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The Library sits on Franklin Street on Wednesday June 23, 2021.

Helen McGinnis

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The Library closes on Franklin Street to make room for national brand

By Emily Shih | Jun. 27

The Library, a bar and club on Franklin Street, was denied a lease renewal and announced it will be closing after 18 years in order to make space for a national brand. "It is very difficult to own a business on Franklin Street," owner AJ Tama said. "It's very hard to maintain a high overhead and high rental rate. All these people who've had their businesses close, it's disappointing."

Orange County Commissioner Mark Dorosin pictured in his office on Tuesday.

Ira Wilder

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Orange County Commissioner Mark Dorosin to step down; Penny Rich considering role

By Emily Shih | Jun. 14

Dorosin was reelected to the BOCC in November after beating Rich in the primary by a seven-vote margin. Rich said she is considering a run particularly because of her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ll certainly put my name in because there were 12,400 people that voted for me, and I think it would be a letdown to those people who supported me to not put my name forward,” Rich said.

Jeannette Porter, alumna of the Hussman school, and Assistant Professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, poses for a virtual portrait in her office on Friday, June 4, 2021. Porter signed a letter created by Jeff Jarvis to protest against the action of the UNC Board of Trustees, in support of Nikole Hannah-Jones.

Ashlyn Rhyne

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UNC journalism school alumni express support for Nikole Hannah-Jones

By Emily Shih | Jun. 6

Hundreds of Hussman School of Journalism and Media alumni have signed an open letter calling for immediate reconsideration of the UNC Board of Trustee's non-tenure of distinguished alumna Nikole Hannah-Jones.

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

Ashlyn Rhyne

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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.

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Credit: John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

Photo is of Nikole Hannah-Jones

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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?”

Students in masks walk past the old well on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020.

Angelina Katsanis

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Word on the Street: What are you most looking forward to next semester?

By Emily Shih | Apr. 29

Staff writer Emily Shih asked UNC students, “What are you most excited for if classes return in-person next fall?”

DTH Photo Illustration. The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Governors announced last month that they will add mental health and suicide prevention services to the campus security fees.

Ira Wilder

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First-years face burnout from a year of isolation as finals approach

By Emily Shih | Apr. 22

The weight of the pandemic, coupled with the stress of upcoming final exams and overall fatigue, has taken a toll on many students' mental health — particularly first-years, who are experiencing significant loss and social isolation.

A volunteer fills a syringe with the COVID-19 vaccine at La Semilla's vaccination event, Feb. 20, 2021.

Yates McConnell

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Orally-administered antiviral drug tested at UNC shows promise in treating COVID-19

By Emily Shih | Mar. 2

A new antiviral drug for COVID-19 is being tested with collaboration from the Gillings School of Global Public Health and UNC School of Medicine.

Luke Hines (left) and Kade Sutton (right) are the Carolina Athletic Association's presidential candidates. Photos courtesy of Hines and Sutton.

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Carolina Athletic Association presidential election heads to runoff

By Emily Shih | Feb. 28

The president's role is to represent student athletes within CAA and serve as a liaison between UNC athletics and student sports fans. The election will take place on Tuesday.

First-year Carson Moore, alumnus Kris Chellani, and senior and Launch Local co-founder Nikita Billman stand outside of Classic Carolina on Jan. 30 2021. Classic Carolina is one of Launch Local's clients.

Saurya Acharya

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Shopping local, online: Alumni, students help businesses build a digital presence

By Emma Nipp and Emily Shih | Jan. 31

Founded by UNC alum Varun Amesur, Launch Local seeks to help local businesses better establish their digital presence through strategy and marketing consulting.

The Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity met over Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 to seek student input about UNC's COVID-19 response.

Emily Shih

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By Emily Shih | Oct. 11

The Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity met over Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 to seek student input about UNC's COVID-19 response.

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The Library closes on Franklin Street to make room for national brand

Orange County Commissioner Mark Dorosin to step down; Penny Rich considering role

UNC journalism school alumni express support for Nikole Hannah-Jones

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

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

Word on the Street: What are you most looking forward to next semester?

First-years face burnout from a year of isolation as finals approach

Orally-administered antiviral drug tested at UNC shows promise in treating COVID-19

Carolina Athletic Association presidential election heads to runoff

Shopping local, online: Alumni, students help businesses build a digital presence

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