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Column: Vote all the way down your ballot — and know why you’re doing it

By Mary Blake Nobles | October 28

"As you move down your ballot, don’t stop voting, but even more so, don’t stop caring."

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Column: Halloween is no trick — it's a societal necessity

By Mary Thomas Watkins | October 28

"Halloween may just be essential to preserving Americans’ trust, respect and admiration for one another."

Column: The real balloon to be popped — Kamala Harris' treatment of Black men

By Hailie Davidson | October 27

"The tonal shift and messaging may be an attempt to diversify her outreach, but the campaign instead feels gimmicky."

Column: Follow the music, not the crowds

By Cooper Hall | October 27

"Concert culture is trending away from an event centered around the enjoyment of music and toward a profit-based, fame-driven and societally expected ...

Column: The climate crisis is more than a partisan talking point

By Maggie Mead | October 27

"To protect the health of current and future generations, we must demand actionable policy and long-term cooperation from politicians to address this ...

Column: Go beyond the breaking — 'boring' news can be the most important

By Sydney Baker | October 25

"Even if it's not a daily act, it is crucial to be an informed member of society in an era of chaotic politics, social division and cultural tensions. ...

Column: The American left has ignored men’s issues for far too long

By Madelyn Rowley | October 25

"It appears that in the wake of striving for equality — and in the process of advocating for women’s issues, queer issues and other forms of social ...

Column: Economics is difficult. For the sake of democracy, learn it.

By Shreya Arukil | October 25

"Let’s face it — when we’re blessed with such entertaining content, the last thing any of us want to do is read about interest rates or the GDP." ...

Column: Sexual assault is not your entertainment, even when it's Diddy

By Arya Mehta | October 24

"Jokes as dark humor or coping mechanisms have become untouchable, despite the fact that we’ve passed the line from dark to inhumane, and the trauma ...

Column: I voted and felt nothing

By Teo Almaguer | October 24

"It feels like we are trapped in an era of politics that leaves us more disillusioned than inspired, and more apathetic than enthusiastic. Despite this, ...

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Column: What to expect from the 2024 basketball preview — stories and a lot of love

By Caroline Wills | October 23

"I may not possess exceptional basketball skills, but the sport is ingrained in my DNA. Next Wednesday, I’ll share this love for the sport with all ...

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Column: Mental health is more than a well-being day

By Katie Littlejohn | October 21

"Mental health is a continuous effort, one that requires unwavering commitment and support."

Office DJ: A love letter to my hometown

By Caroline Wills | October 20

"As a love letter to my home and all of the people in it, here’s a playlist of songs that remind me of rural backroads and the people in my life whom ...

Column: Slow down and embrace everyday moments

By Esha Singaraju | October 20

"The reality is, life doesn’t have to be about constant motion."

Column: Your angry comments won't change people's minds

By Cogan McMichaels | October 15

"So don’t waste your time arguing online. If you want to change the world, know that you won’t do it in a comment section. Ignore the noise, get out ...

Column: Protecting free speech shouldn't mean silencing certain students

By Arya Mehta | October 14

"If students wanted to display 42,000 flags for dead Palestinians, or 11,000 for the dead Palestinian children, it’s no secret that they would not be ...

Photo illustration. Navigating college party and binge drinking culture makes it difficult for students who are recovering from alcoholism.

Column: UNC must provide more education and resources to prevent harm from alcohol, drugs

By Victoria Kirova | October 14

" When authority figures are made to appear like they care more about getting students in trouble than getting them out of it, fear is fostered and lives ...

Column: Learning never sleeps — our libraries shouldn’t either

By Shea McIntyre | October 14

"The rigid hours of the UNC libraries do not support the diverse learning styles of this campus."

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Column: Referendums can be confusing. Here's how to vote on them.

By Eva Eapen and Madelyn Rowley | October 13

"The part of the ballot that might not look so familiar? The referendums: a series of legislative measures requesting citizens' approval."

Column: Politicians shouldn’t be influencers, politics shouldn’t be trends.

By Cooper Hall | October 13

"Young people shouldn’t need a celebrity post or a free pin to care about what’s going on in their world. Politicians shouldn’t have to become influencers ...