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UNC Class of 2023 Graduates celebrate their graduation on May 14, 2023.

'Jordan year': Graduates attend UNC's class of 2023 spring commencement

By Walker Livingston | May. 14

This year's commencement speaker, Bryan Stevenson, the executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and renowned public interest lawyer, encouraged graduates to retain the energy, spirit, hope and dreams they had before coming to UNC. “We need an era of truth and justice, and I think you have to be the prime movers in creating more truth and more justice in our world,” he said.

The UNC women’s tennis team before matches against the Florida State University Seminoles at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center on Friday, March 31, 2023. The Tar Heels won 6-1.

'We all wanted this one today': No. 1 UNC women's tennis advances to NCAA Quarterfinals

By Caroline Wills | May. 14

On Friday at the NCAA Super Regional, UNC lost a tightly-contested battle for the doubles point to No. 16 Florida after junior Fiona Crawley and graduate Abbey Forbes fell short in a tie-break. Thanks to a shut-out performance in singles, the Tar Heels posted a 4-1 victory over the Gators.

Junior right-handed pitcher Jake Knapp (42) pitches the ball during the baseball game against Boston College on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Boshamer Stadium. UNC fell to Boston College 2-6.

Diamond Heels complete sweep of NC State with 12-2 win on Senior Day

By Matthew Maynard | May. 13

The Tar Heels jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first frame, and kept piling the runs on throughout the rest of the game. North Carolina scored at least one run in each of the first five innings, including three runs each in the first, third and fourth innings.

Gov. Roy Cooper gives a speech in front of a crowd during a protest event at Bicentennial Plaza in Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday, May 13, 2023. At the event, Cooper vetoed S.B. 20, a bill that would ban abortion at 12 weeks, with some exceptions.

'This bad bill needs a return to sender': Gov. Cooper vetoes abortion bill at rally

By Walker Livingston | May. 13

On Saturday, May 13, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 20 — which would ban abortions in North Carolina after 12 weeks with some exceptions — in front of a crowd of doctors, politicians, clinic escorts and hundreds of pro-choice North Carolinians at Bicentennial Plaza in Raleigh.

Junior pitcher Max Carlson (35) throws the ball during the baseball game against Stony Brook on Friday, March 13, 2023, at Boshamer Stadium. UNC beat Stony Brook 3-2.

Carlson's pitching leads Diamond Heels to series win after downing NC State 9-3

By Matthew Maynard | May. 13

Carlson was lights out on the mound for the Tar Heels, displaying the dominance that many expected him to have going into the season. In a career high of 7.2 innings pitched on Friday, Carlson gave up just two runs on three hits, adding four strikeouts. His start was the longest against NC State by a UNC pitcher since Austin Bergner went eight innings in 2018.

UNC first-year Reese Brantmeier hitting the ball during a match against the Florida State University Seminoles at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center on Friday, March 31, 2023. The Tar Heels won 6-1.

No. 1 UNC women's tennis advances to NCAA Quarterfinals after win over Florida

By Caroline Wills | May. 13

For the 12th time in program history, North Carolina advances to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Tournament and maintains a perfect record at home.

UNC senior defender Emily Nalls (1) celebrates with junior attacker Reilly Casey (7) after Casey scored, assisted by Nalls, during the women's lacrosse game against Liberty on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Dorrance Field. UNC beat Liberty 18-6.

UNC women's lacrosse eases past Sacred Heart in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Lucy Thomas | May. 13

The 4-seed North Carolina women's lacrosse team (15-4) breezed past Sacred Heart (11-8), 16-5, during the first NCAA tournament round at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Friday afternoon.

Sophomore Pitcher Lilli Backes (99) unleashes a fastball during a game between North Carolina and UNCG in Greensboro on April 4, 2023.

UNC softball falls 2-1 in extra innings to Clemson in ACC Tournament

By Ben McCormick | May. 12

On Thursday night, the No. 6 seeded North Carolina softball team (26-28, 13-11 ACC) fell to the No. 3 seeded and No. 10 nationally ranked Clemson Tigers (46-8, 19-6 ACC), 2-1, in the 2023 ACC Tournament hosted by Notre Dame at Melissa Cook Stadium.

Junior infielder Colby Wilkerson (3) prepares to hit the ball during the baseball game against Boston College on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Boshamer Stadium. UNC fell to Boston College 2-6.

Diamond Heels complete comeback, defeat NC State 9-8 with walk off suicide squeeze

By Matthew Maynard | May. 12

The Wolfpack got off to an early 5-0 lead and were able to hold onto the lead until the ninth. The Tar Heels were able to complete the late comeback, walking it off in the ninth after a suicide squeeze bunt.

