Editorial: Leave it to Beaver. Wait, what?
"Voting ought not be a privilege granted only to those who have the time and resources to do so, but rather a fundamental right extended to and enjoyed by all."
EDITORIALS
Editorial: Don't repeat the mistakes of the last system president search
Students, faculty and staff alike are all entitled to know who may soon be leading their system and have a say in who that person is.
Editorial: Candy corn is an icon undeserving of hate
This column defends candy corn, claiming it an underappreciated treat. The corn syrup, sugar and salt creation reminds us about life's simplicity. Candy corn should be enjoyed, and those that love it should enjoy it proudly.
Editorial: Enough with the empty gestures surrounding Silent Sam
It's time for community leaders to take a firm stance on Silent Sam.
Editorial: Get a flu shot (NOW!)
It's flu season again, and everyone (even needle-phobes) needs to take the necessary precautions.
Editorial: Time for 'purposeful action' with Silent Sam
Two months after the topping of Silent Sam, Chancellor Folt issues an apology for UNC's use of slaves in its early days.
Editorial: State fair, off the midway
If you or a friend get the sudden urge to eat a double-bacon cheeseburger sandwiched between two Krispy Kreme donuts, please remember your human dignity and walk by.
Editorial: Getting our heads together, classical style
Although humanities instructors are not psychiatrists, they may be able to offer advice in a new light.
Editorial: Apply the Kenan Stadium precedent to other campus entities with racist ties
UNC administration's decision to rededicate Kenan Memorial Stadium in light of racist ties uprooted about William Kenan Sr. is a decision that may set the precedent for future renaming and dedications.
Editorial: Don't waste your powder
"At the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first real battles in the Revolutionary War, American commanders told their men to hold their fire until they could see the whites of the British eyes."
Editorial: Has UNC gotten safer since Dr. Christine Blasey Ford went here?
"Ford’s mention of her time at UNC in the 1980s raised the question: how much safer is the UNC of today than the UNC of Ford’s days?"
Editorial: Friends don't let friends screw drunk
We all know what it looks like when our friends are too drunk to drive. We should also know what it looks like when our friends are too drunk to have sex.
Editorial: Worshipping in the chapel of stress
"Instead of putting stress on a pedestal, why don’t we glorify sleep, moments with friends, fresh air and sunshine?"
Editorial: Participate in First Amendment Day
Join in on a day-long celebration of some our most cherished freedoms and attend the various panels and activities that are planned for the day.
Editorial: Learn about donor demands
The UNC we know and love would not be possible without donor gifts unless tuition and/or taxes were raised, always politically difficult propositions. Development staff are among the finest persuaders in our midst.
Editorial: Florence has left, but N.C. is not out of the storm
While Hurricane Florence breezed over Chapel Hill, leaving little damage in its wake, many parts of North Carolina were not as fortunate.
Editorial: Don't forget the context of hurricane class cancellations
In the wake of classes being cancelled, it's important to think of the consequences of these few days off.
Editorial: We demand action on the heatwave
It’s hot. So, so hot. Hellishly hot, some might say. Sweat runs down your your back. Your glasses start to slip down your greasy, sweaty nose. You’re a mess. Everyone is appalled.
Editorial: Compassion for the homeless
We should treat some of the most vulnerable members of our community with respect, compassion and kindness.
Editorial: UNC should defer rush
Universities across the country are implementing delayed rush policies in an attempt to give first-years time to breathe and establish themselves before committing to Greek life. Perhaps this is a policy UNC would be wise to adopt, as well.
