"The assumption behind questions about UNC Police’s presence and programming is that UNC Police plays some kind of beneficial role for UNC students and staff and with improved service and trust, UNC Police could make the campus safer."
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"The North Carolina Republican-led Redistricting Committee's maps represent everything wrong with partisan map-making. The manipulation in the proposed maps is evident."
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"The ACC's rise can be traced back to North Carolina. Without the basketball success and national branding of Duke and UNC, the ACC wouldn't have nearly as much prestige it does today."
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"This approach of relying on the community is ultimately rooted in abolitionist principles — a set of goals that work to dismantle the prison-industrial complex as it unjustly targets low income communities and communities of color."
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"Being sold in giant bags at the supermarket, everyone has their own opinions on which Halloween treat reigns supreme during the month of October. Here, the Editorial Board explains their favorite confection and why they think it bests all others."
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"Yes, it is frustrating whenever anyone receives an advantage in college admissions — fair or not. However, the real problem is that we have to play this ridiculous game in the first place."
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"In a district Price has easily carried over the past three decades, the district is all but certain to remain as a Democratic hold. Still, a new face will bring new ideas, policies and an agenda that may differ from Price’s."
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"Teachers should serve as role models, educators and occasionally mentors to students — not therapists."
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"We believe the endorsed individuals below would make strong candidates for office in Orange County. We urge you, if eligible, to vote in municipal elections in the upcoming month and support our local government."
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"By increasing flexibility in attendance policies across all departments, as well as integrating wellness days into the regular semester schedule, the University can do its part in promoting mental wellness for students across campus."
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"In order to truly recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the University must go beyond words and take action. It must invest in the sovereignty of Native American students, faculty and community members. It is only through their leadership that the University can ever hope to address this legacy."
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"While fast fashion is often villainized for its role in waste and carbon emission, they share the blame with higher-end brands that so often are left out of the conversation around sustainability and fashion."
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"People are not meant to be consumed or branded, and doing so can yield unhealthy expectations for what mundane life looks like. Unlike consumable goods, people are meant to be malleable."
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"In light of recent events, the Editorial Board has compiled a list of mental health resources for the UNC community. These resources are intended to be helpful for people throughout the UNC and Chapel Hill communities. If there are other resources we should add to the list we encourage you to send us an email at dth@dailytarheel.com."
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"As the Campus Y enters this new phase, the Editorial Board looks forward to seeing its social justice efforts continue."
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"A system where athletes are subjected to a double tax would be a massive failure. The regular student on scholarship, who makes money on the side, does not get taxed on their scholarships. If we don’t tax other students’ scholarships, why should we create a system to tax athletes’ scholarships?"
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"This campus should be a place of open dialogue, both in the classroom and in the community — and communications officials have a large role to play in that facilitation."
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"Remember to reach out and check up on your friends. Treat your community with grace. Acknowledge that facing the constant challenges thrown our way throughout this year, and navigating the uncertain road to life post-pandemic, is no small feat."
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"Affordable housing should be subsidized at the local level, and heftier fines should be implemented for landlords of poorly maintained properties."
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"The University must not solely focus on degree progress for transfers — degree experience should also be a priority. Transfer students deserve every opportunity to experience all that UNC academia has to offer, but they have less time than their peers to do so."
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