"Wide-scale blackouts because a company ran out of electricity during a weather event they had the potential to know about far ahead of time is not inevitable, nor is it something that we should accept. Duke Power does not deserve to continue existing. Private electric utility companies shouldn’t exist. Period."
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"After a lengthy time away, audiences were finally back in theaters during winter break. Here are some of the highs and lows for the movies that they had a chance to see on the silver screen."
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"Do you know what this year is all about? Do you? No, I don’t think you do. But I do."
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"There's an opportunity to make Chapel Hill the gold standard for walkability in the South. We just need to take it."
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"A slump occurs when you least expect it. You can’t focus on your work, you’re tired and it feels like you haven’t had fun in ages."
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"Selling Google is like dropping out of UNC after Roy Williams left. Yes, things are changing, but that doesn’t mean a Tar Heel diploma is going to be worth less in the future."
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2022 brought both old and new to the UNC and greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro community. History repeated itself through championship runs and midterm elections, while the lifting of COVID restrictions saw UNC students return to the classroom without a mask requirement for the first time since the spring of 2020. The Daily Tar Heel has put together a collection of the biggest stories from throughout the year for our audience.
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"Teachers should not be treated menially with few rewards. They deserve to be paid well and given the autonomy in their classroom to focus on the student as a person rather than an extension of a dollar sign."
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"There's great irony in the housing market of a college town. Generational homeowners supply rundown roach infested properties for an extortionate price while deep pocket developers monopolize residential zoning with large scale complexes that price out the majority."
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"The guilt is very real; however, there should be no shame in upward mobility. Your family's sacrifices are honored when you progress and go after what fulfills you and it’s to be remembered that they made choices so that you could live to your fullest potential."
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Not everyone can solve for X, familiarize themselves with the anatomy of the human body or engineer software. But not everyone can analyze Shakespeare, do archival research or move a crowd with just their words either. You have been bestowed with skills that make you unique and have been placed exactly where you are meant to be.
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"My GPA should not matter. The only things that should matter are the reasons why that recruiter approached me in the first place: my work ethic, my passion, and my enthusiasm."
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"Once you take a moment to recognize that you very well could be the problem, it becomes significantly easier to build back bridges that you once burned, and form healthier relationships with people around you."
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"Ticketmaster paints their strategy of dynamic pricing and platinum ticketing as a practice that supports both fans and artists alike and protects them from villainous third-party sellers. But in actuality, it prioritizes revenue above all else — revenue that goes directly into the pockets of artists and Ticketmaster executives."
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"Unlike other types of meditation which rely on visualization, verbalization and other sensory aids, Vipassana focuses solely on the observation of physical sensations. By emphasizing the interconnectedness of the mind and body, I've found that it can be useful for young people."
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"Qatar has been a contentious landing spot for the event, even outside of the alleged corruption that ultimately led to its bid. The treatment of migrant workers has been a massive concern. If you’re still debating watching this year’s World Cup, here’s a suggestion: don’t."
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"Musk isn’t solving any kind of first amendment or free expression problem by buying the company; he’s just imposing his own misguided values on a social media platform with millions of users."
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"Now we get to exercise a life skill that will set you apart in the years to come. When the system makes you fold, don’t let it. Swim against the current."
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"In a country that views education as an economic equalizer and key predictor for future success, policymakers have a moral imperative to ensure that every child receives equitable access to high-quality instruction."
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"From my many years at the Chinese school, I have developed an intimate relationship with the many complexities and simple pleasures of my culture — from language and conversation to traditional dances and costumes. I've uncovered the various parts of humanity through the lessons of discipline, global understanding, storytelling and communication. To me, biang is representative of the diverse aspects of humanity, a story told through numerous building blocks of history. "
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