Bidding farewell to Ralph Byrns
Many of us who care to know are aware that economics professor Ralph Byrns is leaving the University at the close of the school year. As a bright-eyed student, it is easy to feel jilted by Byrns’ decision to move.
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Mission should trump the resume
Knock, knock. “Would you like to donate $150 and stand on your feet for 24 hours straight?” asked the bright-eyed philanthropic duo who showed up at my door a few months ago.
Another side to ‘The Wall of Lies’
In today’s paper, on page 12, is a provocative advertisement called “The Wall of Lies,” which responds to 10 assertions about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
Be wary of sexism in Snoop’s lyrics
Snoop Dogg is coming to campus this April, thanks to all of the students who voted in Electronic Arts’ promotional contest.
Boobs and babies and jobs, oh my!
Boobs — we can all agree that they are pretty great. It is becoming widely recognized that “breast is best” — that breast feeding is better for infants than formula.
NFL owners unfair in dispute
As of this morning, we are 10 days into the NFL’s announced lockout of the players. The lockout stems from owners and the players’ union unable to strike a deal regarding the appropriation of $9 billion of annual league revenue.
We’re bringing home the bacon
Spring break diets may come and go, but when it comes to satisfying that urge to splurge on calories, bacon is forever. Quirky, kitschy and downright goofy-looking, bacon is America’s gastronomic sweetheart, but what’s with all the hoopla that surrounds pig belly meat anyway?
It’s time to help minorities go abroad
All of the sudden, there is increased dialogue about the lack of minorities in study abroad programs across the nation.
New shelter, for some
Hey, progressive Chapel Hillians, how high does your social justice meter go? Do you draw the line at thinking about the rights and treatment of sex offenders — one of society’s most stigmatized groups?
What can we learn from Peter King?
Spring Break came and went. No work was completed, fun was had and regrettable decisions may or may not have been made.
I may be kinky, but I’m not crazy
S&M (sadism and masochism) references abound in popular culture, from racy rom-coms to Rihanna music videos.
A little cordiality has never hurt us
It’s like clockwork. Every day at noon I head to the Bottom of Lenoir, grab some random-flavored Naked Juice and head to the checkout line.
Help us help you with your tickets
Here’s the deal: There has been quite a bit of criticism surrounding this year’s ticket policy. Despite a few minor flaws, the Carolina Athletic Association feels that the current ticket policy is fundamentally good, and before it is condemned by the entire student body (or perhaps just a vocal few), your friends at the CAA would like to address a few common misconceptions: n Misconception: Seniors and last year graduate students don’t get Phase priority for Duke tickets.
Required vaccines could save some lives
We live in a world where “natural” and “organic” are growing trends. And in general, things that are natural or organic are better for you, but if this concept is taken to the extreme, it can be dangerous. To go the more “natural” route, some parents are choosing not to immunize their children, based on the idea that natural immunity is more effective than vaccines.
Make the break a time to be naughty
Spring break is almost here. It’s a time for unwinding and recharging, for thinking over the work we’ve done so far and the work we’ve yet to do.
Williams deserves Coach of the Year
With college basketball entering the final week of the regular season, perhaps it is time to recognize the coach who deserves the ACC Coach of the Year.
Capital update: shutdown looms
It’s unlikely that a temporary federal government shutdown would do too much damage to UNC or North Carolina — but here in D.C., it’s another story. It could be a painful experience for the city, and it’s not that improbable.
A voice to lead you through the next year
My first year at UNC, I joined the men’s rowing team. I know, I know — I was a little smaller than my teammates, but I wasn’t a rower, I was a coxswain.
Students deserve to have results
It is undeniable that this year’s elections have been a circus, but I have good news: It is almost over.
UNC graduates give gift to Ghana
It’s no secret — at UNC we love our sports. Growing up in eastern North Carolina, I was lucky enough to experience the household-shattering world of ACC basketball madness (I was an N.C.
