Heel Talk

The University's COVID-19 vaccination clinic opened Mar. 31 for student vaccinations. Campus Health was approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as a vaccine provider and received a 2,000 dose allocation for the week to be distributed to students. Host Evely Forte spoke to University Desk reporter Charlotte Geier about the clinic and its implications for students as the University approaches a more "normal" fall semester. University Desk reporter Isabella Reilly reflects on how beneficial University-set aside wellness days have been for campus community members. Former Sports Editor Ryan Wilcox reflects on former UNC Men's Basketball Coach Roy William's retirement and looks ahead to the team's prospects under Coach Hubert Davis. Episode hosted by Evely Forte and produced by Praveena Somasundaram. Supervising producers are University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis, Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi and Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic.

Data Engagement Editor Praveena Somasundaram guest narrates to discuss the response of the North Carolina Asian American community in the wake of the Atlanta shootings. Host Evely Forte talks to University Desk reporter Samuel Garzon about UNC's American Indian Center and the lack of financial support its members say the center has received from the University. Episode hosted by Evely Forte and produced by Praveena Somasundaram. Supervising producers are University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis, Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi and Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic.

University Desk reporter Natalie Johnson talks to host Evely Forte about a racist incident that took place during a class at the UNC Law School. University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis shares updates regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution on campus. Episode hosted by Evely Forte and produced by Praveena Somasundaram. Supervising producers are University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis, Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi and Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic.

UNC students swarmed Franklin street twice this year after the UNC men's basketball team beat Duke in its February and March games. Host Evely Forte talks to DTH Senior Writer Claire Perry to discuss if and how the University and Town of Chapel Hill prepared for either Franklin Street rushes and to break down the impact such rushing has had on campus community members since. Former DTH Sports Editor Brian Keyes previews March Madness. Episode hosted by Evely Forte and produced by Praveena Somasundaram. Supervising producers are University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis, Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi and Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic.

The UNC Men's Basketball team beat Duke on March 6th at the Dean E. Smith Center — with fans cheering on the Tar Heels in person for the second time this basketball season. Host Evely Forte spoke to DTH Sports Senior Writer and former Sports Editor Brian Keyes to discuss the Duke game outcome and the opportunities for fans to attend in-person sporting events moving forward. University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis also talks about the spring 2021 commencement, the upcoming fall semester and campus members' vaccine eligibility. Episode hosted by Evely Forte and produced by Praveena Somasundaram. Supervising producers are University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis, Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi and Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic.

UNC students elected sophomore Lamar Richards on Feb. 24 as the 2021-2022 student body president. Host Evely Forte spoke with Richards about what he hopes he'll accomplish through his role as SBP, how his administration will be different from previous ones and what his legacy will be at the University beyond his role in student government. University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis also talks about Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz's role with Silent Sam. Episode hosted by Evely Forte and produced by Praveena Somasundaram. Supervising producers are University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis, Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi and Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic.

Today, UNC students can vote for the 2021-2022 Student Body President. The DTH's Editorial Board interviewed the two candidates whose names will be on the ballot — Sophomore Lamar Richards and Junior Keshav Javvadi. Host Evely Forte spoke to Opinion Editor Paige Masten about the candidates, their motivations for running and what they hope to accomplish at the University if elected. Episode hosted by Evely Forte and produced by Praveena Somasundaram. Supervising producers are University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis, Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi and Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic.

On this episode, host Evely Forte chats with DTH University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis about the University's first week of in-person classes for some of its undergraduate courses. University Desk Reporter Cameron Myers-Milne also discusses pop-up testing sites for COVID-19 at cluster locations on campus. Episode hosted by Evely Forte and produced by Praveena Somasundaram. Supervising producers are University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis, Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi and Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic.

On this episode, host Evely Forte chats with DTH Editor in Chief Anna Pogarcic about whether the UNC System BOG Silent Sam committee had any role in the two settlements with the Sons of Confederate Veterans. DTH Assistant Sports Editor PJ Morales also talks about the UNC-Duke basketball game. Episode hosted by Evely Forte and produced by Praveena Somasundaram. Supervising producers are University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis, Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi and Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic.

On this episode, host Evely Forte chats with University Desk Reporter Kelly Kendall about the University's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. DTH Sports Editor Jared McMasters also talks about the UNC-Duke Rivalry as the basketball game between both teams approaches. Episode hosted by Evely Forte and produced by Praveena Somasundaram. Supervising producers are University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis, Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi and Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic.

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