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YSU stays open despite freezing weather
Issue date: 2/12/08 Section: News
With morning temperatures maxing out at a 1 degree, Youngstown State University students needed to bundle up for classes Monday.
Freshman B'anca Littlejohn layered for the cold weather.
"I'm disappointed that I have to even come to school dressed like this, because I have layered up and [am] still cold!"
While most of the area schools closed, including all public and private schools in Mahoning and Trumbull counties, YSU students didn't get off the hook.
The university has a policy in place for inclement weather. According to the university's Web site, "Classes may be cancelled when severe weather creates difficulty in maintaining clear access to the university and its parking areas and buildings"
The president makes the decision to cancel classes. In the president's absence, authority passes down a chain of command to the provost, vice president of administration, vice president for student affairs or executive director of facilities.
YSU's Web site states, "The essential question to be answered in making the decision is whether or not the primary institutional operations can be maintained."
Junior Bryan Nelling didn't have to face the cold between classes Monday.
"Most of my classes are in DeBartolo. I just hide out there all day, study and stay warm," he said.
The American Red Cross offers tips for staying warm: Individuals should layer, and avoid being outside for prolonged periods of time. Individuals should take it easy, since overexertion strains the heart.
Good outerwear is also necessary. The American Red Cross suggests that people wear hats that cover their ears and mittens rather than gloves. Finally, people should wear insulated, waterproof boots.
While warming the body's core with hot fluids is a good way to shake off the cold, one should not drink fluids containing alcohol or caffeine, since they cause the body to lose heat faster.
Some students chose to follow the advice and layer.
"I wear long shirts, gloves and sometimes two jackets," junior Andrew Wilson said.
Freshman Megan Cartwright said, "I wear a hoodie, scarf and a big jacket, with both hoods on my head. Also, I wear warm shoes and fuzzy socks."
Freshman B'anca Littlejohn layered for the cold weather.
"I'm disappointed that I have to even come to school dressed like this, because I have layered up and [am] still cold!"
While most of the area schools closed, including all public and private schools in Mahoning and Trumbull counties, YSU students didn't get off the hook.
The university has a policy in place for inclement weather. According to the university's Web site, "Classes may be cancelled when severe weather creates difficulty in maintaining clear access to the university and its parking areas and buildings"
The president makes the decision to cancel classes. In the president's absence, authority passes down a chain of command to the provost, vice president of administration, vice president for student affairs or executive director of facilities.
YSU's Web site states, "The essential question to be answered in making the decision is whether or not the primary institutional operations can be maintained."
Junior Bryan Nelling didn't have to face the cold between classes Monday.
"Most of my classes are in DeBartolo. I just hide out there all day, study and stay warm," he said.
The American Red Cross offers tips for staying warm: Individuals should layer, and avoid being outside for prolonged periods of time. Individuals should take it easy, since overexertion strains the heart.
Good outerwear is also necessary. The American Red Cross suggests that people wear hats that cover their ears and mittens rather than gloves. Finally, people should wear insulated, waterproof boots.
While warming the body's core with hot fluids is a good way to shake off the cold, one should not drink fluids containing alcohol or caffeine, since they cause the body to lose heat faster.
Some students chose to follow the advice and layer.
"I wear long shirts, gloves and sometimes two jackets," junior Andrew Wilson said.
Freshman Megan Cartwright said, "I wear a hoodie, scarf and a big jacket, with both hoods on my head. Also, I wear warm shoes and fuzzy socks."
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