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Cornell College move-in day

A warm, 90-degree-plus reception for students in Mount Vernon

Aug. 25, 2023 6:14 pm, Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 7:36 pm

Junior Lydia Thoroughman helps carry in several stuffed animals for an incoming freshman during move-in day Friday at Cornell College in Mount Vernon. The first block of classes starts Monday. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Senior Cornell College soccer player Greg Pappadakis carries boxes into a residence hall Friday during move-in day at Cornell College in Mount Vernon when temperatures were in the 90s. Members of Cornell’s athletic teams helped new students move in. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

A mirror reflects the face of Pfeiffer Hall during move in day on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette) — A mirror reflects the face of Pfeiffer Hall during move-in day Friday at Cornell College in Mount Vernon. Classes start Monday. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Freshman soccer player Fox Wight helps carry a mini fridge into a Cornell College move-in day Friday at the private college in Mount Vernon. Members of Cornell’s athletic teams helped new students move in. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Cornell College student Maggie Dominguez blows bubbles while beating the heat Friday during move-in day at the college in Mount Vernon. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

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