The policy that prohibits residents of connected halls from going in to both buildings is irrational. While the circumstances of COVID-19 hold worthy reason for this separation, the reality is that it is causing more issues. Since the health of students is of paramount concern for the University, it is surprising this change has not been made already. The New York Department of Health states that there needs to be "limited access by students to other residential facilities”. Therefore, the Department of Health does not prohibit this, as it is limited to the dorms connected by tunnels. By preventing residents from connected buildings from gathering in both dorms, the policy has caused mass groups to gather in the outdoors, where there is less social distancing and mask wearing than there would be within the building. The building already has rules in place about visiting other dorm rooms that would continue to be followed if this change is made. As a resident of Day, it makes me feel uncomfortable that in order to meet and see residents of Flint, I have to participate in a large group gathering that often attracts residents of dorms off of Mount Olympus. The isolation that connected buildings have from the rest of campus should be valid enough to permit residents of said dorms to go in to both buildings. This would also allow students to practice social distancing in a safer, less crowded area. Students from both residences already dine together without masks, therefore this would not be a dramatic change. The buildings Brewster, Boland, and Brockway are similar to the situation of connected dorms. However, the policy for these buildings are significantly different as Brewster, Boland, and Brockway are allowed to enter all three buildings. Without changing this policy, the University will be forced to continue to suspend students found in different residences. Nobody wants to break the rules or become infected with COVID-19. Therefore, opening access to dorms already connected by tunnels (Sadler/Lawrinson and Flint/Day), provides students with a more comfortable and more safe way to interact with students from both halls.