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The shades of the class of 2016

By Averi Harper | September 9

Each year, the incoming class’ test scores, class ranks and GPAs soar to new heights.

How the DNC burst my balloon

By Memet Walker | September 6

Wednesday, officials with the Democratic National Convention left a dazed nation scrambling to pick up the pieces after the announcement that — because ...

More than 15 electoral votes

By Stewart Boss | September 5

On Thursday night, President Barack Obama will be officially renominated at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Twitter and the modern ‘female’

By Katherine Proctor | September 5

On Sunday evening, while procrastinating writing this column, I noticed that one of Twitter’s trending topics was #HowToPissOffAFemale.

Going green is worth the cost

By Holly Beilin | September 3

UNC has gained accolades in the past few years for its commitment to environmentally sound buildings. The Sustainability Office even specifies that all ...

Liberty from trash can tyranny

By Everett Lozzi | August 30

For most of us, freedom means the ability to voice our opinions, to marry whomever we choose and to make our own purchasing decisions.

Finding brown in the rainbow

By Jagir Patel | August 29

There is nothing more awkward than finding brown in the rainbow.

Don’t forget civic roots

By Georgia Cavanaugh | August 28

By the time the leaves turn golden in Chapel Hill and we’ve settled into the rhythm of another semester, it’s easy to forget about the communities ...

True life: ‘Tweet the Parents’

By Memet Walker | August 27

Six months ago, I lost my father in a horrible accident: I lost him to Twitter. I never even got to say goodbye.

Wall street of the South

By Zaina Alsous | August 26

Less than a week from now, with the eyes of the country focused on Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention, thousands of people will participate ...

Restoring con?dence: The University has made efforts to protect academic integrity.

By Holden Thorp | August 23

When we learned about possible irregularities in some Department of African and Afro-American Studies courses at UNC, we investigated. We asked hard questions, ...

A year without stock answers

By Sarah Edwards | August 23

From the time you wake up until you fall asleep, you will probably hear the question “How are you?” at least 15 times. I give this number with some ...

Orange County’s liberal bubble

By Stewart Boss | August 22

Any UNC students who say they weren’t asked to vote against Amendment One in North Carolina’s May primary was probably living under a rock.

Psych 101: Green brains

August 21

There is a very good chance that this will be the hottest first week of classes in UNC history. This semester follows a record-breaking summer of sweat, ...

Abandon hope, ye enrolling here

By Katherine Proctor | August 20

Good freshpeople, transfers and sexually frustrated evangelicals: welcome to campus.

Higher purpose since 1893

By Chelsea Phipps | August 19

We are honored to introduce this year’s editorial board.

Stand against ?nancial aid cap

By Will Leimenstoll | July 25

As students at UNC, we often take for granted how incredibly lucky we are. We’ve had the privilege of attending a university that prides itself on inclusivity, ...

We’re still a great university

By Taylor Hartley | July 25

The first time I stepped onto this campus as an official Tar Heel, I knew this place was different. Maybe it was something about the way the Bell Tower ...

I am not a human doing: We need to define ourselves by who we are, not what we do

By Colleen Daly | July 18

So, what are you going to do after graduation? It’s a question that’s taken many forms throughout our lives. As kids, people asked us what we wanted ...

Find the courage to talk to someone

By Andrea Pino | July 11

Remember those hot summer days of frizzy hair and relay races that made you feel like an Olympian? There was a bit of magic in the air that made you feel ...