Editorial: Light rail, too heavy a lift
Given the infrastructural nature of our region, we advise our fellow citizens of the Triangle area to get off the train, get out of the car and get on the bus.
Letter to the Editor: Weeknight parking charges reek of ableism
The Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro do not charge disabled people to pay for parking during weekdays and weeknights.
Column: The issue of gerrymandering
Despite the fact that in North Carolina, Democrats won the popular vote in the 2018 election, the Republicans still have control of the majority of the seats in the General Assembly and both of the state’s seats in Congress.
Editorial: The University needs to translate employee grievance documents
"As a University with classes in over 25 languages, it’s a little absurd to think that it would be such a task to translate a few documents into a handful of languages."
Editorial: The hardest cut
"The demons that threaten to bring us down, more often than not, come in the guise of corrupted family and friends. They must be named, exposed and fought against."
Guest column: We remember
On the eleventh anniversary of Eve Carson's death, take time to remember the legacy she left and the lessons she taught us.
Column: I went to a Turning Point USA party so you don't have to
"Turning Point's Ricky-Bobbian-f*ck-yeah-'Murica-style love for the ol’ US of A is present at any event they put on, but was at truly supercharged levels at their AMERICAFEST party at CPAC¹ this year."
Guest column: What should a curriculum look like?
"But before we embrace this radical shift in curricular structure, we need yet to have an open discussion about what constitutes a Liberal Arts education, and to explore fully the implications of such a change for the intellectual life of diverse communities of the College and the University."
Letter to the editor: Chancellor should register school IDs so students can vote
"The constitutional right for our students to vote needs to be a priority. We are here to tell you that we care about the future of our state and country, and we demand action from you on our behalf as soon as possible."
Column: Pay attention to Black artists
"Let’s talk about Solange. Let’s talk about 2 Chainz. Their albums ... are far more deserving of the praise that people have showered so lavishly upon the Jonas Brothers. Empowering, revolutionary and insightful."
Column: Hold Tristan Thompson accountable
Tristan Thompson sucks. Do better, Kardashians.
Editorial: Your Franklin Street restaurant horoscope
What Franklin Street restaurant are you?
Column: Giving Asian-American students their voice back
"The legal strategist (read: non-lawyer) responsible for SFFA and this nationwide attack on affirmative action is none other than Edward Blum, a white conservative man."
Column: Breaking the firewall
Women now hold only 25 percent of programming jobs, and only four percent of CEO positions.
Letter to the editor: Pearson's All-in Digital Access program is a mistake
"UNC professors and faculty must not succumb to Pearson’s sales pitch if they wish to promote college affordability on campus and act in students’ best interests."
You asked for it: In which we plan your spring break
If you find yourself wanting to go to Italy but unable to afford a flight, we have a cheap and authentic alternative.
Editorial: Stop sweeping sexual assault under the rug
"The most damning violation was the failure to resolve cases within the time frame of 60 days (now rescinded by Betsy DeVos)."
