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Wait … you thought the health care debate was over? Not quite. The Pit will soon be overtaken again by excited students waving petitions and campaign ...

Disparity is evident in Final Four

By Sam Ellis | April 3

It’s been a crazy postseason for college basketball. Of the more than 5.9 million people who submitted their NCAA tournament bracket to ESPN’s Tournament ...

Ode to the man and his message

By Taylor Fulton | March 31

When R&B artist Marvin Gaye recorded his 11th album, U.S. anti-communist efforts in Vietnam were nearing their 16th year. Almost 13,500 people were ...

Of mice and men who like men

By Perry Tsai | March 30

I’ve always been fascinated by the biological origin of human homosexuality. Growing up, I put my faith in genetics and evolution, so I was convinced ...

Let’s all strive to be like Goran

By Troy Smith | March 28

Humble doesn’t even begin to describe Dr. Goran Jovic. For 18 years, the moustached, Yugoslavian-born plastic surgeon has been working tirelessly throughout ...

Bidding farewell to Ralph Byrns

By Noah Brisbin | March 27

Many of us who care to know are aware that economics professor Ralph Byrns is leaving the University at the close of the school year. As a bright-eyed ...

Mission should trump the resume

By Hinson Neville | March 23

Knock, knock. “Would you like to donate $150 and stand on your feet for 24 hours straight?” asked the bright-eyed philanthropic duo who showed up ...

Another side to ‘The Wall of Lies’

By Ben Elkind and Yasmeen Zamamiri | March 23

In today’s paper, on page 12, is a provocative advertisement called “The Wall of Lies,” which responds to 10 assertions about the Israeli-Palestinian ...

Be wary of sexism in Snoop’s lyrics

By Matthew Moran | March 21

Snoop Dogg is coming to campus this April, thanks to all of the students who voted in Electronic Arts’ promotional contest.

Boobs and babies and jobs, oh my!

By Sarah Dugan | March 21

Boobs — we can all agree that they are pretty great. It is becoming widely recognized that “breast is best” — that breast feeding is better ...

NFL owners unfair in dispute

By Sam Ellis | March 20

As of this morning, we are 10 days into the NFL’s announced lockout of the players. The lockout stems from owners and the players’ union unable to ...

We’re bringing home the bacon

By Alex Walters and Blair Mikels | March 17

Spring break diets may come and go, but when it comes to satisfying that urge to splurge on calories, bacon is forever. Quirky, kitschy and downright ...

It’s time to help minorities go abroad

By Taylor Fulton | March 16

All of the sudden, there is increased dialogue about the lack of minorities in study abroad programs across the nation.

New shelter, for some

By Jason Kirk | March 16

Hey, progressive Chapel Hillians, how high does your social justice meter go? Do you draw the line at thinking about the rights and treatment of sex offenders ...

What can we learn from Peter King?

By Troy Smith | March 14

Spring Break came and went. No work was completed, fun was had and regrettable decisions may or may not have been made.

I may be kinky, but I’m not crazy

By Perry Tsai | March 14

S&M (sadism and masochism) references abound in popular culture, from racy rom-coms to Rihanna music videos.

A little cordiality has never hurt us

March 2

It’s like clockwork. Every day at noon I head to the Bottom of Lenoir, grab some random-flavored Naked Juice and head to the checkout line.