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New student-run magazine celebrates diversity in the South Asian community

By Ellis Riggsbee | Nov. 15

A new student-run magazine launching Nov. 15, called "SAATH HAI SHAKTI," focuses on mental health and experiences of the South Asian community. For students who feel the cultural experience they have on campus has been put on pause, the magazine offers a new perspective. While the magazine emphasizes the unique and diverse cultures of the South Asian community, readers of all ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds are encouraged to learn more. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, SAATH HAI SHAKTI’s editors had to prepare for unprecedented methods of collaborative communication.

DTH Photo Illustration. Different students have different practices they go through to destress before final exams.

Angelina Katsanis

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From comfort food to all-nighters: Students share their finals traditions

By Ellis Riggsbee | Nov. 12

UNC students are making their finals season as low-stress as possible, from eating comfort food to reading for pleasure. After an unprecedented semester, students are also reminding themselves to engage in self-care.

Mike Wiley, producer of Playmakers Repertory Company’s latest virtual series, "Higher Ground Conversations." Photo courtesy of Wiley.

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'Higher Ground Conversations' virtual series explores racial injustice in America

By Ellis Riggsbee | Oct. 14

The Playmakers Repertory’s latest virtual series, "Higher Ground Conversations," encourages open and direct conversations about racial injustices plaguing the nation.

Cast members read the finalized script from LAB! Theatre's commission project last year. The play went through multiple table reads of the original student-written piece to develop the final script. Photo courtesy of Matthew Ferris.

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LAB! Theatre supports student playwrights over Zoom

By Ellis Riggsbee | Sep. 24

LAB! Theatre prepare for a Zoom reading of Stuart Wilson's play, "One Foot Forward, One Foot Back," as the group works to help talented student playwrights at UNC put their work on stage even during a pandemic.

Over quarantine, students have felt more sentimental about happier, more social times of the past. Photos courtesy of Devin Wu, Angela Rosario and Jaime Halton.

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Back in time: students reflect on their lives before the coronavirus

By Ellis Riggsbee | Sep. 17

Many students are experiencing more free time than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic. With this spare time, they are able to reflect upon their most cherished memories from before isolation.