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NFL owners unfair in dispute

By Sam Ellis | March 20

As of this morning, we are 10 days into the NFL’s announced lockout of the players. The lockout stems from owners and the players’ union unable to strike a deal regarding the appropriation of $9 billion of annual league revenue.

Honor is shameful

By Jay Smith | March 20

Among UNC’s many sacred cows, perhaps the most sacrosanct is the student “honor code.” The alleged failings of the Honor Court have generated discussion of late, but the shibboleth of honor has unfortunately attracted little attention.

A head start: Senior presidents smart to begin speaker search early

By Editorial Board | March 20

Dean Drescher and Mohammad Saad were elected senior class presidents last month. Thankfully, they have already gotten a head start on one of their duties. The senior class presidents have always had an input in the selection of the commencement speaker for their class.

We must engender change: Students must ?ght to bring about gender-neutral housing at UNC

By Editorial Board | March 20

A recent resolution approved at Duke University moves the school one step closer to having gender-neutral housing available on campus. Students at UNC should realize that if they want to see similar success, they must be the ones leading the charge. Rick Bradley, assistant director of communication and assignments for UNC Housing and Residential Education, said UNC has looked into the issue but has not pursued it due to a lack of interest from students.

Dr. Rabinowitz respected by students of all majors

By Letter to the Editor | March 20

TO THE EDITOR: I would like to share similar sentiments to those of Evan Ross in his letter titled “Dr. George Rabinowitz’ death a real loss for UNC,” (Mar.

Kvetching board for March 18, 2011

By Kvetching Board | March 18

kvetch: v.1 (Yiddish) to complain To the couple I saw holding hands while going for a run: Really? To the guy who handed me a CHiPS show flyer and then offered me a baby: Are you for real? It’s Friday, Friday, getting down on Friday… So that means yesterday was Thursday, and tomorrow is Shut Up Rebecca Black Day. Dear COMM 130 teacher: Could you really not find any examples to show us other than the German propaganda film “Triumph of the Will” starring Adolf Hitler? To the cute guy who had to pick up the condom that flew out of my backpack in Starbucks, take the hint! To Marvin, Robert and Greg: I’m no longer mad you guys took the gifts and money.

Feminists lack response to DTH’s BDSM column

By Letter to the Editor | March 17

After reading Thursday’s DTH, I have to admit that I was surprised at the lack of student reaction to Wednesday’s column by Perry Tsai (“I may be kinky, but I’m not crazy”). While college is an easy environment for the normalization of many behaviors, I feel I must draw the line at Tsai’s attempt to condone S&M.

Accidental gun deaths a surprisingly low statistic

By Letter to the Editor | March 17

This is in response to the letter “Guns on campus neither acceptable nor necessary (Mar. 15).”

We’re bringing home the bacon

By Alex Walters and Blair Mikels | March 17

Spring break diets may come and go, but when it comes to satisfying that urge to splurge on calories, bacon is forever. Quirky, kitschy and downright goofy-looking, bacon is America’s gastronomic sweetheart, but what’s with all the hoopla that surrounds pig belly meat anyway?

All hail HeelMail: E-mail change brings bene?ts, but one drawback

By Editorial Board | March 17

From April to August, the all-too-familiar Webmail system will be completely replaced by the more user-friendly, Microsoft-provided HeelMail. It’s been a long time coming. The switch is certainly a welcome change from the confusions of the current system.

Lost opportunity with Rauf: Attendees deserved more opportunity to pose questions

By Editorial Board | March 17

Peaceful protests and proper audience decorum made Wednesday night’s speech by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf a tame event. In fact, it felt too tame. We’re thankful that those opposed to Rauf exhibited appropriate behavior. In that sense, the tameness of the event was a relief.

Dr. George Rabinowitz’s death a real loss for UNC

By Letter to the Editor | March 17

Sunday, I received news that one of my favorite professors, a man who had inspired me to move forward and pursue a degree in political science, had passed away from a heart attack in Norway while doing what he loved — teaching and research.

Quick Hits for March 17, 2011

By Editorial Board | March 16

Tar Heel boys Who would have thought after Puerto Rico we would be a top-10 team and a two seed in the tournament?

Responsible concealed carry use promotes safety

By Letter to the Editor | March 16

TO THE EDITOR: I would first like to commend the DTH for putting the topic of gun control and concealed carry laws into the spotlight with the March 14 “Viewpoints” column. I take issue with Mr. Jacobson’s claim that banning highly regulated individuals from carrying legally purchased firearms in a concealed manner on campus puts everyone else at risk.

Change in Hillsborough Road zoning unwanted

By Letter to the Editor | March 16

TO THE EDITOR: Orange County has petitioned the Town of Carrboro to change the zoning on a Hillsborough Road property from residential to fringe commercial so it may be purchased as a future library site.

Banning guns on campus violates the Constitution

By Letter to the Editor | March 16

TO THE EDITOR: In response to “Guns on campus neither acceptable nor necessary” (March 14), I would ask if that applies to the First Amendment also.

It’s time to help minorities go abroad

By Taylor Fulton | March 16

All of the sudden, there is increased dialogue about the lack of minorities in study abroad programs across the nation.

A vote of con?dence: Provisions for poor and students will make bill sound

By Editorial Board | March 16

You need photo identification to purchase alcohol or tobacco, to take the SAT, to board a plane, to drive a car and even to check out a library book, but not to vote.

Clearer criteria needed: The process for attaining residency needs greater transparency if it is to be easily met by grad students

By Editorial Board | March 16

UNC’s graduate student residency process has been denying a lot of graduate students residency status compared to recent years, and nobody knows why. The residency status committee must clarify criteria on how to gain in-state residency.

New shelter, for some

By Jason Kirk | March 16

Hey, progressive Chapel Hillians, how high does your social justice meter go? Do you draw the line at thinking about the rights and treatment of sex offenders — one of society’s most stigmatized groups?