Middle Tennessee State University and its offices were closed Feb. 16-17 due to inclement weather. (Rhiannon Gilbert / MTSU Sidelines)
As MTSU resumes classes after this week’s winter weather, students have flocked to social media to express their thoughts and concerns on campus’ icy conditions.
Even though the university closed three days for inclement weather, many thought the closure should continue due to icy road and sidewalk conditions throughout Middle Tennessee.
Last night, many took the opportunity to make jokes about the impeding return to campus:
How I plan on gettin to class tomorrow #MTSU #icepocolypse2015 pic.twitter.com/o6IZg2XYY4
— Jonathan Essaff (@jroll_94) February 19, 2015
McPhee? More like McStupid MTSU? More like MTSUSTUPID Blue raiders? More like Blue stupiders -My thoughts on class tomorrow
— rickenbacken (@Rickenbacken) February 19, 2015
However, once students started their treks to class, the conversation quickly changed tones:
If I wreck on my icy road, it’s MTSU’s fault. — Megan Nichols (@megannichols91) February 19, 2015
THANK YOU MTSU FOR OPENING TODAY WHEN THE HIGH IS 17 AND NONE OF THE ICE IS MELTING. MY CAR CANT LEAVE MY DRIVEWAY AND I MISSED A TEST
— LittleBunnyFuFu (@ForresterPayne) February 19, 2015
Witnessed 4 people slip & fall before 10am. Thanks so much MTSU for ensuring the environment was safe enough for us to return. @MTSUProbz
— Emily Allen (@emilyallen_14) February 19, 2015
The students felt that the university could have better prepared for their return, with some feeling that reopening campus while sidewalks and paths were iced over displayed a lack of regard for student safety.
Topic of discussion: MTSU doesn’t care about their students — Kaleigh Gregson (@kaleighgregson) February 19, 2015
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