“We’re not saying everybody’s going to go out and get drunk or go out and be crazy, but it is a good time for celebrating and a time that you are going to want to stay up all night on Franklin Street,” said Maryclaire Farrington, a student in STOR 155 who started a petition to have a Tuesday exam moved.
On Facebook, Overheard at UNC filled with petitions for teachers to change the dates of exams happening today.
Sophomore Brian Fields posted a petition to change his ASIA 357 exam because he was at the game in Houston and couldn’t possibly get back in time.
“It’s my dream to see the Tar Heels play in person, but I’ve also worked so hard like my whole life to have an awesome GPA,” Fields said.
Fields, who had made in-person requests for mercy before he left, said he got an email from his professor Monday afternoon explaining that he could take the test on Thursday.
Other students weren’t so lucky.
Farrington’s test was not moved despite the petition and numerous emails among her classmates, but she said she still loves her teacher and will be ready for the test.
“I’m definitely going to be drinking a lot of coffee tomorrow and probably running around Franklin Street with my notes in my hand,” she said.
