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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.

Perennial baristas Michelle Temple (left) and Grace Stroup (right) pictured on re-opening day, Friday, May 28th, 2021.

Perennial Cafe on Franklin Street reopens its doors after a year-long temporary closing

By Emily Shih | Jun. 1

Perennial Cafe, a coffee shop located at 401 W. Franklin St., reopened to eager customers on May 28. The cafe had temporarily closed its doors last year due to the pandemic, and customers have missed its unique atmosphere and artisanal beverages ever since.

Breaking down the tenure process at UNC and why Nikole Hannah-Jones' case is unusual

By Nicole Moorefield and Lauren McCarthy | May. 31

The word "tenure" has been in the news a lot for the past couple weeks, but what does it actually mean? Here's a comprehensive look at tenure, including the definition, the process, the implications and why Nikole Hannah-Jones' case is an unusual one.

DTH Photo Illustration. Climbing the Hill: The History of Women at UNC is a podcast created by students in Hist 179H in Spring 2020 in order to highlight UNC's history of female students, workers, faculty wives, and community members.

'Climbing the Hill': UNC History class develops a podcast on the history of women at UNC

By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata | May. 31

“Climbing the Hill,” a podcast aimed at retelling the stories of women at UNC, was named that because it captured all the documents and the stories that students traced. The name implies the tension between moving forward and making things fairer while acknowledging the continuing struggles.

UNC senior attacker Scottie Rose Growney (15) runs with the ball at the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament against Stony Brook at the Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Saturday May 22, 2021. The Tar Heels won 14-11.

NCAA semifinal loss leaves North Carolina women’s lacrosse wondering ‘if only’

By Noah Monroe | May. 31

If only two more of the North Carolina women’s lacrosse team's 21 shots on goal had gone in, then the Tar Heels would have been playing for a national championship on Sunday. This year's team had a chance to become the first in program history to have a perfect season but was stopped short.

UNC senior midfielder William Perry (3) takes a shot on goal during the Tar Heels' 15-12 victory against Duke on Sunday, May 2. With the victory, UNC and Duke share the 2021 ACC regular season title.

Second quarter run buries No. 1 UNC men's lacrosse in NCAA semifinal

By Zachary Crain | May. 31

“We had our chances, but I give our kids a ton of credit — all year they’ve been resilient, they’ve been tough, they’ve been gritty,” head coach Joe Breschi said. “We just kept fighting and battling, and we just ran out of time.”

Kevin “Kaze” Thomas, local Triangle artist, producer and songwriter will be performing at the Juneteenth celebration in Chapel Hill the weekend of June 18th and June 19th, 2021. Photo courtesy of Thomas’ Spotify.

Black community and culture to be celebrated at inaugural local Juneteenth festival

By Sarah Choi | May. 31

The first annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth celebration is set to take place on June 18 and 19. Juneteenth — a portmanteau of June 19 — commemorates the end to slavery in the United States. The holiday originated in Texas following the end of the Civil War and came to be celebrated with music, art, food and other activities.

Wilson Library overlooks Polk Place on March 1, 2021.

University Libraries launches Reckoning Initiative to advance anti-racism work

By Jennifer Tran | May. 31

Elaine Westbrooks, vice provost for University Libraries and University librarian, said that prior to the pandemic, the Libraries held an exhibition examining the historical role of science in creating concepts of race, as well as other exhibitions meant to demonstrate active commitment to the equity and inclusion work stated in the Libraries' framework. “You should belong,” Westbrooks said. “You’ve earned the right to be here, and we want to ensure that you belong, you’re represented and you’re treated equitably.”

UNC redshirt sophomore outfielder Angel Zarate (40) runs to a base at the ACC tournament game against NC State on Friday May 28, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. UNC won 9-6. Photo courtesy of Maggie Boulton and Laura Wolff.

Horvath's grand slam powers UNC to victory over N.C. State in ACC Tournament

By Austin Bean | May. 31

After falling short of some key opportunities this season, the young Tar Heel bats came through when they were needed most in their victory over N.C. State. Now, they have a chance to show the college baseball world what they can do Friday night in the NCAA regionals.

UNC sophomore outfielder Justice Thompson (20) bats at the ACC tournament game against NC State on Friday May 28, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. UNC won 9-6. Photo courtesy of Maggie Boulton and Laura Wolff.

UNC baseball comes out on top against NC State to finish out ACC Tournament play

By Austin Bean | May. 30

After dropping their opening game of the ACC Tournament to Pittsburgh Tuesday night, the Tar Heels were able to grab a win Friday in game two against third-seeded N.C. State, 9-6. The Tar Heels now have to wait and see how things turn out in the rest of the conference tournaments before they receive their assignment for the upcoming NCAA Tournament, where they hope for an at-large bid.

UNC senior attacker Jamie Ortega (3) scores a goal at the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament against Stony Brook at the Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Saturday May 22, 2021. The Tar Heels won 14-11.

