Universities shouldn't hide behind FERPA

By Sarah Frier | September 30

Students don’t have to worry about the University releasing their grades or academic behavior records to the public without their permission. But the same federal law that protects that information has been broadened and abused by universities to withhold public records — records that if released, could help bring clarity and transparency to government processes.

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Bike for Uganda, help children attend school

By Letter to the Editor | September 29

TO THE EDITOR: This morning, 38 million children in Sub-Saharan Africa woke up with no school to attend.

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UNC's sexual harassment policy should be amended

By Letter to the Editor | September 29

TO THE EDITOR: I’m going to argue for a revision of UNC’s sexual harassment policy to be more intelligent, or at least spark some debate on it. UNC’s policy qualifies as sexual harassment, among other things, any conduct which has the “effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.” Sound good?

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Squirrels perform vital tasks others refuse to do

By Letter to the Editor | September 29

TO THE EDITOR: I vehemently reject the anti-rodent sentiments reflected by Isaac Hellemn’s letter yesterday (“Students: Beware of the undocumented squirrels,” Sept.29). Rather than being a “silent horde of invaders,” as Hellemn claims, squirrels are a valuable resource to this University.

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DTH should have featured shooting prominently

By Letter to the Editor | September 29

Why is there a shooting incident at the University of Texas and there is absolutely nothing about it on the front page of the DTH website? Are some kid’s air guitar ambitions more newsworthy than a large and prestigious American university dealing with yet another appalling on-campus act of senseless violence?

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Last day to opt out: Two insurance policies won't make you healthier

By Editorial Board | September 29

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard about the UNC system’s new requirement that all students have health coverage.

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On the immigration fence: Study abroad process might ironically reshape views

By Sam Perkins | September 29

Five months ago, it seemed immigration would be the issue to rile up voters this election.

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Lobbying Legitmacy: By registering to lobby, ASG allays concerns and provides itself greater authority

By Editorial Board | September 28

Association of Student Governments leaders should register with the North Carolina Secretary of State as lobbyists.

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Open minds and meetings: Leaders as well as students must embrace open governance

By Editorial Board | September 28

Tomorrow is First Amendment Day, when we celebrate the open exchange of ideas and information.

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‘Second-best’ recruiting: Admissions should not be denied all of the tools it needs to effectively and competitively recruit

By Editorial Board | September 28

The strength of our recruiting efforts is a direct reflection on UNC’s priorities. So UNC can actively choose from the top tier of incoming freshmen, instead of students actively choosing UNC, resources should never be denied to recruiting.

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Gauging how we judge others

By Saffa Khan | September 28

Like any freedom, college is a test of good judgment.

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Libertarian US Senate candidate to speak at UNC

By Letter to the Editor | September 28

Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate Mike Beitler will be speaking on campus Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.

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Students: Beware of the undocumented squirrels

By Letter to the Editor | September 28

TO THE EDITOR: My fellow students, a silent horde of invaders has occupied our campus, intent upon enjoying the rights and privileges which we as students enjoy, but for which they neither pay nor thank us.

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Learn about waiving UNC health insurance at forum

By Letter to the Editor | September 28

TO THE EDITOR: The Roosevelt Institute’s Health Policy Center is active in the UNC community and beyond.

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Was one face not like the others?

By Evan Rose | September 27

When DTH editors ran their “Connecting the Dots” graphic last Thursday, their aim was to present a digestible yet comprehensive summary of the NCAA and University investigation into our football team.

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Striking the balance: New canopy regulation would save money and the environment

By Editorial Board | September 27

While a canopy requirement did not pass at last night’s Town Council meeting, we are confident that the town is moving in the right direction in ultimately instituting one within proper limits. Canopy coverage — that is, the percentage of surface area covered by foliage growing at least 20 feet above ground — is a key consideration for both ecological and aesthetic reasons.

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Honor your "sheroes" at Hispanic heritage event

By Letter to the Editor | September 27

As a society, we tend to overlook the heroic events that occur everyday.

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Stop, think about private gifts to the University

By Letter to the Editor | September 27

You’ve probably noticed stop signs posted around campus saying, “STOP.

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Don't call freshman class "second best," it's rude

By Letter to the Editor | September 27

The class of 2014 is second to none!

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President Obama's piece deceitful and misleading

By Letter to the Editor | September 27

In one of the more misleading pieces I have read in the DTH, President Obama deceitfully defends his administration’s actions in supposedly supporting our students in the higher education system (“Supporting our students, strengthening our country,” Sept.

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