Crowd-surfing, headbanging and masses of sweaty bodies jumping up and down used to be the essence of attending a concert. Now, fans must stay away from fellow audience members.
The mural was completed in early September and portrays Mike wearing Longhorn gear surrounded by the UT Tower, the Texas Capitol and more Austin landmarks.
This year, interactions have been almost entirely virtual, and RAs are also responsible for enforcing social distancing, mask-wearing and breaking up gatherings.
Since the school year began, Darbi Hill, an undeclared freshman, and Karla Garduño, a pre-public relations freshman, have struggled to transition to college life while simultaneously running their businesses.
Mark Escott, Austin Public Health interim medical director and health authority, said social gatherings are the reason for clusters of COVID-19 and need to stop.
