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Zen and the art of bicycling

By Hinson Neville | October 19

Someone yells “Passin’ on your right.” I hear this harried phrase accompanied by a jaunty bell ringing. If I don’t move quickly enough, then I ...

There is honor in being college poor

By David Bierer | October 18

Many adults look back fondly on their college days as the best four years of their life. The years spent in college are supposed to be the foundation ...

Brought to you by the letter, 'O'

By Perry Tsai | October 17

The new NSSHB is out! No, I’m not talking about the latest New Kids on the Block. It’s the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior. This is ...

Moving forward, looking back

By Jonathan Tarleton | October 15

As we celebrate the Campus Y´s 150-year history this weekend, I feel immense pride in the catalyzing role it has played in student ideas and action throughout ...

Let's all learn from Coples' mistake

By Sara Gregory | October 14

Thursday, UNC students got another reminder to mind what they say online. It started when junior defensive end Quinton Coples posted a Tweet disparaging ...

Foreign theories while abroad

By Kyle Olson | October 13

My host dad has a penchant for conspiracy theories. Most are passed on to me at the dinner table and seem to come at just the right moment for me to nearly ...

Register here or don't whine

By Sam Perkins | October 12

Tuesday marked T-minus four weeks until midterm elections.

Time to converse outside of comfort

By Saffa Khan | October 11

Sometimes there’s a lull in those passing conversations in which the speakers involved experience a moment of hesitation, painfully highlighted by a ...

The rules of sexual attraction

By Sarah Dugan | October 10

Have you ever wondered why you’re so attracted to that person in your class that you’ve never even spoken to? Sure, a lot of it might have to do ...

America: the story of some of us

By Ron Bilbao | October 7

These are the true stories of three American youths. Each has his or her own tale, but today when we hear their stories they are underscored by one descriptive ...

Nothing is too weird to be true

By Nick Mykins | October 6

Here’s a brainteaser with a very interesting solution: Out of 50 people chosen at random, what are the odds that two of them share a birthday?

Raising awareness of LGBTQ tragedies

By Terri Phoenix | October 5

The UNC-Chapel Hill LGBTQ Center extends our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the recent deaths and injuries in our communities:

Sweet southern satisfaction

By Hinson Neville | October 5

At every football game, we sing about being “Tar Heel born” and “Tar Heel bred.” Even if our place of origin isn’t the South, we become southerners ...

These are not your kids' toys

By Perry Tsai | October 4

There are a number of ways to improve your sex life.

An Argentine take on family

October 3

At first, when the 32-year-old son of my host parents came by the apartment for lunch, I assumed that it was perhaps a special occasion or that he was ...

Greater decency for dining halls

By David Bier | September 30

Beginning today, a group of nine sophomores and one doctoral student will make a weekly visit to Caswell County. The students are part of a new initiative ...

Universities shouldn't hide behind FERPA

By Sarah Frier | September 30

Students don’t have to worry about the University releasing their grades or academic behavior records to the public without their permission. But the ...

On the immigration fence: Study abroad process might ironically reshape views

By Sam Perkins | September 29

Five months ago, it seemed immigration would be the issue to rile up voters this election.

Gauging how we judge others

By Saffa Khan | September 28

Like any freedom, college is a test of good judgment.

Was one face not like the others?

By Evan Rose | September 27

When DTH editors ran their “Connecting the Dots” graphic last Thursday, their aim was to present a digestible yet comprehensive summary of the NCAA ...