Column: The Durham-Orange Light Rail is dead. Long live Bus Rapid Transit.
"Bus Rapid Transit is a bus system on steroids. It’s not as shiny of a public transit toy as a light rail line, but might be far more useful."
"Bus Rapid Transit is a bus system on steroids. It’s not as shiny of a public transit toy as a light rail line, but might be far more useful."
"In this 'Campus Quandaries' edition, Satchel Walton takes on the social politics of changing housemates and the morality of taking toilet paper from public restrooms."
"Limiting information to a certain group of students, whether intentional or not, begs the question: Is there a select applicant pool that the Morehead-Cain Foundation already has its eyes on?"
"Family vlogging doesn’t account for kids not understanding or consenting to the permanency of the internet. Even when videos are removed, the case of Ruby Franke’s children and many others is but a testament to just how much of an impact the internet can have on a child’s life. Channels that show deeply personal areas of parenting can help other parents relate to their struggles but often don't acknowledge the vulnerability of the situation."
"Chapel Hill needs affordable housing desperately, but Town efforts to enact policy to make that possible are repeatedly fought by residents of wealthy Chapel Hill neighborhoods. If Chapel Hill were to adopt Step Up’s model, those residents wouldn’t have to be as concerned about their homes devaluing upon the construction of affordable duplexes because that wouldn’t be the only option for affordable housing."
"How did we get here? How have these corporations managed to intrude on our lively, bustling campus center? How has our marketplace of ideas turned into a marketplace of bad jewelry, tiny dresses and polo shirts?"
We are honored and excited to be able to shed light on issues that impact the day-to-day lives of our readers. So, here are the faces — some new and some returning — behind the Editorial Board:
"The library etiquette and how it formed across our many campus libraries has recently become a great mystery to me. It's an anomaly. Although it seems to be an unspoken understanding, it also seems to be practiced by all UNC students."
"It’s really about reading the room. If the music is loud and intense, it’s probably okay and welcomed to match the vibe. But during an emotional ballad that’s hard for the artist to sing? Maybe don’t have a loud conversation or scream the entire time."
"Now, nearly two years later, I’m a first-year in college and my mouth is watering for the chicken fingers and crinkle-cut fries I’ve been promised. With a grand opening date finally announced, here’s how I envision my long-awaited trip to Cane’s."
"The "Who Would Win" book series is a collection that pits two animals against each other and evaluates who would win. Here are my own, with a modern twist."
"I recently changed my voting address from my hometown to Orange County – it’s an easy task that allows me to have a say about policies that will be implemented around me."
"This feeling wasn’t entirely new to me; I’ve attempted to erase my heritage before. But this time, being in a majority white space, I was constantly reminded of my differences — which I perceived as shortcomings — on a much larger scale."
"I wouldn’t have had this awakening of an experience in such a random class, if it weren’t for Carolina’s IDEAS in Action requirements."
"How often do you think about the Roman Empire? It’s a question that may have garnered confused looks a couple of weeks ago, but has since found its place through TikTok."
"We should not be giving politicians a pat on the back for doing the bare minimum. Save that energy for when they pass important legislation or finally agree on a budget. But calling out corruption? That shouldn’t cause anyone to throw a celebration when they’re just, you know, doing their jobs."
"This shortage of affordable housing and livable wages is even more alarming given that Facilities Services is undergoing a 'high volume of staff vacancies,' according to its website.How can we expect employees to want these positions if they can’t afford to work and live here?"
"Before my hair was luscious, days were good because I decided they were. Not because I waited for people to decide they were."
"Every child and teacher deserves to feel supported and engaged at school. No matter how small or inconsequential you think your vote may be, don't skip out on the elections."
"As a UNC student, the anticipation of a well-being day spurs a short moment of joy. That short moment is made shorter when the realization sets in that the day has to be spent on work."