Editorial: Submit a missed connection, find love at UNC
Ever heard of missed connections? The Daily Tar Heel is launching its own rendition of the hopeless romantic's search.
EDITORIALS
Editorial: “Little Women” and the issue of sexism in Hollywood
"Amy March, portrayed by Academy Award nominee Florence Pugh, said it best: 'The world is hard on ambitious girls.'"
Editorial: #WWIII jokes privilege views over humanity
American elitism and military complex has been on full display. The humanity at the foundation of this conflict has been disregarded for online views and cheap laughs.
Editorial: A Silent Sham
"Silent Sam may not have a place on this campus anymore, but white supremacy does. Systemic racism isn’t going anywhere — UNC has always allowed it to stay, regardless of the price tag."
Editorial: How to navigate Cuffing Season when you're SAD
"At the end of the day, whether you buy into Cuffing Season or not, what’s most important is that you prioritize your mental health, foster relationships that you already have and focus on your own happiness during the SAD times."
Editorial: The Editorial Board's declassified holiday survival guide
If any of these tips fail, make a Trader Joe's run and never return.
Editorial: The Master Plan and UNC's research ethics
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been ranked the sixth most innovative university in the world, but with that power comes a responsibility for research ethics.
Editorial: Knock off the gerrymandering, North Carolina
To ensure the integrity and fairness of our elections, North Carolina must institute an independent redistricting commission.
Viewpoints: Keep the CFB postseason weird
Expanding the playoffs will inevitably ruin college football’s regular season, by both shortening the season and diminishing the importance of weekly games.
Viewpoints: Expand the bracket
Someone has to eventually get tired of watching Alabama or Clemson play in the national championship for college football, right?
Editorial: The interim University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
"That’s right, folks — that succulent on your windowsill might outlast the current UNC faculty. Hell, even Chad from Theta Apple Pi would probably last longer than the UNC administration."
Editorial: Students deserve a bigger seat at the table in the chancellor search
"The University shouldn’t be surprised if students object when the new chancellor is named — especially since students were barely given a say in the first place. It’s a simple fix, really: just give students more of a say and it’ll make life easier for us all."
Editorial: We don't want the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in North Carolina
"The governor made a mistake in approving the first pipeline, which was made more clear when his administration disapproved of the second. Let’s hope he recognizes his mistake, listens to activists and changes his mind for the environmental future of North Carolina. We don't want the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in our state."
Editorial: Your privacy is worth 47 cents to the College Board
The potential for inequity is immeasurable, but at least we can remain assured that our names are equally worth a hefty 47 cents each.
Editorial: OK, Boomers
"In the wake of the recent "OK, Boomer" meme storm that has torn through the internet, some publications have adopted an overly-serious tone in deconstructing the importance of 'constructive intergenerational dialogue.'"
Editorial: Visit Cash Crop! to learn about the legacy of slavery
Students, faculty and members of the community should visit this exhibit to get a deeper understanding of what "Cash Crop!" represents, and experience the power of the statues first-hand.
Editorial: UNC covers up its racist past — literally
We’re tired of writing different versions of the same editorial, begging UNC to recognize the humanity of its marginalized students. At this point, it feels like we’re just screaming into the void. But more importantly, we know students of color are tired of living it.
Editorial: Legislative inaction means rural North Carolinians are without health care
The indecisive nature of the state leaders, combined with an unclear future for Medicaid and health care, has led North Carolina to be ninth in the nation for the highest rate of uninsured residents.
Let’s never forget the Wilmington massacre
"It is up to us, those in the present day, to keep ourselves informed about the terrible events that occurred in Wilmington in November 1898, so that we can ensure that they never happen again."
