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Editorial: Wherefore art thou, chancellor?

By Editorial Board | October 1

With the search for UNC’s next chancellor now underway, here are some suggestions for whoever is brave enough to take the job.

Editorial: Women should feel safe at night, too

By Editorial Board | September 29

Nighttime safety is something already guaranteed to most men — for women to receive the same luxury shouldn’t be too much to ask.

Editorial: On-campus safety resources at UNC

By Editorial Board | September 29

Due to recent events on campus, the editorial board has assembled this short list of resources for anyone who may be at-risk of interpersonal, sexual ...

Editorial: The Triangle is holding elections soon. Please vote

By Editorial Board | September 25

Voter turnout has historically been incredibly low for municipal elections, despite their importance.

Editorial: Police violence, gay penguins and Pride parades: Banned Books Week at UNC

By Editorial Board | September 25

Books are banned for a variety of reasons, from LGBTQIA+ content to being "anti-cop." Here is a selection of must-read books off the banned book list. ...

Editorial: Leave the Consortium for Middle Eastern Studies alone

By Editorial Board | September 25

The U.S. Department of Education wrote a letter to the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle Eastern Studies, ordering it to revise its curriculum or risk losing ...

Viewpoints: Should UNC allow athletes to be paid?

By Editorial Board | September 18

"Given the rising popularity and huge profits being pocketed by administrators in the NCAA, it’s time to begin compensating student athletes for their ...

Editorial: Make the student football ticket system a lottery

September 18

The new first-come, first-serve system for football tickets that starts at 9 a.m. leaves students with obligations during that time without tickets to ...

Editorial: Consequences of e-cigarettes are hazy, so put down your Juul

By Editorial Board | September 16

With that in mind, the best remedy to this is time to further investigate. Whether the problem be specific to one e-cigarette or all of them, knowledge ...

Editorial: In N.C. politics, the glass is half-empty and so is the House

By Editorial Board | September 16

"Never has it been more apparent that North Carolinians deserve better than these representatives who, though skilled in deceit and self-preservation, ...

Editorial: Welcome to the Crowded Table

By Editorial Board | September 16

This album is not easy listening like most country music. It’s not about drinking beer with your friends or girls in short shorts. This is protest music ...

Guest column: Thoughts from beneath the tarp

By Paige Masten | September 15

"Wait, have I been ghosted? I don’t know what to do. Should I text them? Or would that seem too clingy?"

Editorial: UNC police chief must listen

By Editorial Board | September 15

"Perry must actively listen to and learn from student leaders from every corner of the University."

Obituary: Eno the emu

By Editorial Board | September 15

Eno ran so we, too, could run. And boy, could Eno run!

Editorial: A meaningful ballot

By Editorial Board | September 12

We love North Carolina. We are proud to go to school here. Moreover, we love having our voices heard and our votes matter ⁠— thankfully, this is becoming ...

Editorial: Will the real conservatives please stand up?

By Editorial Board | September 12

Politics is about finding solutions that satisfy as many people as possible. Only through an open debate will we learn what those are. Let’s create ...

Editorial: A thank you

By Editorial Board | September 12

UNC is full of students, professors and faculty members who have served, are serving or will serve in the military. We owe them a thank you for their ...

Remembering 9/11

By Editorial Board | September 10

Instilled in our hearts is an undying American spirit, based on a love for and commitment to our citizens and our country. Of the people, by the people, ...

Explained: Why you can't say the N-word if you're not Black

By Editorial Board | September 8

"So while you may not be personally responsible for racial inequity in America, and you may not be able to personally make reparations, the least you ...

Editorial: Can I say the N-word if I'm not Black?

By Editorial Board | September 6

"No."