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Wednesday Notes for June 5th, 2024

The Uristocrat Headlines for Wednesday, June 4th, 2024. A Look at Angel Reese, NPR Music.

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Jun 5, 2024 — 4 min read

This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.

Culture

President of Philadelphia’s University of the Arts Resigns After School’s Sudden Closure

The president of Philadelphia’s 148-year-old University of the Arts resigned as the school prepared to wind down operations ahead of its sudden closure.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Kerry Walk left her post as president on Tuesday, just days before the university is set to shutter, leaving the future of many current students uncertain.

NPR Music celebrates Black Music Month with an all-female lineup

NPR Music celebrates 2024 Black Music Month by releasing nine Tiny Desk concerts from Black women.

Sports

Sky's Angel Reese ejected for first time in her WNBA career, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball offers to pay her fine

Reese had some words for the referees late in the fourth quarter

The Four Biggest Tactical Questions of the 2024 NBA Finals

How will the Celtics defend Luka Doncic? We dive deep into the matchups and examine the critical strategy questions that could decide the Finals.

The NBA Finals matchup nobody thought would happen (until it actually happened) is almost here. On Thursday night, the Boston Celtics will square off against the Dallas Mavericks in a series that palpitates with melodrama and historical consequence. Kyrie Irving is back in Boston! Kristaps Porzingis is back in Dallas! Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are back near the mountaintop! Luka Doncic is extremely close to broad recognition as the best player alive!