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Service learning is an excessive requirement

By Editorial Staff | September 23

As part of the requirements to graduate as a Buckley Public Service Scholar, students are required to complete a service-learning class.

Local ventures need support

By Editorial Staff | September 23

UNC students are no strangers to new ideas and new ways of thinking — ventures ranging from social nonprofits to commercial businesses are constantly ...

Veterans deserve relief

By Editorial Staff | September 23

At a time when skyrocketing tuition is on nearly every student’s mind, student veterans might see some relief.

Protecting our identity

September 21

The uncertainty following Chancellor Holden Thorp’s announcement that he will resign reveals a truth we can no longer ignore: the University is facing ...

With great Power ...

September 20

Student Power is a new student coalition that seeks to give a voice to students on issues of equity and justice where they might have otherwise felt powerless. ...

Quickhits for Sept. 20, 2012

By Editorial Board | September 19

We are the 47 percent This week, liberal magazine Mother Jones released a video of Mitt Romney saying that 47 percent of Americans are dependent on ...

Freedom to talk rubbish

By Editorial Board | September 19

Last year, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education contacted N.C. State University to inform them their civility policy was in violation of ...

Graduates should consider public service programs

By Editorial Board | September 18

Although megacorporations will give flashy presentations during this career fair season, students should also consider public service opportunities post-graduation. ...

The Greek fee is too high, but it’s worth partial approval

By Editorial Board | September 18

Greeks are facing the possibility of a $12.50 fee per semester next year, even after it was voted down unanimously by the student fee audit committee. ...

More student input needed in the UNC system

By Editorial Board | September 18

Higher education in North Carolina could be in for a drastic change.

Before Thorp leaves

By Editorial Board | September 17

When Holden Thorp informed UNC-system President Thomas Ross of his decision to resign as chancellor, he did so on the condition that he would remain until ...

Police show progress

By Editorial Board | September 17

The Chapel Hill Police Department’s strong-handed response to the Yates Motor Company building raid by Occupy protesters last year prompted a review ...

Welcome ACC addition: Notre Dame joining the ACC is good for them — and us.

September 16

This week, UNC and Duke athletics finally managed to agree on something — along with the rest of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The ACC voted unanimously ...

Orange County EMS response times need to decrease

September 16

In emergencies that need a 911 call, just minutes can mean the difference between life and death. While Orange County has experienced a significant growth ...

Expand C-START

By Editorial Board | September 13

Carolina Students Taking Academic Responsibility through Teaching is a program offered by Honors Carolina, giving students an opportunity to educate their ...

Ridding discrimination

By Editorial Board | September 13

Speakers and delegates at last week’s Democratic National Convention made history by including an affirmation of same-sex marriage in their party’s ...

Quickhits for Sept. 13, 2012

By Editorial Board | September 12

New ACC member The Atlantic Coast Conference voted to incorporate Notre Dame as a non-football, non-hockey member of the ACC.

Keep UNC accessible

By Will Leimenstoll | September 12

Today, the Board of Governors will take a major vote on the future of financial aid in the UNC system.

Commit to a new center

By Editorial Board | September 12

Last month, the Rogers Road Community Center was shut down because it violated fire and safety codes. The Orange County Board of Commissioners should ...

Viewpoint: The minimum aid requirement should stay

By Tim Longest | September 12

Thomas Ross’s proposal is less damaging than the previously suggested cap on money set aside for financial aid at 25 percent. But while some call the ...