column - The Daily Tar Heel

Mission should trump the resume

By Hinson Neville | March 23

Knock, knock. “Would you like to donate $150 and stand on your feet for 24 hours straight?” asked the bright-eyed philanthropic duo who showed up ...

Another side to ‘The Wall of Lies’

By Yasmeen Zamamiri and Ben Elkind | March 23

In today’s paper, on page 12, is a provocative advertisement called “The Wall of Lies,” which responds to 10 assertions about the Israeli-Palestinian ...

Be wary of sexism in Snoop’s lyrics

By Matthew Moran | March 21

Snoop Dogg is coming to campus this April, thanks to all of the students who voted in Electronic Arts’ promotional contest.

Boobs and babies and jobs, oh my!

By Sarah Dugan | March 21

Boobs — we can all agree that they are pretty great. It is becoming widely recognized that “breast is best” — that breast feeding is better ...

NFL owners unfair in dispute

By Sam Ellis | March 20

As of this morning, we are 10 days into the NFL’s announced lockout of the players. The lockout stems from owners and the players’ union unable to ...

We’re bringing home the bacon

By Alex Walters and Blair Mikels | March 17

Spring break diets may come and go, but when it comes to satisfying that urge to splurge on calories, bacon is forever. Quirky, kitschy and downright ...

It’s time to help minorities go abroad

By Taylor Fulton | March 16

All of the sudden, there is increased dialogue about the lack of minorities in study abroad programs across the nation.

New shelter, for some

By Jason Kirk | March 16

Hey, progressive Chapel Hillians, how high does your social justice meter go? Do you draw the line at thinking about the rights and treatment of sex offenders ...

What can we learn from Peter King?

By Troy Smith | March 14

Spring Break came and went. No work was completed, fun was had and regrettable decisions may or may not have been made.

I may be kinky, but I’m not crazy

By Perry Tsai | March 14

S&M (sadism and masochism) references abound in popular culture, from racy rom-coms to Rihanna music videos.

A little cordiality has never hurt us

March 2

It’s like clockwork. Every day at noon I head to the Bottom of Lenoir, grab some random-flavored Naked Juice and head to the checkout line.

Help us help you with your tickets

By Tucker Idol and Brandon Finch | March 2

Here’s the deal: There has been quite a bit of criticism surrounding this year’s ticket policy. Despite a few minor flaws, the Carolina Athletic Association ...

Required vaccines could save some lives

By Sarah Dugan | February 28

We live in a world where “natural” and “organic” are growing trends. And in general, things that are natural or organic are better for you, ...

Make the break a time to be naughty

By Matthew Moran | February 27

Spring break is almost here. It’s a time for unwinding and recharging, for thinking over the work we’ve done so far and the work we’ve yet to do. ...

Williams deserves Coach of the Year

By Sam Ellis | February 24

With college basketball entering the final week of the regular season, perhaps it is time to recognize the coach who deserves the ACC Coach of the Year. ...

Capital update: shutdown looms

By Mark Laichena | February 23

It’s unlikely that a temporary federal government shutdown would do too much damage to UNC or North Carolina — but here in D.C., it’s another story. It ...

A voice to lead you through the next year

By Mary Cooper | February 23

My first year at UNC, I joined the men’s rowing team. I know, I know — I was a little smaller than my teammates, but I wasn’t a rower, I was a coxswain. ...

Students deserve to have results

By Ian Lee | February 23

It is undeniable that this year’s elections have been a circus, but I have good news: It is almost over.

UNC graduates give gift to Ghana

By Troy Smith | February 21

It’s no secret — at UNC we love our sports. Growing up in eastern North Carolina, I was lucky enough to experience the household-shattering world ...

You may need to rethink that DTR

By Perry Tsai | February 21

Oh, the DTR, or “define-the-relationship”: A watershed moment for many couples. Some take it on immediately after starting to date; some let it float ...