masks

State Affirms Gov. DeSantis’ Mask Mandate Ban

Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer and Jesse Fraga / News Director Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates in Florida public schools was found unconstitutional on Aug. 27 by a Leon County judge. A week later, the District Court of Appeals reinstated the ban. The order also allowed the state to withhold federal funds […]

CDC Guidelines: A Social Call Too Early?

Amanda George/Contributing Writer The CDC announced new guidelines back in May allowing those who have been fully vaccinated or can claim to be, to forgo masks and social distancing measures in public places. While we’ve seen a wave of “HIPAA” (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) or HIPAA lovers in recent years, no amount of […]

Why FIU Is Wrong to Relax Mask Mandate

Robert Crohan/Staff Writer Americans are excited. With vaccinations on the rise and infections down, people are eagerly awaiting the day when COVID-19 is behind us. However, with universities being among the most affected institutions by the pandemic, there is a strong temptation to return to normal as fast as possible. I can attest, as many […]

How Masks Became Politicized

Robert Crohan/Staff Writer The United States is a unique country in many ways. We encompass an array of cultures, climates, peoples, and ideologies within our vast lands. From Alaska to Florida, and Maine to California, we are united by the ideas of self-determination, hard work and freedom. However, we have seen how 2020 has damaged […]

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