Florida State University initially announced that classes and operations would resume on campus on Monday, just days after a shooting near the student union that left two staff members dead and six others injured. However, students expressed confusion and anger, prompting university leadership to reconsider. President Richard McCullough first clarified that the school would be flexible for students who didn’t feel comfortable returning immediately, and later announced that all absences would be excused with remote options for some classes. Many students expressed feeling unsafe returning to campus, citing damage from the SWAT response to the shooting and the emotional toll of being near the scene of the tragedy. One student who sheltered during the shooting described the difficulty of focusing on exams in the same place where they were recently in fear for their life. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old FSU student Phoenix Ikner, is currently hospitalized and in custody. Many students are struggling with the uncertainty and trauma of the situation, with one student comparing the campus to their home that was violated by violence. The university is now working to accommodate students and provide support during this challenging time of grief and fear.
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