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Column: You say potato, I say culture war

By Yates McConnell | March 1

"This new change is an attack on childhood education, the traditional family and Americana itself."

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Column: Men need friends, too

By Ben Rappaport | February 28

"Toxic masculinity leaves us stranded and emotionally stunted. And when we create a culture where men aren’t supposed to be open, it’s not surprising ...

Column: Helping you understand the economy

By Vance Stiles | February 28

Most economic indicators don’t mean much for the average college student. Here are some that do.

Column: TikTok's false perception of "gender defiance"

By Layla Peykamian | February 25

"When heterosexual men embrace feminine styles, they are glorified and praised for 'breaking boundaries.' But with that comes a responsibility to find ...

Column: Overcoming the fear of failure

By Brooke Dougherty | February 25

"You have to create a vision for where you want to go and be intentional. You deserve to take up space and work toward your goals."

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Old North State stories: Princeville, the first of many

By Michael Beauregard | February 24

Princeville isn’t an ordinary town. It was the first of its kind, an American community founded by freed slaves, and has served as a microcosm of environmental ...

Column: Abandoned — moderates in today's political climate

By JC Leser | February 24

"Where do moderates go from here? It isn’t exactly clear. I have not given up hope that the Republican Party can turn itself around. Without party leadership ...

Column: It's in our backyard

By Ben Rappaport | February 23

Chapel Hill often prides itself on being an inclusive and progressive college town, but those values are superficial. The fight over affordable housing ...

Column: Sports can serve as outlet for Black athletes to speak on racial inequities

By Jeremiah Holloway | February 23

"Many shy away from discussing race relations in sports, but the reality is that sports provide no immunity for players when they leave the field."

Column: Appreciating African diaspora in history education

By Asad Yusuf | February 22

"Black History Month is well known as an annual celebration devoted to recognizing Black History. However, as I grow older and move away from the required ...

Column: What Trump's impeachment trial means

By JC Leser | February 18

"Holding Trump responsible in some form, impeachment or not, is the best course of action for the Republican Party and the nation, allowing both to heal ...

Column: A new COVID-19 antiviral drug?

By Rajee Ganesan | February 18

Researchers at UNC have developed an oral drug to combat and prevent COVID-19. Here's what it might mean for the future of the pandemic.

Column: Take advantage of your free time

By Ana Sofia Thomas | February 16

"In the end, free time should be used to recharge — whatever that means for you."

Column: I wish you were here

By Brooke Dougherty | February 11

If we are to learn anything from times like these, it is that connection matters, and nothing should be taken for granted.

Column: Choosing a student body president

By Paige Masten | February 11

The editorial board of The Daily Tar Heel has a tradition of endorsing a candidate for student body president each year. But why do we do this, ...

Column: Euphoria is difficult to watch. That may be the point.

By Savannah Bradley | February 8

"'Euphoria' may deserve better, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve our attention."

In defense of 'Ratched': How it avoided the seven deadly sins of queer film

By Chloe Walker | February 7

There are at least seven deadly sins in queer film, such as obnoxious age gaps and lack of queer actors. Despite the negative reviews, the series "Ratched" ...

Column: Hitting the pandemic wall

By Aditi Kharod | February 7

"We have been in fight-or-flight mode since March, and nearly everyone I know is feeling more tired, helpless and pessimistic than ever before."

Column: The social and political divisions of an online education

By Layla Peykamian | February 7

"Due to the pandemic, we face an alarmingly low degree of exposure to new perspectives. College students face this during a formative time when we should ...

Column: What a new presidential administration means for science

By Rajee Ganesan | February 4

A quick breakdown of the science-related goals of President Biden’s first 100 days in office (and beyond).