Column: It's time to get rid of LFIT courses
"The overemphasis on food and weight in Lifetime Fitness classes reflects a pervasive societal diet culture that many people are working hard to eradicate."
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Guest Column: The NCAA’s amateurism model isn’t about education
Guest columnist Trevor Marks on the NCAA refusal to compensate college athletes.
The odd traditions of the Nacirema: Was MLK a communist?
"My hypothesis on why Naciremans often omit Dr. King’s dissenting opinion on capitalism is due to a fear of its implications. Indeed, there has been significant progress within, and cooperation among, Nacireman tribes since the '60s. However, there is still much more that needs to be done."
COLUMN: UNC is much more than a men's basketball school
Despite its national reputation as a men's basketball school, UNC has had plenty of success with its women's soccer and field hockey programs, and deserves to be recognized as such.
Column: Going blonde while staying green
"I wanted to go blonde to feel the constant hug of sunshine around my shoulders and to allow my energy to reverberate in a new form."
Column: Lay off of Meghan
"The press coverage of Markle exhibits the stale conditioning of the public to regard this woman and person of color in a negative light, no matter her contributions to society."
Column: UNC fans, just accept that the Dean Dome has a wine and cheese crowd
The Dean Dome has a wine and cheese crowd, and that isn't changing anytime soon.
Column: Don’t just talk about it, be about it
"Just like those who use social media as a space for advocacy — using this platform to raise awareness about social issues is inherently helpful in spreading awareness."
Column: A letter to War Hawks from a draft-age male
Increased tensions between the United States and Iran has young draft-aged males sweating about possible future conflicts. I address my concerns about potential conflict to those advocating for a war in Iran.
Column: Recent events show why sexual harassment in sports media must end
"At what point do we stop saying it’s not okay and start doing something about it? "
Column: What are your plans after UNC?
"Why is this question so hard to answer? To those oblivious to the torment of providing a decent reply, it would seem that we have the world at our fingertips. The mistake here is forgetting that while youth comes with opportunity, it also comes with uncertainty."
Column: A very mindful holiday season
In the moments where the holiday cheer turns into rage, well-practiced meditation can give you the skills to find at least some inner peace, even while everyone else is reduced to acting savagely.
Column: What To Do When You Don't Feel Like Doing It
"I’d argue, however, that pushing sex under the table and ignoring it until you’re less busy or tired or stressed isn’t going to work, because news flash: life doesn’t slow down."
Column: Transitioning into the new decade with new leadership
New Co-Editors-in-Chief Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez and Emily Siegmund address their plans as the new leaders of The Daily Tar Heel.
Column: New decade resolutions
"Sure, I probably won’t grow 10 inches by 2030 and I don’t have middle school to look forward to anymore, but I am by no means a finished person yet. As I am sitting here writing this, just two days into the new decade, I am setting five goals for myself for the next 10 years."
Column: The DTH is failing minorities
A recent The Daily Tar Heel article on UNC student theater over the past decade failed to mention the Black Arts Theatre Company's contributions. Abhishek Shankar denounces this decision and The Daily Tar Heel's treatment toward minority staff and their stories.
Column: 2020 STEM predictions
If 2019 was any indication of the way science is advancing, it’s likely difficult to predict anything for the upcoming year. Nevertheless, here are Rajee Ganesan's top three predictions for science, technology and policy in 2020.
Column: Thank you, Dave Lohse, for helping decades of DTH sportswriters do their job
On behalf of four decades of DTH sports reporters — many of whom, I’m sure, also had their hides saved by Dave Lohse at some point — I’d like to say thank you.
Column: From Kanye West to Rebecca Black: Here are the best and worst songs of the 2010s
The constant Electronic Dance Music influence in today's pop is one-note and super boring, but the 2010s brought about some surprising changes to musical trends, and I'm here to give you the best and worst songs of decade.
