"While grades matter more for those seeking to go to graduate school, they’re still a major source of stress for most students. Therefore, colleges should try to have consistency in how we’re all judged so at least it can be fair to all students."
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"In particular, minority students often feel the effects of harsher discipline in schools, which can affect their academic performance and career trajectories. A culmination of policing in schools and implicit biases create hostile learning environments for students of color."
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"Other communities in the Triangle should follow in Chapel Hill and Chatham County's footsteps in producing cleaner emissions, and recommit to being net-zero in their own transportation projects."
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"Durham County has taken the lead when it comes to minimizing firearm-related violence. And it's crucial that Orange County, the Town of Chapel Hill and the Chapel Hill Police Department follow in their footsteps."
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"More nutritious eating habits, better scheduling, higher self-confidence and a new perspective on life as a college student are just some of the benefits of adding the gym into your daily routine."
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"The nomination and confirmation of Jackson to the Supreme Court has fostered a discussion about the historic lack of diversity on the nation's highest court. This has also further highlighted the absence of Black judges on not just the Supreme Court, but the federal judiciary's lower courts as well."
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With the election being in May, this is when students need resources and support. To help bridge the gap in civic education, here’s the Editorial Board’s guide to casting an absentee ballot.
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"A project like this will no doubt bring new life to Orange County, but more importantly, it will democratize resources and technology for those who might have previously lacked access."
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"Blocking any form of legislation compromises the education system of the state — and more specifically — the education of minority students."
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"OCAS needs the community's support to be able to continue rescuing animals and give them new homes. Adopting an animal from OCAS is an opportunity to spread love as well as receive some back."
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“Minorities in faculty and staff positions on our campus have significantly become underrepresented in specific fields and discussion, in part due to the problem of salary equity.”
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"Black women are faced with structural racism, discrimination and sexism in a health care system not designed to support them."
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"Unless Orange County were to reimpose restrictions, the days of face coverings and social distancing will become a distant memory and life will continue to strive towards normalcy, if it hasn’t already."
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"Magnuson’s departure shouldn’t be treated as just a one-off event, rather, it might signal the start of a long and difficult conversation regarding the future and feasibility of maintaining and enforcing academic integrity."
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"Universities must act to create tangible and understandable financial plans to meet students' needs. This also means implementing financial advisers for all students and paying close attention to students who hold jobs, as this has become a common reality for students."
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"Nowadays, our taste in music can be shaped by Spotify recommendations, TikTok algorithms and whatever friends happen to suggest. In this sense, any new music you may encounter won't drastically deviate from the genres and music you already listen to."
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"Because of the high turnover, it will ultimately be up to the city to decide whether to continue to seek out local companies to try to develop a successful Franklin Street location or to bring in well-known name-brand corporations to optimize the area's business potential."
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"It’s easy to blame the unpredictability of the global economy for this burden, but the true blame falls on inadequate wages. Workers, especially young adults, are simply not paid enough to meet their needs and are especially under-equipped to handle sudden changes in the market, such as those we face today."
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"Publicly provided products — available to all regardless of gender identity — need to be at the forefront of UNC's public health agenda. Students should be able to rely on UNC staff to replenish these resources in a consistent manner, too. It's not uncommon for students to find tampon machines empty for months on end."
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"The process is confusing, and new students are given little guidance on how to make their selection. This is especially true for those who have never been to campus or had an opportunity to tour the dorms. To help incoming Tarheels, the Editorial Board has put together the ultimate guide to first-year on-campus living."
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