Bridgewater College Students Express Their Attitudes Towards Masks

Trey Pratt, Staff Writer
February 15, 2022

Bridgewater Va, – Masks have become an everyday staple of our lives over the last two years; however, mask fatigue is causing differing attitudes among students. Also at play are individuals’ vaccination and booster status.

“We need to stay safe so people don’t catch it,” said junior Dozie Osondu.
“We need to stay safe so people don’t catch it,” said junior Dozie Osondu. (Trey Pratt)
“I think everyone should wear them to keep the community safe,” said junior Sarah Shepard.
“I think everyone should wear them to keep the community safe,” said junior Sarah Shepard. (Trey Pratt)
“If I’m just with close friends or roommates I don’t wear it,” said sophomore Ryan Roeber, sitting with visitor Bryce Tenberg.
“If I’m just with close friends or roommates I don’t wear it,” said sophomore Ryan Roeber, sitting with visitor Bryce Tenberg. (Trey Pratt)
“I wear it in all public spaces unless I’m alone,” said senior Kat Smith.
“I wear it in all public spaces unless I’m alone,” said senior Kat Smith. (Trey Pratt)
“I think the mask rules are very well needed,” said sophomore Presley Obetz. “Everyone, regardless of opinion, is supposed to follow those rules.”
“I think the mask rules are very well needed,” said sophomore Presley Obetz. “Everyone, regardless of opinion, is supposed to follow those rules.” (Trey Pratt)
“It’s gotten more lax on campus with students ignoring the rules,” said senior Erin Dietz along with senior Ben Chatterson.
“It’s gotten more lax on campus with students ignoring the rules,” said senior Erin Dietz along with senior Ben Chatterson. (Trey Pratt)

“[I] only [wear my mask] when I’m really forced to,” said sophomore Ray Plunkett, and junior Kamron Bryant agreed.
“[I] only [wear my mask] when I’m really forced to,” said sophomore Ray Plunkett, and junior Kamron Bryant agreed. (Trey Pratt)
“I personally just really don’t want to wear them anymore,” said senior Krissia Contreras.“Sometimes I forget to take it off [outside]. It keeps my nose warm,” said senior Ryanna Power.
“I personally just really don’t want to wear them anymore,” said senior Krissia Contreras.“Sometimes I forget to take it off [outside]. It keeps my nose warm,” said senior Ryanna Power. (Trey Pratt)