Wash hands, be considerate
College students disregard hygiene more than any adults should. Some go to class without showering. Some don’t bother to brush their teeth. Others prefer to wipe their noses then pass the attendance sheet around. Then there are those who walk right past the sink in the bathroom with only a glance in the mirror. In short, some of us are nasty.
Flu, cold and tummy bugs are passed around maliciously this time of year. Many colleges around the country are seeing spikes in this year’s flu count already. Increases are expected from cramming large amounts of people into classrooms, dormitories and libraries, but they aren’t necessary. USC has taken steps to prevent illnesses. There are sinks in every bathroom on campus for a reason: to stop the spread of germs.
The university also has hand sanitation containers outside of classrooms for students’ convenience. Squirt a dab on your hands when you pass by. Even if you haven’t sneezed into your hands, you may have touched something contaminated by another person. By taking 15 seconds to sanitize your hands, you will prevent the spread germs.
Doorknobs, library books, water fountains and desks are all carriers of sickness. Contact with germs is inevitable, but frequent hand washing will help protect yourself against coming down with a bug.
Let’s keep it clean and limit the spread of germs. The student body will be healthier and happier for it.
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