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Photo Essay: Back with the Bulldogs

The spring semester at Fresno State is underway and students are showing out with their welcome week outfits.

By Rachel Yepremian-Owens, Photojournalist • Jan 23, 2026

Moha Miled is a physics major in his first year.

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Darina Pidgirny is a third-year psychology major. (Rachel Yepremian-Owens/The Collegian)

Sam Willis is a plant science major in his senior year. (Rachel Yepremian-Owens/The Collegian)

Xitlali Lopez is a senior majoring in human nutritional science. (Rachel Yepremian-Owens/The Collegian)

Alejandro Sandoval is a first-year graphic design major. (Rachel Yepremian-Owens/The Collegian)

Aliyah Quair is a first-year agricultural education major. (Rachel Yepremian-Owens/The Collegian)

Kevin Pulido is a second-year majoring in communication. (Rachel Yepremian-Owens/The Collegian)

About the Contributor

Rachel Yepremian-Owens, Photojournalist

Rachel Yepremian-Owens is the Opinion Editor for The Collegian and a senior at Fresno State. Rachel began as Opinion Editor in Spring ‘25 after contributing one semester prior. She also has been a staff writer for The Collegian’s Armenian supplement, Hye Sharzhoom since Fall ‘24. Rachel is a Digital Journalism major and an Armenian studies minor. For her future, she plans to continue writing for print and digital newspapers, publish books as a Christian author and be an advocate for the Armenian community.

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