As we dive head-first into a new semester, we are beyond excited to be sharing our perspectives, experiences and – wait for it – opinions with the Chapel Hill students and community.
The Editorial Board comprises 18 members, an Opinion Editor, Assistant Opinion Editor and the Editor-in-Chief. We meet twice weekly to discuss everything from local happenings to what students are buzzing about.
We are honored and excited to be able to shed light on issues that impact the day-to-day lives of our readers. So, here are the faces– some new and some returning – behind the Editorial Board:
Caitlyn Yaede (she/her)
Opinion Editor
Senior from Mooresville, N.C., studying journalism, political science and public policy
My Happy Place: Lanza's Cafe in Carrboro, sipping on a honey bee latte and playing trivia.
My Most Controversial Opinion: Almond milk is the worst dairy alternative.
Layla Peykamian (she/her)
Assistant Opinion Editor
Senior from Cary, N.C., studying media and technology production, political science and writing for the screen and stage
My Happy Place: The UNC Arboretum, laying out on a picnic blanket in the sun.
My Most Controversial Opinion: The upper quad is superior to the lower quad.
Tanner Arter (they/them)
Editorial Board Member
Sophomore from Newell, N.C., studying political science and journalism
My Happy Place: The grand piano at Graham Memorial Hall
My Most Controversial Opinion: Pineapple does belong on pizza, and it's even better with pepperoni!
Tasso Hartzog (he/him)
Editorial Board Member
Sophomore from Philadelphia, P.A., studying English, comparative literature and journalism
My Happy Place: Anywhere as long as I'm on my bike.
My Most Controversial Opinion: Dark chocolate is always better than milk chocolate.
Le Ha (she/her)
Editorial Board Member
First-year from Hanoi, Vietnam, studying journalism and business
My Happy Place: Anywhere with sunshine, friends and a breeze.
My Most Controversial Opinion: Cereal doesn't need milk.
Kennedy Cox (she/her)
Editorial Board Member, Columnist and Co-Photo Editor
Junior from Cornelius, N.C., studying political science
My Happy Place: Laying in the grass with my dog by the lake while listening to my yacht rock playlist!
My Most Controversial Opinion: "La La Land" deserved the Oscar for Best Picture.
Nico Gleason (he/him)
Editorial Board Member
Sophomore from Greensboro, N.C., studying public policy and global studies
My Happy Place: Spotted Dog in Downtown Carrboro.
My Most Controversial Opinion: Ranch could go with almost anything.
Michelle Seucan (she/her)
Editorial Board Member
First-year from Staten Island, N.Y., studying journalism
My Happy Place: Midland Beach in Staten Island.
My Most Controversial Opinion: I may be biased, but I think that NYC is the best city in the world.
Claire Burch (she/her)
Editorial Board Member and Columnist
Senior from Charlotte, N.C., studying journalism and creative writing
My Happy Place: On a walk in the Gimghoul neighborhood (because have you seen those houses?)
My Most Controversial Opinion: I brush my teeth with warm water and I think everyone should – we wash everything else with warm water!
Kailee Sullivan (she/her)
Editorial Board Member
Sophomore from Davidson, N.C., studying global studies, Latin American studies and social and economic justice
My Happy Place: The Health Science Library
My Most Controversial Opinion: Volleyball is an underrated sport!
Katie Sanger (she/her)
Editorial Board Member
Sophomore from Charlotte, N.C., studying economics
My Happy Place: Anywhere where I am outside on a walk with a pretty view.
My Most Controversial Opinion: Water isn't wet.
David Rowe (he/him)
Editorial Board Member
Junior from Cary, N.C., studying communications
My Happy Place: Duke Gardens.
My Most Controversial Opinion: Zaxby's is by far the best fast food restaurant.
Allie Schreiber (she/her)
Editorial Board Member
Senior from Charlotte, N.C., studying journalism and German
My Happy Place: The tent on the quad when it existed (I miss it).
My Most Controversial Opinion: Not all dogs are cute.
Rishabh Sharma Vemuri (he/him)
Editorial Board Member
First-year from Cary, N.C., studying business and computer science
My Happy Place: Downtown Cary.
My Most Controversial Opinion: Mint chocolate chip is the best ice cream flavor.
Neva Diers (she/her)
Editorial Board Member
Sophomore from Howard Lake, M.N., studying journalism
My Happy Place: Darwin Hill, M.N.
My Most Controversial Opinion: The Earth might be flat ...
Max Von Weihe (he/him)
Editorial Board Member
Sophomore from Raleigh, N.C., studying English and comparative literature
My Happy Place: Anywhere with tree shade.
My Most Controversial Opinion: I am adamant that Fritos are the best chip out there. They're unoffensive, salty, and have a nice texture.
Layan Qaimari (she/her)
Editorial Board Member
First-year from Cary, N.C., studying global studies
My Happy Place: Coker Arboretum
My Most Controversial Opinion: There is no such thing as too much garlic.
Alan Chen (he/him)
Editorial Board Member
First-year from Waxhaw, N.C., studying health policy and management and biostatistics
My Happy Place: My closet – I like quiet and dark spaces.
My Most Controversial Opinion: Oatmeal is bomb as heck.
Matthew Agudelo (he/him)
Editorial Board Member
Junior from Asheboro, N.C., studying English and comparative literature
My Happy Place: Anywhere I could get some cookies.
My Most Controversial Opinion: If a tree were to fall and there was nothing there to hear it, it would not make a sound.
Harry Black (he/him)
Editorial Board Member
Sophomore from Huntersville, N.C., studying chemistry and human development and family science
My Happy Place: Thaiphoon Bistro.
My Most Controversial Opinion: I hate Harry Styles.
