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Students celebrate community during belonging week

Isabella Petree and Sophie Tang
September 9, 2025
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Isabella Petree
Sophomores Lucy Guo, Ella Lighvani and Anna Nguyen give big smiles for the kickoff of Belonging Week. Belonging Week is an annual event that showcases different aspects of student life and helps students discover groups that resonate with them. “I liked the sense of community, especially during club fair, because everyone got together, and I got to meet new people and eat delicious food,” Nguyen said. Photo by Isabella Petree.
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