First day at Zoom University: UNC students share their atypical FDOC experiences

Posted Aug 11, 2020
The first day of class at UNC usually gives campus a bustling, exciting feeling. But, because of the pandemic, the Pit and Polk Place — typically hubs for activity — were quiet Monday, with only a few students. Many classes are being administered online this semester, and those held in person have been adjusted for smaller capacities and social distancing. (Daily Tar Heel)

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