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Fix Student Congress

By Editorial Board | October 10

This University has always been rightly proud of its tradition of student self-governance.

As allies, males have a role in ending violence against women

By Tim Longest | October 9

Have your key in hand. Lock your door. Watch your drink. Stay with your friends. These are actions many women take every time they go out to protect themselves ...

Keep social media out

October 9

The University’s admissions offices for graduate and undergraduate programs should not use information gleaned from prospective students’ social media ...

Viewpoint: Committee should promote from within

By Nathan D’Ambrosio | October 8

In seeking a new chancellor, the selection committee should give preference to a candidate who is already within the UNC system.

Viewpoint: University needs a fresh outside perspective

By Sanem Kabaca | October 8

The chancellor search committee met Monday to start finding candidates that will best fulfill the needs of the University.

A new initiative facilitates resident and town relations

By Editorial Board | October 8

The newly launched Participate Chapel Hill website is a good move for the town to promote transparency and local involvement.

Scrutiny can go too far

By Editorial Board | October 7

Another course at UNC is being scrutinized for the amount of student athletes enrolled and the level of difficulty; this time, according to The (Raleigh) ...

Students should care about North Carolina school choice

By Grace McDermott | October 7

As college students, we all underwent a long process to select exactly the right university for our educational needs.

System plan needs input

By Editorial Board | October 7

The UNC-system strategic planning committee, the body responsible for mapping out the system’s development during the next five years, should work to ...

Why we're changing our commenting policy

By Andy Thomason | October 4

Imagine you’re in a class, the sole purpose of which is to have The Daily Tar Heel read to you by a professor. Just humor me.

Chancellor for students

By Editorial Board | October 4

The chancellor of this University represents a community of thousands — including faculty, staff and students. This position also requires interacting ...

Quick hits for Oct. 4, 2012

By Editorial Board | October 4

First Amendment Tuesday was First Amendment Day and in that light, we should all take a moment to be thankful for all the things Ol’ Firstie ...

Monitor laptop program

By Editorial Board | October 3

Orange County Schools recently began its 1:1 Laptop Initiative, which issued more than 4,100 laptops to middle and high school students to revamp learning. ...

Affordability for all

By Editorial Board | October 3

A tuition hike of $600 is already set for in-state undergraduates next year. Now University administrators must decide how much of the burden from state ...

Shake political apathy, vote

By Editorial Board | October 2

Political apathy among young people is a stereotype that college students just can’t seem to shake.

Chapel Hill must overcome budget constraints to accomplish Chapel Hill 2020 plan

By Editorial Board | October 2

As the Town of Chapel Hill is faced with budget constraints, it is moving toward a priority-based budget system to guide the focuses of the Chapel Hill ...

Students should voice off-campus safety concerns

By Editorial Board | October 2

Students living in off-campus housing should lobby their towns’ leaders to address safety concerns.

Big-box development: New development is necessary for the town’s growth

By Editorial Board | October 1

Commercial development of all types is a necessary step toward providing residents with affordable retailers and businesses.

Taxi rules bring benefits: Students should use taxis after ordinance improvements

By Editorial Board | October 1

Come Jan. 1, Chapel Hill will see taxi drivers adhering to a new set of rules.

Act against burglary: A rise in on-campus burglaries calls for a new approach

By Editorial Board | October 1

The past few years have seen a sharp rise in burglaries on UNC’s campus. In 2007, there were only two burglary-related crimes. This number rose to 36 ...