Candidates started campaigning and collecting signatures in March 2020. They reached debate day when UMass sent an email to all students that they would be sent home due to COVID-19. SGA put a halt to the campaign process until this fall, when candidates could no longer rely on in-person interaction with other students.
Nothing about this year is normal; classes and RSO’s are no different and for the most part, online. So how does one aspect of college life, specifically Greek life, adapt to the new normal?
This issue of a non-peaceful transition and Trump's push to make ballots seem illegitimate could mean that even if we find out the winner of the election on election day, it may not be settled for months if the situation is brought to court.
There is currently no plan set for the spring semester in terms of in-person campus availability. Should students remain socially limited due to quarantine regulations, expect creatives to continue making art in order to connect with the outside world and with themselves.