UNC women's lacrosse loses 11-10 to Boston College in NCAA semifinals

By Noah Monroe | May. 28

North Carolina women's lacrosse (20-1, 9-0) lost in the NCAA semifinal against Boston College (17-3, 8-2), 11-10 on Friday to end the immaculate season for the Tar Heels.

The first vaccine dose given at UNC’s vaccination clinic is administered in the Student Union on March 31, 2021. As North Carolina began to allow college students to receive coronavirus vaccines, UNC opened a clinic on campus where students can receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

UNC announces vaccinated students won't have to participate in asymptomatic testing

By Lauren McCarthy | May. 28

The Carolina Together Testing Program Team announced on Friday that students who have received the COVID-19 vaccine will not be required to participate in asymptomatic testing in the fall.

UNC junior attackman Jacob Kelly (9) sprints to the goal during the Tar Heels' 15-12 victory against Duke on Sunday, May 2. With the victory, UNC and Duke share the 2021 ACC regular season title.

Preview: No. 1 UNC men's lacrosse faces stacked field in Final Four

By Zachary Crain | May. 27

For the first time in over two years, a Division I NCAA men’s lacrosse championship will be won on Monday. With the No. 1 North Carolina men’s lacrosse team in the mix to win its sixth national title, the Tar Heels have some familiar foes standing in their way; including Virginia, Duke and Maryland.

The Ackland Art Museum sits on Columbia Street in Chapel Hill on April 6, 2021.

A guide to cultural events in Chapel Hill this summer

By Noah Robert Houser | May. 27

With COVID-19 restrictions easing up, spring and summer events are coming back in full force. From concerts to art exhibitions, there are plenty of opportunities to break routine and enjoy everything Chapel Hill has to offer. Here are some events residents can attend in the coming weeks.

Carborro Mayor Lydia Lavelle was first elected to the position on December 3, 2013. Lavelle seeks re-election to her fourth term as mayor this year as her term expires in December.

Carrboro's Mayor Lavelle announces she will leave office at the end of her current term

By Kelli Rainer | May. 27

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle will leave office after her term ends in December, she announced in a press release Wednesday. Lavelle said she feels confident leaving office in light of the progress she and the Town Council have made throughout her term, from the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic to pushing the progressive politics and reputation of Carrboro.

Bob Anthony, curator of the North Carolina Collection and director of the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center is retiring on May 31, 2021. Photo courtesy of Jon Gardiner.

North Carolina Collection curator Bob Anthony to retire after 40-year career

By Lauren McCarthy | May. 27

Bob Anthony, curator of the North Carolina Collection and director of the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center, is set to retire on May 31 after a 40-year career. Lisa Gregory, program coordinator at the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center, said Anthony has always been passionate about his work, and that his work has elevated UNC’s status in the minds of people who research the state.

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Photo is of Nikole Hannah-Jones

UNC has until Friday to offer Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure or face federal lawsuit

By Lauren McCarthy | May. 27

Nikole Hannah-Jones is considering taking legal action against UNC following the Board of Trustees' decision to not take action in granting her a tenured position. "We are evaluating all available legal recourse to fully vindicate Ms. Hannah-Jones' rights, including possibly initiating a federal action against UNC, the Board and/or affiliated entities and individuals," the letter said.

UNC senior attacker Jamie Ortega (3) runs with the ball at the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament against Stony Brook at the Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Saturday May 22, 2021. The Tar Heels won 14-11.

Women's lacrosse coaches discuss UNC-Boston College matchup in NCAA Tournament semifinals

By Noah Monroe | May. 26

On Friday, No. 1 seeded North Carolina women’s lacrosse will face up against ACC opponent and No. 4 seed Boston College at Johnny Unitas Stadium on the campus of Towson University. This will be the second time the teams will play each other this season. The first time these two teams met was on March 6 in Chapel Hill where the Tar Heels came out on top, winning 21-9.

UNC senior right handed pitcher Gage Gillian (15) pitches the ball at the ACC tournament against Pittsburgh on Tuesday May 25, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. UNC lost 5-3. Photo courtesy of Maggie Boulton and Laura Wolff.

Starting pitching woes persist in UNC baseball's ACC Tournament loss to Pitt

By Austin Bean | May. 26

Head Coach Scott Forbes has been trying to piece together starts here and there to give his team the best chance to win, as he did Tuesday night, but starting pitching once again came up short of what the first-year skipper was hoping.

Nikita Umesh poses with her UNC acceptance letter for a virutal portrait in her home on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021. Umesh intends to major in Biology and is excited about the upcoming fall semester.

Incoming first-years have differing thoughts about arriving on campus this fall

By Dylan Cable | May. 26

After a year of navigating remote learning, COVID-19 restrictions and college applications, rising first-year students are anticipating a return to normalcy for their first semester of college. Rising first-year Nikita Umesh said she understands that the fall semester holds a lot of opportunities for new students who are looking to get back to normal.