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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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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.

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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.

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One UNC group’s growing concerns about on-campus gardening

September 25, 2020    

Despite the pandemic, student volunteers are maintaining UNC’s on-campus gardens and trying to preserve a sense of community.

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Latinx and Hispanic Heritage month highlights a lack of representation in the media

September 25, 2020    

Carolina Connection’s Stephanie Flores discusses Latinx/Hispanic representation in journalism and interviews Sofia Martinez, Editor-in-Chief of The Bridge.

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