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Party hardy, good times feeding the virus

Wow, just to be young again. That sense of invincibility, no fears of contagion. Even during a worldwide pandemic.

What fun, dozens of athletes flocking to a large off-campus party at the University of Louisville. The stereotypical college gathering, with free food and cold beer flowing. Young people rubbing shoulders with their peers. Lots of new faces, laughs, loud music and merrymaking. Few masks, little regard for social distancing,

Oh and the ominous presence of COVID-19. Can’t hold a party these days and not expect the ol’ coronavirus not to show up.

Such fun until the spread of the virus is detected, causing Athletic Director Vince Tyra to pause four fall sports — men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball and field hockey.