Chief Woodruff has move in tips for students

Posted on August 10, 2015
Woodruff advises students to,"pack lightly." (WJBC file photo)
Woodruff advises students to,”pack lightly.” (WJBC file photo)

By Terry James

NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal is becoming busy with students again as college classes begin next week.

Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff says college freshman and their parents should take his advice.

“Pack lightly,” said Woodruff. “Don’t take everything you own.  You can buy stuff after you get there.  But really every college and university is going through the same thing. They’re trying to cram a lot of people into a small space all at once.”

Woodruff says in Normal you should watch the road signs.  He points out some one ways are created to help divert traffic during move in days.

Terry James can be reached at [email protected].

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