What do we do now that the wonderment of the holiday sea­son has passed, taking with it the warmth of tidings and joy, undoubtedly leaving us with the kind of seasonal depression that only a polar vortex could bring about? We prepare for snow closings and delays, of course!

As any student knows, there is nothing more satisfying than the weather notification system alerting you to the bliss of a day off. If you don’t know how to be part of Pace’s early notifica­tion system, allow me to walk you through it. First, log on to pace.edu and in your search bar enter general services. Wel­come to Safety and Security! Scroll down your Quick Links and select Emergency Clos­ing and Weather Alert Notifi­cation. This screen shares a quick link, allowing you to sign up to receive phone calls, text, and emails, allowing you to stay in the know. If the thought of another subscrip­tion gives you the kind of anxiety one reserves for finals week, chill, no pun intended; just stay on Pace’s home page and click current students to find emergency notifications.

Did you drop your lap­top off at Wilcox computer resource center? Tune in to one of the thirteen local radio stations that cover campus-closing information. Radio’s more of a blast from the past? Pace has got you covered; emergency closing informa­tion telephone lines are set up for both campuses. Whether you’re on campus or you’re a commuter, weather alerts are just a click, call or station away.