A Snowy Situation

According to the Badger Herald, today marks the first non-partial snow day ever in records dating back to 1965. The National Weather Service declared that 10 to 14 inches of snow were expected, and as of noon today, it seems that the bulk of the precipitation is over. Of course, this has caused some commotion in the campus climate.

First off, thanks to some hard working students and the decision of Chancellor Martin, the Student Activity Center will be open from 12-9 today, despite the urging of UWPD to close. Many students will be grateful to have a place to study today, especially with all campus libraries closed today. Special thanks to SAC Governing Board Chair Lauren Vollrath for keeping everyone posted on the situation.

Further, Madsion Metro has stopped operation for all buses today, leaving many students left walking. This has limited effect on your segregated fees, though, so don't fear about wasted money. The only loss absorbed today is the contractually-running free buses (80, 82, 85), which, to the best of my knowledge, are still being paid for. The bus pass, despite common belief, is not free, and the university is charged for every swipe on the non-"free" buses. Thus, when they cease operation, students aren't charged, so we can be confident that the effect on your money is minimal.

At the urging of ASM Chair Tyler Junger, the Student Council will not be meeting tonight, so any decisions that would have been made tonight will be postponed to a later date. The Campus First will be sure to keep you updated on that situation.

All other news on cancellations can be found here. Enjoy your day off!

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