Column: The battle of housing costs in two college towns

By Maddie Whitaker | September 27

"Both Chapel Hill and Athens have been named the best college town in the country in years past. And both schools have plenty of national championships under their belt, so the comparison makes sense.  The one thing those slobbery bulldogs have on us, though? Athens is cheaper than Chapel Hill." 

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Column: UNC students, it's okay to live on campus.

By Shea McIntyre | September 25

"Whether you decide on a dorm or a space off campus, it's essential to consider your options holistically. If you flock off campus or not, housing in Chapel Hill is not necessarily easy or accessible."

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Column: Target’s dynamic pricing feeds the food desert fire

By Katelin Harmon | September 25

"At the Franklin Target, it feels like you’re spending twice as much for a couple of apples than you would at another store. This is because of Target’s “dynamic pricing."

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Column: Learn to defy the NIMBY-YIMBY discourse

By Nassibah Bedreddine | September 25

"Two major rival factions have arisen from this discourse: NIMBYs (Not In My Backyard) and YIMBYs (Yes In My Backyard)— the spiritual Montagues and Capulets of the American housing crisis."

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Column: Stop believing everything you read

By Harry Black | September 19

"It's important to actually stop and review something before you screenshot and send it to the next person. Continuing the spread of misinformation can cause actual harm. If you don’t care enough to fact-check something before sending it, then you don’t care enough to send it in the first place."

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Column: A message to reporters — UNC students need time to heal

By Laney Crawley and Le Ha | September 19

"There is a clear question here: Why did some news organizations seem to prioritize their agendas above the safety of students on Aug. 28 and Sept.13?"

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Editorial: Two times too many

By Editorial Board | September 18

"Standing alone, the presence of an armed individual on campus is terrifying. Coupled with the death of Zijie Yan on Aug. 28, this is unimaginable and despicable."

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Column: The 2023 GOP gubernatorial debates need to move voters

By Katelin Harmon | September 18

"Reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, gun policy, public education, and many other issues are on the line. Pay attention, read up on the candidates, and make sure you are registered to vote."

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Column: The irony of wellness influencing

By Juliana Chiaramonte | September 18

"Every day when I open TikTok, I am overwhelmed. I am attacked by not only influencers, but therapists, chiropractors, doctors, nurses, aestheticians, hypnotists and a whole host of other people about my daily habits. My 'For You' page is full of videos recommending skincare products, criticizing and suggesting improvements for my posture, diagnosing me with irreparable trauma that supposedly ruins all my relationships or recommending that I make a huge mindset shift. They all inundate me with buzzwords and hacks that are supposed to change my life."

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Column: Dear Tim Moore, good guys with guns won't save us

By Samad Rangoonwala | September 17

"Tim Moore and the GOP know all of this; if they don’t, then they are a bunch of blithering morons who shouldn't be allowed to ride a bicycle — much less write legislation."

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Satire: It's time for the annual running of the bids

By Hannah Kaufman | September 12

"You’re on campus one Wednesday afternoon, and something feels off. There’s a rare energy in the air — Gucci perfume with hints of Lululemon — and low whispers of Greek letters seem to be echoing from all corners of the Quad. You’ve been camped out under a tree for hours trying to finish up an assignment, but suddenly, even in the September swelter, every hair on your arm is standing up straight. You feel uneasy and apprehensive."

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Op-ed: When we become too tired to ‘run, hide, fight’

September 12

"As a public health problem, gun violence needs public health solutions. Until then, needless life will be lost until we are too tired to 'run, hide, fight.'"

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Column: We need transparent policies on generative AI use

By Grace Gao | September 11

"We are still early in the process of making AI policies. The most challenging part of this is that what works for one department may not work for another department, which may be why we have seen variation in approaches to its usage."

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Column: UNC, it's time to act like a women’s sports school

By Rebecca Savidge | September 11

"Women in UNC’s athletics are waiting for the investment to catch up to their successes. More eyes are on women’s sports than ever, and the ball is in UNC Athletics’ court."

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Editorial: The NCAA wants student-athletes' revenue, not well-being

By Mary Blake Nobles | September 11

"Tez Walker deserves to play. Accepting the verdict, even if begrudgingly, is enabling the NCAA’s authority. UNC needs to suit up, defend Tez Walker and put this abuse of power to rest."

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Column: How I survive embarrassment

By Spence Whitman | September 11

"I have had my fair share of gasp-worthy moments in the past. Did I wear yellow corduroy bell bottoms with cowboy boots and a jean jacket? I did. Someone should have stopped me. But it was a vibe at the time."

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Column: CHCCS students deserved a better first day of school

By Katelin Harmon | September 7

"These students were just getting acquainted with their walk to class, making friends and building their own community on campus. The shooting that occurred at 1:04 stripped away the routine they were beginning to build, as they had to huddle in dorm rooms, classrooms and libraries while texting their families, friends and new classmates that they were okay."

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Column: Millionaires are trying to buy Chapel Hill’s election. Here's why.

By Samad Rangoonwala | September 5

"This isn’t going to be the kind of highly partisan election you’re used to, the pro and anti-housing sides are using similar rhetoric – they all talk about affordable housing."

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Column: The (Im)possibility of Resuming Normal

By Le Ha | September 5

"To make some sense of the senseless, I turned to talk to others on campus. I asked them about how they spent this past week, how they’ve navigated normalcy and what has been on their minds."

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Editorial: We must stay vigilant in combatting COVID-19

By Editorial Board | September 5

"Without the safety net of a UAA, the University should proactively emphasize safe practices and support for students affected by COVID-19 to protect wellness for all." 

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