Editorial: UNC police chief must listen
"Perry must actively listen to and learn from student leaders from every corner of the University."
Obituary: Eno the emu
Eno ran so we, too, could run. And boy, could Eno run!
Column: The odd traditions of the Nacirema: football
"The Naciremanian tradition of football is long-standing and important to the various tribes. In many senses, this ceremony forms the foundation of their communities' public social exchanges."
Letter: What's in a name
"We proudly wear this new name. " Dean Susan King speaks to the renaming of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
Column: Welp: Sam Howell, chancellor?
"I’m no expert when it comes to administrators of institutions of higher education, but what’s not to like about Chancellor Sam True First-Year Quarterback Howell?"
Editorial: A meaningful ballot
We love North Carolina. We are proud to go to school here. Moreover, we love having our voices heard and our votes matter — thankfully, this is becoming a possibility.
Editorial: Will the real conservatives please stand up?
Politics is about finding solutions that satisfy as many people as possible. Only through an open debate will we learn what those are. Let’s create a school of not just diversity of gender, race and sexuality, but also of political views.
Editorial: A thank you
UNC is full of students, professors and faculty members who have served, are serving or will serve in the military. We owe them a thank you for their service.
Remembering 9/11
Instilled in our hearts is an undying American spirit, based on a love for and commitment to our citizens and our country. Of the people, by the people, for the people. That’s our light at the end of the tunnel. That’s what we choose to believe in. That’s what we hope you carry with you, today and on all days.
Letter: Tar Heel dead
I wasn’t a Tar Heel born, I wasn’t a Tar Heel bred, but with Mack Brown as your coach, I will also be a Tar Heel until I’m dead!
Letter to the editor: The Q word
"I agree completely with your point that I have no right to use the N-word (nor would I ever choose to)."
Letter: One step at a time
"My hope is that this race will not only spread the word about our wonderful group on campus at UNC, but will allow people to see us as we are — students of medicine, engineering, law, social work, etc. — taking life one step (or stride) at a time, just like everyone else."
COLUMN: Unapologetically loving "Lover"
"I will admit there are a couple of songs on her latest album that I am not a fan of, but this is insignificant in comparison to my respect for Taylor Swift as an artist. Not every beat or lyric will resonate with each listener, but love and its butterfly effects is a theme to rally behind; a unifier not just for 'Swifties,' but for everyone trying to find a place in this world."
Column: You, too, shall overcome
"I’m tough and resilient as hell. And even on my worst days, I’m proud of who I’ve become."
Explained: Why you can't say the N-word if you're not Black
"So while you may not be personally responsible for racial inequity in America, and you may not be able to personally make reparations, the least you can do is refrain from actively robbing Black people of their ownership of the N-word."
Quiz: Which hard seltzer are you?
This quiz will answer the question, “If I were a hard seltzer brand, which one would I be?” Get your pencils out, strap in and get ready to spend way too much money on alcoholic fizzy water this weekend.
