Column: Abortion isn't just a women's issue
By Sophie Teague | Aug. 31"Introducing gender-inclusive language and mindsets into abortion discussions is a crucial step to take to make these conversations a safe place for all bodies."
Read More »"Introducing gender-inclusive language and mindsets into abortion discussions is a crucial step to take to make these conversations a safe place for all bodies."
Read More »"Beyoncé’s newest album emerges as an act of rebellion against these events and circumstances that have the potential to tear us down and break our souls. There’s no singular villain in the story that “Renaissance” tells, but an emphasis on triumphing and reclaiming joy despite all the bad. Her choice to layer the album with variations of dance-centric genres like house and disco is the perfect way to deliver this message of joy."
Read More »Sitting on those Wilson Library steps on the first day of classes, I watched as athleisure passed by in a blur. It looked like there had been a mass exodus from a group workout class, and everyone was herding across the Quad to hit the showers.
Read More »"Rather than solely advocating for civic engagement, the NBA is creating a make-shift holiday where national policy failed to create one – and the University should follow suit."
Read More »"It’s time for meaningful conversations around mental health that take into account the severity and pervasiveness of anxiety disorders. It’s time to stop reducing OCD to simple personality traits and reduce the stigma around those struggling with compulsions."
Read More »"Our male friends arrive and hop into the conversation. When we explain what we’re discussing, one nods, saying he heard about the news a couple days ago. Which is impossible, of course, because it just happened that day."
Read More »"The Lesshead-Plain Foundation was formed in 1944, one year before the Morehead-Cain. Lenny Lesshead I and Liam Plain created their foundation with five two-dollar bills and a mission to help average UNC students feel successful and appreciated."
Read More »"It’s time to think critically about male prevalence in female health care, and how the standards of an industry should better reflect patient autonomy rather than the interests of practitioners and the legal frameworks they are working within."
Read More »"Picture this: Excited for their first day of college, a naïve, innocent first-year who’s grown accustomed to COVID-19 isolation decides to dress up. They wear a collared shirt and a pair of pants and embark upon their 20-minute walk from South Campus to the FedEx Global Center. Once they get there, they rush to the bathroom only to realize they are drenched in sweat. "Last year, dear readers, I was that innocent, wide-eyed first-year."
Read More »"Though wellness days are a step in the right direction, the University should consider giving students additional time off to rest and reset. Recent trials done abroad suggest how transitioning to a four-day work week, or simply granting individuals more flexibility in work hours, may yield tremendous mental health benefits."
Read More »"You’re not in Positano, you’re in Lenoir Dining Hall — but that’s okay. Possessing the ability to see the value in a memorable season of life but not consistently wishing your current one away is key. Embrace where you are for what it is. Be expectant for what’s to come without counting down the days until it gets to you."
Read More »"(Repealing Roe v. Wade) makes November’s election crucial for reproductive rights in our state. Who we elect will determine the future of our abortion access in North Carolina."
Read More »"Despite its stellar output, 'Westworld' has cratered in ratings. The show’s first season averaged a viewership of over 1.8 million people in 2016 but dropped to under 350,000 viewers through the first half of its fourth season."
Read More »"Welcome to my Rate My Professors Roundup. My Rodeo of Rankings. My Rad Review Rendezvous. Below I have included some real reviews I found on Rate My Professors for our beloved Carolina faculty. Okay, fine, some of them are more realistic than others — but feel free to use these as inspiration for future posts of your own."
Read More »"However, despite the success North Carolina has seen on the recruiting trail over the past few years, the Tar Heels’ performance on the field has failed to follow. This year, the departure of Howell only heightens concerns of another potential drop-off."
Read More »"Well, I am here to inform you that however familiar you think you are with UNC — you know nothing. But don’t worry, this article will be a guide to every niche, little-known, 'first rule of fight club' detail of college life. Feel free to hang it on your fridge, laminate it at your local FedEx or place it gently under your pillow before you fall asleep. To each their own."
Read More »"Not sure where to spend your precious Plus Swipes? Do not worry. Without further adieu, here is my very official and infallible ranking of the seven eateries inside of 'BOLO.' Does anyone else call the bottom of Lenoir that? Just me? Okay."
Read More »"It can be difficult to make weekend plans as a first-year student. If you’re not road tripping home for the weekend, you may be wondering how to occupy your time outside of the classroom. Here are some tried-and-true venues for spending the weekend in and around Chapel Hill."
Read More »If only two more shots would’ve gone in last year, North Carolina women's lacrosse would’ve been in the 2021 national championship game. This year, two more shots did go in, and the Tar Heels are national champions.
Read More »While Sunday’s NCAA women's lacrosse championship game will be commemorated for the culmination of a perfect season and a redemption run for the UNC’s lacrosse team, the legacy of its coach may be the most fitting way to remember this moment.
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