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Responsible government: Oversight Committee a step forward for accountability

By Editorial Board | February 21

A bill to partly restructure Student Congress introduced by Congress member Zach De La Rosa is a welcome change that should increase oversight authority for Congress.

That’s the ticket: Ticket policy should be altered to encourage better turnout at junior varsity games

By Editorial Board | February 21

UNC men’s junior varsity basketball games do not generally attract huge audiences. Yet current men’s basketball ticket policy discourages Phase 1 ticket holders from attending JV basketball games.

Rejection at ballot shows Union should revise plans

By Letter to the Editor | February 21

TO THE EDITOR: This letter responds to yesterday’s (Feb. 22) article: “Union renovation vote failure may not kill project.” Union leaders are quoted saying graduate and professional students were vocal; the other 40 percent of UNC needs more contacting.

The Interview: Dean of Students Jonathan Sauls is heavy on vision, light on details — but his work is ahead of him.

By Editorial Board | February 21

Speaking with Jonathan Sauls, the new dean of students, his calm and considered demeanor emanates capability — even if you have no idea what he’s going to do. On one level, Sauls understands the big picture: He wants to help students academically and personally.

You may need to rethink that DTR

By Perry Tsai | February 21

Oh, the DTR, or “define-the-relationship”: A watershed moment for many couples. Some take it on immediately after starting to date; some let it float nebulously for months.

Welcome, spring fashions!

By Philip Rouse | February 20

A groundhog predicts an early spring? Marvelous. It appears the weather really is improving and this tends to imply blokes throwing a Frisbee around willy-nilly with their shirts off, and the main quad transforming into something that resembles a zoo.

Elections decisions were the right ones

By Noah Brisbin | February 20

Suppose I asked you what have been the three most noteworthy developments at UNC this semester. If you read this newspaper frequently enough, I would venture a guess that one of your responses would be something along the lines of “The SBP campaign process — what a sideshow!” While there are Board of Elections hearings and fines levied against campaigns in most years, this year’s campaign has been more particularly focused on the Board’s administrative hearings and the rulings of the Student Supreme Court.

Booing opposing teams shows a level of respect

By Letter to the Editor | February 20

TO THE EDITOR: This letter is in response to “Be respectful to visiting teams, stop booing them” (Feb.

‘Kissing marathon’ could help fundraisers and kids

By Letter to the Editor | February 20

TO THE EDITOR: The Daily Dose in Thursday’s paper, “Thai couple shares 46-hour kiss,” really caught my eye and got me thinking.

Gendered language is an important issue to discuss

By Letter to the Editor | February 20

TO THE EDITOR: I was quite perplexed after reading the letter on Thursday entitled “Petty ‘feminist’ complaints are trivial, a waste of time.” Therefore, allow me to address some of my opponent’s claims: First of all, I’m not complaining because I’m not successful.

Bev’s budget burden: Education should be protected against looming cuts

By Editorial Board | February 20

While N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue could have dealt a deadlier blow to UNC-system schools with her recently proposed budget, the plan still leaves much to be desired.

County open for business: Now is the time to evaluate development bureaucracy

By Editorial Board | February 20

Town and county leaders are talking about streamlining local economic development efforts. Given the seemingly fragmented nature of the current setup and difficult economic circumstances, now appears to be a good time to address the future of economic development in Orange County. In December, 9.7 percent of North Carolinians were unemployed.

Kvetching Board for February 18, 2011

By Kvetching Board | February 17

Can we give Kendall Marshall a nickname already?! The following seem appropriate: Special K, Ken-Possible, and Kendelicious. Dear UNC Men’s Basketball team: I know our loss to Duke really put a damper on everyone’s moods, but giving John Henson a plastic fork at the restaurant where I work honestly made my week.

Maple View Milk: a life story

By Alex Walters and Blair Mikels | February 17

If you live in Chapel Hill and shop at the grocery store, you’ve probably seen the glass Maple View milk jars available in the dairy section. But are you familiar with the story behind the milk or conscious of the business that produces it? Us either.

Welcome, spring fashions!

By Philip Rouse | February 17

A groundhog predicts an early spring? Marvelous.It appears the weather really is improving and this tends to imply blokes throwing a Frisbee around willy-nilly with their shirts off, and the main quad transforming into something that resembles a zoo.

Apply for membership on student-run Honor Court

By Letter to the Editor | February 17

TO THE EDITOR: Attention all first-years and sophomores. The Honor Court is currently accepting applications for new members!

Don’t annex me, bro: Local and state property owners need more rights

By Editorial Board | February 17

Involuntary annexation isn’t exactly as sexy or attention-grabbing as other political issues like abortion and health care, but it is one that affects communities all over the state.

A step forward for SafeWalk

By Editorial Board | February 17

Wednesday night marked the premiere of the expanded SafeWalk program. Previously limited to on-campus locations, Granville and Greek housing, students will soon be able to have escorts ensure they reach home safely in Chapel Hill and Carrboro too. This board has been skeptical of the SafeWalk program in the past. But SafeWalk’s leaders seem to have been responsible in their decision-making. SafeWalk first expanded its reach to Martin Luther King Jr.

Gendered language is a lurking issue for all men

By Letter to the Editor | February 17

TO THE EDITOR: Too many people have failed to take seriously the problem of gendered language. The English language (to name one) is strikingly biased to favor women.

A fresh ?nal week: Mary Cooper and Ian Lee have a chance to set the right tone in the home stretch of election season

By Editorial Board | February 17

Nothing will change the fact that this election season has been fraught with conflict. But this final week of campaigning that constitutes the runoff election offers as close to a fresh start as Mary Cooper and Ian Lee will get.