February 2022 Archives

Black History Month exhibit celebrates activism past and present

February 11, 2022 Brianna Atkinson

Photographs, drawings and digital art from current and former students are on display along the bottom floor of the Carolina Union to celebrate Black History Month.

The University Place recycling center is closing. County officials are hoping to replace it.

February 11, 2022

The 24-hour recycling center at University Place will close at the end of May because the mall property owners plan to redevelop the complex.

UNC’s study abroad program is back in business, though COVID remains a concern

February 11, 2022

UNC’s Study Abroad program is back to providing students with global learning experiences, though some students still are worried about their COVID risk overseas.

Carolina Connection – Feb. 4, 2022

February 5, 2022

UNC classes that started the semester remotely are starting to transition back to in person instruction. Unlike in previous semesters during the pandemic, UNC is not offering readily accessible isolation dorms for students affected by or exposed to COVID-19. Library officials have reduced hours because COVID infections have increased staff absences. Four of UNC’s community engagement centers have formed a partnership. A Duke student has designed a free archive of previous Wordle games. The end of an era brings an opportunity to shape the storied Duke-UNC rivalry, as Coach K visits Chapel Hill one last time.

Library hours reduction sends students scrambling for late night study space

February 4, 2022

Library officials reduced hours of operation as COVID infections increased staff absences, leaving students to search for a new late-night study spot.

Spring semester transitions back to in-person classes amid COVID concerns

February 4, 2022

UNC gave professors the option to start their classes online as the Omicron variant spread in North Carolina. This week, most professors who took advantage of that option had to bring their classes back into the classroom.

UNC no longer offering isolation dorms to most COVID positive students

February 4, 2022

Unlike in previous semesters during the pandemic, UNC is not offering readily accessible isolation dorms for students affected by or exposed to COVID-19.

Recently announced ‘UNC Alliance’ will comprise four community engagement centers

February 4, 2022 Brianna Atkinson

The LatinX Center, Asian-American Center, American Indian Center, and the Stone Center for Black Culture and History will collaborate on projects concerning communities of color.

Duke student designs free archive of past Wordle games

February 4, 2022

Duke student Devang Thakkar’s website allows Wordle lovers to try to solve past puzzles that they missed.

Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski prepares for final game against UNC

February 4, 2022

The end of an era brings an opportunity to shape the storied Duke-UNC rivalry as Coach K visits Chapel Hill one last time.