Florida State University leadership initially announced that classes and operations would resume on campus on Monday following a shooting near the student union. However, student outcry and expressions of fear and confusion led the university to reconsider their decision. President Richard McCullough clarified that classes would resume as scheduled but there would be flexibility for those who were not comfortable returning to campus. Absences would be excused, and remote options would be available for some classes. Students expressed concerns about safety, trauma, and the difficulty of concentrating after the shooting. The shooter, an FSU student and stepson of a sheriff’s deputy, was in custody. Students described the trauma of passing by the area where the shooting occurred. The uncertainty and lack of guidance from the university added to the stress and anxiety of the students, who were struggling to cope with the tragedy. The decision to allow flexibility in returning to campus and providing accommodations for those affected by the shooting was seen as a step in the right direction by the students. The university was working to support the community in the aftermath of the tragic events.
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