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The Honor Code assessment should be mandatory

By Editorial Board | September 27

The department of exercise and sport science has become the first department at UNC to require students to complete an informational online assessment ...

Quickhits for Sept. 27, 2012

By Editorial Board | September 26

A recent study found that female scientists receive fewer job opportunities and less funding than their male colleagues, even when females were making ...

Transit fee increase is necessary to maintain service

By Editorial Board | September 26

It’s a painful reality that, to get what we want, we have to give something up.

Many voices needed in the chancellor selection process

By Editorial Board | September 26

Since Chancellor Holden Thorp announced his intent to resign, there has been widespread concern on campus that his successor might not have similar values. ...

Secondhand smoke would be prevented by ban

By Tim Longest | September 25

While smokers might have to leave their smoking to when they’re at home, the proposed smoking ban would be a good step toward making Orange County a ...

Expanding the smoking ban infringes on rights

By Sanem Kabaca | September 25

There is no doubt that cigarettes are harmful to one’s health. However, broadening the smoking ban to sidewalks unnecessarily infringes on smokers’ ...

Spread the good word

By Editorial Board | September 25

At the last UNC-system Association of Student Governments meeting, campus mental health services were a prominent point of discussion.

Support Sprout’s efforts

By Editorial Board | September 24

Sprout is a business venture run by the students of Nourish International that partners with a local farm to provide fresh, seasonal produce available ...

Beautify Franklin Street: The community should maintain the beauty of Franklin

By Editorial Board | September 24

Franklin Street has long been one of Chapel Hill’s staple attractions, with its many shops and restaurants to its reputation as the site of UNC basketball ...

Keep family informed: Police should release details to victim’s family

By Editorial Board | September 24

Our community still mourns the loss of Faith Danielle Hedgepeth. Since her passing, we have received little information surrounding the circumstances ...

Service learning is an excessive requirement

By Editorial Staff | September 23

As part of the requirements to graduate as a Buckley Public Service Scholar, students are required to complete a service-learning class.

Local ventures need support

By Editorial Staff | September 23

UNC students are no strangers to new ideas and new ways of thinking — ventures ranging from social nonprofits to commercial businesses are constantly ...

Veterans deserve relief

By Editorial Staff | September 23

At a time when skyrocketing tuition is on nearly every student’s mind, student veterans might see some relief.

Protecting our identity

September 21

The uncertainty following Chancellor Holden Thorp’s announcement that he will resign reveals a truth we can no longer ignore: the University is facing ...

With great Power ...

September 20

Student Power is a new student coalition that seeks to give a voice to students on issues of equity and justice where they might have otherwise felt powerless. ...

Quickhits for Sept. 20, 2012

By Editorial Board | September 19

We are the 47 percent This week, liberal magazine Mother Jones released a video of Mitt Romney saying that 47 percent of Americans are dependent on ...

Freedom to talk rubbish

By Editorial Board | September 19

Last year, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education contacted N.C. State University to inform them their civility policy was in violation of ...

Graduates should consider public service programs

By Editorial Board | September 18

Although megacorporations will give flashy presentations during this career fair season, students should also consider public service opportunities post-graduation. ...

The Greek fee is too high, but it’s worth partial approval

By Editorial Board | September 18

Greeks are facing the possibility of a $12.50 fee per semester next year, even after it was voted down unanimously by the student fee audit committee. ...

More student input needed in the UNC system

By Editorial Board | September 18

Higher education in North Carolina could be in for a drastic change.