What really happens on Move-in Day
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When my parents and I first stepped into the elevator of Russell Hall during Move-In Day at the University of Georgia, it reeked of vomit and stale beer.
That was 1984. From a glance at the police report on St. Cloud's recent 3-day move-in period, it looks like not much has changed.
Violations:
Open container: 121
Underage drinking: 115
Disorderly conduct: 8
5th degree assault: 2
False info to police: 4
Property damage: 3
Noise violation: 19
Urinating in public: 2
Possession of a small amount of marijuana: 1
Fleeing police on foot: 4
Underage possession of alcohol: 6
Possession of drug paraphernalia: 1
Stop-sign violation: 1