April 2021 Archives

Health professionals debunk COVID-19 vaccine conspiracies and encourage everyone to get their shots

April 9, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly available, myths about the vaccines are at an all-time high. Experts say debunking these conspiracies is key in overcoming some vaccine hesitancy.

Hubert Davis promises to lean on Tar Heel traditions as UNC men’s basketball coach

April 9, 2021 Daniel Myrick

Hubert Davis is a long-time member of the UNC family, as he played on the men’s basketball team under Dean Smith and coached alongside Roy Williams.

Women in the Class of 2021 address and challenge the graduation tradition of wearing white

April 9, 2021

While some women at UNC are sticking with a white graduation dress, others are breaking away from tradition.

Oh brother! Some people can’t escape their siblings, even when they get to college

April 9, 2021

Siblings at UNC have to face unique challenges, but having a continuous support system can outweigh the negative aspects of attending the same college.

North Carolina’s drag queens have been creating safe spaces for people to express themselves since the 1960s

April 9, 2021

North Carolina’s drag queens thrive on pageantry, professionalism and inclusivity as they entertain audiences even during the pandemic.

Sports author Art Chansky says Davis ‘killed it’ in UNC job interview

April 9, 2021 Daniel Myrick

Chansky, who covered ACC basketball when Hubert Davis was a UNC player from 1988-92, talks about the historic nature of Davis’ hiring as head coach.

Carolina Connection – April 3, 2021

April 3, 2021

UNC men’s basketball coach Roy Williams announces his retirement after 33 seasons in Division One basketball. Williams said he takes personal responsibility for his team’s struggles the past few years and felt he was no longer the right man for the job. This announcement shocked many in Chapel Hill and left Tar Heel fans wondering who would fill Williams’ sneakers. Also this week, UNC opens an on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinic. A new study is examining what life could look like once more people are vaccinated. UNC students reflect on one year of remote learning as they hope to returning to a normal campus experience in the fall. Students share how they’ll spend their last day off before finals.

Month: April 2021

Health professionals debunk COVID-19 vaccine conspiracies and encourage everyone to get their shots

Hubert Davis promises to lean on Tar Heel traditions as UNC men’s basketball coach

Women in the Class of 2021 address and challenge the graduation tradition of wearing white

Oh brother! Some people can’t escape their siblings, even when they get to college

North Carolina’s drag queens have been creating safe spaces for people to express themselves since the 1960s

Sports author Art Chansky says Davis ‘killed it’ in UNC job interview

Carolina Connection – April 3, 2021

Who will fill Roy Williams’ sneakers? The future of UNC men’s basketball is up in the air

A living legend’s legacy: a look back at Roy Williams’ career

Roy Williams retires as UNC men’s basketball coach, saying he’s no longer ‘the right man for the job’