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Editorial: Our favorite Chapel Hill Transit bus routes

By Editorial Board | October 8

Considering factors like timeliness, location, access to campus and just that special something, here are the Editorial Board’s favorite bus routes. ...

Editorial: Keep your hands off our education

By Editorial Board | October 8

"Still, when educational freedom is under threat from the federal government, we feel compelled to support institutions that encourage us to critically ...

Editorial: Why we need to vote local

By Editorial Board | October 4

The 2020 election will have major ramifications for North Carolina as a whole — including the UNC System.

Editorial: Why we endorse candy corn

By Editorial Board | October 1

We love candy corn, and you should, too.

Viewpoints: Candy corn is beyond redemption

By Editorial Board | October 1

We hate candy corn. Here's why.

Editorial: Election Day should be an academic holiday

By Editorial Board | September 27

"Colleges and universities have an obligation to ensure that work and academic commitments do not function as yet another form of voter suppression and ...

Viewpoints: How we feel about the pumpkin spice latte

By Editorial Board | September 27

Opposing factions of The Daily Tar Heel's Editorial Board weigh in on the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks.

Editorial: How to be a good neighbor

By Editorial Board | September 27

"Even though most students only live in Chapel Hill nine months out of the year, it is important to realize that we share a space with almost 60,000 permanent ...

Editorial: Please, give us a break

By Editorial Board | September 20

"The decision to not implement breaks into our schedule feels like blatant disregard for our mental and physical health during this already fraught time ...

Editorial: UNC administration, own up to your mistakes

By Editorial Board | September 17

"Guskiewicz should regret his decisions. Showing a little remorse is the least he can provide."

Editorial: Students must vote in the next election

September 16

"Even if you feel let down or disappointed by politics, voting is the most direct and effective way to have a say in what goes on in our government, especially ...

Editorial: UNC students need better mental health resources

By Editorial Board | September 10

"We need more present mental health services at UNC. We need them to be more active in students’ lives, especially during a global pandemic."

Editorial: UNC should require courses on privilege and racism

By Editorial Board | September 3

"Learning about privilege and racism shouldn't be optional."

Editorial: Professors, be kind (yes, even now)

By Editorial Board | September 1

"This pandemic doesn’t just affect our school work, but manifests itself in other aspects of our lives. Between juggling new classes, moving and dealing ...

Editorial: Support your athletes on and off the court

By Editorial Board | September 1

"It is unacceptable to cheer for athletes at games, yet turn a blind eye to the discrimination that many of them face on a daily basis."

Editorial: UNC's new pass/fail option leaves much to be desired

By Editorial Board | August 30

The Editorial Board is grateful the University has chosen to extend the pass/fail option this semester — but the updated policy leaves much to ...

Editorial: Can we get a new chancellor, please?

By Editorial Board | August 30

Amid frustration with how Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz has handled UNC's reopening, the Editorial Board has compiled a list of campus figures who may be ...

Editorial: A farewell to some Franklin Street staples

By Editorial Board | August 25

In light of the many changes happening on Franklin Street this year, the Editorial Board came together to write a short note on some of our favorite restaurants ...

Editorial: Black activists deserve better from us

By Editorial Board | August 23

"Just as the University has wronged its Black students by perpetuating white supremacy, we, too, have failed them by drowning out their voices and ignoring ...

Editorial: Tuition adjustment is necessary for undergraduate students

By Editorial Board | August 20

"The University claims to care about its students. If this is true, UNC should request a tuition and fee adjustment for all undergraduate students. It’s ...