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Students gathered by a tent on a beautiful cloudy after noun.

Premier 2012

Check out our slideshow of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community celebrating the start of the fall semester.

A great sunset and freebies greet students at the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSUN student government sponsor tent. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

Premier 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, one of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's longest-standing traditions, officially welcomed new and returning students to campus on Aug. 29. The event promotes a sense of pride and connection with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and builds a tradition that marks the official beginning of every academic year. A commemorative poster will be distributed free to students Oct. 10 in Pida Plaza.

Three young women posing for a picture with Hey Reb the mascot.
Always the popular guy, Hey Reb! poses with students. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

A crowd of students waiting to pick up their 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ t-shirts.
Students pick up this year's Premier 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 2012 T-shirts. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

A silhouette of two young men during a cloudy afternoon.
Students show off dance moves against a beautiful sunset. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

Front side view of Hey Reb the mascot and a student.
Making a new friend, Hey Reb! poses with a student. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

President Neal Smatresk talking to a group of young students.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Neal Smatresk and his wife, Debbie, talk with students. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ"s rebel dancers wearing their scarlet red dresses and raising their hands in the air.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Rebel Girls entertain the crowd during Premier 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 2012. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

A band member along with the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ rebel girls listen to the national anthem.
A band member listens to the national anthem. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

Blurred aerial view of students dancing at night.
Students dance during Premier 2012. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

A young man speaking through a microphone.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Student Body President Mark Ciavola addresses the crowd. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's rebel girls dancing and cheering on the crowd.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rebel Girls rally student spirit. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

Aerial scenic view of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 2012's premier night.
The Las Vegas Strip lights the night as students gather for Premier 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 2012. (Geri Kodey/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

Silhouette of two photographers during the night with the full moon hiding behind the clouds.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ photographer Geri Kodey, left, and program coordinator for campus activities Ashlee Burrs prepare for the official photograph. A commemorative poster of the fireworks is part of the tradition. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

Fireworks exploding behind a crowd of students all raising their hands.
As fireworks explode, students hold flashlights to pose for the official photo. (Aaron Mayes/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)

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