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Northwest Missouri State University celebrated its annual Homecoming Oct. 25-31 with traditions spanning from banners and canned art to the variety show, parade and a football victory.
Banners are displayed on the J.W. Jones Student Union to kick off Homecoming week on Oct. 26, 2026. (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)
Banners are displayed on the J.W. Jones Student Union to kick off Homecoming week on Oct. 26, 2026. (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)
The Bearcat Steppers performed in the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026 (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)The Bearcat Steppers performed in the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026 (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits that poked fun at campus culture and personalities during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits that poked fun at campus culture and personalities while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students put a unique spin on their portrayals of Bobby Bearcat during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students put a unique spin on their portrayals of Bobby Bearcat during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits that poked fun at campus culture and personalities while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits that poked fun at campus culture and personalities while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits that poked fun at campus culture and personalities while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits that poked fun at campus culture and personalities while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits and solos during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits and solos during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits and dance routines during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits and dance routines during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits that poked fun at campus culture and personalities while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits that poked fun at campus culture and personalities while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits that poked fun at campus culture and personalities while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students performed skits that poked fun at campus culture and personalities while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” during the Homecoming Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Phillip Motazedi was crowned Homecoming king during the Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)
Lily Olsen was crowned Homecoming queen during the Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)
Lily Olsen was crowned Homecoming queen during the Variety Show on Oct. 29, 2026. (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)
International students carried their flags across the Northwest campus to the annual international Flag-Raising on Oct. 30, 2026. (Gracelynn Brown | Northwest Missouri State University)
International students carried their flags across the Northwest campus to the annual international Flag-Raising on Oct. 30, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
International students carried their flags across the Northwest campus to the annual international Flag-Raising on Oct. 30, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
International students carried their flags across the Northwest campus to the annual international Flag-Raising on Oct. 30, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
The Bearcat Marching Band led Northwest’s Homecoming parade on Fourth Street, Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
The Bearcat Marching Band led Northwest’s Homecoming parade on Fourth Street, Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest fraternities and sororities dressed as an array of characters while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” for the Homecoming parade on Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest fraternities and sororities dressed as an array of characters while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” for the Homecoming parade on Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest fraternities and sororities dressed as an array of characters while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” for the Homecoming parade on Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students cheered the entries in the Homecoming parade on Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)e University)
Parade floats of many colors traveled on Fourth Street while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” on Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
Parade floats of many colors traveled on Fourth Street while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” on Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
Parade floats of many colors traveled on Fourth Street while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” on Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
Parade floats of many colors traveled on Fourth Street while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” on Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
Parade floats of many colors traveled on Fourth Street while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” on Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
Parade floats of many colors traveled on Fourth Street while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” on Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest fraternities and sororities dressed as an array of characters while aligning with the cinematic theme of “Now Showing ... A Bearcat Homecoming” for the Homecoming parade on Oct. 31, 2026. (Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students enjoyed tailgate activities before the Homecoming football game on Oct. 31, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students enjoyed tailgate activities before the Homecoming football game on Oct. 31, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
The No. 11-ranked Northwest Bearcats football team hammered the No. 8-ranked Emporia State University for a Homecoming victory, 59-14. (Photo by Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Northwest students cheered the Bearcats during the Homecoming football game on Oct. 31, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
Bobby Bearcat revs the Northwest crowd during the Homecoming football game on Oct. 31, 2026. (Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University)
