After a several weeks-long investigation, DTH reporters were able to get their hands on some of the texts Smith sent to Spellings last year. Here is a sample of the messages that drove Spellings out of UNC.
The Board of Governors plans to erect a sister statue, to be named Silent Samantha, in the spot on McCorkle Place where Silent Sam once stood.
It seems remarkably anti-American to subject young men and women to a situation where they are unable to profit from the fruits of their labor.
The Board of Governors clearly valued politics and power more than preserving what has historically been a progressive, forward-thinking University.
"It reminds us of a conversation we had at a meeting soon after Folt announced her resignation. Great, a member said. Now the history books are going to say Folt took down Silent Sam with her own two hands."
"If only UNC Police were as forgiving to student activists as they are to white supremacists."
"The North Carolina Republican Party’s ongoing efforts to strip marginalized communities of their rights is seemingly never-ending — and, quite frankly, it’s getting old."
Parking in Chapel Hill is already the worst. Please don’t make it the WORST.
Given the infrastructural nature of our region, we advise our fellow citizens of the Triangle area to get off the train, get out of the car and get on the bus.
"As a University with classes in over 25 languages, it’s a little absurd to think that it would be such a task to translate a few documents into a handful of languages."
"The demons that threaten to bring us down, more often than not, come in the guise of corrupted family and friends. They must be named, exposed and fought against."
What Franklin Street restaurant are you?
"The most damning violation was the failure to resolve cases within the time frame of 60 days (now rescinded by Betsy DeVos)."
Media outlets from The Daily Tar Heel to The Herald-Sun shouldn’t have to fight to stay alive.
"School rivalries can be fun and exciting and motivational, but they are not an excuse to behave amorally. As Tar Heels, we are better than this."
The James Cates memorial is a monument. It is a memorial. It is a work of art
#neverforget #comebackin2020?
"Graduate and professional students, we appreciate all you do for students, the University, the state, the nation and the world. Heaven helps those who help themselves. Get out and vote."
"As it is said, good is the enemy of great. We are doing well, but we should be striving to do better."
"The student body needs someone strong-willed and dignified to guide us through what is sure to be another tumultuous year. As for whether or not Martin will be that leader? Only time will tell. "
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