COVID has made its return to campus. The return of the virus has made some students on campus nervous and has led to an increase in students going to the clinic and getting tested.
Logan Brown, a junior finance major, is a player on the football team who has seen the impact of COVID firsthand.
“I walked into a meeting room one day and found out my teammate had Corona. My reaction was fast because all I could say was ‘Wow,’ and at that moment I just didn’t know what to do.”
This news left him confused and unsure of what to do next.
“I figured to just stay away from people and go to practice and come straight home so I wouldn’t get it. I feel we should all be tested to make sure we are all safe.”
The impact of COVID reaches beyond just the football team. Jahree Sadler, a senior early childhood education major, had a scary experience when three people she knew caught COVID, including her roommate.
“It’s affected me mentally because it gave me anxiety. I don’t like being around people who are sick.”
Even though Sadler tested negative for COVID she still wanted to do her part in preventing COVID and gave advice to others to help prevent the spread.
“Disinfect and spray, wash your hands, stay hydrated and take your vitamins to prevent sickness.”
COVID is still going around campus and it can spread from person to person without them knowing. Students can do their part in helping to prevent the spread by washing their hands, constantly disinfecting, and if they encounter someone who has COVID, wear their mask and get tested. Rapid testing is available from 8am-12pm on the first floor of University Women.
Joseph Dickson
Joseph Dickson is a junior broadcast journalism major
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