Opinion - The Daily Tar Heel

More transit options not likely if homeless moved

By Letter to the Editor | September 15

The editorial “New roof a good move,” (Sept. 14) adduces several reasons to affect the move of Chapel Hill’s homeless shelter to the intersection of Homestead Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. without further delay. But it are wrong to cite “better access to the city’s transit system” as one of them.

Time to discuss issue at UNC based on their merits

By Letter to the Editor | September 15

Sam Perkins (“Can I get some climate change?” Sept. 15) wrote that an on-campus clash of political opposites like Keith Olbermann and Glenn Beck would refresh the political climate at UNC. I doubt it.

Duke College Republicans don't deserve coverage

By Letter to the Editor | September 15

I will admit to being quite amused by the Sept. 14 editorial, “Rotten at the core.” Aside from the fact that the main focus of the criticism seems to be a list of e-mails whose origin no one seems to be able to explain and whose validity is also questionable, why is the DTH obsessed with a student organization at Duke?

Viewpoints: Moving Rush

By Editorial Board | September 14

THE ISSUE: A committee of the Board of Trustees is studying the current fraternity rush policy. The recommendations will likely shape any change in policy instituted by the full board. A central question is whether rush should remain in the fall, or be moved to the spring. In today’s Viewpoints, two members of the DTH Editorial Board debate their side of the issue.

Can I get some climate change?

By Sam Perkins | September 14

After seven years at UNC, one thing has worn on me about this campus: the political climate. UNC has sadly become a stagnant cesspool for political thought. I came here considering myself liberal, but now consider myself a moderate Democrat, truly viewing it as the lesser of two evils.

Mosque opposition doesn't stem from Muslim fears

By Letter to the Editor | September 14

In response to “Islam is a tool, used for Muslim extremist actions,” (Sept. 14) I believe the author has misinterpreted the beliefs of many who are opposed to building the mosque near Ground Zero.

Vote for your ideal policy for UNC basketball tickets

By Letter to the Editor | September 14

In the past, the men’s basketball ticket policy has been decided upon behind closed doors and lacked student involvement. This year the Carolina Athletic Association is listening to your input and is determined to establish a ticket policy with the student body’s wants and needs in mind.

Refreshing that kvetches aren't politically correct

By Letter to the Editor | September 14

I feel that many will agree that Tuesday’s letter, “Kvetching board sexist, offensive, homophobic,” (Sept. 14), while justified, was a little bit of an overreaction.

Freshmen, you are the school's foundation

By Saffa Khan | September 13

Dear upperclassmen: We all know what you’re thinking when you see us. We’ve seen you smirk when we get lost and ask for directions or when we ask you for advice about classes. We can read your minds and hear your thoughts — they’re screaming “FRESHMAN.”

CrossFit Local holding fundraiser for charities

By Letter to the Editor | September 13

CrossFit Local, located on Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill, will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, September 25, 2010 called Fight Gone Bad 5. CrossFit Local believes that people of all ages and levels of activity benefit from combining basic functional movements in varied ways to elicit greater fitness. At CrossFit Local we provide you with personal training, individual goals and a community of support.

Islam is a tool, used for Muslim extremist actions

September 13

In response to the letter “Unfair to analogize YMCA with mosque controversy,” (Sept. 12) I think the author missed the point of Rachel Gagg’s letter (“If no mosque allowed, then YMCA should be banned,” Sept. 10). Her point was that it is unfair to equate the Islamic center with the extremism behind the September 11th attacks.

Kvetching board sexist, offensive, homophobic

By Letter to the Editor | September 13

Last Friday I was reading The Daily Tar Heel, and the kvetching board caught my eye. I was personally offended as both a woman and a UNC student. The edition is full of shameless sexist remarks which identify women as strippers, insult the state of women’s armpits and more. “Dear girl dancing while waiting outside our ANTH 280 class: You could make loads of money if you danced like that while taking your clothes off.”

Say no to sexual abuse: University-sponsored Polanski tribute in poor taste

By Sam Jacobson | September 13

Filmmaker Roman Polanski has directed stellar films for decades. He has earned the title of “Best Director” at the Golden Globe Awards in 1975 and at the Academy Awards in 2003. He has been widely recognized, with almost all of his films subject to critical acclaim. At least that’s what I’m told.

New roof a good move: Relocation of Chapel Hill's homeless shelter a necessary step for the community

By Editorial Board | September 13

The relocation of Chapel Hill’s homeless shelter farther from the University is a necessary change that has been in the works for the past 20 years. In July, the Chapel Hill Planning Department officially accepted an application from the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service to move its homeless shelter from 100 W. Rosemary St. to the intersection of Homestead Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Rotten at the core: Duke students and N.C. Republicans must show that bigotry and prejudice in Duke College Republicans aren’t acceptable

By Editorial Board | September 13

The Duke College Republicans mess goes beyond Justin Robinette, their former president some consider discriminated against. During a Duke Senate open meeting last week, e-mails were presented which bring shame to all those who have respected Duke CRs.

A tier too many: A proposal to have a three-tier system for tuition would hurt international students and the University

By Editorial Board | September 12

Board of Governors member Bill Daughtridge recently voiced exploring the option of raising international student tuition relative to out-of-state residents.

Opposition to mosque is unreasonable, intolerant

By Letter to the Editor | September 12

Representative Boyle’s letter (“Ground zero mosque can be built, but shouldn’t,” Sept. 8) presents many of the same problems plaguing the opposition to the project: unreasonable suspicion, refusal to compromise and political scape-goating.

Football program tarnishes University’s reputation

By Letter to the Editor | September 12

Avid followers of the DTH may recall a letter (“Coaches represent UNC well during tough times,” Mar. 1) I wrote at the end of basketball season where I thanked Coach Hatchell and Coach Williams for the class and grace with which they represented my university (class of 1994) even during a lackluster year in terms of wins and losses.

Unfair to analogize YMCA with mosque controversy

By Letter to the Editor | September 12

In response to Rochelle Gagg’s letter (“If no mosque allowed, then YMCA should be banned,” Sept. 10) to the editor about banning the YMCA in New York near Ground Zero — the men responsible for the 9/11 terrorist attacks were not motivated by the fact that they were men. Instead, they were driven by extremist beliefs. This is what has caused the controversy.

UNC air conditioner use is wasteful and unnecessary

By Letter to the Editor | September 12

According to the Sustainability Office, UNC spends over $83 million per year in energy costs. With the recession hitting UNC’s budget hard, reducing such a huge bill should be a top priority.