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The Tundra


Winter is around the corner! Who knew that reports of snow would be coming so soon. There were many reports over the weekend that Ada is supposed to get snow on Monday, Sept. 11, 2019. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory till Tuesday at 4 a.m. Many different polar bears on campus love the snow and many polar bears dread winter because of the Tundra. The Tundra is something that is known by all faculty, students and alumni. It is a main walkway between multiple dorms and academic buildings on campus. With buildings being on both sides, the wind whips through the Tundra and creates a colder atmosphere than many other parts of the university. I love watching the snowfall, but I am not a huge fan walking in it.
With winter around the corner, the goal is to stay as warm as possible when it is necessary to go outside. The upperclassmen students are routine in how to keep warm and the best tactics to use. To all the freshman, my advice is don’t forget your hat and gloves! I have owned maybe one pair of snow boots in my life and I have considered ordering another one for walking from class to class. With winter also coming up very soon, that means it is almost time for a break right after exam week! Good Luck with your exams!  Do you enjoy walking to class when it snows in Ada? Do you have a story about how cold the Tundra gets? What are your best tips for staying warm?

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  1. Allie HarperNovember 14, 2019 at 12:20 PM

    Welcome to your first winter here at ONU! Once January comes around, sometimes the Tundra can be unbearable. I have to admit that as I've gotten older I drive across campus when the weather is bad much more often than I did my freshman year. Bundle up, and it's not as bad if you walk with your face looking down!!

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