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Quick Hits for Feb. 2, 2017

Judging you

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President Trump said he’d support the approval of Judge Neil Gorsuch with 51 votes, instead of the 60 that have traditionally been required in the Senate to break a filibuster. This “nuclear option” is not only counterintuitive to our democracy, but also kind of a petty power play. Please just look up “Gorsuch LGBT.”


#PressOn

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“The very concept of truth is under siege, so journalism is more important than ever. Subscribe to an outlet & tweet your receipt.” This was sports journalist Jordan Brenner’s call for the public to support the press through #PressOn. We thank all our readers for engaging with us! We’re learning, and we love you.


More venting

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There are times to be respectful, but given the vile hatred we are seeing from Republicans, please give us a moment to express our anger. To those supporting this travel ban or remaining silent in the face of such egregious actions, we say fuck you — or, as they say in jolly old England, get fucked, mate.


Congrats, Carters

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Beyoncé recently announced her pregnancy with twins in the most Beyoncé fashion possible (as a surprise on Instagram). Now that Bey and Jay will have enough children to form a second Destiny’s Child, we can’t help but speculate on potential baby names. Blue Ivy, Lilac Iris and Red Sycamore are some ideas.


We're really angry

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We once created an uproar by calling Gov. Pat McCrory a fuckboy. It is an insult we have not used since. Now that changes. President Trump might not even deserve this much credit, but — look, our Cheeto-in-chief is a fuckboy. He stands opposed to all we hold dear and doesn’t deserve our respect. 


Sorry, not sorry

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We prefer to curse in print. It is how us young folks talk to each other. We also respect anyone who disagrees with the ban but disapproves of our language. But to anyone who supports the ban and is offended by our language, who are the goddamn snowflakes now? Grow up if you can’t hear a curse word.