Wrapping up the semester: A 2020 virtual year
Truthfully, no one expected a pandemic this year. The couple of candid shots that I took was to demonstrate how much COVID-19 has affected me this year. While I cannot speak on behalf of everyone, this virus has inexorably caused us to sacrifice a lot of our enjoyments this semester.
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“Make sure you finish your lab by the end of class…grades are due Friday, by the way,” my chemistry teacher said.
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As Oscar Wilde said, “Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul.” It’s almost surreal seeing how much of “mask-culture” has affected art and the media. No longer is it a joke, but our current reality.
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“Wait it’s like we’re taking a selfie, but not really!” Simran Bansal said.
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*Last updated on February 9th, 2021
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