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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Make food your deciding factor

By Kyle Olson | September 12

When choosing where to study abroad one must weigh the many options carefully. The plethora of cities, countries or regions in which to spend a summer, semester or perhaps a year abroad affords us — as students at the greatest university ever — the privilege to be choosy.

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Development marches on: With few stimulus dollars and a down economy, downtown Chapel Hill has shown sound growth

By Editorial Board | September 12

Chapel Hill residents may think the town is hindered without economic stimulus funds for job growth. But if plans for growth and initiatives by town leaders continue, we won’t need them. The town did get some stimulus money, like the funds that paid for pedestrian refuges on MLK. But the university environment and Research Triangle Park have insulated the area from worse job losses.

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Integrative medicine is the future

By Sarah Dugan | September 10

Drugs. We all use them — whether recreationally or to treat medical problems. And the thing is, we use them too often. When you are choosing a treatment for a medical problem, there are better treatment options for you than prescription drugs.

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If no mosque allowed, then YMCA should be banned

September 10

TO THE EDITOR: I found myself agreeing with Assemblyman Boyle’s letter (“Ground Zero mosque can be built, but shouldn’t,” Sept.

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Keep on giving: Giving must help UNC capitalize in a down economy

By Editorial Board | September 10

The news that annual donations to UNC have stayed stable amid a rough economic year is encouraging.

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