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An out-of-state solution

By Editorial Board | March 14

Pervasive concern about budget cuts and tuition hikes — and their effects on the future of UNC — seems to have allowed a potentially game-changing ...

Carrying on the Eve-citement

March 13

People excited Eve, and in turn, Eve enveloped people in her excitement. I had this revelation the first week of freshman year, when Eve and I went to ...

Career-focused advising

By Josh Ford | March 13

As the summer approaches, many students are preparing to supplement their in-class learning with some practical experience.

Viewpoints: UNC Hillel won’t stand for vilification of Muslim students

By Josh Orol | March 12

As co-president of UNC Hillel, I was surprised to receive an invitation from the Committee for a Better Carolina to publicize David Horowitz’s upcoming ...

Complex, not contradictory, values

By Ken Norman and Lauren Donoghue | March 12

The members of UNC Students for Justice in Palestine and J Street UNC believe that we must look to each other if we are serious about peace. We must find ...

Viewpoints: Speech corrodes relationships, hinders discourse

By Matthew Stevens | March 12

David Horowitz’s paid ads in The Daily Tar Heel have repeatedly associated Muslims and the UNC Muslim Students Association with terrorism and the rejection ...

Editorial Q&A: Consistency on a case-by-case basis

By Maggie Zellner | March 12

As student leaders of the University’s Honor Court educate students this week about role of the honor system, opinion editor Maggie Zellner sat down ...

A costly, sluggish bureaucracy

By Editorial Board | March 12

Now that the NCAA has handed down its long-awaited sanctions against the UNC football team, we hope the University will be able to put the 2010 scandal ...

Enough madness: Proposed expansion of the NCAA tournament is unnecessary

By Editorial Board | March 11

For nearly three decades, 64 teams provided for vigorous competition and top talent in the NCAA tournament. But last year’s increase from 64 to 68 teams ...

Waiting for real food at UNC: Signing on to the ‘Real Food Challenge’ should not be delayed

March 2

Before he decides whether to commit this university to a national sustainability initiative called the Real Food Challenge, Chancellor Holden Thorp has ...

Lines blurry in phone ban: While it sends a strong message of safety, the ban lacks feasability

March 1

Last week, in a 7-2 vote, the Town Council agreed to continue the discussion of a proposed cellphone ban for drivers within the town limits.

Pride in ethical apparel

March 1

UNC apparel in Student Stores doesn’t have to come from sweatshops.

Live authentically, like Eve

By Katie Sue Zellner | March 1

Eve and I spent a lot of time in the student government suite, and I treasure the times I would pop my head into her office just to say “hi” and then ...

Quickhits for March 1, 2012

By Editorial Board | March 1

@KButter5 We’re still trying to nominate Kendall Marshall for some sort of Twitter Grammy, but in the meantime, we suppose his latest accolade ...

More departmental advising

By Josh Ford | February 28

Let’s say a junior history major named Sally is choosing her classes for senior year. Sally just can’t settle on the right courses to finish her major ...

A harmonious transition

February 28

Student Body President-elect Will Leimenstoll wants his administration to improve collaboration and integration across UNC’s array of student organizations. ...

Educating non-educators: A variety of students can learn from UNC's new education minor

By Editorial Board | February 27

Students should take note of a course of study scheduled to launch in the fall of 2012: the education minor.

A place to call our own: Changes could breathe new life into Student Union's basement

By Editorial Board | February 27

Upcoming renovations will provide students with an opportunity to bring new life — or at least lots of hungry college students — to the basement of ...

The Aries Club, Part II

By Jessica Wolfe | February 27

Faculty and alumni alike have responded with enthusiasm to new developments in the Aries Club’s plans for the Carolina Faculty-Athlete Center for Excellence, ...

Editorial Q&A: Approximating the truth

By Maggie Zellner | February 27

In the week since her Feb. 19 appointment, incoming Student Attorney General Amanda Claire Grayson has been ironing out her plans for the honor system. ...