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'Unsubscribe': Romance studies Listserv spammed with hundreds of emails

By Sarah Choi | Jun. 1

On Friday, May 28, students subscribed to the romance studies Listserv were bombarded with hundreds of emails. Despite the inconveniences it posed at the time, recent UNC graduate Cameryn Gonzalez-Gibbs said the email chain was an incident that was able to be laughed off. "If I could say anything to the person who started the email chain, I would say you definitely left your mark at UNC in a very unique and hilarious way," she said.

People gather in Raleigh on Saturday May 15, 2021 to protest the Israeli Palestine conflict. Photo courtesy of Nadeen Atieh.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict inspires protests, vigil in Raleigh and faculty statement

By Audrey Selley and Isabella Reilly | May. 23

People in North Carolina have shown support for Palestinians during the Israeli attacks, from protests in Raleigh to a statement signed by faculty from 23 colleges and universities across the state. “This has been inspiring to the Palestinians on the ground,” said Nadia Yaqub, a professor in the UNC Department of Asian and Middle Eastern studies. “To know in this very difficult time there are hundreds of people, just in one state, who care enough to sign a statement like this."

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'A disappointing decision': UNC community upset after Nikole Hannah-Jones' non-tenure

By Emily Shih | May. 23

The BOT's decision was met with indignation among UNC students, staff and faculty. Hussman doctoral student Sophia Noor Kiser said she felt Hannah-Jones was very qualified for the position. “Nikole-Hannah Jones is a MacArthur Genius, a Pulitzer Prize winner and has changed the conversation around race in the U.S,” she said. “What more could you want?”

UNC Student Body President Lamar Richards attends the Board of Trustees meeting at the Carolina Inn on Thursday May 20, 2021.

Lamar Richards sworn in to Board of Trustees by former Chief Justice Cheri Beasley

By Lauren McCarthy | May. 20

UNC Student Body President Lamar Richards was sworn in as the sole student representative on the Board of Trustees on Thursday. Richards is the University’s first Black, gay student body president. The ceremony was administered by Cheri Beasley, former chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, who was the first Black woman to serve as chief justice.

The UNC Heelgram club makes cards and sends them to people with disabilities. Photo courtesy of Reagan Fleeher.

UNC Heel-Gram: Sending love one letter at a time

By Sarah Choi | May. 19

MacKenzie Maddox is a co-founder of the HeelGram club. She has an extended family member who regularly received letters from his community over quarantine. Seeing how much he enjoyed them, she was inspired to bring that dynamic to UNC. “Writing and receiving the letters has been therapeutic for our volunteer letter writers, especially since it provides a break from schoolwork,” she said. “It's just as rewarding for me as those with whom we communicate.”

Jason Hu, a senior computer science and statistics double major and member of the UNC Rocket League Club poses in front of his computer on Wednesday May 19, 2021.

UNC Rocket League Club connects students through gaming

By Dylan Cable | May. 19

UNC senior Will Lancaster said he encourages everyone interested in the game to join the club. “Being a member is a lot of fun,” he said. “It's something you wouldn't exactly expect from joining a mostly online group, but the people of the club have really been able to bond over a common game that we all play.”

Department of English and Comparative Literature Teaching Assistant Professor Karen Tucker is publishing her debut novel, "Bewilderness." Photo courtesy of Karen Tucker.

'All art is political': UNC professor publishes debut novel about the opioid crisis

By Chloe Walker | May. 4

UNC professor Karen Tucker’s debut novel, "Bewilderness" tells the story of two young women struggling with addiction.

The Asian American Center Campaigns team poses for a portrait on the steps of Wilson Library. Photo courtesy of Lynne Chen.

'We should celebrate': Reflecting on UNC's Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations

By Kaitlyn Dang | May. 4

Through performances, panels and the creation of a community cookbook, this year's Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebration was centered around building up community infrastructure, while simultaneously trying to offer programming and community support during an extraordinarily difficult year, said Heidi Kim, center director of the AAC.

Cofounders of Lux Libertas Ventures, business and computer science major Sanjeev Musuvathy and business major Nathan Ho, pose for a portrait.

Introducing Lux Libertas Ventures: UNC's first student-run venture capital fund

By Jennifer Tran | May. 4

Lux Libertas Ventures focuses on pre-seed investments into consumer internet startups that attack the problems faced by Generation Z, such as mental health, digital wellness, consumer banking and other areas of exploration. The organization is run entirely by UNC students with a strong advisory network of executives from Fortune 500 companies and tier one venture capital funds.