The sign at the entrance of the Chapel Hill Police headquarters is pictured on Wednesday, March 8.

Pedestrian dead after vehicular collision on MLK Jr. Boulevard, investigation underway

By Walker Livingston | May. 12

The pedestrian was identified as John Arthur Holman, 77, of Chapel Hill. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.

UNC sophomore guard D'Marco Dunn (11) dribbles the ball during the men's basketball game against Duke at the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday, March 4, 2023. UNC fell to Duke 62-57.

UNC men's basketball sophomore guard D'Marco Dunn enters transfer portal

By Matthew Maynard | May. 11

In two seasons with the Tar Heels, Dunn averaged 1.9 points per game and shot 38.1 percent from the field. This past season, Dunn featured in 27 games, averaging 2.7 points in 10.3 minutes per game.

UNC junior infielder Mac Horvath (10) tosses the ball during the baseball game against VCU on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Boshamer Stadium. UNC won 14-10.

Diamond Heels defeat Gardner-Webb 5-4 in last home midweek matchup of season

By Matthew Maynard | May. 10

After giving up four solo home runs, the Tar Heels were able to take the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning, scoring runs off of an error and a balk by Gardner-Webb. In the ninth, the Diamond Heels were able to fend off a comeback attempt to take a 5-4 win.

PlayMakers Repertory Company is located at 120 Country Club Road on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The company brings the community together through theatre with the hope of exposing a variety of actors' talent to the public on a large scale.

Playmakers looks forward to next season, educating the heart of campus

By Corey Davis | May. 8

The PlayMakers Repertory Company recently announced their upcoming productions for the 2023-2024 season in a Youtube video, including well-known shows like “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Much Ado About Nothing.”

Amy Gladfelter, an adjunct professor of biology at UNC, is seen at Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Amy Gladfelter and Robert Hummer, a distinguished professor of sociology at UNC, were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on April 19.

UNC faculty members elected into the American Academy, celebrate research

By Kayla Hallac | May. 8

UNC professors Amy Gladfelter and Robert Hummer have been elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on April 19.

Junior defensive midfielder Alex Breschi (88) goes to make a buddy pass to a teammate against Syracuse. UNC beat Syracuse 14-13 at home on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

'We want to be playing for championships': UNC men's lacrosse falls 18-9 to Notre Dame

By Noah Monroe | May. 7

When the buzzer sounded, UNC’s losing streak extended to four games, losing 18-9, heading into Sunday's NCAA tournament selection show on the outside looking in.

Former Daily Tar Heel Managing Editor Heidi Pérez-Moreno poses for a portrait in April 2023.
Photo Courtesy of Ira Wilder.

Farewell Column: My complicated relationship with the DTH

By Heidi Pérez-Moreno | May. 7

"The very structure of The Daily Tar Heel makes it hard to actually be part of this newsroom if you don’t have the financial stability to handle below-average pay for the sake of altruistic, hard-earned journalism experience. I can count on one hand the amount of DTH editors over my two years that could relate to my situation."

Oliva Rojas was a senior who will be graduating in May 2023.

Farewell Column: For my UNC neighborhood

By Olivia Rojas | May. 7

"To all my DTH friends and family, thank you for being a part of my neighborhood."

UNC junior Fiona Crawley waiting for the ball at a match against the Florida State University Seminoles at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center on Friday, March 31, 2023. The Tar Heels won 6-1.

UNC women's tennis downs Old Dominion in second round, advances to NCAA Super Regionals

By Emma Moon | May. 7

"The No.1 North Carolina women’s team (30-1) defeated No. 33 Old Dominion (19-5) in a sweeping 4-0 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at the Chewning Tennis Center."

The UNC women's tennis team huddles together after the 2023 ACC Women's Tennis Championship in Cary, N.C. on Sunday, April 23, 2023. UNC fell to N.C. State 4-1.
Photo Courtesy of Carolina Athletics.

UNC women's tennis defeats Charleston Southern in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Bethany Pryor | May. 6

"No. 1 North Carolina women’s tennis team defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Chewning Tennis Center on Friday evening."

Protesters gather on the third floor of the Legislative Building on May 3, 2023, to protest a new anti-abortion bill introduced in the N.C. General Assembly.

'A dark day for freedom in North Carolina': NCGA abortion bill prompts protests

By Shelby Swanson | May. 3

The "Care for Women, Children and Families Act," sponsored by N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore (R- Cleveland, Rutherford) and N.C. Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger (R-Guilford, Rockingham) would ban abortion in North Carolina after 12 weeks.