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Sex and the older woman

By Perry Tsai | November 21

It’s no secret that society wants older men to be the same sexual stallions that they were in their 20s. With Jimmy Johnson (Extenze), and Hugh Hefner (Playboy) leading the salt-and-pepper herd, men in their 50s and 60s are supposed to continue being sexually active. But what about older women? They have the images of the old maid and the spinster. Some changes are developing via the rise of the “cougar” stereotype (albeit with its own set of problematic implications), but the myth of the asexual older woman still remains strong.

Student voice is heard: Innovation forum sets good example for future efforts

By Editorial Board | November 21

Student leaders are great at talking the talk on engagement, but last Wednesday’s student-led forum on ?Innovate@Carolina showed that they can in fact walk the walk. Most of the speaking was done by Judith Cone, special assistant to the chancellor for innovation and entrepreneurship.

New way forward: The BOT provides the right carrots and sticks to encourage the Greeks to do better

By Editorial Board | November 21

The Board of Trustees made the right decision in regard to the recruitment process of Greek organizations. They chose not to punish all Greek organizations by deferring rush to the spring semester.

Kvetching board for November 19, 2010

By Kvetching Board | November 18

kvetch: v.1 (Yiddish) to complain To the girl who threw up into her own Ugg last night: Congratulations.

Victory for transparency: Administrator's openness was the perfect response to Monty Cook situation

By Editorial Board | November 18

One wonders what could have been going through Monty Cook’s mind when, according to the dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, he pursued an amorous relationship with a student — especially as he took charge of a project funded by the largest grant in the history of the school.

Wilson's legacy is worthy of celebration, respect

By Letter to the Editor | November 18

TO THE EDITOR: This is in response to Jonathan Jones’ article (“Russell Wilson should not be a celebrated senior, Nov. 17). I don’t see how this was allowed to run in the DTH.

Proposal could be bad for Carrboro landowners

By Letter to the Editor | November 18

TO THE EDITOR: This Tuesday the Carrboro Board of Aldermen will consider a change to the Land Use Ordinance (LUO), which will affect property owners in Carrboro.

Don’t ask, don’t amend: Passing marriage amendment is a pernicious pursuit

By Editorial Board | November 18

For the first time since 1898, Republicans have gained control of both Houses of the N.C.

Totally tubular: Student government outreach effort has potential

By Editorial Board | November 18

The Executive Branch of student government recently started producing videos for YouTube that give students an update on what is going on in student government.

The immigrant economy

By Ron Bilbao | November 18

Fresh off their victory in the midterm elections this month, Republicans in Congress are prioritizing their agenda for the 112th session. At the top: jobs, debt, and the economy. Meanwhile all signs of addressing real and necessary immigration reform are fading quickly. In light of this, let’s take a look at how immigration reform could aid in growing the U.S. economy.

Quick Hits for November 18, 2010

By Editorial Board | November 17

No Nerfs At UNC-Greensboro, Nerf guns are now banned for Humans vs.

Soda tax: A solution to a big problem

By Sarah Dugan | November 17

Beyond our nation’s borders, we are known as a country of fatties. When I was studying abroad in Argentina last fall, my host family thought they knew the answer to why so many Americans are fat — they eat too much peanut butter. My host family may have been on the right track, since processed foods and beverages high in fat, like peanut butter, are so much cheaper than fresh produce. Eating or drinking large quantities of processed foods and beverages is one of the major causes of our nation’s obesity epidemic.

Fighting indifference, through tea

By Ben Elkind and Elizabeth McCain | November 17

When Elie Wiesel recently came to UNC, he argued that our generation needs to work together better. And according to Wiesel, that requires “getting everyone in the same room talking.” This Friday morning, the Black Student Movement, the Campus Y, the Carolina Review, Carolina United, College Republicans, Cornerstone, Episcopal Campus Ministry, the Faculty Council, Hillel, Muslim Student Association, NAACP, the Roosevelt Institute and Young Democrats invite the community to the Campus Y for the first three cups of tea, coffee or apple cider.