Column: COVID-19 health care is still a necessity

By Maya Ticku | April 21

"There is a huge lesson to have learned from our COVID-19 response: When it comes to responding to public health crises, prevention is everything and complacency is dangerous. It can’t just be under emergency circumstances that we remove the barriers to vital, life-saving services. Our lives are still on the line."

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Column: You need to try these lesser known Franklin St. drinks before you graduate

By Layla Peykamian and Caitlyn Yaede | April 19

"To combat the commencement blues, we embarked on a journey to our favorite Franklin St. spots, but we didn’t order our usual go-to beverages. Instead, we asked for bartenders’ specials, 'secret menu' libations and the most underrated drinks offered."

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Editorial: Screw an internship, spend summer 2023 with yourself

By Editorial Board | April 19

"If you find yourself without an internship opportunity this summer, remember there are many other ways to fill your time and energy in the months before the next semester."

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Column: Progressivism is rooted in rural North Carolina

By Mary Thomas Watkins | April 19

"Rural areas, and rural youth, show remarkable promise. But, they are often neglected by the very platforms that claim to champion them."

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Column: Angel Reese isn't the problem — your prejudice is just showing

By Savannah Clay | April 18

"Angel Reese’s actions were not “classless,” as Twitter users complained. In fact, her scrutinized actions do not boil down to a simple debate between good and bad sportsmanship. The problem is that a Black woman dared to taunt a white woman right back."

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Column: Did friendships make it onto your post-graduation checklist?

By Imani Russell | April 18

"Making friends post-graduation isn’t necessarily a focus area at University Career Services or Counseling and Psychological Services, even though social connection is an essential part of our well-being. Connecting in this way is a skill that has to be learned, but college life makes the process seem more natural than it actually is."

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Column: Chapel Hill needs to be rezoned to allow for denser development

By Samad Rangoonwala | April 18

"Chapel Hill needs more housing. To build more housing, we need to open up the zoning codes and allow for more density. The Town Council should pass its original proposal. It's not a solution to all of the housing issues in Chapel Hill, but it is a start."

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Editorial: Treat H.B. 533 and all anti-abortion legislation as the serious threats they are

By Editorial Board | April 18

"The proposal of such a bill is a slap in the face to those that have the ability to get pregnant and the 55 percent of North Carolinians that favor some form of abortion access."

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Column: It's your closet — you decide

By Madeline Whitaker | April 17

"For many of us, clothing is much more than fabric and thread. It’s our armor, our canvas, our uniform, our costume, or even our passion. There is no possible index that could determine a rhyme or reason to what’s in Vogue."

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Office DJ: Songs for when you've lost your marbles

By Liv Reilly | April 17

"Since my therapy sessions, I’ve made it a point to embrace the musical moments that play out in my life — even when they don’t have any explanation. And that’s exactly what this playlist is — no sense."

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Editorial: Terrorism charges against UNC activist indicative of unjust police violence, overreach

By Editorial Board | April 14

"For any student involved in social change, Halperin and Marsicano’s experiences are crucial to understand. Their time in Atlanta reflects a power dynamic between law enforcement and protesters that has become increasingly prominent in America, in which law enforcement justifies the use of Draconian, disproportionate force by misrepresenting dissenters as violent aggravators."

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Editorial: Stop engaging with the far right. Seriously.

By Editorial Board | April 12

"It’s your choice how you choose to spend your time. But the next time you engage with some unsubstantiated claim online, consider just ignoring it. You could be the difference between it only having 10 views and going viral."

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Editorial: How to be a good neighbor in your college dorm

By Editorial Board | April 12

"Being a good neighbor is the same as being a good person or friend. It requires the same principles of self-discipline, respect, consideration and, most importantly, good communication."

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Column: Transparency from our politicians should not be a luxury

By Mary Blake Nobles | April 12

"What Jeff Jackson is doing here matters. For one, it’s increasing political engagement by reaching millions of Americans through the most dowloaded app in the world. As much as political news is available to the average American, many do not seek it out. Jeff Jackson is able to reach his constituents and more on a free app that most people already have downloaded."

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Column: Why do so many UNC athletes join the transfer portal?

By Rebecca Savidge | April 12

"Fans of college sports teams have a significant impact on the players and the games in general. It’s important to remember that every athlete is still a person and that words affect them."

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Column: Sports betting is a dangerous game

By Franklin Payne | April 11

"North Carolina needs to properly address the industry of online sports betting with safeguards and preemptive policies to help our vulnerable youth. We have seen the spread of addiction in the schools of surrounding states, and we have no reason to bet against it."

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Column: Combatting Asian American 'study culture'

By Edward Lezada | April 10

"Although Asian study culture's emphasis on academic success has proven to be practical for furthering one's career, factors such as wellness, individuality and creativity can not be undervalued. Asian American students today are acknowledging this, and doing work to break the stereotypes of the model minority myth. By continuing to do so, we can create a healthier academic culture at UNC and beyond."

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Editorial: GTHTC (Go to Hell, Tricia Cotham)

By Editorial Board | April 10

"It is clear that she has no interest in protecting progressive values in N.C. Instead, she put Republicans in a prime position to commandeer legislative policymaking and agenda-setting that would not have otherwise been possible."

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Column: L is for 'Learning to love yourself'

By Jessica Pelaez | April 10

"There have also been pros to my lack of high school dating experience. When most of my peers had their trials and errors in relationships, I had time to 'date myself.' I was able to take care of myself mentally and physically, invest time into hobbies or new activities, and, most importantly, learn to love being alone. At the end of the day, you will always have yourself to fall back on."

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Column: Ramadan mubarak! The importance of Islam's holiest month

By Mariam Ali | April 9

"The significance of fasting in Ramadan cannot be exaggerated, as it is a practice that emphasizes personal growth and development that many people around the world pursue. So, remember to respect those practicing it this season, and Ramadan mubarak (Happy Ramadan)!"

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