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During the past semester, the Atlantic Coast Conference has seen the addition of four institutions and the departure of one.
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During the past semester, the Atlantic Coast Conference has seen the addition of four institutions and the departure of one.
In comparison to other major college towns, Chapel Hill has the distinction of having one of the slowest processes for development approval.
To buck the trend of political conflict between Israel and Palestine, UNC’s relevant campus organizations should work together to draw attention to this conflict’s humanitarian issues — outside of the politics.
After deferring a decision at previous meetings, the Chapel Hill Transit partners should come to a consensus tonight on the town’s bus ad policy, and the Chapel Hill Town Council should agree to implement that decision at its next meeting.
The University’s participation in Semester Online, an online consortium of 10 prominent universities, will be a beneficial resource for students and a good use of technology.
Orange County should review its process for electing county commissioners in order to ensure fairness.
In light of Penny Rich’s election to the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the vacated seat she has left behind on the Chapel Hill Town Council, capable female contenders should come forward to be her potential replacement — in the spirit of closing the council’s gender gap.
The UNC Department of Public Safety should work with the Chapel Hill Police Department to review Alert Carolina procedures to ensure a more timely response time for future potential threats to the UNC campus.
Last week, the office of Gov. Bev Perdue contributed $10,000 to the reward fund for information about the September death of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth. Perdue’s decision to grant the request for the reward money should be commended, but police should be more responsive and transparent as they conduct the investigation.
Housekeepers filed a grievance report with the University on Thursday, citing verbal harassment from a zone manager and crew leader and discrimination based on national origin. UNC administrators should take these complaints — and the proposals the housekeepers put forward — seriously.
Recent developments — such as the University Square plan, the new plan to redevelop Central Park Apartments and resident complaints against Collins Crossing Apartment Homes — highlight the need for affordable housing in Chapel Hill.
The Interfraternity Council elected its new executive council on Sunday with a strong mandate for growth and accountability.
Boo, everyone
Advocates for gender-neutral housing called on the Board of Trustees to support implementing the policy on Wednesday. The University community owes students a safe campus, and the push for the additional housing option deserves its full support.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is finally delivering on its promises to the Rogers Road community.
On Thursday and Friday, UNC hosted a conference to evaluate the impact of the Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier decision 25 years ago.
The student-run honor system is supposed to be a way for faculty to report violations of academic dishonesty. However, because the system can take too long, some faculty members choose to handle violations on their own. The committee on student conduct, student government and faculty should implement the “XF” policy, giving more freedom to professors.
Earlier this week, the executive branch of student government released its October report. The editorial board has taken this opportunity to evaluate the successes and failures of the administration halfway through its term.
The UNC LGBTQ Center works to make the University a safe, affirming environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. But the current location of the center on South Campus — far from the center of campus — impedes that mission.
Ladies’ night