Features

Meditation grows at UNC

October 1, 2016

Meditation is being used as a way to focus and reduce the stresses of student life, and professionals are also using it as the practice grows in the United States.

Local record label preserves the sound of the south

September 24, 2016 ccepisodes

Paradise of Bachelors is working to preserve southern music from the past, while newly releasing contemporary artists.

Student struggles with rare case of Lyme Disease

September 17, 2016

UNC junior Annabeth Larrabee explains what it’s like to live with Lyme disease, an infection that is not very common in North Carolina.

Afghani refugees call Durham home

September 10, 2016

A UNC graduate is among the local residents who help refugees get settled in the Triangle through World Relief’s “Good Neighbor Team” program.

UNC student attempts to devour eight-pound pizza

September 10, 2016

Imagine eating a pizza larger than a bicycle tire. Would you do it for 500 dollars? Benny Cappella’s on Franklin Street gives you the chance.

UNC students reflect on conflict in Colombia

September 10, 2016

Students from the country of Colombia are keeping an eye on their homeland, where an upcoming vote might put an end to fifty years of violence and guerrilla warfare.

Student Rob Dallara guides Daisy Hester through a computer game during Maze Day 2014. The Computer Science department has held the annual event for twelve years. (Photo courtesy UNC Office of Communications and Public Affairs)

‘Maze Day’ connects UNC with visually impaired kids and teens

May 6, 2016 ccepisodes

Maze Day is an opportunity for UNC Computer Science students to combine their skills with outreach. Each year, blind and visually impaired students come from all over North Carolina to participate.

Waiting for that perfect photograph

April 30, 2016

In spring, the Old Well becomes a popular place to snap a selfie or graduation photo. That means hour-long lines for some local photographers.

Look Homeward captures Chapel Hill homegrown sound

April 30, 2016

Local band Look Homeward tries to capture the feeling of “homegrown freedom” through their folk and bluegrass music.

Seniors reflect on time at UNC

April 30, 2016

As the school year comes to a close, we recognize those seniors who worked with Carolina Connection during their time at UNC. They tell us why Carolina is such an important place.