Ah, yes. Student body president elections. A real jackpot for people who get paid (kind of) to tease UNCelebrities. The harvest season is finally upon us.
There are so many reasons to love it. If you don't work for the DTH, you get an excuse to pretend to autograph something when you sign petitions.
You get to talk with your friends about what celebrity the candidate vaguely looks like. (Houston Summers IS Ryan Reynolds.)
They quit as dramatically as real presidential candidates. We've already lost one candidate to an illustrious Brazilian Tinder love affair.
Follow our SBP election coverage. And our satirical coverage.
— Kelsey
QUICK HITS
- Two SBP candidates faced off during their first debate. They both really love North Carolina, and one of them won. No spoilers!
- Enrollment is up in the UNC system. It's a result of a boost in minority enrollees. Major key.
- A UNC student is helping send his friend to the Super Bowl. Keep Pounding, Heels. :'-)
IN HOUSING NEWS
The Residence Hall Association is rallying to make sure student needs are met on campus. One of my favorite memories from living on campus was finding a Dora the Explorer balloon in the elevator one morning. All residence halls should up the general balloon population.
IN THE BLOGS
If I can't get you guys to play Neko Atsume and stalk fictional digital cats with me, let my new writer convince you to use the List App. B.J. Novak created it and he is very cute. Also, you get to make lists! What could be better. (Sent from beneath a pile of lists).
IN OUR OPINION
Assistant arts editor Ryan Schocket argues that Taylor Swift can never take a break — we need her sage wisdom and iconic lyrics. He explains how her lyrics are perfect for every situation.
IN QUIZ LAND
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