Column: A scream, revisited
"At what point do the rest of us, in the wake of this period, recognize a scream good enough to change our moral cosmology to a decent, human one?"
Column: Reflections on Simchat Torah
"Like many American Jews, I haven’t spent much time thinking about Judaism since my bar mitzvah. But, at times like these, I tend to become sentimental about my faith."
Column: Universities undermine Title IX
"If universities truly strive to prepare young Americans for the real world, they cannot continue to operate under a softened rule of law that allows for categorical discrimination under the guise of social justice."
Letter: Kavanaugh is not on trial
"Newkirk repeatedly alludes to the 'justice system,' but Kavanaugh is not currently under the auspices of the justice system. Rather, he stands ready to receive a lifetime appointment to the body that oversees it. Should this appointment be confirmed, we will then have occasion to use the word 'crime.'"
Column: Where's the evidence?
If I can’t convince you that Kavanaugh deserves the presumption of innocence, I recommend reading a book called “To Kill A Mockingbird”.
Column: Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, an American Patriot
Our fellow Tar Heel, Dr. Ford, is brazenly fighting back against this toxic culture. We should be proud to call her one of us.
Column: Workers unite
To my fellow students entering the workplace soon or years in the future: don’t expect your employers to take care of you.
Guest op-ed: Race, gender and thoughts on an attempted robbery
My roommate and I are both fine and safe, just a little shaken up. But folks, please remember to lock your cars.
Editorial: Worshipping in the chapel of stress
"Instead of putting stress on a pedestal, why don’t we glorify sleep, moments with friends, fresh air and sunshine?"
Column: Von Loor doesn't represent real conservatism
"The entirety of Von Loor’s platform can be summarized by two things: blind support for Donald Trump, and a hatred for David Price."
Column: The unavoidable truth about the 'freshman 15'
"As days went by, pizza and chicken fingers became my only friends, and any willpower I had toward eating right was thrown away. Suddenly, I was an unhealthy, chubby version of myself, and I didn’t know how to reverse the process."
Column: Let's celebrate ALL of the First Amendment, not part
Freedom of speech and press are great, but so are the freedom of assembly, petition and, especially, religion.
Column: Wading murky waters
"Class can be made up — illness, injury and death cannot be."
Letter: The University should move its basketball radio coverage
"It is with dismay that I write you today, as I ponder another year that Tar Heel basketball will be broadcast on 106.1 WTKK."
Editorial: Participate in First Amendment Day
Join in on a day-long celebration of some our most cherished freedoms and attend the various panels and activities that are planned for the day.
Column: Tips for introverts
For introverts, everyday conversations can be a nightmare, but they don't have to be. Here are a few tips on how to branch out and expand your social sphere.
