"In case you haven’t heard, the class of 2026 is collectively being harassed by an owl. You may have seen the videos circulating online of the owl sky-blitzing hapless South Campus residents, or of it staring serenely from some perch as everyone in the vicinity freaks out."
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"We continue to watch cisgender and heterosexual artists (or artists who have yet to come out) benefit and profit from their support and enthusiasm for the LGBTQ+ community, yet artists who are within the community continue to struggle with gaining recognition for their own contributions. It is okay to analyze and absorb media and art through a queer lens, but to speculate over someone’s unconfirmed sexuality does nothing but darken the shadow that falls over those who do represent the queer community."
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'"Hey Nico, it’s Nancy Pelosi. The Democrats MUST win the House if we want to save democracy. Can I count on you to donate in the next 10 minutes? If you don’t donate, I’ll burn your house to the ground.'"
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"As you flip through the channels of your TV or go on any social media platform, you can tell there is a contentious election around the corner based on the sheer number of ads that are squeezed into each commercial break. While many of these candidates that are seeking to serve citizens throughout NC choose to bolster their platform and put forward what makes their campaign different, it seems like there have been even more political attack ads against opponents in recent years."
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"Women flaunt their natural gray hair and stay-at-home dads with toddlers roll around in the artificial grass play area, flaunting their stay-at-homeness. Sometimes these groups meet. A little guy in a knit sweater, a future democratic socialist, teeters around on a boulder and wanders over to a gray-haired couple with a gray-haired dog, also in a sweater."
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"This is me asking you to vote. To convince you, I’ve compiled a playlist of the songs to listen to as you wait in line or cast your ballot this Election Day."
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"This is the problem. Democrats' don't do. They’ve taken up this somewhat “preventative” rhetoric. They emphasize all of the things they will prevent Republicans from doing (further restricting abortion access is an especially prominent example in this current election cycle). Telling voters all of the things you won’t let happen isn’t good campaigning. It's impassive and a scare tactic."
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"Who the pollster is, how they decide likely voter screens, the partisan breakdown of the modeled electorate, sample sizes, how they conduct the polls and the questions they ask all impact the outcome of the poll."
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"The Editorial Board, composed of eighteen graduate and undergraduate students, has made its endorsements for the upcoming midterm elections."
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"This year’s midterm elections are perhaps the most crucial that we, as young people, have ever faced. Reproductive freedoms are on the line following the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson, as are pathways to securing social, economic and criminal justice reforms. The Editorial Board knows that the stakes are high."
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"It takes time. It takes deliberate thought. And in the most cherished letters, it takes vulnerability. To some, this is a grand expense because it compromises the convenient lives they have adopted. But sometimes making someone feel special is worth the time and effort it may cost."
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"Snuggled in between the flashier bookend features, though, were some of the best films on offer anywhere in the world in 2022. Here are some of the highlights from last weekend’s event."
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"It is with the utmost humility and respect that I offer you, the reader, my 'Midnights' ranking."
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"Part of her magic is her ability to write the most lyrically complex heartbreak anthem one minute, and then turn around and write a bubbly, goofy song about loving yourself the next. Taylor Swift transitions genres like no other, but her strongest suit throughout her career has always been her lyricism — and "Midnights" is no different. "
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"We can let our next senator know that the health and wellbeing of our nurses and patients matter to us. And maybe they will help reintroduce this bill for 2022-23 consideration."
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"When you learn from your experiences, you are learning how you thrive. Taking a course on collegiate thriving neglects your knowledge, experiences, capabilities and potential. It undermines you by providing a path to success that might not be meant for you."
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"And I’m not the only one who struggles with what to do with my eyes. People with social anxiety disorders, on the autism spectrum and with trauma may have trouble making and maintaining eye contact. So, for my fellow ocular-oblivious folks, I’ve put together some tips that I’ve picked up over the years."
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"Being a college student in the month of October means balancing sexy with practicality. Funny with recognizable. TikTok-worthy with affordable. We’ve been there and, through trial and error, have learned the ropes. So, let us guide you through the do’s and don’ts of picking a Halloween costume."
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"Attending the first public university in the nation has its perks (besides the lead-ridden pipes). For example, admission to UNC comes with access to over 200 years of campus lore. From haunted buildings – yes, buildings is plural – to zany characters. Come with the Editorial Board as we share our favorite myths, legends and rumors surrounding UNC."
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"Don’t be a ghost this spooky season. And if you have a ghastly encounter, hold your head high. They decided you didn’t deserve basic respect. You might as well give it to yourself."
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