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Congress decoded: Congress must provide an updated Student Code to organizations.

By Editorial Board | September 13

Student Congress has kept itself busy lately, expanding its power and taking on new responsibilities — but you wouldn’t know it from reading the Student ...

Not so green, after all

By Holly Beilin | September 11

The past decade has watched the University put together quite the environmental resume. And, with Chancellor Holden Thorp’s commitment last year to ...

More access, less bias: Revisions to the UNC harassment policy take down red tape, bias

By Editorial Board | September 11

The University took the necessary steps last week to rid its discrimination and harassment policies of red tape and bias.

The wrong side of history: Citizens must step up to block legislation that perpetuates hate

By Editorial Board | September 11

In a state where gay marriage is already illegal, the N.C. House’s passage of a constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman ...

Town should ease space regulations on food trucks

By Editorial Board | September 11

Chapel Hill prides itself in having a homey, college-town atmosphere, deriving its energy from the University and the vibrancy of small shops, bars and ...

BOG right to discuss improving access for military students

By Editorial Board | September 8

The Board of Governors chose a good time Thursday to discuss reforms to make college more of a possibility for members of the U.S. military. Just days ...

Veto of College Republicans' funding sent the right message

By Editorial Board | September 8

Student Congress threw the College Republicans an unattainable bone last week, approving the group’s more than $20,000 request to host Ann Coulter, ...

Muslim in America

By Tariq Luthun | September 7

It’s been 10 years since 9/11. The players in this act of terror claimed to be Muslim. I’m a Muslim-American — and I am a victim of the Sept.

Remembering 10 years later

By Editorial Board | September 7

Ten years ago this Sunday, most of us were just finishing elementary or beginning middle school, too young to know how little we — or anyone else — ...

Put the ‘information’ in ITS: The new network fee negotiation should be informed, not ‘settled.’

By Editorial Board | September 6

The line distinguishing academic from personal Internet use can, at times, be a fine one. As the University works with students to determine a suitable ...

From a mistake, a message: The community can take a more proactive approach to panhandling.

By Editorial Board | September 6

There’s little doubt that Billy Scott, owner of the Front Porch, went too far in taking the fight against panhandling into his own hands. His decision ...

Fast-tracking treasurers: A new treasurer’s test makes approval easier for student groups

By Editorial Board | September 6

Student government is finally beginning to take a student-focused approach to student funding. Thanks to an effort by Student Body Treasurer Zach Dexter, ...

No rush to rush: New quotas have made the Greek system more open to older students

By Editorial Board | September 6

Regardless of their bid, sophomores and upperclassmen can take solace today in knowing that they stood more of a chance than ever before in the rush process. ...

Misplaced priorities: Speaker pro tempore Kristen Johnson should resign immediately.

By Editorial Board | September 5

Kristen Johnson is setting quite the example as speaker pro tempore of Student Congress. After being elected last spring to represent District 7, Johnson ...

Consider Withers: The interim head coach deserves consideration once the season ends

By Editorial Board | September 5

After Saturday’s season-opening win against James Madison University, interim head football coach Everett Withers gave partial credit to his predecessor ...

A song a day keeps the doctor away

By Andrew Moon | September 5

Next time you’re walking around campus, take a look at the people wearing headphones. They might appear particularly confident and carefree.

Edit: Get a clue, Sherlock

By Andrew Harrell | August 31

With work falling somewhere between scholarly research and fan-fiction, groups across the world are keeping Sherlock Holmes alive, even if he never was ...

Edit: No ALERT needed

August 31

In any college town, underage drinking will always be present. But this crime should never be the focus of law enforcement agencies. The new ALERT task ...

Edit: Alert to students

August 31

Nearly everyone was caught off guard by last spring’s armed robbery at Morrison Residence Hall. From South Building to the victims’ third-floor suite, ...

The right not to know: The Right to Know Act costs too much for the state, women’s rights

August 30

North Carolina has had its share of fiscal problems, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at abortion policy in the state. Set to take effect in October, ...