To mask or not to mask: Three different opinions on school mask mandate
Three seniors provide perspective on the heated debate around mask mandates at West Essex in light of COVID-19 safety regulations. Illustrations by Ava Buccino
Up to the student
Wearing a mask should be up to the individual because a mandate violates personal freedoms.
By AJ Michelotti
Only if vaccinated
Those students who've taken the precaution of getting vaccinated should not be forced to wear a mask in school.
By Curran Rastogi
Required for all
With COVID cases on the rise, it's important for students and teachers to wear masks in school in order to keep people everyone safe and continue in staying in person school.
By Charley Rich
