Covid, Willy T Edition

 Before this pandemic, I bet you've never experienced such restrictions while studying. When going into the Willy T library, there are signs on the from door saying masks and facial coverings are required at all times, there are hand sanitizer machine everywhere, public computers are not available, and there are (technically) only 2 people allowed per table to contain the social distance rule. My first day coming to the library I witnessed what happens if you don't follow these guide lines. Over the intercom they announce every so often to remain 6 feet apart and to wear your masks at all times. Occasionally there are staff members that monitor students and walk around reminding them to wear their masks, and other restrictions. I was on the second floor of Willy T. and there was a table with about 5 people sitting at it (first violation) and none of them had a mask on. Someone was walking around and simply reminded them they have to be wearing a mask at all times, especially since the social distancing rule was not being followed. They all nodded their heads and continued not wearing a mask. Shortly after, an announcement came over the intercom and reminded everyone in the building to follow the posted guidelines (that at this point, everyone should know). Still they changed nothing, and staff members noticed. Someone walked over to the table and reminded them that if you are in a public place on campus the guide lines must be followed in order to remain there. They argued that they're far enough from other people and eventually got written up for not following restrictions. Before covid, you would never have had to worry about getting in trouble for not having something that covers both your mouth and nose at the same time. Today this seems completely normal.