Should teachers be allowed to host Zoom classes on snow days?

By Mackenzie Prince  The University of Maryland announced the night before that its College Park campus would close on Feb. 12 due to inclement weather. All classes were canceled, and only weather-essential employees, such as dining hall staff, were required to report.  However, some students, like freshman biology major Sydney Zimmerman, were still encouraged to participate in online instruction via Zoom.  “My chemistry teacher said … Continue reading Should teachers be allowed to host Zoom classes on snow days?

UMD surprises students and faculty with snow day

By Ilana Williams When the weather was getting cold in the fall, the University of Maryland informed students that online classes would still happen despite bad weather.  However, on the night of Feb. 17, the school released an email to faculty and students canceling in-person and online classes.  UMD closed the school for the first time this year on Feb. 18 because of a forecast … Continue reading UMD surprises students and faculty with snow day