Nicholls State University and its many campus organizations resumed operations on Monday, Jan 28 after one week of remote learning due to snowfall.

For most Nicholls students, the winter wonderland painted on Tuesday, Jan. 21, created warmth, nourishment and a much-needed break from daily activities. For some, the frigid conditions halted the momentum carrying them into the spring semester.

Jenna Mire, a mass communications student, expressed mixed emotions regarding the recent halting of events.

“At first I was super excited because the last time we saw snow down here was about seven years ago,” she reminisced. “Now, I am a bit worried about classes being remote, academic-wise.”

Mire explained that needing to catch up so early on may lead to a more rushed teaching style, potentially causing gaps in her education.

Regarding campus activities, the timing of the snow brought virtually no changes. Kate Clement, vice president of Delta Zeta, said meetings and events do not begin for the sorority until the second week of school.

The only effect the storm had, according to Clement, was that planning scheduled for Friday regarding the Spring Formal at Rendezvous was canceled. Otherwise, she said everything “worked out fine”, and she enjoyed the snow thoroughly.

“We didn’t have to postpone anything,” Clement added.

Student Government Association President Jax Badeaux also reported no issues or delays for the SGA as a result of the frigid weather.

“There were minimal disruptions to normal operations, and the shift to remote work was handled easily, quickly and efficiently. I was able to continue with all scheduled meetings,” Badeaux said.

He noted the benefits remote learning provided for students and emphasized the playful nature created through an unconventional first week of school.

“I believe the remote instructional time provided students with a great experience, especially given the historic snowy weather,” Badeaux said. “It allowed them to participate in class while also enjoying the snow, all without the stress of potentially having to make up lost days later.”