Starting this week, the mask mandate will be lifted from the USC Aiken campus and students will only be required to wear masks in the Student Health Center.
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South Carolina removes mandatory mask legislation, face coverings still enforced in Aiken
Reporter Taylor Herndon covers the recent legislation change by Henry McMaster, in which facial coverings are no longer enforced by the state.
USC Aiken mask mandates and enforcement continues
USC Aiken continues to enforce the use of masks while reporting a low-alert level of transmission.
Dealing with and understanding cross-contamination: Daily life vs COVID
Lifestyle Editor Brianna Richbourg explains cross-contamination and how it affects life in a pandemic.
Column: Masks are not a viable option for USC Aiken
Reporter Paige Hicks shares her opinion on the effectiveness of masks on campus.
Students offer perspective on mask, social distancing guidelines
Chi Nguyen interviews students on the mask policy and social distancing guidelines.
Thailand handling COVID-19, the right way
If you’re wondering how other countries have fared against the pandemic, Thailand has set an example on countering COVID-19.
How to style a mask
Feeling conflicted on how to match a mask with an outfit? Check out this article for some basic insight on matching masks to clothing and occasions.
USC Aiken sets regulations, guidelines for fall semester
Editor-in-Chief Noelle Kriegel provides a review of USC Aiken’s preventive measures for COVID-19, including alert levels and new policies.
Column: Summer plagued by COVID-19
Angel-Hope Watts, reporter, reflects on contracting COVID-19 over summer break.
Greek life gather for recruitment
Opinions Editor David Frantz covered the recent greek life event on campus.
Gallery: Pacers vs. pandemic
Photos of the “new normal” on campus captured by Pacer Times’ photographer and Opinions Editor, David Frantz.
Gallery: Mask diversity at USC Aiken
Opinons Editor and photographer David Frantz captured the masked up faces of USC Aiken students.
Medical exemptions for masks: when are they appropriate?
Reporter Angel-Hope Watts discusses USC Aiken’s policy on medical mask exemptions.