Le Ha

Opinion Editor

Le Ha is the 2023-24 opinion editor at The Daily Tar Heel. She has previously served as an editorial board member. Le is a sophomore pursuing a double major in media and journalism and information science, with a business minor.

Opinion

A letter from the editors on submissions received about the Israel-Gaza war

By Emmy Martin and Le Ha | November 8

"We welcome input from everyone, and value the range of opinions and lively discourse in the opinion section of our paper and website. We reserve the right, however, to reject submissions that do not meet our editorial standards. While some readers may find language used in op-eds surprising, we believe it is crucial to accurately represent the voices within our community."

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Before You Vote: 2023 Local Elections, Episode 4

By Laney Crawley , Sierra Pfeifer and Le Ha | November 7

On this episode of Before You Vote, we learn what each candidate said when the Opinion board asked: "What do you see as a solution for the lack of housing in Chapel Hill?" Listen now, for a collection of candidate responses and analysis of their points.

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CH Town Council Candidates Respond to Housing Debate

By Laney Crawley , Ethan E. Horton , Sierra Pfeifer and Le Ha | November 6

On this episode of Before You Vote, we are joined by the Opinion desk editor Le Ha and assistant editor Laney Crawley to take a closer look at the candidates who are running for Chapel Hill Town Council. We learn what each candidate said when the Opinion board asked: “What do you see as a solution for the lack of housing in Chapel Hill?” Listen now, for a collection of candidate responses and analysis of their points.

Claire Brennan

Opinion

Column: A message to reporters — UNC students need time to heal

By Laney Crawley and Le Ha | September 19

"There is a clear question here: Why did some news organizations seem to prioritize their agendas above the safety of students on Aug. 28 and Sept.13?"

Hailey Patterson

Opinion

Column: The (Im)possibility of Resuming Normal

By Le Ha | September 5

"To make some sense of the senseless, I turned to talk to others on campus. I asked them about how they spent this past week, how they’ve navigated normalcy and what has been on their minds."

Samantha Lewis

News

Editorial: We deserve to be kept informed, we deserve dignity

By Laney Crawley and Le Ha | August 29

"It seems UNC and Chapel Hill Police had a lack of preparation for a crisis like this. In a world threatened by gun violence daily, students deserve more support. We deserve to be kept informed, we deserve dignity and we deserve to feel safe and protected."

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Gage Austin

Opinion

Column: It’s always internship season somewhere

By Le Ha | August 27

"For many college students, especially soon-to-be graduates, the internship is ideally a return ticket to employment post-graduation. It seems like a logical option that should support us in entering the professional world — if we can access it."

Olivia Paul

Opinion

Column: Leave TikTok researchers to their devices

By Le Ha | February 5

"Earlier this month, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 276, prohibiting the use of certain applications, including TikTok, on state devices. The concerns raised by researchers have made the next steps imperative: states must critically evaluate the actual risks of social media platforms, mitigate those risks to protect users and safeguard academic freedom as more than an afterthought."