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Editorial: Professors shouldn't have to be mental health resources

By Editorial Board | October 24

"Teachers should serve as role models, educators and occasionally mentors to students — not therapists."

Editorial: The Editorial Board's endorsements for Orange County's municipal elections

By Editorial Board | October 18

"We believe the endorsed individuals below would make strong candidates for office in Orange County. We urge you, if eligible, to vote in municipal elections ...

Editorial: Attendance policies need to be adjusted for student mental health

By Editorial Board | October 18

"By increasing flexibility in attendance policies across all departments, as well as integrating wellness days into the regular semester schedule, the ...

Editorial: Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day will require more than a proclamation

By Editorial Board | October 12

"In order to truly recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the University must go beyond words and take action. It must invest in the sovereignty of Native ...

Editorial: Sustainability is about more than fast fashion

By Editorial Board | October 12

"While fast fashion is often villainized for its role in waste and carbon emission, they share the blame with higher-end brands that so often are left ...

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Editorial: Campus celebrities are a product of consumer culture

By Editorial Board | October 11

"People are not meant to be consumed or branded, and doing so can yield unhealthy expectations for what mundane life looks like. Unlike consumable goods, ...

Editorial: Mental health resources for the Chapel Hill community

By Editorial Board | October 10

"In light of recent events, the Editorial Board has compiled a list of mental health resources for the UNC community. These resources are intended to ...

Editorial: Looking forward to the Campus Y's work this year

By Editorial Board | October 8

"As the Campus Y enters this new phase, the Editorial Board looks forward to seeing its social justice efforts continue."

Editorial: Senator Burr's double standard of taxing NIL deals

By Editorial Board | October 5

"A system where athletes are subjected to a double tax would be a massive failure. The regular student on scholarship, who makes money on the side, does ...

Editorial: Reflecting on UNC's lack of transparency as communications staff depart

By Editorial Board | October 5

"This campus should be a place of open dialogue, both in the classroom and in the community — and communications officials have a large role to play ...

Editorial: Seasonal depression is approaching, take care of yourself

By Editorial Board | October 3

"Remember to reach out and check up on your friends. Treat your community with grace. Acknowledge that facing the constant challenges thrown our way throughout ...

Editorial: Who's really behind the affordable housing crisis

By Editorial Board | October 3

"Affordable housing should be subsidized at the local level, and heftier fines should be implemented for landlords of poorly maintained properties."

Editorial: UNC's new class registration policy leaves out transfer students

By Editorial Board | October 3

"The University must not solely focus on degree progress for transfers — degree experience should also be a priority. Transfer students deserve every ...

Editorial: Hybrid learning should be here to stay

By Editorial Board | October 3

"As we gradually start to move on from the effects of COVID-19, the new status quo should adapt and make changes to improve flexibility and accessibility." ...

Editorial: Get your flu shot to protect yourself and others

By Editorial Board | September 29

"Schedule an appointment or walk in to a clinic before the end of October to keep not only yourself safe, but the community around you."

Editorial: Students should take advantage of content creation classes

By Editorial Board | September 29

"Content creation and influencing are growing fields for young people. As demand for social media marketing grows, UNC should make the most of providing ...

Editorial: Smashing the paywall between academic journals

By Editorial Board | September 28

Academic research databases are exploiting researchers, institutions and their users. This isn’t the way it has to be.

Editorial: Solving crimes with new technology should be police priority

By Editorial Board | September 23

"Last week’s news brought a sense of closure to a case that has loomed over the Chapel Hill community since 2012. It demonstrated how important it is ...

Editorial: The NCHSAA needs to be held financially accountable

By Editorial Board | September 22

"The bill proposes the best reform for the NCHSAA. There needs to be a system where the association is held accountable, while not making the fatal error ...

Editorial: UNC's COVID-19 and vaccination protocols fall short

By Editorial Board | September 21

"Until UNC steps up its COVID-19 testing requirements or requires a vaccine, it can no longer consider other prestigious universities peer institutions." ...