A woman takes a flower to lay in the middle of the genocide monument.
A young girl waves an Armenian flag during the genocide commencement ceremony.
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Photo Essay: One day of commemoration, two events of honor
Fresno State hosts one afternoon event and one evening event to remember the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
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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