Features Thrift stores sustain popularity despite the pandemic November 6, 2020 The popularity of online thrift and secondhand clothing stores has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Features Real life witches perform spells and fight stigmas: a look inside the Wiccan community October 30, 2020 Modern day witches practice spells in their daily lives to manifest positivity.
Features New small businesses spring up in Chapel Hill despite pandemic-related difficulties October 30, 2020 Owners of two new small businesses in Chapel Hill, Summit Coffee Co. and Just Salad, explain their decision to open during the pandemic.
Features Local animal shelter adjusts adoption event to help pets find their forever homes virtually October 30, 2020 Paws4Ever, an animal shelter in Mebane, moved its annual adoption festival online because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.