1931 was not an ideal time to be living in rural North Carolina. Not only was the Great Depression in full swing, but for the people of Western North Carolina, a great beast was wreaking havoc.
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Summer is just around the corner, and depending on your year, major and career of interest, the time for landing an internship may be rapidly approaching. But a rejection letter could be the perfect invitation to search deeper within yourself and to explore just how many exciting opportunities there may be.
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"The NCAA might market itself as an organization giving athletes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to earn their college degrees for free, but they are also a billion-dollar industry constantly looking to maximize their profits."
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"We should continue to make an effort to reuse clothing and give them a second life. Just keep these things in mind, and be prepared the next time you decide to give thrifting a try."
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With COVID-19 precautions being eased, the question arises — what is going to be “pandemic-acceptable” this summer? Can you board a plane, sip a cider at an outdoor bar or have that post-pandemic party you’ve been waiting for?
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DTH readers weigh in on North Carolina's pending anti-trans legislation, a bill that would give the UNC System greater flexibility to deal with COVID-19 financial impacts and single-use plastic consumption.
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Why are we so bad at risk evaluation? And how does that manifest in our approach to COVID-19?
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It may need some work, but one thing’s for sure: UNC infrastructure has plenty of character. Take our quiz to find out which academic building you are!
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"We are taught that this constant stress and anxiety is just a part of life. That freaking out over exams and racing to find resume fillers is normal. This isn't the case, of course, but this pressure that we put on ourselves is not just in our own heads — it comes from the society we live in."
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In order to ease the pressure of class registration this year, the Editorial Board has compiled some tips for a peaceful registration appointment.
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The pay to play model is hurting youth sports and needs to be addressed immediately.
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Affordable housing is critical to achieving social equity and economic security for everyone. Chapel Hill needs to recognize just how critical it is as North Carolina grows.
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PragerU and Turning Point USA have given new life to the art of discrediting and devaluing higher education.
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"It has taken the lives of Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Hyun Jung Grant, Soon Chung Park, Suncha Kim, Yong Ae Yue and Delania Yaun for me to realize I have robbed myself of stories of my grandmother’s life."
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Although the news cycle has made it seem much more threatening, the odds of getting into a car accident or even dying from COVID-19 are significantly higher than the odds of experiencing a blood clot from the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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From FedEx centers to people’s own homes, gun violence is truly everywhere. From Atlanta to Indianapolis to Boulder to Knoxville, we have witnessed a seemingly large amount of mass shootings.
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UNC hopes to fully reopen in fall 2021 with in-person instruction. That readjustment of commuting to class and getting ready in the mornings is going to be a challenge. To help, we talked to Matt Martin, the co-founder and CEO of Clockwise, about what this new beginning could look like.
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American studies is one of the most exciting fields of study at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and UNC-Chapel Hill is no stranger to the sexual assault epidemic that plagues college campuses. Here are some resources for those who have experienced gender-based harassment or violence.
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"As a plus-sized Black woman in an industry dominated by whiteness and toxic diet culture, Lizzo stands her ground as a leader in diversifying the music industry."
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