News and College Life

Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith helps mascot Wolfie "Move In" on Move In Day. 

A Mizzou student plays a glowing arcade game at the annual Midnight BBQ Welcome Week event. 

Two Panhellenic women run back to their chapter after serving as Pi Chis for formal recruitment at Mizzou. 

A camper interacts with a teacher during art summer camp. Noticing that one of the iMacs was turned off, I framed the shot to capture the camper's reflection in the screen.

Students playing in the Waddle Olympics at Duck Camp 4

On the first day of classes an animated student tells her friend a story of her summer adventures.

A triumphant student radiates with joy after conquering a rock face on a pre-orientation trip. The Outdoor Program offers First Year Program Pre-Trips to students, allowing them to experience outdoor adventure in the surrounding Adirondack Park before the fall semester begins. Students start their college experience exploring their new backyard, meeting new friends, and experiencing the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains, canoeing, hiking, and rock climbing.

A student waves to his friends as he traverses the University Quad on a zip line.  On the evening before the first day of classes, students had the opportunity to watch a movie under the stars, indulge in sweet treats, and participate in activities such as a zip line and an air tag game.

A student blocks the afternoon sun with an umbrella during the Student Involvement Fair.

Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies major Raegan White ’26 (right) had a purposeful work internship this summer as a bridal stylist assistant in New York City at Kleinfeld Bridal, home of "Say Yes to the Dress" fame. Here White, a Texas bride, and the bridal stylist celebrate the moment in which the bride declares that she is "committing" to  purchase the dress she's wearing.

An interesting fact about White's internship: “No bride is the same, and every appointment is a unique experience. At Kleinfeld, we meet brides from all walks of life. Many come in with insecurities or anxiety, and it’s our responsibility to create a welcoming space where they feel completely comfortable.”

A key takeaway from White's summer: “Rhetoric — the art of effective communication — is a skill I’ve come to appreciate on a much deeper level through my work at Kleinfeld. While I’ve studied rhetorical techniques in the classroom, this internship has shown me how essential they are in the real-world.”

What purposeful work means to her: “This work is purposeful because a wedding is one of the most important days in a person’s life. The dress a bride chooses is often tied to her identity, her values, and how she wants to feel in that moment. Helping her feel seen, understood, and celebrated isn’t just retail — it’s emotional, human work.”