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Coffee conversation: Mayor Foy talks transit with town residents

By Editorial Board | April 17

Kudos to Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy for his ""Coffee with the Mayor"" outreach initiative" the first of its kind" which was designed to share the town's ...

Protest was out of line: Demonstration wasn't fair to the speaker the students or the University

By Editorial Board | April 14

When Tom Tancredo spoke at UNC yesterday he was the most moderate person there. The controversial former congressman was hosted by Youth for Western ...

Stellar professors: Congratulations on the accomplishments of professors; awards will help research

By Editorial Board | April 14

The University's professors are active in the academic community and inside the classroom. But finding funding for their research goals is always a top ...

Welcome new Congress: Thanks to newly inducted leaders for service and for pledge for transparency

By Editorial Board | April 14

There are many admirable ways to give back to the University but let's pause for a moment to recognize those newly inducted into the 91st Student Congress. ...

Better waste disposal: New system for increasing recycling will only work if students participate

By Editorial Board | April 12

A pilot waste disposal project recently started in Dey Murphey and Hamilton halls is an innovative way to encourage recycling and better facilitate trash ...

Going global: New institution will help UNC become more global

By Editorial Board | April 12

UNC-Chapel Hill has stated its goal to become a global institution. That's why the creation of the UNC Global Research Institute is a much needed addition ...

Transparency to qualm fears: Consulting firm's inexperience might not matter but openness is needed

By Editorial Board | April 12

Faculty staff and students should be able to trust University officials' judgement in the administration's dealings with consulting firm Bain & Co. But ...

Professors procrastinate: Missing textbook deadlines is unacceptable

By Editorial Board | April 8

We deserve the best deals on textbooks. But our own professors are getting in the way of making textbooks affordable. The deadline for professors' submission ...

Covenant triumph: Low-income scholarship program is a proven success

By Editorial Board | April 8

Though the NCAA Championship was the main headline on Tuesday there is another Carolina victory worth celebrating: the success of the Carolina Covenant ...

Tutu's viewpoint welcome: Keep political ties away from academic perspectives

By Editorial Board | April 8

UNC and Michigan State squared off against each other in Monday night's thrilling NCAA National Championship game. Now both schools are under fire for ...

Keep schools safe: N.C. House should vote for the School Violence Prevention Act to outlaw bullying

By Editorial Board | April 7

Schools should be a safe haven for children not only from outside dangers but also from peer intimidation. The state should do everything in its power ...

Don't allow venders: Allowing street venders in downtown Chapel Hill would be unsightly

By Editorial Board | April 7

Part of downtown Chapel Hill's appeal is that it has the feel of an authentic small town. But this could change if the Chapel Hill Town Council lifts ...

Stepping up enforcement: Roundup of 60 probation violators in Wake Co. shows Perdue means business

By Editorial Board | April 7

Gov. Bev Perdue's administration should be applauded for recent progress made overhauling North Carolina's crumbling probation system. Recent successes ...

Smoking compromise: Proposed bill is best option to preserve liberties while combating smoke

By Editorial Board | April 5

Finding common ground on regulating indoor smoking can be difficult. But a bill recently passed in the N.C. House is a good compromise. The bill bans ...

Student fee for Visa: $4 a year is worth it trust us

By Editorial Board | April 5

Life takes Visa. At least that's what the seemingly ubiquitous credit card company would like you to think. But most UNC students have likely noticed ...

Keep unlimited access: Time Warner Cable's new plan is unacceptable

By Editorial Board | April 5

Time Warner Cable has a new plan to increase the speed of its Internet service. But the plan might ultimately restrict the Internet's growth. Time Warner ...

End smoking 'ban': Ordinance has only concentrated smoking in the worst possible place

By Editorial Board | April 1

Campus smoking restrictions have failed. Smoking is now more conspicuous than before the ban and is spoiling the atmosphere of Polk Place where smokers ...

Bettering our future: Report outlines new programs to address UNC's long-term growth challenges

By Editorial Board | March 30

UNC-Chapel Hill has to admit an additional 5000 students by 2017. But by growing that much the University risks decreasing in its academic quality. So ...

Don't waste trustees' time: The way Thursday's protest of budget cuts went down was useless

By Editorial Board | March 30

No ifs or buts about it — the cantankerous demonstration that interrupted the Thursday Board of Trustees meeting was ineffective and utterly misguided. ...

No more free rides: Automatic NCSSM tuition waiver should be phased out

By Editorial Board | March 30

To preserve academic prestige in the fiscal crisis the UNC-system must both ensure it receives adequate funding from tuition and that its applicants are ...