The athletic department should consider extreme weather conditions and allow students to wait within the Smith Center or the Koury Natatorium while lining up for today’s game against Duke.
Though forecasts vary, it seems to be a fact that today will be bitterly cold and see a decent amount of snow and freezing rain.
The CAA and athletic department have already drawn criticism for forcing students with phase one tickets to arrive by 1 p.m. if they want to be randomized, which has persuaded many to miss class.
To avoid further problems, make sure these students will not have to spend hours in adverse weather.
Though this could take more planning, this should not be an excuse.
The health risks of waiting in today’s weather trump any arguments about the logistical feasibility of this strategy.
