Celebrating Halloween in a pandemic
Darren Rivera ’25 in his Halloween costume.
Halloween is widely known and celebrated around the world and enjoyed by many cultures and people. Although due to COVID-19, many people’s Halloween plans were canceled. This year, some people found their way around COVID-19 restrictions.
Stains Dykstra ‘25, originally planned to hang out with his friends but decided to stay home over Halloween.
While others like Maze Carlson ‘24 planned to dress up with their girlfriend and trick or treat with friends. They both decided to dress up as bananas.
Despite people doing different things during Halloween, everyone shared one thing in common: a concern for their safety. Most of the community still wonders about Halloween and how they could safely celebrate the holidays with friends and family.
Dykstra says to be aware of your surroundings when out with friends and family members.
“Don’t get too close to strangers, [and] don’t share food or drinks,” he said.
Carlson recommended wearing a mask and staying six feet apart. “No sharing candy,” they said.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is physician-scientist and immunologist serving as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Chief Medical Advisor to the President, encourages people who are vaccinated to go out and celebrate Halloween.
“I think that, particularly if you’re vaccinated, you can get out there and enjoy it,” Fauci said on CNN’s State of the Health.
Leila Terrazas is a freshman and a first-year journalist who loves to eat donut holes and pizza. She loves reading and highly recommends "Bird Box."
Josephine Yoo ♦ Dec 16, 2021 at 9:37 am
Great Article! it was fun to see most students dressed and also following the Covid Mandates. Thank you for sharing what the community is doing, Good job Leila!