Mays Student Launches Mask Photoshopping Business for Student Organization Pictures
As student organizations pursue normalcy in a pandemic-era college world, many organizations understand the PR risk associated with being documented at events without masks. Sophomore marketing major Ryan Haywood has capitalized on the opportunity to make some quick cash by providing his unique service of photoshopping masks into organization photos.
Haywood was inspired after seeing his FLO face disciplinary action from Student Activities for posting maskless Big Event pictures on their official Instagram account. He reportedly wanted to put his graphic design minor to use and prevent organizations from going through the same disciplinary processes while enabling them to still have a strong social media presence.
The business, Totally Real Masks, was launched in March and quickly found success as demand for pandemic-friendly content increased. Services range from Fish Camp reveals, formals, social events, fundraisers, and more. Additionally, he offers full semester event packages for a discounted rate. Mask offerings range from surgical, N95, gaiters, and even custom organization branded masks with extra charges as applicable.
Haywood boasts a 100% success rate with none of his clients being approached by Student Activities for breaking student organization COVID-19 guidelines. His clients also have reported a dramatic increase in Instagram activity and engagement. One anonymous organization praised Haywood for the “vivid realism,” stating that the masks look “just like the real thing.”
If you or your student organization would like to seek out Haywood’s editing services, you can learn more at totallyrealmasks.com
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If there’s one thing the members of the Century Club know better than soliciting donations, it’s swinging. Regardless of age, gender, or income, these people are serious about cutting loose and swinging to their hearts’ content. And by swinging, we do mean swing sets. The Association’s master swinger, Century Swingers, is a pro at installing any type of swing: tree swings, rope swings, porch swings, sawhorse swings, you name it. Rumor has it he once went the full loop around a swing set, but we’ve yet to see it happen.