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Slippery Rock University students start moving in

Peyton Kaufhold, of Strongsville, Ohio, unloads the family van on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 21, as Slippery Rock University welcomed the members of this year’s first year students. Submitted photo

The first students headed back to campus Thursday, Aug. 21, as Slippery Rock University prepares for a new semester.

First-year residents were busy hauling their possessions into housing throughout the day, many with a little help from family. The university welcomed new residents to campus housing Thursday. Returning residents will move in on Sunday. Classes begin Monday.

Melanie Hardy from Washington, Pa., unloads her daughter, Miriam’s, bags Thursday afternoon as Slippery Rock University welcomed this year’s first year students.
Jim Palmer from Pittsburgh unloads his son, Dante’s, belongings Thursday afternoon as Slippery Rock University welcomed this year’s first year students.
Justin Toy, from Kittening, loads his belongings onto a cart to take to his room Thursday afternoon as Slippery Rock University welcomed this year’s first year students.
Katie Gibson lifts a bin into a cart to be taken to a. Student’s room Thursday afternoon as Slippery Rock University welcomed this year’s first year students.
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