Winter Storm Fern swept through Oxford and disrupted daily schedules for students and community members. In response, the University of Mississippi community found creative ways to stay active and connected, from organizing indoor workouts to adapting normal schedules to the challenging conditions.
“Winter Storm Fern completely stopped my daily routine. I usually get up at 8 or 9 and go to classes, then to work, but all those activities came to a halt,” freshman film production major Jaidyn Bryant said. “Even the simple things like taking a shower or eating breakfast were affected because of the inconsistent power.