Sexual harassment is a serious issue on campus

By Letter to the Editor | September 30

TO THE EDITOR: In response to “UNC’s sexual harassment policy should be amended,” (Sept.

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Campus Y has long history of fighting social injustice

By Letter to the Editor | September 30

TO THE EDITOR: Congratulations on the fine coverage of the Campus Y’s 150th anniversary (Sept.

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Money where your mouth is: Closing of Carrboro dental clinic a biting loss

By Editorial Board | September 30

The closing of the Carrboro dental clinic is very disappointing news.

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An interesting conflict: ‘Con?ict of interest’ between the Honor Court and student government only exists on paper

By Editorial Board | September 30

As it stands, the Student Code has a conflict of interest provision that just doesn’t make sense.

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Prostate debate: UNC Hospitals should allow Cary Urology to host the statewide prostate center, do what’s best for the state

By Editorial Board | September 30

UNC Hospitals should give up its turf war with Cary Urology and allow it to host the statewide prostate center. After all, the need for the center was first brought to attention by Cary Urology, which petitioned for the inclusion of a new, central prostate center for North Carolina in the State Health Coordinating Council’s annual plan.

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Greater decency for dining halls

By David Bier | September 30

Beginning today, a group of nine sophomores and one doctoral student will make a weekly visit to Caswell County. The students are part of a new initiative that works to improve rural education by mentoring middle school students.

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Quick Hits for September 30, 2010

September 30

2012 debunked Thumbs up A recent lunch put on by the Morehead Planetarium brought in several scientists to prove the world will not in fact end in 2012.

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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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