{"id":1545,"date":"2015-10-11T19:29:17","date_gmt":"2015-10-11T19:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gwu-today.com\/?p=1545"},"modified":"2015-10-11T19:31:31","modified_gmt":"2015-10-11T19:31:31","slug":"a-happily-ever-after-homecoming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwu-today.com\/?p=1545","title":{"rendered":"A ‘happily ever after’ homecoming"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our staff photographers covered many of \u00a0Gardner-Webb’s “happily ever after” homecoming events during the week of Oct. 5. \u00a0Students participated in several events and activities that allowed them to show their school spirit throughout the course of the week. Check out the photo story below, and view all the photos from homecoming week here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Gardner-Webb clubs and organizations designed banners with the theme of “happily ever after.” All entries were hung in the Tucker Student Center during homecoming week.
Photo by Isaiah Johnson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Photo by Isaiah Johnson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Japanese Language and Culture Club won first place for their original banner.
Photo by Isaiah Johnson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The annual powderpuff game took place in Spangler Stadium on Friday, Oct. 9.
Photo by Elizabeth Banfield.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo by Elizabeth Banfield.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Fans in the stands supporting their favorite players.
Photo by Elizabeth Banfield.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Southside team took home the trophy.
Photo by Elizabeth Banfield.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Despite the wet weather, runners greeted Saturday morning with a splash of color at the Color Dash.
Photo by Megan Hartman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Morgan Ingle and Taylor White completed the Color Dash on Saturday morning. Photo by Megan Hartman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo by Megan Hartman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Brittany Kertesz excited to complete the 5k. Photo by Megan Hartman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Runnin’ Bulldogs victoriously took on the Liberty Flames at this year’s homecoming game and Big South opener, with a final score of 34-20.
Photo by Megan Hartman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cheerleaders<\/a>
Cheerleaders in the stands supporting the Runnin’ Bulldogs.
Photo by Megan Hartman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Meredith<\/a>
Meredith Byl was crowned this year’s Homecoming Queen during halftime.
Photo by Megan Hartman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Fans<\/a>
Fans supported the Runnin’ Bulldogs despite the weather.
Photo by Megan Hartman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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