Editorials - The Daily Tar Heel

Editorial: COVID-19 proves that technology can only help in the classroom

By Editorial Board | February 24

"It is time that professors drop outdated 'no-technology' rules and adapt to the latest developments."

Editorial: Orange County School Board lifts mask mandate prematurely

By Editorial Board | February 22

"Our 'return to normalcy' must be gradual. COVID-19 precautions should only be removed after the consequences of these actions are fully understood. Public ...

Editorial: New political maps, same problem

By Editorial Board | February 20

"When you vote, make ending gerrymandering a political priority, and be aware of how your district representatives feel about the issue. It’s up to ...

Editorial: Life on the "bubble” for UNC basketball

By Editorial Board | February 20

"The NCAA basketball tournament is a much-anticipated annual tradition for UNC basketball fans. Currently, the team has qualified for the last ten tournaments ...

Editorial: The silent significance of Coby White's tunnel fits

By Editorial Board | February 15

"NBA players have large platforms; that fact is undeniable. However, where some use their fan following, stardom and wealth to be flashy, others like ...

Editorial: North Carolina must do more for food insecure children

By Editorial Board | February 14

"Self-sufficiency isn't the solution for N.C.'s most vulnerable population. Federal and state funding must be expanded to provide ample, sustainable and ...

Editorial: Policing is not the solution to traffic safety crisis

By Editorial Board | February 14

"Investment into these infrastructural changes — and the community members that voice them as solutions — is key."

Editorial: The pay gap between UNC System employees needs change

By Editorial Board | February 13

"Our campus is home to a vast ecosystem of labor that we, as students, depend on. Its absence would be a detriment – if not bring a complete halt – ...

Column: Strengthening our basketball student section

By Charlsie Doan | February 13

"It’s our time to unseat the Cameron Crazies and become nationally recognized as the best fans in college basketball."

Editorial: Chapel Hill struggles with winter weather and climate change

By Editorial Board | February 7

"Because of global warming, the Earth is absorbing larger quantities of water into the atmosphere. This results in heavier snowfall during the colder ...

Editorial: How changes to the Supreme Court impact NCAA litigation

By Editorial Board | February 7

"Breyer’s retirement will have profound impacts in the arena of college sports litigation. In the past, Breyer has argued for the preservation of college ...

Editorial: Our endorsement for 2022 student body president

By Editorial Board | February 6

After a unanimous vote, the Editorial Board is endorsing Teddy Vann for student body president. We believe that her voice is the change this campus needs. ...

Editorial: Affirmative action must be protected — not attacked

By Editorial Board | January 30

"Black students are disproportionately underrepresented on college campuses and in higher education entirely. Opposition to affirmative action fails to ...

Editorial: Living with COVID-19 appears inevitable

By Editorial Board | January 27

"As European countries move forward, the future of COVID-19 policies in the U.S. and on college campuses remains uncertain. The return to normalcy, however, ...

Editorial: Students deserve accessible PPE against COVID-19

By Editorial Board | January 26

"Supplying our most basic needs in the pandemic should not rest solely on the shoulders of student leaders. UNC has a responsibility to provide high-quality ...

Editorial: Retaining BIPOC faculty must be a priority for higher education

By Editorial Board | January 24

"The University must dedicate itself to creating a thoughtful work environment that honors and respects the time, expertise and resources of faculty of ...

Editorial: Breaking down the Board of Governors

By Editorial Board | January 23

"There is a disconnect between students and leaders. The power structure and appointment of leaders in the UNC School System are two important factors ...

Editorial: Wealth inequality in higher education must be addressed

By Editorial Board | January 17

"The system of selecting students for their future donor potential only further contributes to the systemic challenges of gaining admission to top universities ...

Editorial: How to get at-home COVID-19 test kits

By Editorial Board | January 16

"Although these options to obtain a free COVID-19 test are steps forward, they aren’t steps that are large enough. With the rise in omicron cases, it’s ...

Editorial: What mask should you be wearing?

By Editorial Board | January 16

"Masking has been proven to be a critical public health tool for preventing the spread of COVID-19. And to protect yourself, others and the community, ...