As our much-anticipated Hot Vaxx Summer draws to a close, it’s looking like new variants might ravage our dreams of a Thotty Vax Fall. Personally, I’m glad that I took full advantage of the past few months. After more than a year of avoiding humans like they were radioactive waste, I found myself bumpin’-and-thumpin’ alongside (vaccinated) strangers in three-story nightclubs, hanging out maskless at dive bars and mingling in cramped, poorly ventilated apartments. But now, as Delta and Lambda rudely make their rounds, I find myself unsure of what this fall will bring.
Many other young people are just as uncertain as I am about whether they’ll be able to socialize as cold and flu (and uh, COVID) season commences. Because our public health situation keeps spiraling, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what is ethical when it comes to having fun. So, where does the party go from here?
