"The flaws in academia as exposed by 'The Chair' aren't only applicable to Pembroke University and UNC, but in all systems that are rooted in racism and sexism."
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"In my own experience, I remember being harassed for liking Harry Potter in middle school. I was called a “nerd” and made fun of for liking the books and seeing the movies, especially by my female peers. So, it is a bit hurtful to see these same individuals posting about their house on Facebook, or adding to the trend of dressing up in outfits inspired by the characters."
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"UNC has consistently exhibited an unwillingness to put effort into keeping its students safe. For a campus infamous for its sexual assault rate, I am particularly appalled."
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"We have hopes that country music will return to its diverse roots, serving not only a white, conservative middle class, but the diverse ethnic and racial traditions of working-class America. In the meantime, the genre that has been bent toward pop, rock and blues now too often bends toward the right."
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"So, here is a thank you to all of the artists who made living through COVID-19 bearable. And thank you to all of the students studying the professions which will continue to help us navigate the various socio-political challenges we will face in the future."
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"So what is the delta variant, and what does it really mean for post-pandemic life?"
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"'Good Ones' and 'Dawn of Chromatica' each pose the same question in different ways: What are the defining limits of a limitless genre like hyperpop?"
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As anticipation builds for “Red (Taylor’s Version),” due on Nov. 19, here is a ranking all of Taylor’s songs. Yes, all 158 of them.
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"But with missed release dates, the Marilyn Manson and DaBaby association and the general hysteria that surrounds a Kanye release, is it selfish to expect more? If it’s an album coming from the man who made Late Registration, Yeezus, and 808s & Heartbreak, the answer is no. But will I still listen? Of course. It’s Kanye."
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"For myself and many of my peers, one facet of our acclimation back to in-person instruction will be relearning previous course material and unlearning our habits that we adopted just to 'get by.'"
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"One app is attempting to close the gap between food waste and food insecurity. It’s called Too Good To Go, and it allows users to purchase leftover food from restaurants and grocery stores that would have otherwise become food waste."
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"Let’s get one thing perfectly clear: sex work is work, and workers deserve to be paid and protected."
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"While having a lot of money can resolve a lot of your issues and provides many opportunities and experiences, I also want to remind people — particularly students — that their pursuit of happiness isn’t the same thing as their pursuit of wealth."
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"In retrospect, the fact that an alleged academic fraud was investigated at UNC — a University known for their lack of transparency — is no surprise."
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"Over the past 150 years, baseball has seen its ups and downs in North Carolina. After its various ebbs and flows throughout the twentieth century, it looks like the sport is here to stay (at least in the Triangle, anyway)."
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"You can recognize the monetary contributions Walter Hussman has made for journalism at UNC and still be critical of the values he stands for."
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"Learning a few phrases in Greek didn’t result in me being forever changed and well-traveled. Understanding my role in relation to the rest of the world and further committing myself to becoming a more ethical member of my global community is the real merit of having traveled abroad."
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"According to Lorde, her new album is 'a celebration of the natural world,' or an ode to happiness, and a reflection on finding joy in simplicity. I have no doubt that countless fans love this album, but I don’t think I have enough peace in my life to do so."
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"In a university surrounded by brilliant minds and self-described overachievers, I know I’m not the only one that falls prey to this mindset. Having this perception of academics linked to self-worth can cause serious damage to a person’s physical and mental health."
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"This year, we’ll be placing a special emphasis on a topic I’ve always been greatly interested in: elections."
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