T h e u n i v e r s i T y o f T e x a s a T a r l i n g T o n
friday
february 12, 2010
volume 91, no.
74
www.
theshorthorn.
com
since 1919
Snow began blanketing the
campus before the first class
was scheduled to start Thursday
morning, resulting in downed...
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T h e u n i v e r s i T y o f T e x a s a T a r l i n g T o n
friday
february 12, 2010
volume 91, no.
74
www.
theshorthorn.
com
since 1919
Snow began blanketing the
campus before the first class
was scheduled to start Thursday
morning, resulting in downed
tree branches, spot power outages
and campus-wide snowball fights.
While other area universities
and colleges were shutting down,
UTA remained open until 3 p.
m.
,
after administrators met to make
a decision for afternoon and evening activities.
University spokeswoman Kristin Sullivan said the administration’s decision to remain open was
the best it could do at 6 a.
m.
At
that time, she said, roads around
the university were still clear.
“This weather event is unusual
for North Texas,” she said.
“The
university is blessed with a large
on-campus population, but also
students who drive long distances.
”
She added that administrators
are concerned about students’
safety, as well as their education.
While some students were
upset a
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