Editorial: We value profit over democracy in Hong Kong
More importantly, will we intervene? Or, will the Hong Kong protests be remembered as the time when the United States stopped fighting for others' democratic freedom?
EDITORIALS
Editorial: Blackface and sombreros and headdresses, oh my!
A list of offensive Halloween costumes to help guide you through the insensitive costumes that you should definitely leave on the shelf.
Editorial: With great power comes great responsibility for NCGENES project
The important work of UNC researchers could raise ethical questions.
Editorial: Why 18 year olds should be allowed to drink
"In combating alcohol-related illnesses and deaths, lawmakers should review their notes from the fight against tobacco. Alcohol taxes and better education on the risks of drinking are fairer and potentially more effective ways to reduce alcohol consumption."
Editorial: We still believe survivors
Now, a little over a year later, and in our own efforts to grapple with a campus culture that normalizes sexual assault, we felt the need to reaffirm our stance. It’s hard to believe that someone like Brett Kavanaugh was appointed to the highest court in the land. It’s hard to believe the bravery that Dr. Ford displayed during her testimony. It’s hard to believe that this is a conversation we are still having in 2019.
Editorial: Happy National Coming Out Day to everyone except for homophobic employers
With the same token, we want to affirm and support those who have yet to come out; whatever your reasons may be for staying in the closet, you are no less deserving of celebration. And whenever you’re ready, you’ve got a whole community of queer folks waiting to welcome you.
Editorial: You're paying for on-campus healthcare, here's how you can use it
This can be an awkward and confusing process depending on your financial situation, but it is important to advocate for your health without incurring unexpected charges.
Editorial: Don't shoot the messenger
"Thunberg may not be an expert on climate change, but none of the real experts have managed to get people to care in the way that she has."
Editorial: UNC is shaking down cancer patients
As students, we know that parking on campus isn’t cheap, so most of us try to avoid it altogether by walking or taking a bus instead. But patients at UNC Hospitals don’t have the same freedom. For cancer patients, many of whom must park several times per week for treatments that last several hours, these expenses can really add up.
Editorial: Town council makes the ~right~ move
The Chapel Hill Town Council’s vote is an important step toward future-proofing Chapel Hill by making the town less dependent on cars.
Editorial: Keep race-conscious admissions at UNC
Affirmative action should not be about tokenizing people of color for diversity, it should be about creating multifaceted, critical learning spaces. At the same time, race-conscious admissions practices should challenge historically-white and exclusive institutions, like UNC.
Column: Immigrants make Chapel Hill home for all of us
The value that immigrants bring is found in the ideas, traditions and cultures that continually enrich our town and University.
Editorial: Listen to Dr. Yusef Salaam to learn from the criminalization of Black men
Salaam is so much more than his tale of stolen youth, but his experiences highlight both the overt and subtle forms of criminalization that Black boys and men have no choice but to encounter.
Editorial: With Smith gone, we hope a more courageous chairperson will take his place
"Do not let pettiness or personal endeavor stop you from using your position for good. Refuse to allow bullies to stop you from doing what is right for the students of this state. The Board of Governors has great power in steering the future of UNC-Chapel Hill. Be bold, be courageous and be just."
Editorial: Four million North Carolinians' healthcare is being neglected
Rural health centers suffer from a lack of funds and healthcare professionals, and as a result people who live in rural areas cannot get the prompt medical care they need.
Editorial: Keep your hands to yourself
"Women are conditioned to believe that microaggressions are an integral part of living as a woman in this world."
Editorial: Lt. Gov. Dan Forest must speak against Islamophobic North Carolinians
"By keynoting this event, Forest legitimizes those who spout Islamophobia in the public sphere and into the consciousness of radical supporters."
Editorial: Wherefore art thou, chancellor?
With the search for UNC’s next chancellor now underway, here are some suggestions for whoever is brave enough to take the job.
Editorial: Women should feel safe at night, too
Nighttime safety is something already guaranteed to most men — for women to receive the same luxury shouldn’t be too much to ask.
Editorial: On-campus safety resources at UNC
Due to recent events on campus, the editorial board has assembled this short list of resources for anyone who may be at-risk of interpersonal, sexual or gender-based violence. This list also includes two proactive trainings that anyone can complete to help create a safer environment on campus for us all.
