Melvin Ayala

Many Texas State students are choosing San Marcos for their home during the COVID-19 pandemic, and, in a lot of instances, that means dealing with roommates and hoping everyone is being cautious to avoid contracting the virus. Bobcat Update's Melvin Ayala (EYE-YA-LA) has the story.

Although Texas State University is no longer housing students, many are living with roommates in various apartment complexes in San Marcos. One reason for students to stay in the city is to keep their jobs especially during a time when unemployment is increasing. Others have decided staying in San Marcos is safer than going anywhere else. Catherine McKinney has two roommates, and they're all trying to maintain a clean and safe living environment..

SB - Catherine McKinney, Texas State Junior

Roommates continue to social distance -- EVEN when they're home. Staying in their rooms and taking turns in using the kitchen are ways students keep a safe living environment.

SB - same as above

Student resident Celeste Edmonson and her roommate limit the time away from their apartment. The main reason they ever go out is for work. She says staying home most of the time is a big change.

SB - Celeste Edmonson, Texas State Senior

Edmonson says it's important to have roommates who are all conscientious about being safe. For Bobcat Update, I'm Melvin Ayala.