'Hard to escape': Students question how beneficial wellness days are

Intended as a replacement for spring break, wellness days occurred for the second time this semester on March 11 and 12. Campus community members reflect on how beneficial the two-day break has been for students. 

LISTEN: Reflecting on both Franklin Street rushes and preview of March Madness

UNC community reacts to new CDC guidelines for vaccinated individuals

As of March 9, the CDC allows fully vaccinated individuals to meet indoors without masks or physical-distancing. Because of these new guidelines, the University is reexamining its COVID-19 Community Standards. 

Roy and Wanda Williams donate $3 million to UNC student scholarships

Roy and Wanda Williams donated $3 million to UNC's Carolina Covenant, the Chancellor’s Science Scholars program and Carolina Athletics for a men's basketball scholarship.

One year later, UNC students navigate their summer plans amid the pandemic

From remote internships to academic opportunities, UNC students share their plans for the upcoming summer as more organizations are offering programs online.

UNC senior Kristen Brown releases her third superhero book

“I think she does an excellent job of creating characters that aren’t just reflections of herself,” Zirkle said. “I can tell that she puts thought into creating characters that have different motivations and outlooks”

Students reflect on the anniversary of the pandemic

“The hardest part was not getting to hug your friends goodbye one last time, because the next time you saw them, it was wearing a mask in a grocery store,” Goddard said. “It shows us how we need to do our best and do our part.”

Students express mixed feelings about UNC's fall 2021 reopening plans

Many students, especially first-years, are excited to see what a more normal semester of college looks like. But others are more apprehensive about what a normal semester will mean, especially since uncertainty remains as to when the general public will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccination. 

To UNC math students, the number that never ends can also be delicious

The enthusiasm surrounding Pi Day is the same enthusiasm felt by people who have decided to dedicate their life to math. While student groups at UNC haven't been able to celebrate Pi Day in past years because it has fallen during a weekend or Spring Break, that has not stopped members from celebrating the day individually.

Looking back at the DTH's coverage of this historic year, over 2,700 stories later

Student reporters have watched, investigated and preserved this history-making year in the pages of the DTH —from the cancellation of study abroad programs in Italy to quarantine memes to the summer’s protests for racial justice and the University’s fall reopening. 

UNC answers COVID-19 vaccine questions at first town hall

'Flipped upside down': Students reflect on the start of the pandemic

Looking back to beginning of the pandemic, UNC students share their reflections on the 2020 shut down — one year later.

Then vs. now: How UNC got students home while they studied abroad mid-pandemic

About 400 UNC students were studying abroad during the spring 2020 semester. But on March 17, the University canceled all study abroad programs after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Here's a look at how the University brought students home and what some students who studied abroad thought about their experience. 

One last time: Seniors share their experiences watching UNC beat Duke

Following the UNC men's basketball win over Duke on Saturday, graduating seniors remember their last rivalry game as an undergraduate student.

Students reflect on defining pop culture, social moments of the pandemic

With media consumption surging over the course of the pandemic, UNC students reflect on which media got them through the early months, including online communities, social media trends and popular film and television shows. 

Students have mixed reactions to Dr. Anthony Fauci speaking at commencement

On Thursday, the University announced its plans to host a commencement ceremony in May for the class of 2021. Following the news, students expressed varying opinions about the choice of Dr. Anthony Fauci as one of the commencement speakers.

Many campus community members now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine in N.C.

These prioritization guidelines, set out by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, includes college and university instructors and support staff working in-person.

'Light at the end of the tunnel': Spring brings improvements to UNC's COVID-19 testing

After sending students home only seven days into the fall semester, the University set out to completely revamp its testing program for the spring. Dr. Amir Barzin, a professor in UNC’s Department of Family Medicine, was tapped to lead the effort.  

Then vs. now: UNC Study Abroad Office transitions to virtual opportunities

Whether from their computer screen or in another country, the Study Abroad Office has adapted amid COVID-19 to offer students opportunities for a "global experience."

University Libraries adapts to pandemic to meet student needs

In the face of COVID-19 and a year of majority online learning, UNC University Libraries has implemented several programs to make sure students have access to the resources they need.