However grim and dispiriting, the coronavirus pandemic has given individuals the freedom to express themselves in a rather unique way: through their masks. Following mask mandates and other COVID-19 community guidelines, a great political and social divide has evolved…
For Autumn McGarity, a sophomore human resources major, wearing a mask is akin to wearing her favorite sweatshirt — it is a comfort — though she believes facial expressions are still important for communication.
“I feel less anxious in a public place when I’m…