Column: Well-being days are not helping our well-being
"As a UNC student, the anticipation of a well-being day spurs a short moment of joy. That short moment is made shorter when the realization sets in that the day has to be spent on work."
"As a UNC student, the anticipation of a well-being day spurs a short moment of joy. That short moment is made shorter when the realization sets in that the day has to be spent on work."
"The problem is that we are trying to use a scalpel to get rid of specific books, but are overlooking the larger issue. We need to combat the root of the problem, and ban libraries."
"I never thought I’d visit the White House for anything other than a public tour. But, last weekend, I sat in the Rose Garden as President Joe Biden announced the first-ever federal office dedicated to gun violence prevention."
"Realistically, most students aren’t responsible for leaving three-course meals on the stairs to be devoured by mice, bugs and other pests that scientists have yet to discover. Nonetheless, all students have the responsibility to treat the residence halls, and by extension the housekeepers, with respect."
"If you aren’t on the 'UNC Chapel Hill Subleases, Roommates, Off Campus Housing & Apartments Facebook Group', I encourage you to apply today. With a little luck, maybe you can be Facebook group member 33,488."
"With these increases in the cost of all on-campus housing, we would expect housing-related issues to improve. But the mounting $1.1 billion maintenance backlog is saying otherwise. As of Thursday, there were broken elevators in Morrison, expired drinks in the vending machines in Koury and structural issues in these buildings themselves. Since it seems the additional money isn’t going to the residence halls, it must go to the housekeepers or workers, right? Nope."
"Both Chapel Hill and Athens have been named the best college town in the country in years past. And both schools have plenty of national championships under their belt, so the comparison makes sense. The one thing those slobbery bulldogs have on us, though? Athens is cheaper than Chapel Hill."
"Whether you decide on a dorm or a space off campus, it's essential to consider your options holistically. If you flock off campus or not, housing in Chapel Hill is not necessarily easy or accessible."
"At the Franklin Target, it feels like you’re spending twice as much for a couple of apples than you would at another store. This is because of Target’s “dynamic pricing."
"Two major rival factions have arisen from this discourse: NIMBYs (Not In My Backyard) and YIMBYs (Yes In My Backyard)— the spiritual Montagues and Capulets of the American housing crisis."
"It's important to actually stop and review something before you screenshot and send it to the next person. Continuing the spread of misinformation can cause actual harm. If you don’t care enough to fact-check something before sending it, then you don’t care enough to send it in the first place."
"There is a clear question here: Why did some news organizations seem to prioritize their agendas above the safety of students on Aug. 28 and Sept.13?"
"Standing alone, the presence of an armed individual on campus is terrifying. Coupled with the death of Zijie Yan on Aug. 28, this is unimaginable and despicable."
"Reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, gun policy, public education, and many other issues are on the line. Pay attention, read up on the candidates, and make sure you are registered to vote."
"Every day when I open TikTok, I am overwhelmed. I am attacked by not only influencers, but therapists, chiropractors, doctors, nurses, aestheticians, hypnotists and a whole host of other people about my daily habits. My 'For You' page is full of videos recommending skincare products, criticizing and suggesting improvements for my posture, diagnosing me with irreparable trauma that supposedly ruins all my relationships or recommending that I make a huge mindset shift. They all inundate me with buzzwords and hacks that are supposed to change my life."
"Tim Moore and the GOP know all of this; if they don’t, then they are a bunch of blithering morons who shouldn't be allowed to ride a bicycle — much less write legislation."
"You’re on campus one Wednesday afternoon, and something feels off. There’s a rare energy in the air — Gucci perfume with hints of Lululemon — and low whispers of Greek letters seem to be echoing from all corners of the Quad. You’ve been camped out under a tree for hours trying to finish up an assignment, but suddenly, even in the September swelter, every hair on your arm is standing up straight. You feel uneasy and apprehensive."
"As a public health problem, gun violence needs public health solutions. Until then, needless life will be lost until we are too tired to 'run, hide, fight.'"
"We are still early in the process of making AI policies. The most challenging part of this is that what works for one department may not work for another department, which may be why we have seen variation in approaches to its usage."
"Women in UNC’s athletics are waiting for the investment to catch up to their successes. More eyes are on women’s sports than ever, and the ball is in UNC Athletics’ court."