"The detailed schedule and phases of the program are reassuring, but the initiative still needs to be more specific about what it’ll ultimately do to accomplish its goals. Regardless of the outcome, we can only hope that those who need help will find something good to come from it."
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"I began my undergraduate degree at a large state school in California. There, three years ago, I was the victim of a violent sexual assault."
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"UNC — guided by the notion that therapy is a human right — must continue allocating resources toward meeting diverse needs until each member of its community feels unconditionally seen and heard."
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"Though the category is designed to honor the international sounds and influences of these artists, they fail to recognize how these distinct sounds have emerged as full genres in their own right. The global categories should include awards that reflect the talent emerging from artists that are bringing in their culture through their art."
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"I’m happy to say I know better now. Most girls are odd, and sometimes that oddness comes in the form of being the lead singer for a folk metal band. And besides, if I don’t tell anyone about the music I like, it’s like I’m ashamed of the gifts my father gave me."
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"Thanks to confidential research techniques (not YikYak) and journalistic edge, I have identified five other simple, straightforward methods to plan out your schedule. You can thank me later."
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"Opinion writing is a necessary aspect of journalism for its contributions to public discourse. These contributions, however, are only possible when our newsrooms and opinion desks are inclusive."
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"The DOJ’s decision to reopen the case of James Lewis Cates Jr. will hopefully provide solace to his family who has presumably remained haunted by his death decades after he lost his life on our very campus. Cates died right by the Pit, a place that is used by hundreds of students, faculty and staff on a daily basis."
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"While we can’t change the way companies like Snapchat operate, we can, however, adjust the way we interact with them, whether it’s setting app time limits, refraining from posting selfies, or divesting from social media altogether."
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"North Carolina has its own history of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, as well as a lack of policies that protect and empower these communities. And with the start of UNC Pride Week, it’s important to stare these injustices in the face and call them what they are: oppressive and malicious."
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"College is loads of fun and presents a world of new opportunities, but your first year will likely be far from perfect. My advice? Learn how to enjoy being by yourself."
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"The removal of Silent Sam was long overdue, but his departure mirrored its origins. Since that fateful protest, Black students have faced criminal charges while white supremacist and neo-Confederate groups have found ways to use the statue to promote their lost cause."
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"For a UNC fan, this week has been unbearable – just thinking about the game on Saturday makes my stomach turn."
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"To disagree or raise concern is not a sign of restricted freedoms, but rather the intended outcome of debate. And a fear of being held accountable doesn't mean you're being silenced."
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"However, music evokes an intense variety of emotions that I cannot quite communicate in a still image. And photos cannot always do a moment justice, but the right song can."
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"For the first time since Jimmy Kimmel in 2018, there will be a host for the evening’s proceedings — three, actually: Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes. But there will still be winners and losers, both deserved and undeserved."
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"Though the feature has the potential to change the everyday practices of granting credit, it's just a start to challenging a general societal trend that has an appetite for Black content and culture, but only when it’s performed by white and white-passing people."
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"As for 'The Tobacco Wives,' I’d recommend it to anyone, but specifically to someone who is from North Carolina. Learning about the history of the state I live in through vivid imagery and a compelling story made it one of my first great reads of the year."
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"If we rely on statistics and aerial reporting, we lose sight of individuals. Loss is reduced to numbers — an indifferent, diplomatic game of chess. Visual journalists in Ukraine are instead providing essential conduits to a broken reality."
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"People want more daylight, but the reality is that we need it on our morning commutes just as much as we need it at any other time. So let’s ditch the clock adjusting and just stick with standard time — we can have our sunlight and enjoy it too."
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