Mary Blake Nobles

Veronica Cheaz

Opinion

Column: Artists promote overconsumption. Don't buy into it

By Mary Blake Nobles | February 26

"There is nothing problematic about fans wanting to support their favorite artists or show their taste in music through purchasing merchandise — music can be a huge part of identity. The problem arises when artists capitalize on this appreciation by dropping item after item at prices that are much higher than the item should allow, knowing people will buy them anyway."

Yates McConnell

Opinion

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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Nate Skvoretz

Opinion

Column: Dear Anson Dorrance, after 45 seasons, it's time

By Mary Blake Nobles | November 30

"Then come a historic three BYU goals within those last 10 minutes, and suddenly the Tar Heels are returning to Chapel Hill defeated and empty handed. It seems like a fluke, but is it?"

Olivia Paul

Opinion

Column: The CLE requirement only increases student disinterest

By Mary Blake Nobles | November 28

"It’s perfectly understandable that UNC wants to increase student engagement and event attendance. They’re just going about it the wrong way."

Bridget Hight

Opinion

Column: Stop making your favorite artists hate you

By Mary Blake Nobles | October 9

"It’s really about reading the room. If the music is loud and intense, it’s probably okay and welcomed to match the vibe. But during an emotional ballad that’s hard for the artist to sing? Maybe don’t have a loud conversation or scream the entire time."

Rita You

Opinion

Column: When it comes to politician accountability, the bar is in hell

By Mary Blake Nobles | October 3

"We should not be giving politicians a pat on the back for doing the bare minimum. Save that energy for when they pass important legislation or finally agree on a budget. But calling out corruption? That shouldn’t cause anyone to throw a celebration when they’re just, you know, doing their jobs."

Lara Crochik

Opinion

Editorial: The NCAA wants student-athletes' revenue, not well-being

By Mary Blake Nobles | September 11

"Tez Walker deserves to play. Accepting the verdict, even if begrudgingly, is enabling the NCAA’s authority. UNC needs to suit up, defend Tez Walker and put this abuse of power to rest."

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Opinion

Column: Why the USWNT’s World Cup loss means progress

By Mary Blake Nobles | August 20

"The USWNT’s failure to secure another title can easily be written off as a massive coaching failure and a wavering team dynamic, but we’re missing an important variable here. We are not giving the United States’ opponents, and all of the other teams in the tournament, enough credit."

Rita You

Opinion

Column: Transparency from our politicians should not be a luxury

By Mary Blake Nobles | April 12

"What Jeff Jackson is doing here matters. For one, it’s increasing political engagement by reaching millions of Americans through the most dowloaded app in the world. As much as political news is available to the average American, many do not seek it out. Jeff Jackson is able to reach his constituents and more on a free app that most people already have downloaded."

Ira Wilder

Opinion

Column: UNC was not in the men’s NCAA Tournament, and I’m okay with that

By Mary Blake Nobles | April 3

"UNC’s absence from the 2023 NCAA Tournament has led me to realize that the next season can only get better. This troubling season means that their next victories will only be sweeter – after all, who doesn’t love a comeback?"