A few weeks ago, I was preparing for school under what I thought were the best circumstances possible for our current situation. After Boise State made the decision to reinstate a campus-wide mask mandate indoors and outside in crowded spaces, some of my trepidation eased…
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…
