Although the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of daily life, Salt Lake Community College students returned to class last week for the beginning of fall semester. To help slow the spread of COVID-19, anyone visiting an SLCC campus must wear a face covering for the forseeable future.
Earlier this summer, students took mask selfies and shared a variety of reasons why they choose to wear face coverings. Check out the latest batch of images below.
Why students wear masks, part 4
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Addison Whitmer, Journalism and Media Studies: "I wear a mask because I'd prefer my lungs functioned." (Courtesy of Addison Whitmer)

Albany Miller, Public Relations: "I wear a mask because I feel that to be a community member I need to wear one. I also care about the health of my family and
others." (Courtesy of Albany Miller)

Cynthia Gomez, Pre-Medical and Health Sciences: "I wear my mask to be able to protect my family and I." (Courtesy of Cynthia Gomez)

Emily Ryberg, Psychology: "I wear a mask to keep myself and my loved ones safe. I wear a mask to help protect my community." (Courtesy of Emily Ryberg)

Isabel Aguilar, Criminal Justice: "I wear my mask for my safety and the safety of others during this pandemic." (Courtesy of Isabel Aguilar)

Josh Degen, Business: "I wear a mask to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect myself and anyone that I may come in contact with." (Courtesy of Josh Degen)

LaDonna Fuller, Nursing: "I wear a mask for the protection of the people around me." (Courtesy of LaDonna Fuller)