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Presenting the “TikTopera:” UNC Opera uses social media to continue performing

November 6, 2020    

Instead of a fully-staged production, UNC Opera is singing on TikTok for this semester’s show.

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New drive-in movie theater brings the joys of the silver screen to the comfort of your car

November 6, 2020    

Because of the pandemic, drive-in movie theaters have grown in popularity. Now, there’s one in Chapel Hill.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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