Column: After Trump's rally, North Carolina has a choice to make
Like Omar, I love America so much I want it to be the best version of itself, one that treats all of its people with respect and dignity.
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COLUMN: Has Roy Williams surpassed Dean Smith as the greatest UNC basketball coach ever?
Roy Williams' ninth victory in 2019-20 will be his 880th all time, one more than Dean Smith. Has Williams surpassed Smith as the greatest UNC basketball coach ever?
Column: Chapel Hill's role in combating climate change
"The social and health benefits of walkable neighborhoods, the green spaces that we will create, and the greenways that will be constructed will all promote a much higher quality of life for our residents."
COLUMN: Michael Jordan is one of the worst owners in the NBA, and now it's obvious
"I’m really sorry to do this, but it’s time to ask that most unholy of questions. Are the Hornets just the Knicks with better PR?"
Column: Preclinical medical education is wastefully obsolete
The preclinical years of medical education are a scam. Undergraduate medical education in America (i.e., the period before graduating with an M.D. degree) is generally split into two years in the classroom, and two years seeing patients in the clinic. This system was recommended by the Flexner Report more than a century ago, and it is a thorough blueprint for ensuring students learn the science and skill of medicine, respectively. Developments in self-study resources and medical curriculum norms, though, have made the price of the preclinical semesters absurd. The National Board of Medical Examiners should test — and medical schools should welcome — those who want to jump right into clinical studies.
Column: When considering Carrboro paid parking, it doesn't have to be all or nothing
"Our town government should not pick and choose winners and losers in any project. "
Column: Register to run for your local government
One of my favorite parts of this county is how involved its residents are in local government. They write letters, they speak up, they show up week after week and fight for what they believe. It’s inspiring, and it’s the only way Orange County will continue to become a more inclusive place.
COLUMN: You have to make a plan, but be flexible about that plan
"You won't get everything you want, or everything you think you've earned. So that's when you have to adapt. Be ready to do things and take opportunities you wouldn't have considered normally."
Column: Embrace the weird that will inevitably happen, trust me on this
"Let the quirky things that will inevitably happen to you in this college town be just that — quirky — and don't be closed off to new experiences."
Column: There's no right way to do college
"No matter how we get there, at the end of the day we all end up in the same blue robe, proud of being graduates of UNC. "
COLUMN: Remembering big things is easy, remembering little things is harder
"But if you've done it right, you'll have some wild stories to tell that might make you feel strong for surviving them."
COLUMN: Find friends at UNC that you connect with for different reasons
"Don't be afraid to be vulnerable and put yourself out there! Even if you're met with the occasional rejection, or derisive look or you just don't quite click with someone, you'll do a lot more good than harm."
Column: Interfaith leaders call for Orange County Schools to do better
An open letter to the OCS board from several different members of the religious community of Orange County
Column: Students should be able to identify as non-binary on school forms
I mean, what are you afraid of? After all, it’s just a box.
COLUMN: For UNC football, a potential return to prominence comes under Mack Brown
"While it remains to be seen, there is a good chance that the return of the Mack could yield good results for Carolina football, and return to dominance in the ACC."
COLUMN: Honoring the memory of Our Three Winners
"Our beloved community members. Our beacons of selflessness and kindness. Our champions of the American Dream."
Column: The other side of summer
Later this week, school lets out for over 12,000 students in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Most of these students eagerly await leisurely summers dotted with s’mores, sprinklers, and sidewalk chalk. But, for the nearly 3,500 CHCCS students receiving free or reduced price meals, there can be a very different anticipation to summer.
Column: Colors of pride
"What exactly is symbolized by each color of the Pride flag, the visual representation of the LGBTQ+ community?"
Column: What I love about sports, on and off the field
Camaraderie that not even free food can facilitate. OC Voice columnist Luke Vermeer talks about the important role that sports have played on his high school experience.
Letter to the Editor: Writers shouldn't be afraid to be uncomfortable
" Fear, while a normal human reaction, has no place in responsible reporting or good journalism."
