I once read that the reality show "The Bachelor" heavily encourages its contestants to use the word "journey" when describing their time on the show. Producers fear that using words like "competition" or "process" will take away from the romance and whimsy that producers so desperately try to create.
Instead, if contestants use "journey," it maybe feels more like they are on their way to the fairytale of a lifetime. "Process" and "competition" run the risk of making it sound like this is actually a show asking people to get married after six weeks of kind of dating and show themselves at their worst. So they say "journey" instead.
So I'm writing to you today to tell you — my god, this week has been a journey.
Today's updates
Yesterday, Chancellor Folt and Provost Blouin announced that Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Winston Crisp will be retiring later this month after 26 years at UNC. Read more about his legacy and career here.
To many in North Carolina, reproductive education in public schools is led by abstinence-first education, and often neglects teaching about consent.
In sports news
Your preview of UNC sports for this weekend: Football won't be playing this week, but you can still get your fill of UNC sports. Here's what's coming up this weekend.
ANALYSIS: The good and the bad — where UNC football team stands at the bye week: During the football team's bye week, the running game has been a sign of optimism. Quarterback play leaves a lot to be desired.
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"Trying hard not to look like I'm trying that hard, failing miserably at everything, including that"
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