Successions by Renzo Oretega is at the TOPO distillery on West Franklin st.

Your guide to new public art installations in Chapel Hill

By Savannah Gunter | May. 4

Chapel Hill is enriched in astonishing artwork covering walls from Franklin Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The Daily Tar Heel created a guide for you to check out some of our favorites.

First year students who live together in Morrison study on the quad at Polk Place on April 27, 2021. Many LDOC events are online this year because of COVID-19.

UNC students share their plans for an unconventional LDOC

By Sabrina Ortiz | May. 3

May 5 marks the end of the the spring semester. The last day of classes on campus is usually a time of celebration, but because of COVID-19, students are experiencing a very different LDOC this year.

Hanna Wondmagegn, a UNC senior journalism major, takes graduation pictures of Deanna Upchurch, a senior peace, war and defense major at the Old Well.

UNC students commemorate end of unique year with senior pictures

By Avery Baker | May. 2

As graduation steadily approaches, seniors are capturing their final moments at UNC through graduation pictures. Whether it's hiring a professional photographer or reaching out to a friend with a good camera, students are celebrating the end to a challenging final year in college.

First-year students Kelly Ray and Sarah Prosser enjoy some strawberries on Polk Place on Feb. 25, 2021.

Column: Hitting the reset button

By Caitlyn Yaede | May. 2

UNC students will get a fresh start when they come back to campus in the fall.

Pareen Bhagat(left), Hrishika Muthukrishnan(right) are dressed in clothing designed by Pareen Bhagat and accessorized in traditional Indian jewelry and colors. Photo courtesy of Izzy d'Alo.

WE ARE SAATH online fashion show highlights mental health in the South Asian community

By Sophia Ramirez | May. 2

WE ARE SAATH put on a fashion show that symbolized the different ways young people from South Asian communities experience mental health.

Sophie Swift, a senior computer science major, poses for a portrait at Kenan Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, Apr. 28, 2021. "I want to be true to myself," says Swift, who's opting to wear a jumpsuit to the ceremony. "And dress in a way that really feels like me."

UNC seniors show personality and divert from tradition with their graduation outfits

By Anthony Howard | Apr. 29

As graduation rapidly approaches in a year like no other, seniors see that traditional outfits rein supreme. But they have added their own twist to speak to who they are and how they've grown during their time at Carolina.

The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle performs. The Orchestra will hold its first in-person concert in over a year on Sunday, May 2 at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle.

Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle to end its season on a high note

By Hannah Kaufman | Apr. 29

The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle will be hosting a free outdoor concert at the North Carolina Museum of Art on Sunday at 3 p.m. It will be their first in-person concert since the pandemic began.

First-year Jade Henderson studies for her upcoming Intermediate Written Chinese midterm in Davis Library on Tuesday Feb. 25, 2020.

Column: Procrastination is perfectionism in disguise

By Layla Peykamian | Apr. 29

Final exams are approaching at UNC. Editorial Board member Layla Peykamian examines how perfectionism can yield procrastination among high-achieving students.

Two students sit and talk on the lawn in front of the bell tower on March 9, 2021.

Column: An introvert's guide to making conversation

By Raymond Pang | Apr. 29

College isn't always easy for introverts. Raymond Pang presents some tips for starting conversation with fellow students.

Shelby Armstrong, an incoming transfer student at UNC, poses for a virtual portrait in her hometown of Charlotte, NC, on Sunday, Apr. 25, 2021. "If you have the opportunity to Carolina, you might as well go," says Armstrong, an incoming junior studying communications. "Unless, I guess, if you have the opportunity to go to Harvard," she jokes.

UNC's incoming transfer students receive letters of acceptance

By Sophie Seoyoung Cho | Apr. 26

The UNC Office of Undergraduate Admissions received just under 3,500 transfer applications for the fall 2021 semester, representing an eight percent increase from last fall.

Column: Congratulations! We're unable to extend an offer to you at this time

By Asad Yusuf | Apr. 26

Summer is just around the corner, and depending on your year, major and career of interest, the time for landing an internship may be rapidly approaching. But a rejection letter could be the perfect invitation to search deeper within yourself and to explore just how many exciting opportunities there may be.