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Farewell Column: Dear DTH, when will you make diversity a priority?

By Tania Tobaccowala | April 26

"It’s time these conversations turn into action, and hiring a more diverse newsroom becomes the absolute precedence. An editor should not be writing ...

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Column: COVID-19 health care is still a necessity

By Maya Ticku | April 21

"There is a huge lesson to have learned from our COVID-19 response: When it comes to responding to public health crises, prevention is everything and ...

Column: You need to try these lesser known Franklin St. drinks before you graduate

By Layla Peykamian and Caitlyn Yaede | April 19

"To combat the commencement blues, we embarked on a journey to our favorite Franklin St. spots, but we didn’t order our usual go-to beverages. Instead, ...

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Column: Progressivism is rooted in rural North Carolina

By Mary Thomas Watkins | April 19

"Rural areas, and rural youth, show remarkable promise. But, they are often neglected by the very platforms that claim to champion them."

Column: Angel Reese isn't the problem — your prejudice is just showing

By Savannah Clay | April 18

"Angel Reese’s actions were not “classless,” as Twitter users complained. In fact, her scrutinized actions do not boil down to a simple debate between ...

Column: Did friendships make it onto your post-graduation checklist?

By Imani Russell | April 18

"Making friends post-graduation isn’t necessarily a focus area at University Career Services or Counseling and Psychological Services, even though social ...

Column: Chapel Hill needs to be rezoned to allow for denser development

By Samad Rangoonwala | April 18

"Chapel Hill needs more housing. To build more housing, we need to open up the zoning codes and allow for more density. The Town Council should pass its ...

Column: It's your closet — you decide

By Madeline Whitaker | April 17

"For many of us, clothing is much more than fabric and thread. It’s our armor, our canvas, our uniform, our costume, or even our passion. There is no ...

Column: Transparency from our politicians should not be a luxury

By Mary Blake Nobles | April 12

"What Jeff Jackson is doing here matters. For one, it’s increasing political engagement by reaching millions of Americans through the most dowloaded ...

Column: Why do so many UNC athletes join the transfer portal?

By Rebecca Savidge | April 12

"Fans of college sports teams have a significant impact on the players and the games in general. It’s important to remember that every athlete is still ...

Column: Combatting Asian American 'study culture'

By Edward Lezada | April 10

"Although Asian study culture's emphasis on academic success has proven to be practical for furthering one's career, factors such as wellness, individuality ...

Column: L is for 'Learning to love yourself'

By Jessica Pelaez | April 10

"There have also been pros to my lack of high school dating experience. When most of my peers had their trials and errors in relationships, I had time ...

Column: Ramadan mubarak! The importance of Islam's holiest month

By Mariam Ali | April 9

"The significance of fasting in Ramadan cannot be exaggerated, as it is a practice that emphasizes personal growth and development that many people around ...

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Column: Protect Indigenous children

By Savannah Clay | April 4

"Imagine how tired Indigenous communities must feel. Petition after petition, protest after protest, speech after speech, only to still not be heard. ...

Column: TikTok ban misdirects outrage on data abuse

By Zari Taylor | April 4

"What Republican and Democratic lawmakers are concerned with is the inappropriate use of data, but targeting TikTok misdirects their frustration, thinly ...

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Column: Naloxone accessibility saves lives

By Maya Ticku | April 4

"Although Narcan is readily available in many parts of the country, its previously prescription-only status created hurdles for individuals to obtain ...

Column: Finding silence and solitude as a student

By Micah Davies | April 3

"In college, daily noise can hamper spiritual and creative growth. However, in the arboretum and woods, UNC students can find the solitude and silence ...

Column: UNC was not in the men’s NCAA Tournament, and I’m okay with that

By Mary Blake Nobles | April 3

"UNC’s absence from the 2023 NCAA Tournament has led me to realize that the next season can only get better. This troubling season means that their ...

Column: Future environmental disasters must be stopped

By Mary Thomas Watkins and Maya Ticku | April 2

"Prevention is everything and vigilance is essential. Big corporations and the EPA must work hand in hand to take the crucial steps forward to update ...

Column: A look at the 2023 Dreamville Festival lineup

By Kailee Sullivan | March 31

"Hip-hop artist J.Cole and his record label are headed back to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh this weekend for the third annual Dreamville Festival. As ...