Satire: People I wouldn’t sit with on a plane who would make a better interim chancellor than Lee Roberts

By Harry Black | February 1

"I found out that Lee Roberts was being knighted as UNC's interim chancellor on my recent 38 hour plane ride to New York, where I was stuck next to a 32 year old Harry Potter fan and her six newly adopted kids (all from different continents, except Antarctica — they don't have kids there.)"

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Column: Abolition is the only justifiable solution to the death penalty

By Mary Blake Nobles | January 31

"In the United States, cruel and unusual punishment is alive and well, and Alabama’s most recent maneuver around lethal injection sets a dangerous precedent for the justice system."

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Column: Don't just read this headline

By Brigit Pierce | January 31

"Many people simply aren’t reading the articles that they claim to understand or are basing their conclusions on false information. This leads to a very reactionary discourse style wherein people spit catchy taglines at each other but do not delve into the nuance of any issue."

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Column: CHCCS righteously upholds LGBTQ rights despite calls to implement Senate Bill 49

By Katelin Harmon | January 30

"There are real needs in North Carolina schools that aren’t being met, but instead lawmakers decided to craft a bill shrouded in rhetoric that does more harm than good."

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Editorial: Bring back open conversation

By Editoral Board | January 30

"Real, educational and beneficial conversations are rooted in disagreement. We should possess the ability to tell another adult that we found their comment hurtful without resorting to anger or avoidance. We recoil when we hear what we don’t like, and oftentimes mistakenly label hurt as hate."

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Op-ed: How to vote in North Carolina's presidential primary

January 28

"North Carolina will have its presidential, state and local primary elections on March 5 where voters choose the party nominees for the November general election. There are a lot of fast approaching deadlines coming up for those wanting to vote."

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Op-ed: We will not wait for the next school shooting

January 24

"We invite you to join this generation’s community of organizers, all of us united in demanding a future free of gun violence."

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Column: Take a chance and let Carolina Housing choose your roommate

By Shea McIntyre | January 23

"My roommate and I turned out to be really good friends. I wanted to spend time with her outside of our shared dorm, but what I really found so special about going random is that you get to truly develop who you are."

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Column: Don't confuse internet communities with real connection

By Juliana Chiaramonte | January 22

"Coffee shops, parks, libraries, museums and community centers — what do these places all have in common? They’re not your house or your workplace. They’re 'third places.'"

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Column: Carolina Housing must do better for underclassmen

By Emma Culley | January 22

"In 2022, UNC students faced a “debilitating” housing crisis for the 2023-2024 school year. Last semester, as students registered for housing for the 2024-2025 school year, the problem seems to have only worsened."

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Op-ed: City Council misrepresents Mebane on Buc-ee's issue

January 21

"There is a lot to learn when it comes to the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of my people, and that includes non-Indigenous people as well. We are resilient and will never stop fighting for a healthy world that our future generations will tend to. They deserve clean water, healthy seasons, and fresh food."

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Column: AI is coming for our jobs, can we fight it?

By Sarayu Thondapu | January 21

My existential crisis began like any other: a well-meaning conversation with my relatives. 

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Column: Not born or bred; confessions of a Cardinals fan

By Satchel Walton | January 17

"But really, like with the born-and-bred fans of UNC or any team, we knew that our passion rested not on rational grounds, but a sense of commitment to our city. But suddenly the program looked so sleazy that it was just no longer tenable."

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Column: What to do when the world’s on fire

By Brigit Pierce | January 17

"It’s difficult to definitively say exactly what one should do in situations as complex as these. However, what follows are some ways that I have found to combat feelings of emotional paralysis in the face of global conflict."

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Column: Jo Koy’s sexist monologue further proves “Barbie’s” point

By Emma Culley | January 16

"For too long, women have battled to reframe what — and who — is funny. It is easy to turn women into the punchline."

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Column: Coming clean; I’m mid

By Spence Whitman | January 15

"Nothing I could think of was unique. And I wanted to be unique, because that’s what we all want. To deliver such a scrumptious elevator pitch of myself that I’m undeniable."

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Reluctantly, satire: A formal request to The Daily Tar Heel's editors

By Harry Black | January 15

"To me, this is more reflective of the lack of critical thinking skills in this generation than anything. If your first reaction after reading something is to immediately take offense to it instead of considering that it might not be serious or that there’s a deeper point being made, then you need to work on taking a step back."

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Column: Gypsy Rose Blanchard – the latest media sensation

By Emma Culley | January 14

"Media culture is a two-way street and there’s a cyclical relationship between consumers and creators – consumers pour in likes and views and in response, creators feed in to this demand."

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Column: Dear UNC students, check your privilege when it comes to the unhoused

By Harry Black | January 14

"It's disturbing to hear our student population consistently complain about people who are struggling in a failing economy. Posting that an unhoused person on Franklin Street is some disturbance to your night out as you try to get into a bar with your fake ID is disgusting and beyond privileged."

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Office DJ: Lana Del Rey, notice me please

By Laney Crawley | January 12

"I've ranked Lana Del Rey's discography from worst to best, perfect for people looking to change their lives for the better by becoming a Lana fan. It's also great for the hardcore fans like me, as long as you agree and offer no suggestions."

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