{"id":222074,"date":"2023-10-02T10:31:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T14:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/?p=222074"},"modified":"2023-10-05T12:18:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T16:18:25","slug":"red-hawks-soar-at-homecoming-literally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/10\/02\/red-hawks-soar-at-homecoming-literally\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Hawks Soar at Homecoming \u2013 Literally!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite a rain delay, Saturday marked another Homecoming filled with fun games, good food, tailgating, a street fair and the return of hundreds of Montclair alumni and their families. As always, the Student Showcase did not disappoint, and this year there was even a zipline for the adventurous at heart. And to top it all off, the Red Hawks beat the TCNJ Lions 42-7 in their football matchup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check out these scenes from the day:<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_15136_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_15136_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"The Red Hawks football team runs onto the field carrying a black and red Red Hawks Football flag.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let&#8217;s go!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_9185_Homecoming-LAROSA-resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_9185_Homecoming-LAROSA-resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A large group of students walk toward the performance stage.\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_9062_Homecoming-LAROSA_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_9062_Homecoming-LAROSA_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students kick during a dance sequence.\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_14066_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_14066_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A man raises his arms in a cheering crowd.\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_12422_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_12422_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A red hawk and a bear mascot pose with three children with painted faces.\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_9196_Homecoming-LAROSA_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_9196_Homecoming-LAROSA_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A man dressed in a crown and red feather eye mask and a fraternity flag .\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_13210_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_13210_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman rides a mechanical pumpkin.\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_11766_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_11766_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"People play a carnival game involving water that is splashing.\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_14205_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_14205_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Dancers perform in front of a crowd in an outdoor amphitheater.\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_12898_Homecomin-resize-g.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_12898_Homecomin-resize-g.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"People in the crowd smile at the camera.\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_15909_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_15909_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students stand playing instruments in the stands of a football game.\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_15026_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_15026_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Two young men in jackets talk into microphones and to TV cameras in front of a football field.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/montclairathletics.com\/sports\/2020\/4\/18\/red-hawk-sports-network\">Red Hawk Sports Network<\/a> in the house.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_14914_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_14914_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"President Koppell holds a camera at arm&apos;s length to take a &quot;selfie&quot; with students.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">These students were among many who scored what has become known on campus as a &#8220;Koppellfie&#8221; with President Jonathan Koppell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_13675_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_13675_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A giant bird mascot and a young woman throw t-shirts to the crowd.\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_12628_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_12628_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Three students laugh and pose for the camera.\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_15664_Homecoming_resize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/093023_15664_Homecoming_resize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A man wearing Let&apos;s Go Red Hawks foam talons cheers in the crowd.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheering on the Red Hawks to a 42-7 win.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Red Hawks Soar at Homecoming 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TBClLlhJvhc?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Photos by University Photographer <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=petersm\">Mike Peters<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <strong>John J. LaRosa.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check out more photos from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/montclairstateuniversity.smugmug.com\/2023\/093023-Homecoming\/n-7ZstrP\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Homecoming<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/\/ Output tags as a list for Google Analytics custom dimension\nwindow.MSU_TagList = [];\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year\u2019s fun and excitement at Montclair State University Homecoming included a zipline and a high-scoring win <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":257,"featured_media":222076,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[313,123,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-222074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alumni","category-homepage-news","category-university"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/257"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=222074"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222074\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":222260,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222074\/revisions\/222260"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/222076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=222074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=222074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=222074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}