Editorial: Despite what the Board of Governors say, DEI is essential to UNC

By Editorial Board | April 23

"DEI programs represent more than empty symbols for institutions to win points for being progressive; these programs are essential to fostering a community that makes everyone feels safe and heard."

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Op-ed: Grounds workers should not be used to disrupt peaceful protests

April 22

"Administrators and the chancellor are hiding behind facilities workers to disguise their intentions. They want to quash dissent and protest but without using UNC Police because that might look bad."

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Column: Re-invent your definition of home

By Sydney Baker | April 22

"I throw the word 'home' around a lot — I use it when I’m leaving campus, but I’ve also caught myself using it when I’m in my hometown and refer to coming back to my dorm. And so I’ve come to realize: I have no idea where 'home' actually is."

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Column: UNC must do more to boost student financial literacy

By Emma Green | April 22

"As college students, many of us are living away from home for the first time and encountering financial tests we have not faced before. Unfortunately, many of us are woefully unprepared."

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Column: Don't let LinkedIn make you feel inadequate

By Teo Almaguer | April 22

"While LinkedIn can be effective in helping individuals find jobs, internships, professional opportunities and mentors, the platform contributes to already high levels of stress among students. From my experience, it makes us second-guess our professional and academic worth."

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Column: Amidst ever-advancing AI, you still cannot automate an imagination

By Mary Thomas Watkins | April 21

"The subjectivity and sensibility the humanities are characterized by is not a computer’s strong suit. The studies of English, philosophy, religion and ethnic diaspora all require not mere objective truth, but subjective opinion and interpretation."

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Letter: More than 500 students demand attendance of UNC administrators at forum

April 19

"We, the undersigned students of UNC, formally request the presence of the UNC Board of Governors, the UNC Board of Trustees and UNC's chancellor search advisory committee at the Forum on University Governance at the Anne Queen Lounge on April 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m."

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Attack on DEI: Statement from the Black Student Movement

April 18

"These recent actions from the Board of Governors convey that the diverse voices of students across our campuses are not worth protecting, at least not at the expense of political intrigue and speculation."

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Column: In honor of Earth Day, here's a look at UNC's sustainability efforts

By Angelina Klepp | April 17

"To preserve the Earth for generations to come, sustainable development must be on the frontline of our priorities. In order to kickstart a green future, changes must be made on a smaller scale, starting in our community with the university and the individuals within."

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Editorial: The Editorial Board rates favorite Franklin Street restaurants

By Editorial Board | April 17

"The best thing about Franklin Street food is there’s something for everyone. From the Mexican at Cosmic Cantina and Que Chula Tacos & Tequila Bar to burgers at Al’s Burger Shack or Buns Burgers & Fries, The Daily Tar Heel Editorial Board has rated some of Franklin Street's most popular and iconic restaurants, based on taste, environment and price."

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Column: What my 6,994-day streak of no Snapchat has taught me about communication addiction

By Sydney Baker | April 16

"Generations before us who went to college had to chat in person to communicate. Though we live in a very different world on changed campuses, the raw communication style of face-to-face conversation is still the only type of communication that is absolutely necessary. Texting, FaceTiming, snapping, DMing and even sending a letter via dove is just fluff."

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Column: Arizona's near-total abortion ban ignores choice, pushing moderates left

By Anna Cathryn Perry | April 16

"If states continue in Arizona’s path, moderates and independents who support abortion rights will be less and less likely to vote Republican, effectively giving President Biden political victory."

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Column: Don't let the restaurants that define our college experience fade away

By Katie Littlejohn | April 15

"Walking through Chapel Hill with my dad is like visiting a graveyard of lost friends. As an alumnus of the school, he knows the ins and outs of Franklin Street, the best restaurants, bars and hidden gems. But he also remembers the places that were beloved during his time here that are no longer around."

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Column: Spending time outside fosters genuine human connection

By Ellie Kollme | April 15

"There is nothing that strengthens my relationship with others like being outside. Whether it is trail hiking or walking around in the Quad, I feel more connected to the people I am with. I believe it is because of the limited distractions that come with being outdoors."

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Column: Southern hospitality is alive and well

By Madelyn Rowley | April 15

"Southern hospitality is integral to Carolina culture. It is simply easier to interact with other students, professors, faculty and local residents when they are so eager to engage. It’s part of what makes this region so inviting, and part of what makes me confident that UNC-Chapel Hill presents model college students."

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Column: Why the subscription model is killing news

By Emma Green | April 15

"With an ever-changing media environment and paywalls in well-known digital news sources, the longstanding news subscription model is hard to maintain."

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Column: Second semester, best semester

By Shea McIntyre | April 14

After just a few more cold, dark weeks, students will no longer need to wear sweatpants everyday. The quad will suddenly overflow with students choosing to skip their lectures and recitations.

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Column: Being multiracial doesn't mean you have to 'choose'

By Jordyn Balam | April 14

"Since I was aware of my racial identity, I’ve struggled with the feeling of never completely belonging to either the white or Filipino half of my ethnic background."

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Column: Yik Yak isn't the problem. Social media is.

By Grayson Derby | April 11

"Without a doubt, social media has single-handedly taken over and transformed our society. We are in far too deep for Hans to make any sort of dent in college students’ media consumption."

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Op-ed: Mental health, deeper happiness and the University’s mission

April 11

"It’s clear that improving mental health more broadly will require changes in the social, cultural and technological environment we’ve created for young people."

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