Silent Sam is a divisive figure, and in order for constructive conversation to take place the University needs strong leadership. We hope Folt will do more in the coming days.
The first Gilded Age was a time of technological, social and cultural transition which only came to its close with the crisis of WWI and the devastation of the Great Depression. Twain is oftentimes (probably mis-) attributed with saying that history doesn’t repeat itself, but it definitely rhymes.
CUAB activities can be hit-or-miss. But this year, the programs offered have been hitting what students want right on the nail.
How do we critically acknowledge the views of teenagers who have valid experiences but can't vote yet?
If education is key to the advancement of our collective public good, then the more unlocked doors we can provide for it, the better.
Controversial thinkers are the mainstay of historical moments. They look at the world and find it wanting in some way. But not only do they find it wanting, they strive against the status quo. Sometimes, these people are on the wrong side of history. Other times, they are not. Either way they promote discourse and deep thought and sometimes even action.
Balancing the need for luxury and affordable housing is hard enough, but Chapel Hill also has thousands of students competing with working class families for cheap housing options. In context, it is no wonder the area has challenges finding housing for everyone.
The town got it right this time and actively made students’ commutes home safer. Still, students have a responsibility to voice their concerns to local governance.
"I hope all of our MJ-school women and men will be prepared when the next unwarranted and unwelcome “come on” is mixed up with a professional media request."
The Chapel Hill Town Council decision to continue with plans to displace a mobile home community in place of a luxury apartment complex in January was met with much criticism from organizations like the Chapel Hill Alliance for a Livable Town. The Town Council did not do much to accommodate those that were going to lose their homes, but this is a lesson that students can learn from because helping community members who need it most is more important than town development.
The opioid epidemic continues to outpace the policies meant to lessen its hold on our communities.
Recognizing that white people should avoid using the N-word is not an attempt to be politically correct for the sake of being politically correct.
It may be time to shed your winter bae to prepare yourself for the next season which involves just as much unrequited love, rejection and, on rare occasion, affirmation. Internship Season is upon us. Here are some guidelines for navigating these next few stressful months!
Mockery during March Madness is an expected part of the game. At times, however, it can get way out of hand.
If you’re stuck in Chapel Hill this spring break, have no fear. There are tons of fun, affordable and exciting things to do outside of the Chapel Hill bubble.
There’s definitely a way to balance social prominence and proximity to UNC’s legacy in our dream team of potential speakers.
Following the recent mass shooting in Parkland, Florida that took the lives of 17 high school students, the debate surrounding gun control erupts yet again.
The Triad Foundation gave over $56,000 that year to the Media Research Center, a nonprofit whose self-proclaimed sole mission is “To expose and neutralize the propaganda arm of the Left: the national news media.”
The message? Revolution is sexy, democracy is a mediocre compromise.
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