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Energy company conserves: Program provides incentives for energy efficiency

By Editorial Board | March 26

This spring Charlotte-based Piedmont Natural Gas will implement a conservation program recently approved by the N.C. Utilities Commission that will save ...

You are responsible: Bars shouldn't be held accountable for reckless patrons

By Editorial Board | March 26

Restaurants and bars should not be responsible for poor decisions made by its patrons who are under the influence of alcohol. A ruling made by the N.C. ...

An honorable windfall: Honor Court applications are up this year reinforcing students' commitment

By Editorial Board | March 24

One of the core principles of the University is a strong commitment to the Honor Code. This commitment was reaffirmed this year when 161 students applied ...

Worthy legislative agenda: Chapel Hill Town Council is lobbying for environmental efficiency

By Editorial Board | March 24

The University should be able to keep all the money that it saves from implementing environmentally efficient building improvements. According to The ...

It's our decision: Students shouldn't be forced to have health insurance

By Editorial Board | March 23

Most students probably see health insurance as a necessity. But those who don't shouldn't have to purchase a coverage package to be enrolled in college. ...

No thanks on free pass: Forgiving downtown parking tickets is irresponsible

By Editorial Board | March 23

The Chapel Hill Town Council made a poor decision by adopting a resolution that would allow every person one free parking violation per year. Allowing ...

Know your history: State should educate youth on dark history of eugenics

By Editorial Board | March 22

The N.C. General Assembly should pass a proposed bill that would ensure that children are educated about the atrocities that occurred under North Carolina's ...

Home home on the range: Grass-fed beef a welcome addition to dining halls

By Editorial Board | March 22

Carolina Dining Services demonstrated its commitment to the health and concerns of University students by deciding to serve grass-fed beef in Ram's Head ...

Mono-cultural center: Campuswide multicultural discussion is hindered when groups self-segregate

By Editorial Board | March 22

Segregating minority community headquarters into separate centers does not promote the ideal of diversity we're striving for. The establishment of a Latino ...

Approve faculty housing: The University is wise to subsidize housing for faculty at Carrboro Commons

By Editorial Board | March 19

Because raising faculty pay would be an uphill battle during the University's fiscal crisis it is prudent for the University to consider other investments ...

Fiber optics is the future: Chapel Hill should update communication technology

By Editorial Board | March 19

The Town of Chapel Hill should approve a project that replaces the network that runs town traffic signals with a faster and cheaper alternative — ...

QuickHits for March 19

By Editorial Board | March 18

Dropping classes | Thumb down | For those students who hated a class SO MUCH that they were willing to stand in line in the rain outside of Steele Building ...

Let Congress interpret: Student Congress should be allowed to make funding judgments

By Editorial Board | March 18

Governments — even Student Congress — need to be allowed to interpret the laws designed to guide their actions. A student group is suing Student ...

Keep the sun shining N.C.: Open records laws are essential for keeping the government accountable

By Editorial Board | March 18

This week is Sunshine Week part of a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about the importance of open government and freedom of information. ...

It's called 'Free Expression': NCSU in dangerous territory with tunnel restrictions

By Editorial Board | March 17

The racist threats written in the N.C. State University Free Expression Tunnel last November were a sad display of poor judgement. But NCSU Chancellor ...

It's called 'Free Expression': NCSU in dangerous territory with tunnel restrictions

By Editorial Board | March 17

The racist threats written in the N.C. State University Free Expression Tunnel last November were a sad display of poor judgement. But NCSU Chancellor ...

No greater need: Proposed probation system overhaul is a must

March 16

On Friday Gov. Bev Perdue introduced her plan for an ambitious overhaul of the state's probation system. State lawmakers should get behind Perdue and ...

Good riddance to Russell: Not renewing contract with apparel licensee a step toward worker rights

March 16

UNC made the right decision to cut ties with Russell Athletic. It joins nearly 20 other schools that have already done so. Russell Athletic makes sports ...

Save a tree use your laptop: UNC makes paperless education possible - we just need to get on board

March 16

We have the ability to go paperless in the classroom. But students still rely on paper for most of their assignments class readings and exams. Our attachment ...

Death costs too much: North Carolina should join other states in reconsidering capital punishment

By Editorial Board | March 15

North Carolina should reconsider the death penalty. Capital punishment as a public policy has become exceedingly expensive. Budget concerns in a tight ...