“I think every student is hoping we get hit, but I really don't think we will. I'll definitely be studying for my finals either way.”

— Julia Groeblacher, Kansas University sophomore, Lawrence

“Being a pessimist, I'd say it's going to hit us. It will be cats and dogs living together.”

— Aaron Kirby, KU graduate student, Lawrence

“I hope that it gets icy tonight so they will cancel school in the morning.”

— Kendra Moore, West Junior High School eighth-grader, Lawrence

“I think there will be some ice tonight, and it will probably be more difficult to get around tomorrow. I wish they would have waited until morning to close the schools.”

— Mel Young, counselor, Lawrence