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Learn from (pass/)failure

By Editorial Board | January 30

Rather than simply reviewing the university’s pass/fail policy, the Faculty Council’s education policy committee should consider rewriting it.

Coach, can I tweet that?: The athletic department needs consistency in its social media policy

By Editorial Board | January 29

Hatchell’s decision to forbid her players from using Twitter raises some vexing questions about the intersection between student athletes’ private ...

Educating voters: Students must push for education to be a focus of the 2012 election

By Editorial Board | January 29

UNC students should make the most of the 2012 election as an opportunity to influence education policy.

Include students at BOG

By Editorial Board | January 26

The UNC-system Board of Governors needs to post a detailed schedule for its February meetings so students who hope to attend can plan accordingly.

Quickhits for Jan. 26, 2012

By Editorial Board | January 26

New owner for He’s Not The current owner of He’s Not Here is expected to accept an offer from an unnamed former UNC football player and his long-time ...

Our broken discourse

By Maggie Zellner | January 25

Last Friday, the editorial board put together a piece about MLK week, the gist of which was that UNC should do more to make the week’s activities feel ...

Party in the U.S.A.

By Josh Ford | January 25

Tuesday evening I had the privilege to attend a special viewing party and discussion at the White House for President Barack Obama’s third State of ...

Sex ed from the bottom up: Local governments should fill in the gaps in state sex ed policies

By Editorial Board | January 25

Teen pregnancy may not be the first issue that comes to mind when most UNC students are asked about sexual health issues.

Don't discriminate: Boy Scouts shouldn’t be allowed at soon-to-be merged YMCAs

By Editorial Board | January 24

A s they plan to consolidate their organizations, the boards of directors of two local YMCAs must remember that inclusivity is the name of the game in ...

Decision needed on waste: Orange County must bear burden

By Editorial Board | January 24

In recent years, Orange County’s landfill has crept steadily closer to capacity. Soon, the county will be without a place to dump its trash.

Defining a legacy: Mary Cooper must act now to unite students systemwide.

By Editorial Board | January 24

This Saturday, the UNC-system Association of Student Governments will hold a special meeting to talk about tuition.

A dubious honor: Prestige from an early primary isn’t worth the potential costs

By Editorial Board | January 23

When a three-judge Superior Court panel unanimously decided Friday to deny a group of liberal-leaning challengers’ request to move North Carolina’s ...

New student response system remains unproven

By Editorial Board | January 22

Today, students will have another way to vent to administrators: FixMyCampus. Student government’s new customer support portal seeks to alleviate student ...

UNC veterans deserve more credit

By Editorial Board | January 22

In granting veterans automatic credit for LFIT, UNC administrators took a small — albeit promising — step toward honoring the profound service these ...

Chapel Hill Police review should provide facts

By Editorial Board | January 22

Chapel Hill has filled pages with commentary about the Chapel Hill Police Department’s response to the occupation of the Yates Motor Company building ...

YMCA should consider discrimination policy in merger

January 22

As they plan to consolidate their organizations, the boards of directors of two local YMCAs must remember that inclusivity is the name of the game in ...

Orange County must act on landfill

By Editorial Board | January 22

In recent years, Orange County’s landfill has crept steadily closer to capacity. Soon, the county will be without a place to dump its trash. Residents ...

Act now, stop SOPA/PIPA

By Editorial Board | January 18

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Kay Hagan (D–N.C.) issued a statement reaffirming her support for legislation that will limit the accessibility of Internet ...

A matter of diversity

By Editorial Board | January 18

UNC is a community which prides itself on being accepting of others’ ideas in an open, intellectual environment.

A fine decision

By Editorial Board | January 17

The Board of Governors was right to waive the $334,652 fine assessed against UNC for enrolling 24 too many out-of-state students this year.