By Hannah Lathen

Photos by Peter Matthews/The Collegian
All TCC campuses welcomed students back with celebrations.
South Campus hosted a series of football-themed events including games, music and food.
NE offered students free hot cocoa, popcorn and giveaways.
TR held Pops with Campus Police, where students got to connect with campus police over popsicles.
SE offered free pizza in exchange for completion of a survey.
NW had navigation stations set up to help students understand the campus and get to class on time.
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NE had tables set up through the first week where students could pick up a free cup of hot cocoa with an array of toppings including sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.