With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommending universal indoor mask-wearing in K-12 schools and early education settings in low or medium COVID-19 Community Level areas, the Inkspot asked students why they opt to continue masking.
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Students share why they continue mask-wearing after revised CDC guidelines [video]
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About the Contributors
Victoria Wilson, Senior Staff Reporter
Victoria Wilson is a senior at Normal Community High School. This is her second year with the Inkspot; she is a staff reporter.
In my free time, I like to read and dance.
My best advice is to picture every day as a fresh start.
Nayonika Banerjee, Senior Staff Reporter
Nayonika Banerjee is a senior at Normal Community High School and is involved in Speech Team, FBLA, and Lady Iron Soccer. This is their second year of working with the Inkspot.
My favorite film is "Booksmart" (2019) directed by Olivia Wilde.
A random fact about me is I am deathly afraid of sharks, but they also happen to be my all time favorite animal.
A slogan to live by is “YOLO” which may be cringe, but honestly it’s pretty good advice.