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New students say Aloha at George Mason University Luau

Students pick up door prize raffle tickets. One of the prizes paid for their most expensive textbook. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Sherrell, a freshman from Richmond, hangs on during a mechanical bull ride. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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The Fun Time Ice Cream Company stand and cornhole games are popular attractions. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Students joust in an inflatable arena. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Students enjoy games and food at the George Mason University in Fairfax Catholic campus ministry’s annual new student Luau Aug. 23. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Myles Alleyne, a freshman from St. Michael Church in Glen Allen, learns firsthand that the bull takes no prisoners. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Students try their hand at Spike Ball at the Luau. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Fr. James Searby, chaplain and director of Catholic Campus Ministry at George Mason University in Fairfax, chats with students. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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The Catholic Campus Ministry Center at George Mason University in Fairfax held its annual new student Luau at the St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel Aug. 23.  The event featured luau-style food, a mechanical bull ride, a DJ and fellowship for newly arriving students as a non-denominational welcome to the university.

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