December 2021 Archives

Carolina Connection – Dec. 4, 2021

December 4, 2021

UNC renames two campus buildings to honor underrepresented alumni. It’s exam season and some students say they’re feeling more stressed than ever before. UNC will add a wellness day to the spring 2022 calendar and make them a permanent part of future semesters. A shortage of the medication Naloxone could make it harder to save people from drug overdoses. Students show off their skills at a new high-tech gaming arena on campus. A UNC student writes a musical about his OCD.

For the first time, UNC renames two buildings in honor of notable people of color

December 3, 2021 Ava Pukatch

UNC has removed the names of two white supremacists from campus buildings and replaced them with the names of people of color.

UNC makes “wellness days” a permanent part of the campus calendar

December 3, 2021

Wellness days first appeared on the UNC calendar during the early days of the pandemic. In part because of mental health challenges on campus, they’ll become a permanent feature.

UNC student turns his OCD into a musical

December 3, 2021

Gian Gibboney’s play tries to address common stereotypes about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He hopes the performance will represent others like him.

New UNC e-sports gaming arena becomes a gamer’s heaven

December 3, 2021

A south campus dorm has transformed its basement into a gaming arena for all things e-sports, including competitive and casual events.

The Orange County Public Library removes late fees to increase accessibility

December 3, 2021

The fine-free policy began November 17. Other libraries have found the policy encourages people to return overdue items and use the library more.

Students are taking finals in-person this semester, and it’s even more stressful than usual

December 3, 2021

Finals season is here, and many students are feeling the pressure of the intense week ahead after a year and a half without in-person exams.

The life saving anti-overdose drug Naloxone faces a nationwide shortage

December 3, 2021

The anti-overdose drug can save lives if it’s administered quickly. But in some parts of the country, it’s in short supply.

Not every UNC student yearns for a big family Thanksgiving

December 3, 2021

Carolina Connection’s Sabrina Ortiz tells us about her family’s Thanksgiving tradition – a small gathering and take-out food.