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Column: The N.C. Supreme Court is in crisis

By Samad Rangoonwala | March 29

"Ultimately, elections have consequences. N.C. voters chose to give these justices a seat on the court and we’ll have the opportunity to take that seat ...

Column: John Wick 4 takes the icy action hero to the peak of the action genre

By Guillermo Molero | March 28

"Everything is done in service of the film's action. That's really the greatest strength of the 'John Wick' franchise. It knows what it is and doesn't ...

Column: Steel and stone can’t replace what Black students bring to campus life

By Imani Russell | March 27

"While the memorial is a huge step forward in recognizing UNC's racial history, it doesn’t replace the physical and emotional support that comes when ...

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Column: Professors, the lecture hall is not your soapbox.

By Olivia Henley | March 27

"A classroom isn't a stage for a professor's knowledge and opinions. A classroom is where we go to engage in intellectual discussions. The only way we ...

Column: Let's talk about spring fashion – and how to make it your own.

By Grace Gao | March 27

"Trends are what is popular at a particular time, while style is timeless. Being independent of trends and discovering that 'me' look is a journey of ...

Analysis: The ACC is trapped in an unfavorable TV deal. What can they do about it?

By Noah Monroe | March 26

Realignment in the ACC isn’t coming anytime soon, but that isn’t stopping schools from beginning preliminary discussions on what their next move should ...

Column: Gym culture targets impressionable young men on the internet

By Spence Whitman | March 23

"There’s no disguising that these new gymfluencers are just a glance at something incredibly harmful: another pipeline targeted towards impressionable ...

Column: Your guide to a solo road trip

By Ethan E. Horton | March 20

"A solo road trip isn’t just about the road or the trip, it’s about the solo. It’s about getting quality alone time to think and to scream-sing ...

Office DJ: Stealing my dad's music taste

By Emmy Martin | March 19

"Even though I'm 20 now, sometimes it feels like I'm still only old enough to be 'driving' the big tractor outside the State Farmers Market Restaurant ...

Column: Surviving the indie boy crisis

By Harry Black and Kailee Sullivan | March 8

"I’m sure you’ve seen him wandering around campus. I’m sure there’s one in your gen-ed philosophy class who can’t quite seem to stop quoting ...

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Column: NCSU and UNC face similar mental health crises

By Franklin Payne | March 8

"Despite the fact that college students are continuing to be the victims of a mental health crisis, our universities are failing to properly prioritize ...

Column: Nikki Haley faces a "Trump-hill" battle this election season

By Sophie Teague | March 6

"Inevitably, comments from prominent political figures will swarm media outlets as the 2024 election approaches. Recognizing that women experience a disproportionate ...

Column: No sweetie, we have ‘Jeffrey Dahmer’ at home

By Imani Russell | March 5

"As a queer Black woman, I can understand how important it is for people to know how race and homophobia played a huge role in the real Dahmer case. Even ...

Column: Practicing selfishness isn't inherently a bad thing

By Olivia Henley | March 1

"But don't let the learning curve scare you from prioritizing your goals. If you mess up, try again and let it make you better. Don't ever think that ...

Column: An SSRI might not be the solution

By Harry Black | February 26

"Still, a doctor should spend longer than an hour working with patients before deciding to put someone on these types of drugs. A year of therapy has ...

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Column: Esports is a big deal

By Matthew Agudelo | February 26

"The future of sports seems to be more immersive than ever before. Don’t be surprised if esports one day makes a debut in the Olympics. Esports is a ...

Column: Top 10 most troubling things I heard on my Duke tour

By Christiana Wayne | February 23

"I hope everyone experiences a moment of utter clarity like the one offered me on my Duke tour."

Column: Dear UNC Class of 2027

By Olivia Henley | February 23

"Class of 2027, I would like to be completely transparent with you. I have asked several of my classmates what they wish they would’ve known before ...

Column: The trials and errors of a summer internship search

By Noah Monroe | February 22

"Like many students right now, I’m in the process of trying to find a summer internship. It’s exhausting."

Column: Witnessing Taylor Residence Hall's inaccessibility firsthand

By Mariam Ali | February 21

"Taylor Residence Hall's inaccessibility has created an insupportable way of living for students. It’s a big concern yet to be addressed directly, and ...