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America: the story of some of us

By Ron Bilbao | October 7

These are the true stories of three American youths. Each has his or her own tale, but today when we hear their stories they are underscored by one descriptive ...

Nothing is too weird to be true

By Nick Mykins | October 6

Here’s a brainteaser with a very interesting solution: Out of 50 people chosen at random, what are the odds that two of them share a birthday?

Raising awareness of LGBTQ tragedies

By Terri Phoenix | October 5

The UNC-Chapel Hill LGBTQ Center extends our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the recent deaths and injuries in our communities:

Sweet southern satisfaction

By Hinson Neville | October 5

At every football game, we sing about being “Tar Heel born” and “Tar Heel bred.” Even if our place of origin isn’t the South, we become southerners ...

These are not your kids' toys

By Perry Tsai | October 4

There are a number of ways to improve your sex life.

An Argentine take on family

October 3

At first, when the 32-year-old son of my host parents came by the apartment for lunch, I assumed that it was perhaps a special occasion or that he was ...

Greater decency for dining halls

By David Bier | September 30

Beginning today, a group of nine sophomores and one doctoral student will make a weekly visit to Caswell County. The students are part of a new initiative ...

Universities shouldn't hide behind FERPA

By Sarah Frier | September 30

Students don’t have to worry about the University releasing their grades or academic behavior records to the public without their permission. But the ...

On the immigration fence: Study abroad process might ironically reshape views

By Sam Perkins | September 29

Five months ago, it seemed immigration would be the issue to rile up voters this election.

Gauging how we judge others

By Saffa Khan | September 28

Like any freedom, college is a test of good judgment.

Was one face not like the others?

By Evan Rose | September 27

When DTH editors ran their “Connecting the Dots” graphic last Thursday, their aim was to present a digestible yet comprehensive summary of the NCAA ...

Find comfort in the chaotic

By Nick Mykins | September 26

They say if you don’t like the weather in North Carolina, just wait five minutes. Of course, the exception is the one time you leave your umbrella at ...

From defeat, a unified struggle

By Ron Bilbao | September 23

This week, we witnessed an example of American government at its worst. In a hasty attempt to garner votes for the midterm elections, Senate Majority ...

Ending exposure to harmful chemicals

By Sarah Dugan | September 22

Environmental health has been a hot topic in the news all over the world in the past few years.

It takes pride to be a GDI

By Hinson Neville | September 21

Which frat are you joining? Pi Lambda Phi? Sigma Nu? Some other combination of letters from the Greek alphabet? When I say that I’m not joining and ...

Can you really have love at first sex?

By Perry Tsai | September 20

I’ll admit it. I’ve had sex on the first date. Actually, I’ve had sex before the first date, or any dates for that matter. Ok, I agree it’s ...

How to critique the source and the story

By Evan Rose | September 19

In the past month or so, you’ve read a lot about housekeepers, their management and the “sit-down” policy in this newspaper. This is good. Coverage ...

Laying out the rules of laziness

By David Bierer | September 16

The other day I attempted to turn off my light without leaving the warm confines of my bed. After stretching and struggling for a good minute and a half, ...

Hispanic heritage month: An American celebration

By Ron Bilbao | September 16

Did you know that in 1822 Joseph Marion Hernández of Florida became the first Hispanic elected to the U.S.

When you wish upon yourself

By Nick Mykins | September 15

There’s nothing quite like looking up at the stars at night to get an idea of how small we are compared to the rest of the universe.