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Bunn's Barbecue is a local landmark in Windsor that has been open for 78 years. The building was formerly a doctor's office during the American Civil War. Bunn's has been flooded nine times since 1999 and continues to rebuild in the same historic spot because of the importance of the restaurant to the community. Bunn's plans to reopen in two weeks.

Editorial: Don’t leave rural North Carolina in the rearview

By Editorial Board | August 29

"When we come to a vastly more progressive, urban place to attend college, it can be easy to disregard the social and economic issues we left behind. ...

Editorial: The Yik Yak return nobody asked for

By Editorial Board | August 25

"Yik Yak is bad for college students and its uninvited return only serves to divide us. No matter how many guardrails or changes the platform makes, the ...

Editorial: The feasibility of UNC mandating COVID-19 vaccines

By Editorial Board | August 23

The lack of a vaccine mandate has stirred frustration from students and faculty. The Editorial Board hopes to answer some frequently asked questions.

Editorial: UNC going virtual is inevitable

By Editorial Board | August 22

"We can learn from UNC’s past mistakes and how certain policy decisions might make virtual learning inevitable this semester."

Editorial: Surviving your first week at UNC

By Editorial Board | August 18

"If you’re a first-year, sophomore or junior who is struggling to get your bearings on campus, here are the Editorial Board’s tips for being a first ...

Quiz: How should you prepare for FDOC?

By Editorial Board | August 18

Take this quiz to determine what you need to do to prepare yourself for a fantastic semester!

Editorial: Dispatches from the eye of UNC's COVID-19 storm

By Editorial Board | August 17

"Be cognizant of mayhem around, but take solace in the fact that we are in this together. We will stay calm in the eye of the storm because we have one ...

Editorial: The long-term effects of COVID-19 on education

By Editorial Board | August 16

"The start of the 2021-22 school year will see some aspects of education return to normalcy. Despite this, the effects of the pandemic on education — ...

Editorial: Zoom University — gone, but not forgotten

By Editorial Board | August 16

"Let’s remember to grant everyone some grace as we ditch our pajama pants for jeans and Zoom University for a true UNC experience."

Editorial: How UNC's fall sports teams are evolving

By Editorial Board | August 15

"As we prepare for the 2021-22 school year, a special time is upon us — athletic season. Although classes begin on Aug. 18 for students, UNC athletic ...

Editorial: Circling the drain

By Editorial Board | May 3

The Editorial Board reflects on the end of another year at UNC.

Editorial: The Super League and NCAA's greed

By Editorial Board | April 26

"The NCAA might market itself as an organization giving athletes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to earn their college degrees for free, but they are ...

Editorial: The powder keg of academic pressure

By Editorial Board | April 21

"We are taught that this constant stress and anxiety is just a part of life. That freaking out over exams and racing to find resume fillers is normal. ...

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Editorial: Tips for a stress-free class registration

By Editorial Board | April 21

In order to ease the pressure of class registration this year, the Editorial Board has compiled some tips for a peaceful registration appointment.  ...

Editorial: News outlets can help mitigate vaccine hesitancy

By Editorial Board | April 19

Although the news cycle has made it seem much more threatening, the odds of getting into a car accident or even dying from COVID-19 are significantly ...

Editorial: 22 years after the Columbine shooting, not much has changed

By Editorial Board | April 19

From FedEx centers to people’s own homes, gun violence is truly everywhere. From Atlanta to Indianapolis to Boulder to Knoxville, we have witnessed ...

Editorial: Remembering to put your pants on — one leg at a time

By Editorial Board | April 18

UNC hopes to fully reopen in fall 2021 with in-person instruction. That readjustment of commuting to class and getting ready in the mornings is going ...

Editorial: Sexual harassment and violence resources in Chapel Hill

By Editorial Board | April 18

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and UNC-Chapel Hill is no stranger to the sexual assault epidemic that plagues college campuses.  Here are ...

Editorial: Edit Board's declassified roommate survival guide

By Editorial Board | April 15

"It seems like less than ideal roommate experiences happen to almost everybody at some point. Find the silver linings in these situations, and use this ...

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Editorial: Gatekeeping won't solve the computer science department's issues

By Editorial Board | April 13

"As long as teaching in the computer science field isn’t very lucrative, most schools throughout the country will struggle to hire new professors, and ...