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'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' keeps good soldiers away

By Letter to the Editor | October 17

Envision standing in Arlington National Cemetery and looking out over the rows and rows of gravestones, so many individuals who have served their country.

Moving forward, looking back

By Jonathan Tarleton | October 15

As we celebrate the Campus Y´s 150-year history this weekend, I feel immense pride in the catalyzing role it has played in student ideas and action throughout UNC’s history.

Kvetching board for October 15, 2010

By Kvetching Board | October 15

kvetch: v.1 (Yiddish) to complain To the people who choose which Kvetches to publish, which one of you do I have to sleep with to be chosen? To the girl who itemized her sorority expenses — too bad all that money couldn’t buy you some class. Stop talking about how you have soccer practice and games.

Sell students on the plan: If students are to be a part of innovation goals, then comprehensive student buy-in is essential

By Editorial Board | October 14

Innovate@Carolina could significantly change the student experience at UNC — so, it would be a good idea to communicate the vision to all students. Listening to Chancellor Holden Thorp on University Day, visitors might have thought they had come to the University of Innovation. At center stage was “Innovate@Carolina” — the new innovation roadmap. It’s certainly a visionary document, calling for $125 million of investment in programs affecting the University and community.

Let's all learn from Coples' mistake

By Sara Gregory | October 14

Thursday, UNC students got another reminder to mind what they say online. It started when junior defensive end Quinton Coples posted a Tweet disparaging gays. His apology, posted a few hours later, wasn’t much better: “im not aginst gay people im just heterosexual.” Reaction against Coples’ tweet was swift. Steve Kirschner, the athletic department’s spokesman, said at first he hadn’t seen the tweet but “clearly, it’s inappropriate.”

Contribute your voice to further campus community

By Letter to the Editor | October 14

Carolina strives to be an inclusive and diverse community for people of all backgrounds.

Celebrate the Campus Y's anniversary this weekend

By Letter to the Editor | October 14

First, we want to say thanks to The Daily Tar Heel for its coverage of the Campus Y’s 150th anniversary on Sept.

Quick Hits for October 14, 2010

By Editorial Board | October 14

Squirrel in Davis A squirrel ran into Davis Library yesterday.

Foreign theories while abroad

By Kyle Olson | October 13

My host dad has a penchant for conspiracy theories. Most are passed on to me at the dinner table and seem to come at just the right moment for me to nearly choke every time. Some are pretty mundane and, to be honest, not very original. He insisted that the moon landing was faked. This little heresy can easily be attributed to an excess of History Channel and is not that shocking.

Football players shouldn't keep their scholarships

By Letter to the Editor | October 13

TO THE EDITOR: As disappointing as this whole mess with the football team has been, it is an incredible slap in the face that these cheaters get rewarded with continuing their scholarships.

Students should take part in politics, vote in election

By Letter to the Editor | October 13

TO THE EDITOR: Countless pundits continue to speak of the “enthusiasm gap” in the upcoming midterm elections, particularly in regard to young voters.

'Platinum Amex' kvetch was insulting and callous

By Letter to the Editor | October 13

TO THE EDITOR: To the author of the kvetch that was printed last Friday (“To the idiot who thinks my sundresses only cost $50 [where do you shop, Wal-Mart?]: Sundress: $500, Ray-Bans: $170, Cowboy boots: $450.

Support St. Jude Children's Hospital in charity race

By Letter to the Editor | October 13

TO THE EDITOR: Last year, nearly 5,500 patients were cared for by St.

Vote needed for debt fees: Support for an up-or-down vote and education on debt-funded projects a welcome sign

By Editorial Board | October 13

Recent controversy over a fee funding renovation of the Student Union highlights the need for awareness and democratic approval of debt servicing.

Don't let us down: Association of Student Governments risks doing a disservice to students with their current input on the tuition debate

By Editorial Board | October 13

The UNC-system Association of Student Governments has a lot more work to do, judging from its recent recommendations for the Four Year Tuition Plan.

DTH should devote page of political letters to be fair

By Letter to the Editor | October 12

TO THE EDITOR: In response to “Ryan Hilliard is the right choice for State Senate” (Oct.

Unacceptable that players will keep their scholarships

By Letter to the Editor | October 12

TO THE EDITOR: After a lengthy wait, it was finally announced on Monday that Greg Little, Marvin Austin and Robert Quinn are all done playing football for the season.

We can save football team by being like Karen Owen

By Letter to the Editor | October 12

TO THE EDITOR: In response to Isaac Hellemn’s letter to the editor, “Owen’s ‘sex PowerPoint’ is childish and reckless” (Oct. 11), I would like to praise Karen Owen and use her as inspiration to save our football team. We can rally around them and support them through dedicated athletic groupies.

Union renovation fee is an unneeded student burden

By Letter to the Editor | October 12

TO THE EDITOR: The Oct. 12 article (“Union renovation debated”) stated that the student fee audit committee voted against the proposed debt fee “because of a lack of detail about the project.” As a member of that committee, I want to clearly state that no amount of detail would convince me to support the fee.

Embracing the vegan lifestyle: Campus debate taps into student ?support for animal rights

By Editorial Board | October 12

As the vice president of policy for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), I’ve had the great pleasure of traveling across the country throughout the past year, joining some of the nation’s top debate teams to discuss the ethical implications of eating meat.