Editorial: Black athletes broke boundaries in the 2023 Super Bowl

By Editorial Board | February 28

"Even as the sport integrated, the role of the quarterback — the head and face of a team, remains reserved solely for white boys. The powers-that-be of football, still suffering from a social Darwinist hangover, funneled white players into “thinking” positions, and Black players into “moving” ones. This pervasive, racist mythology has infested football, influencing our perception both of sporting positions and the people playing them."

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Editorial: School of Civic Life is just another example of ideological combativeness

By Editorial Board | February 28

"The new school will supposedly promote democracy and work to protect free speech at UNC. It’s astonishingly clear that the school is merely a Trojan horse for a blatantly conservative political agenda, a trend in political discourse that precedes this proposal."

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Letter: The necessity of the SCiLL

February 26

"More than half of the conservative students at UNC censor themselves during political discussions on campus, according to a survey published in August 2021. This includes me."

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Column: An SSRI might not be the solution

By Harry Black | February 26

"Still, a doctor should spend longer than an hour working with patients before deciding to put someone on these types of drugs. A year of therapy has done more for me than any medication a psychiatrist ever prescribed me. And while my case is not universal, I am also not alone in this experience."

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Op-ed: Reflections on one year of war in Ukraine

February 26

"A deep, intractable uncertainty has haunted the 365 days that have now passed since the first February 24th . My questions are professional and personal. What use are nuanced histories of a Russia that only confirms the worst stereotypes of its own brutality and thuggishness? How do I process my feelings of betrayal by people whom I know to be better than this?"

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Column: Ethical syllabuses don’t guarantee ethical behavior

By Grace Gao | February 26

"ProctorEdu reported that even with these policies strictly implemented, 60.8 percent of college students still act dishonestly in their studies, and 95 percent of cheaters don't get caught. It is clear that ethical policies don't always guarantee ethical behaviors. So, who is to blame?"

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Column: Esports is a big deal

By Matthew Agudelo | February 26

"The future of sports seems to be more immersive than ever before. Don’t be surprised if esports one day makes a debut in the Olympics. Esports is a big deal, paving the way for the future, and it’s here to stay."

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Column: Top 10 most troubling things I heard on my Duke tour

By Christiana Wayne | February 23

"I hope everyone experiences a moment of utter clarity like the one offered me on my Duke tour."

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Column: Dear UNC Class of 2027

By Olivia Henley | February 23

"Class of 2027, I would like to be completely transparent with you. I have asked several of my classmates what they wish they would’ve known before they decided to commit to UNC — the good, the bad and the ugly."

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Editorial: UNC Ice Hockey is earning well-deserved respect

By Editorial Board | February 22

"As UNC Hockey looks forward to building off of the foundation they have constructed this season, whether it be getting more students involved, building an ice rink, or going NCAA DI, the program has begun carving their name into collegiate hockey, earning the respect they deserve."

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Column: The trials and errors of a summer internship search

By Noah Monroe | February 22

"Like many students right now, I’m in the process of trying to find a summer internship. It’s exhausting."

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Column: Witnessing Taylor Residence Hall's inaccessibility firsthand

By Mariam Ali | February 21

"Taylor Residence Hall's inaccessibility has created an insupportable way of living for students. It’s a big concern yet to be addressed directly, and one the University needs to highlight and find solutions for immediately."

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Column: How we made Student Body President endorsements

By Caitlyn Yaede | February 21

"We are honored to use our collective voice to express what we feel is best for our fellow students, faculty and staff of the University. This year’s race, however, looks different than in years past."

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Editorial: Our endorsement for UNC's Student Body President

By Editorial Board | February 21

"After conducting interviews and researching their campaign platforms, we’ve come to the unconventional decision not to endorse a candidate for the 2023 Student Body President race."

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Column: UNC’s campus is a 700-acre ADA violation

By Samad Rangoonwala | February 21

"The physical campus is the core of what UNC is, and right now that core is shouting at disabled students and faculty that they are not welcome, that they are not full and equal members of the Carolina family."

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Column: Avoiding police brutality on social media

By Zari Taylor | February 20

"Nichols is not the first victim of police brutality whose final moments circulated on social media. While the video brought the case to national attention, galvanizing protests in some parts of the country, seeing police brutality shared on social media is uncomfortable and triggering."

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Op-ed: An open letter to Board of Governors from UE 150

February 19

"Public university workers across the state of North Carolina are standing up and fighting back. In spite of the fact that North Carolina is one of a handful of states nationwide that bans public sector collective bargaining, workers have been joining together and organizing to further their demands in record numbers."

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Office DJ: Singing. Yelling, even.

By Guillermo Molero | February 19

" There’s nothing more cathartic than channeling your frustrations into a ballad you’re belting in an empty room in the middle of the night. Nothing like getting into the shower and pouring your sadness into a lament for someone’s long-lost love.  Nothing like taking a deep breath and then trying to match Whitney Houston note-for-note to get all that pressure off your chest, making you feel alive again."

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Editorial: The University can better reckon with policing

By Editorial Board | February 14

"As a public institution – especially one designed to foster new ideas and complex conversations –  UNC needs to do a better job facilitating conversations about police brutality, protecting community members of color and highlighting the disparity in which police brutality impacts Black Americans."

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Editorial: Get rich quick schemes versus college students

By Editorial Board | February 14

"College students have an obligation to stay vigilant of the signs of being recruited into a multi-level marketing scheme. Pitches to join sales teams can be from close friends or family members and incorporate buzzwords about the potential for success but do not let this confuse you from the detriment at stake."

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