Editorials - The Daily Tar Heel

Better waste disposal: New system for increasing recycling will only work if students participate

By Editorial Board | April 12

A pilot waste disposal project recently started in Dey Murphey and Hamilton halls is an innovative way to encourage recycling and better facilitate trash ...

Going global: New institution will help UNC become more global

By Editorial Board | April 12

UNC-Chapel Hill has stated its goal to become a global institution. That's why the creation of the UNC Global Research Institute is a much needed addition ...

Transparency to qualm fears: Consulting firm's inexperience might not matter but openness is needed

By Editorial Board | April 12

Faculty staff and students should be able to trust University officials' judgement in the administration's dealings with consulting firm Bain & Co. But ...

Professors procrastinate: Missing textbook deadlines is unacceptable

By Editorial Board | April 8

We deserve the best deals on textbooks. But our own professors are getting in the way of making textbooks affordable. The deadline for professors' submission ...

Covenant triumph: Low-income scholarship program is a proven success

By Editorial Board | April 8

Though the NCAA Championship was the main headline on Tuesday there is another Carolina victory worth celebrating: the success of the Carolina Covenant ...

Tutu's viewpoint welcome: Keep political ties away from academic perspectives

By Editorial Board | April 8

UNC and Michigan State squared off against each other in Monday night's thrilling NCAA National Championship game. Now both schools are under fire for ...

Keep schools safe: N.C. House should vote for the School Violence Prevention Act to outlaw bullying

By Editorial Board | April 7

Schools should be a safe haven for children not only from outside dangers but also from peer intimidation. The state should do everything in its power ...

Don't allow venders: Allowing street venders in downtown Chapel Hill would be unsightly

By Editorial Board | April 7

Part of downtown Chapel Hill's appeal is that it has the feel of an authentic small town. But this could change if the Chapel Hill Town Council lifts ...

Stepping up enforcement: Roundup of 60 probation violators in Wake Co. shows Perdue means business

By Editorial Board | April 7

Gov. Bev Perdue's administration should be applauded for recent progress made overhauling North Carolina's crumbling probation system. Recent successes ...

Smoking compromise: Proposed bill is best option to preserve liberties while combating smoke

By Editorial Board | April 5

Finding common ground on regulating indoor smoking can be difficult. But a bill recently passed in the N.C. House is a good compromise. The bill bans ...

Student fee for Visa: $4 a year is worth it trust us

By Editorial Board | April 5

Life takes Visa. At least that's what the seemingly ubiquitous credit card company would like you to think. But most UNC students have likely noticed ...

Keep unlimited access: Time Warner Cable's new plan is unacceptable

By Editorial Board | April 5

Time Warner Cable has a new plan to increase the speed of its Internet service. But the plan might ultimately restrict the Internet's growth. Time Warner ...

End smoking 'ban': Ordinance has only concentrated smoking in the worst possible place

By Editorial Board | April 1

Campus smoking restrictions have failed. Smoking is now more conspicuous than before the ban and is spoiling the atmosphere of Polk Place where smokers ...

Bettering our future: Report outlines new programs to address UNC's long-term growth challenges

By Editorial Board | March 30

UNC-Chapel Hill has to admit an additional 5000 students by 2017. But by growing that much the University risks decreasing in its academic quality. So ...

Don't waste trustees' time: The way Thursday's protest of budget cuts went down was useless

By Editorial Board | March 30

No ifs or buts about it — the cantankerous demonstration that interrupted the Thursday Board of Trustees meeting was ineffective and utterly misguided. ...

No more free rides: Automatic NCSSM tuition waiver should be phased out

By Editorial Board | March 30

To preserve academic prestige in the fiscal crisis the UNC-system must both ensure it receives adequate funding from tuition and that its applicants are ...

Energy company conserves: Program provides incentives for energy efficiency

By Editorial Board | March 26

This spring Charlotte-based Piedmont Natural Gas will implement a conservation program recently approved by the N.C. Utilities Commission that will save ...

You are responsible: Bars shouldn't be held accountable for reckless patrons

By Editorial Board | March 26

Restaurants and bars should not be responsible for poor decisions made by its patrons who are under the influence of alcohol. A ruling made by the N.C. ...

An honorable windfall: Honor Court applications are up this year reinforcing students' commitment

By Editorial Board | March 24

One of the core principles of the University is a strong commitment to the Honor Code. This commitment was reaffirmed this year when 161 students applied ...

Worthy legislative agenda: Chapel Hill Town Council is lobbying for environmental efficiency

By Editorial Board | March 24

The University should be able to keep all the money that it saves from implementing environmentally efficient building improvements. According to The ...