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Incoming Franklin College students carry items into Elsey Hall during new student move-in day Thursday morning.
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal
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Franklin College student Lexi Giddens helps carry items into the Elsey Hall dorms during new student move-in day Thursday morning.
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal
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Incoming Franklin College students and their families carry items into Elsey Hall during new student move-in day Thursday morning.
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal
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Incoming Franklin College students, their families and college students and staff carry items into Elsey Hall during new student move-in day Thursday morning.
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal
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Franklin College resident assistants organize student check-in packs at Elsey Hall during new student move-in on Thursday.
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal
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A large “Welcome Grizzlies” sign was placed on Dame Mall across from Elsey Hall at Franklin College to welcome new students on move-in day Thursday
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal
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Incoming Franklin College students and their families wait in the basement of Elsey Hall during new student move-in day Thursday morning.
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal
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Incoming Franklin College students, their families and the welcome crew carry items on the third floor of Elsey Hall during new student move-in day Thursday morning.
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal
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Different pieces of furniture and appliances line the halls of Elsey Hall during new student move-in day Thursday at Franklin College.
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal
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Rachel Rooksberry, of Bloomfield, lofts the bed in her new dorm room in Elsey Hall at Franklin College on new student move-in day Thursday.
Emily Ketterer | Daily Journal