No school, no problem: How Badgers are spending snow day
Though school is temporarily out due to extreme temperatures, that hasn’t stopped UW–Madison students from making the most of their day off.
For a group of roommates, a cold day called for getting as comfy as possible… with a huge fort of pillows to serve as a jumbo bed.
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Photo by Kylie Steinke
A mini party was even held, where friends locked themselves indoors together to bond.
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Others braved the cold — just to say they did it.
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Another tested the theory that boiling water automatically freezes when you throw it into the air — all in the name of science.
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And this student indulged their sweet tooth with a tasty treat.
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Photo by Margie Whiteside Kentz
While some held tight to their pets for warmth and unlimited cuddles…
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Photo by Darby Peter