Editorial: When falling out of a deep platonic love

By Editorial Board | March 23

"According to Psychology Today, platonic loss, not from death but by friend breakup, is just as painful as a romantic one. It can lead to psychological symptoms of anxiety and “depression with feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness and helplessness.” And the less we talk about it, the more we internalize it."

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Column: UNC housekeepers deserve better

By Noelle Harff and Samad Rangoonwala | March 23

"If UNC's administration cared, it would advocate on behalf of the workers it represents. It would be working with OSHR to increase the allowable salaries for service workers on campus. It would be working with its staff, not trying to placate them with distracting raises and a bonus program designed to shut down dissent."

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Editorial: UNC knows how to go pro

By Rebecca Savidge | March 22

" The Tar Heels have been a leader in almost all of the varsity sports the University offers — and it goes beyond just being a good college team. UNC has consistently put athletes in the pros, and a lot of them. But allowing athletes the opportunity to grow into professionals includes not discounting those who don't have the privilege to display their talent earlier in their career."

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Op-ed: North Carolina kids need a support network

March 22

"A lot of difficult issues arise during the course of a child’s life. Instead of passing bills that might endanger kids and limit their options for support, our legislature should be providing resources to make sure that children have the help they need. That’s why I sponsored Senate Bill 74, a Students’ Bill of Rights which would assure that students have the freedom to learn."

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Editorial: Recognition for service workers comes in the form of fair pay

By Editorial Board | March 21

"We need a systemic and meaningful approach to addressing the needs of service workers to properly share appreciate for their important and fundamental contributions to our society."

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Column: Your guide to a solo road trip

By Ethan E. Horton | March 20

"A solo road trip isn’t just about the road or the trip, it’s about the solo. It’s about getting quality alone time to think and to scream-sing and to take detours down small backroads. It’s about small self-discoveries. It’s about allowing yourself to really be you."

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Op-ed: UE Local 150 comes out in defense of academic freedom

March 19

"As workers of UNC, without whom the University cannot operate, we believe that the University should be a public good, producing research and an educated workforce and citizenry for the benefit of the State of North Carolina. We are certain that this role cannot be accomplished in the absence of academic freedom, or in the presence of political intervention in University affairs. We demand both governing boards take a step back, stick to their traditional roles, and let us do our work."

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Office DJ: Stealing my dad's music taste

By Emmy Martin | March 19

"Even though I'm 20 now, sometimes it feels like I'm still only old enough to be 'driving' the big tractor outside the State Farmers Market Restaurant in Raleigh. I wonder if other college students ever feel like they're in a weird limbo between childhood and adulthood. Between dependence and independence?"

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Column: Surviving the indie boy crisis

By Harry Black and Kailee Sullivan | March 8

"I’m sure you’ve seen him wandering around campus. I’m sure there’s one in your gen-ed philosophy class who can’t quite seem to stop quoting his favorite philosopher. Sure, he’s only read a few excerpts from Nietzsche, but he understands it better than you. He gets it on a deeper level."

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Column: NCSU and UNC face similar mental health crises

By Franklin Payne | March 8

"Despite the fact that college students are continuing to be the victims of a mental health crisis, our universities are failing to properly prioritize and recognize the necessary solutions. It is their duty to provide students with the programs and resources needed to battle the life-threatening reality of today's mental health crisis."

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Editorial: No Spring Break plans? No problem.

By Editorial Board | March 6

"We get it – the FOMO is real. Watching your peers travel while you're kicking back in your shared college town can put a damper on the relaxation that we are supposed to be enjoying. To combat the ultimate Spring Break FOMO, here's a comprehensive guide to having fun even if you're staying on Tar Heel territory over break."

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Letter: Housekeepers deserve a living wage and free parking

March 6

"Nonwhite people and immigrants are highly overrepresented in the housekeeping profession which can add layers of racism and xenophobia to exploitation from employers who treat them more like replaceable tools and less like human beings worthy of a fair wage, a safe working environment and acceptable living conditions."

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Column: Nikki Haley faces a "Trump-hill" battle this election season

By Sophie Teague | March 6

"Inevitably, comments from prominent political figures will swarm media outlets as the 2024 election approaches. Recognizing that women experience a disproportionate amount of hatred and criticism is crucial to analyze candidates critically and to avoid falling into the pitfalls of bias."

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Column: No sweetie, we have ‘Jeffrey Dahmer’ at home

By Imani Russell | March 5

"As a queer Black woman, I can understand how important it is for people to know how race and homophobia played a huge role in the real Dahmer case. Even so, I would like to believe that the painful history of underrepresented groups does not have to be re-lived and dramatized on a big screen just to be heard and understood."

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Editorial: No, that seat isn't taken. No, you can't join me.

By Editorial Board | March 5

"In this new semester, I encourage you to have a meal by yourself and appreciate precious quality me time."

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Letter: Reflecting on mental health in the Graduate School

March 5

"There is an acute need among our graduate and professional students for mental health and well-being support."

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Op-ed: So much relies on abortion access

March 5

"The anti-choice movement purports to be ‘pro-woman’ yet spreads deliberate misinformation to instill confusion, shame and fear about abortion access."

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Column: Practicing selfishness isn't inherently a bad thing

By Olivia Henley | March 1

"But don't let the learning curve scare you from prioritizing your goals. If you mess up, try again and let it make you better. Don't ever think that you aren't good enough to deserve this process in its entirety."

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Editorial: A tender(footed) apology from our Editorial Board

By Editorial Board | March 1

"In the wake of ongoing developments to the controversial School of Civic Life and Leadership, we have taken this time to reflect on our own reporting and what we have done to promote civic life and leadership. The answer to that is, not nearly enough."

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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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