SFU students are pissed campus isn't closed because of snow and ice

With a huge blast of snow on Sunday and an arctic front moving into the region today, many commuters are being warned to exercise caution amidst difficult winter conditions.

Many post-secondary institutions, however, remain open for classes — including Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby.

All SFU campuses are open, operations and classes are proceeding as normal. Due to current weather conditions we urge you to exercise caution commuting to campus. Follow @TransLink & check https://t.co/7HpAWkWQeF & https://t.co/k40teVc13n for current conditions.

— Simon Fraser University (@SFU) January 13, 2020

With current weather conditions, walk with caution on campus. To report a path or stairs that need shoveling or salt at Burnaby campus, call 778-782-3582. pic.twitter.com/bW4v6JpgtJ

— Simon Fraser University (@SFU) January 13, 2020

Which wouldn’t be so bad, if, you know, the university wasn’t located on the top of Burnaby Mountain.

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So with a handful of transit delays and significant challenges for commuters, the news that SFU had decided to keep its doors open was far from well-received by those who attend the institution:

This is actually a joke, holy Translink and SFU need to get a gondola ASAP pic.twitter.com/psyr9hLu2h

— Jay Sachar (@JaySachar) January 13, 2020

You know I can put my life at risk on my own why should I pay SFU tuition to do that for me?

— Mohammad M (@mxmtztweet) January 13, 2020

CANCEL THE CLASSES YOU CRUEL GOOSES

— Amirali Moftakhari (@amoftakh) January 13, 2020

You guys are a joke! My commute is showing a half hour increase. Stop pretending you care about the students and change your name to Simon Fraser inc. One day some one will be seriously injured and I hope it’s worth it!

— Mackenzie Calder (@MackenzieCalde6) January 13, 2020

I love risking my life to come to classes👊🏻

— Bagel (@Bagel24998000) January 13, 2020

How am I supposed to get to campus if the skytrains arent running? pic.twitter.com/EsCxwEoevq

— Jaspreet (@jaspreetd021) January 13, 2020

😂😂😂 how ironic pic.twitter.com/re4eFN7lnw

— . (@Nayfehnn) January 13, 2020

I can’t wait for my bus to fall off the side of the mountain so i don’t have to pay my tuition anymore

— olivia (@whensummersets) January 13, 2020

This decision reflects the privilege and access of the decision makers not the needs or constraints of the students.

— Christa Sibbett (@ChristaSibbett) January 13, 2020

Car sliding on campus
SFU: Condition is suitable for classes pic.twitter.com/eDAMRML8tb

— (´･_･`) (@fidioarudena1) January 13, 2020

Translink is only running essential services due to “dangerous road conditions” and you say to exercise caution… but campus is still open? Okay. Thanks for the info!!

— Nicole (@nicolepsxo) January 13, 2020

Three years ago I left school during a snow storm while campus was still open in protest. On my way down the mountain two cars driving slowly drove off the road. This was only made worse by the fact they almost hit all the students walking down the MOUNTAIN. FFS SFU

— Amelia Hill (@deepcovemia) January 13, 2020

The roads on campus are still pretty icy, saw someone stuck in the middle of tower road. The line at Duthie was insane; no way students are making it to 8:30 classes 😬

— Sam Lung (@SamLung) January 13, 2020

My friend said that she tried to go up the mountain this morning and she saw cars rolling backwards so she turned around, please cancel classes and stop putting your students in danger.

— Camilia Rodriguez (@tacobellespeaks) January 13, 2020

So I pay around $3500 each semester and I still have to call myself to let you know that I’ve fallen down and a path needs to be shovelled. This is just great

— parmida (@parrmiida) January 13, 2020