Unmasked: Students Share Opinions on New Mask Policy
Hailey Randall
With the Covid-19 pandemic seemingly on a downward trend, a major change has occurred on UC Clermont’s campus. Walking along the sidewalks and hallways, students will notice something that has not been seen since March of 2020: entire human faces. On March 21st, 2022, the mask mandate on campus was lifted, allowing students a choice to wear facial coverings or not. Lantern staff writer Hailey Randall tracked down a few students to ask them their thoughts on the new policy. Here are there responses:
Shepard Lansaw
Major: Education
Class: Freshman
“It really doesn’t bother me if I wear a mask or not.”
Jackson Cahall
Major: Environmental Studies
“I could go either way.”
Louis Servizz
Major: Biological Sciences
“Doesn’t bother me if others wear masks, could go either way as long as everyone feels safe.”
Jared Hill
Class: sophomore
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
“I feel like individuals have rights and should be able to make their own decision on what makes them feel comfortable.”
Shannon Harper
Major: Aerospace Engineering
“I think the decision to wear a mask should fall upon the students regardless of vaccination status.”
