Features During a pandemic, turning 21 might mean waiting to buy that first drink at the bar October 23, 2020 Carolina Connection’s Maria Cade describes how she celebrated her 21st birthday during a global pandemic.
Features Because of the pandemic, the cast of UNC’s annual Rocky Horror show will do the “Time Warp” virtually October 23, 2020 UNC Pauper Players’ annual Halloween performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show will take place online this year.
Features Escaping from the real world: College students play Dungeons and Dragons October 16, 2020 Some students have begun playing Dungeons and Dragons to escape the real world, because it allows them to enter a magical new one.
Features Making plays virtually: UNC’s professional theatre ensemble moves performances online October 9, 2020 PlayMakers Repertory Company, UNC’s professional theatre ensemble, is shifting its entire 2020-2021 season into a virtual format.
Features Catching the love bug: How some students found romance during the COVID pandemic October 9, 2020 Love is alive as some students began relationships amidst the pandemic.
Features Connection in isolation: First-years find friendship in COVID-19 isolation dorms October 2, 2020 Students’ experiences in UNC’s isolation dorms were less isolating than the name suggested.
Features One UNC group’s growing concerns about on-campus gardening September 25, 2020 Despite the pandemic, student volunteers are maintaining UNC’s on-campus gardens and trying to preserve a sense of community.
Features Latinx and Hispanic Heritage month highlights a lack of representation in the media September 25, 2020 Carolina Connection’s Stephanie Flores discusses Latinx/Hispanic representation in journalism and interviews Sofia Martinez, Editor-in-Chief of The Bridge.
Features Living alone: What life is like for students who stayed in UNC’s dorms September 18, 2020 Carolina Connection’s Jackie Sizing describes her life living on a largely empty UNC campus.
Features Married in masks: courthouse weddings replace large ceremonies due to COVID-19 September 18, 2020 In the face of coronavirus restrictions on big weddings, some couples are turning to civil ceremonies.