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A lack of transparency: Administrative silence sends a loud, negative message.

Administrators could use The Daily Tar Heel as a means for communication with students, but recent fraud within a University department has created a barrier between all parties. MAY 23

A man without a party: To compete in the fall, Democrats must force David Parker out

A tempest in a teapot. That was how David Parker, embattled chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, described the sexual harassment scandal that led to a meeting of the party’s state executive committee Saturday in Greensboro. Parker said publicly that he would resign at the meeting, following calls for withdrawal from party members and elected officials including Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walter Dalton. MAY 16

Repeal Amendment One: An amendment that violates equality for all cannot stand

While the outcome of the May 8 election is a setback for both unmarried homosexual and heterosexual couples, the battle against Amendment One must rage on. And since many of the counties that voted against the amendment are home to colleges and universities, students and faculty at UNC and other institutions must continue to play an active role in making sure the amendment is repealed. Amendment One violates the 14th Amendment to the U.S. MAY 16

Quickhits for April 25, 2012

Basketball prospects Hey guys, only about six months until basketball starts again. APR 24

Advocacy, or adios: ASG’s new leaders need to have a structured vision for the future

The Association of Student Governments has new leadership but looks to be up to the same old tricks. After two years of leadership under President Atul Bhula, the association elected Western Carolina University’s Cameron Carswell and Alecia Page to lead the organization next year. APR 24

Clothing with a conscience

Few UNC students would intentionally support sweatshops. Unfortunately, many do so unknowingly when they patronize UNC Student Stores. APR 24

Quickhits for April 19, 2012

There was an upshot to Wednesday’s ill-fated attempt at cyberbullying (see thumbs-down to the left): the hilarity that unfolded on the Internet after a screenshot of the message went UNC-viral. At last count, the photo had 238 likes and several dozen shares. And the incident elicited some hilarious entries on the UNC Memes Facebook page, too. APR 22

Give back, pay it forward

As seniors approach their departure from Chapel Hill, they should consider giving a small donation to the Senior Campaign. The impacts of student donations have rarely been more significant than they are in 2012, and the importance of private donations will only grow in future years. APR 19

Bring back Jubilee: CUAB should fund two large celebrations instead of several small concerts.

As the semester draws to a close, UNC must once again look on from afar as Duke University draws high-profile musical acts to campus for their annual Last Day of Classes Concert (colloquially known as LDOC). APR 19

A new non-discrimination policy: The new policy should foster clarity without prohibiting belief-based groups

Students who care about the rights of student groups to limit membership should do their part to contribute to the process of redefining these rights. APR 17

Streamline the visa process

As United States Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano put it, the student visa process is “complicated, and unnecessarily so.” APR 18

A clearer path for reporting: A new sexual assault policy will make the process easier

The University made an important step toward providing clarity and support to both survivors and the accused with a new policy approved by the Faculty Council on Friday. APR 16

Ms. Houston will be missed: Terri Houston leaves a legacy of inclusion and connection

Terri Houston’s recent announcement of her upcoming resignation has spurred many students to reflect on the remarkable legacy she’ll leave behind. APR 16

Today is your last chance: Students must register now to help protect marriage equality

If you are a student at UNC, you should vote against N.C. Amendment One. (More on this in a moment.) If you plan to vote on May 8, you must register by today.
If you’ve lived in North Carolina for 30 days, are 18 years old and aren’t a convicted felon, you can register to vote in North Carolina. APR 16

Senate bill 575 missed the mark

Those in favor of N.C. Senate Bill 575 say it will streamline the UNC-system bureaucracy. By removing the usual protections afforded to government workers from UNC’s employees, proponents of the bill say it would allow for more “flexibility” and improve the operations of the state’s public universities. APR 15

Help man's best friend

For many students, one of the most exciting things about living off campus is finally being able to have their own pet. Some go to breeders to find their perfect pug and others head to the local PetSmart to fawn over the kittens behind the glass windows. APR 11

Broadening our idea of 'giving back': Private sector-bound graduates can have an impact, just like their service-oriented peers

As they make the transition into the so-called “real world,” students must not forget that progress toward social equity and justice can be made in nearly any field. APR 8

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