The pandemic didn’t keep many students from dating.

In a recent survey of 100 Morton East students, 45 students dated during the pandemic and 55 students did not date during the pandemic. It also found out that 7 students remained in contact virtually with their partners.

“There is more opportunity to meet new people if easier to socialize,” senior Gustavo Alvarez said.

Seniors believe that there’s a higher opportunity to meet new people now that we are back to school.

“I believe that there is an opportunity to meet new people now that we have come back from the pandemic,” junior Anthony Chaves said.
Staff agrees.
“I think the number of students dating has increased after the pandemic,” guidance counselor Claudia Alvarez said.

Others think the number of couples is less than the pre-pandemic number.
“My guess is that the number of students dating has decreased,” math teacher Matthew Horvath said.
Meanwhile, other staff members believe that there has been a decrease in student dating.
But there is a greater number of staff members that do believe that there is an increase in students dating for example this staff member said
“I would say increased there seem to be a lot more couples around the building,” culinary teacher Jessica Herrera said.
“I would say that at the beginning of the school year, I didn’t see many couples walking together, holding hands, or cuddling in the halls. But, now, I see student couples who appear to be affectionate, so I assume they are dating. I’m unsure whether these relationships are old or new developments, though,” journalism teacher Mr. Frankfother said.
In conclusion, fewer students are dating after the pandemic, but the numbers seem to be growing as we get to continue with in-person learning.