October 2025 Archives

After hurricane Melissa, UNC students are keeping tabs on family members in Jamaica

October 31, 2025 Maddie Policastro

The storm is among the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, and has caused more than a dozen deaths and widespread damage.

‘It’s not a joke’: Fed up with squirrels, some Durham residents want limits on wildlife feeders

October 31, 2025 Anthony Guerra-Flores

Citing thousands of dollars of squirrel damage to homes and vehicles, residents of a Durham subdivision want the city to regulate wildlife feeders. But the mayor says a proposed ordinance goes too far.

UNC has expanded a personal finance class to help athletes’ money management skills

October 31, 2025 Liana Riachi

UNC has partnered with the financial services company Robinhood to expand the class. The course is open to all students, with a focus on student athletes in need of NIL income management.

Duke Chapel’s Day of the Dead altar invites students and visitors to honor loved ones

October 31, 2025 Brooks Stevenson

The altar, or ofrenda, is in its third year, aiming to bridge faith, memory, and cultural understanding between communities.

In an annual ritual, UNC Pauper Players perform “Rocky Horror’

October 31, 2025 Rachel Moody

The student group takes less than a month to cast, rehearse, and perform the annual production.

Carolina Connection – Oct. 25, 2025

October 25, 2025 Editor

North Carolina’s congressional districts get even more gerrymandered. Protesters say truth and public service at UNC are under attack. Skateboarders on campus say they have no place to shred. At UNC and Duke hospitals, an atypical therapy is helping patients. UNC students can get their hair cut in the Pit… for free. It’s time for the annual appearance of pumpkin spice … in seemingly every beverage we drink.

Month: October 2025

After hurricane Melissa, UNC students are keeping tabs on family members in Jamaica

‘It’s not a joke’: Fed up with squirrels, some Durham residents want limits on wildlife feeders

UNC has expanded a personal finance class to help athletes’ money management skills

Duke Chapel’s Day of the Dead altar invites students and visitors to honor loved ones

In an annual ritual, UNC Pauper Players perform “Rocky Horror’

Carolina Connection – Oct. 25, 2025

Responding to Trump’s request, NC legislators have added another likely GOP congressional seat

Unwelcome in parking decks, students seek a new place on campus to skateboard

For patients at UNC and Duke Hospitals, volunteer musicians offer comfort and connection

The haircuts are free, the stylists are learning on the job: ‘Free haircut Fridays’ come to UNC