editor
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Students serve themselves a variety of gourmet dishes during the annual Picnic. Giancarlo Falconi // Assistant Photo Editor
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Students play cornhole at President Frenk’s Picnic. Shreya Chidarala // Staff Photographer
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Students at President Frenk’s Picnic have a chance to play oversized chess. Shreya Chidarala // Staff Photographer
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The Band of the Hour, UM Sunsations and UM Cheerleaders perform multiple songs together during President Frenk’s Picnic. Giancarlo Falconi // Assistant Photo Editor