Crowds of sweaty people outside every residence hall could tell you how hot it was on NIU’s official move-in day last Thursday.

Sara Jones, a freshman accountancy major and Lincoln Hall resident, described the heat as “overwhelming.”

Despite the extreme warmth, some sweat-drenched movers could appreciate the positive aspects of move-in day.

Lemmy King helped his granddaughter Nicole Brown, an undecided LA&S major, move into Neptune Hall. King said the heat got to him, but he still thought it was a “pretty positive” experience.

King said he appreciated the many NI Guides, who had carts and trucks on hand to help those moving in.

“It’s been hard, but it’s been a very good thing,” said David Guetschow, the lead NI Guide for Douglas Hall.

Guetschow said the NI Guides were “amazing” and that they did an excellent job helping people move in.

Benjamin Thomas, the student employment coordinator for Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS), said volunteers were “doing laps handing out water” to students and parents.

David Dunlap, coordinator of marketing and public relations for SHDS, said there were “golf carts filled with ice” around to help students and parents cope with the heat.

Mikki Pawlik, mother of freshman music major Doug Pawlik, a Neptune Hall resident, described the day as “the hottest.” However, she didn’t think the heat was that bad compared to other things.

“The big problems are the bills,” she said.