Surviving My First Winter Snow Storm
Keona Prude
Section: Opinion/Editorial
There were several warnings and talk about the snow storm prior to it coming down. I was still skeptical because in my four years at Norfolk State University, I have only seen little flurries that do not stick. On Friday, Jan. 29, however, I took the initiative to go to Wal-Mart and stock up on necessities like water, soup and tissue. Needless to say, that was the best thing for me to do.
In the early morning hours of Jan. 30, a winter snow storm hit Norfolk. The snow storm kept me stuck in my room on-campus until that following Monday. Since I am from southern California, I have never experienced a snow storm before. I've barely seen snow. This whole experience was new to me.
Looking out of my window, I watched the snow flakes fall to the ground. Not only was snow falling, but a mixture of rain and sleet as well. Along with the wintry mix came powers of wind. I kept hearing a whistling noise beat against my window seal. My blinds blew frantically from the outside winds that slipped through my cracked window. Weather reports dominated the local news stations. I received numerous phone calls and text messages from my family and friends back home telling me to stay safe.
Some students decided to return home to their families before the storm came in. For many students that live on-campus, being stuck inside became rather boring. I looked out my window to find several people playing in the courtyard of the Spartan Suites throughout the day. For other students, being snowed in allowed them to get some extra rest or homework and studying done. I tried to keep myself occupied by staying on top of my school work.
On the afternoon of Feb. 1, I received a phone call from NSU Campus Alerts saying "due to inclement weather, NSU will be closed on Monday, Feb. 1." I knew at that moment that although the snow had stopped, the city was still covered in snow. Looking out onto the courtyard of the Spartan Suites confirmed my thought. Some of the snow had begun to turn into ice, which it made it very dangerous to walk on. Not only was NSU closed, but other schools and even some businesses were closed as well.
The university helped on-campus residents a great deal by providing, what we like to call, "meals on wheels." All dining places on-campus were closed, so the meals on wheels provided a way for students to eat without leaving our buildings. Meals were delivered twice a day from Saturday, Jan. 30 to Monday, Feb. 1. Some of the lunch meals consisted of ham/turkey sandwiches with chips, fruit and a drink. Dinner meals consisted of chicken (cooked in various ways), vegetables and drink.
I found myself wishing I was back in California so I wouldn't have to deal with being "snowed in." Many people were glad to be snowed in, but I, on the other hand was not.
NSU re-opened on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 10 am. On my way to class, I could still see snow covering much of the ground. But I was proud to say I made it through my first winter snow storm.
In the early morning hours of Jan. 30, a winter snow storm hit Norfolk. The snow storm kept me stuck in my room on-campus until that following Monday. Since I am from southern California, I have never experienced a snow storm before. I've barely seen snow. This whole experience was new to me.
Looking out of my window, I watched the snow flakes fall to the ground. Not only was snow falling, but a mixture of rain and sleet as well. Along with the wintry mix came powers of wind. I kept hearing a whistling noise beat against my window seal. My blinds blew frantically from the outside winds that slipped through my cracked window. Weather reports dominated the local news stations. I received numerous phone calls and text messages from my family and friends back home telling me to stay safe.
Some students decided to return home to their families before the storm came in. For many students that live on-campus, being stuck inside became rather boring. I looked out my window to find several people playing in the courtyard of the Spartan Suites throughout the day. For other students, being snowed in allowed them to get some extra rest or homework and studying done. I tried to keep myself occupied by staying on top of my school work.
On the afternoon of Feb. 1, I received a phone call from NSU Campus Alerts saying "due to inclement weather, NSU will be closed on Monday, Feb. 1." I knew at that moment that although the snow had stopped, the city was still covered in snow. Looking out onto the courtyard of the Spartan Suites confirmed my thought. Some of the snow had begun to turn into ice, which it made it very dangerous to walk on. Not only was NSU closed, but other schools and even some businesses were closed as well.
The university helped on-campus residents a great deal by providing, what we like to call, "meals on wheels." All dining places on-campus were closed, so the meals on wheels provided a way for students to eat without leaving our buildings. Meals were delivered twice a day from Saturday, Jan. 30 to Monday, Feb. 1. Some of the lunch meals consisted of ham/turkey sandwiches with chips, fruit and a drink. Dinner meals consisted of chicken (cooked in various ways), vegetables and drink.
I found myself wishing I was back in California so I wouldn't have to deal with being "snowed in." Many people were glad to be snowed in, but I, on the other hand was not.
NSU re-opened on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 10 am. On my way to class, I could still see snow covering much of the ground. But I was proud to say I made it through my first winter snow storm.
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