"A year marked by the rise of Olivia Rodrigo, the lackadaisical return of Lorde, the unwavering reign of Taylor Swift and the refusal by Rihanna to get into a studio, 2021 was an interesting year for music. Though it was mostly lackluster, here are our eleven favorite albums released this year – in no particular order."
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"With three new congressional maps recently approved in North Carolina, it’s worth breaking down which districts impact Orange County in what races and who is running for what."
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"It’s important to remember holidays can be a difficult time for some students, and there must be resources for those who don’t have a traditional holiday experience planned. No matter where you plan to spend Thanksgiving, here are the Editorial Board’s unconventional ideas for celebrating the holiday in Chapel Hill."
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"If voters want to lay the groundwork for actual change in North Carolina, this is the moment to do it."
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"If you have a chance, simply go out and support local venues — whether it’s going to a show or joining a membership to support the staff. Live events, especially local ones, are exciting experiences, especially after a year that has been spent primarily indoors."
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"The infrastructure bill is a massive success for North Carolinians: The bill makes critical investments into the state which will stimulate economic growth and improve our overall quality of life."
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"The story of Cates is more than a hate crime. It is about the complicity of so many local institutions based in white supremacy — institutions whose difficult history we still have not reconciled today."
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"We will continue to use our voices as student journalists to call upon the University to be more accountable to students — not to their public image. We commend and support The Daily Gamecock in this struggle towards more equitable and fair university leadership."
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"Hosting a mental health summit was an opportunity to look differently at the approach to mental health; it’s imperative to involve undergraduates in the conversation."
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"Those who are eligible should consider donating blood on Dec. 8 at Fetzer Hall, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Whether you’re eligible or not, everyone should advocate for the rights of gay and bisexual men in the public health arena."
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"The nightclub is meant to serve as Chapel Hill’s premiere entertainment experience. That might just be what Franklin Street needs."
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"Personal branding is a privilege many cannot afford, and it cannot be guaranteed to be linked to the quality of a candidate. And the potential pitfalls personal branding prevents don’t stop there."
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"The assumption behind questions about UNC Police’s presence and programming is that UNC Police plays some kind of beneficial role for UNC students and staff and with improved service and trust, UNC Police could make the campus safer."
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"The North Carolina Republican-led Redistricting Committee's maps represent everything wrong with partisan map-making. The manipulation in the proposed maps is evident."
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"The ACC's rise can be traced back to North Carolina. Without the basketball success and national branding of Duke and UNC, the ACC wouldn't have nearly as much prestige it does today."
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