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Masking Policies Lifted in Augustana Classrooms: What are the consequences of this new normal?

Chloe Baxter April 16, 2022

On April 4, Augustana released information about mandatory masking in classrooms, stating that it was no longer required and up to faculty discretion in deciding whether or not masks should be worn in...

Easing the mandate eases communication

Easing the mandate eases communication

Charlie Roiland March 18, 2022

The removal of the mask mandate, especially in schools, can be both a terrifying and liberating experience depending on the person. For immunocompromised and disabled students who may be at a higher risk...

Masks are gone, but human decency isn’t

Carly Davis March 12, 2022

Last week, I sat in the library without a mask on for the first time in two years. I walked into the third floor, went to the little table tucked in a corner overlooking the Slough (the best spot), and...

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