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Editorial: Silent Sam settlement dismissed, but still no victory

By Editorial Board | February 16

"And though the monument itself may be gone from our campus, the systemic injustices it stood for live on, entangled firmly in the embrace of the UNC ...

Editorial: Computer Science growing pains

By Editorial Board | February 16

"Over the past ten years, the number of UNC students declaring or intending to major in computer science has swelled 831.65 percent, far outpacing faculty ...

Editorial: Silent Sam settlement is bogus

By Editorial Board | February 11

The Editorial Board responds to the Silent Sam settlement.

Interviews with your Student Body President candidates

By Editorial Board | February 11

The editorial board sat down with the two candidates running for Student Body President. Here's some of what they said.

Editorial: The Editorial Board's 2020 endorsement for Student Body President

By Editorial Board | February 11

After conducting in-depth interviews with the candidates, reading their platforms and considering their qualifications for office, our editorial board ...

Quiz: Which UNC library are you?

By Editorial Board | February 4

Whether you’re here to indulge your procrastination or because you genuinely just want to know which library is right for you, we hope this quiz can ...

Editorial: Don't drag racism into this

By Editorial Board | February 4

There is a fine line between heeding the warnings of government and health authorities and giving in to the global panic and discrimination against East ...

Editorial: Party like it's '1984'

By Editorial Board | February 2

The University has given us a false dichotomy, in which we ostensibly must give up our civil liberties in exchange for peace of mind. But there shouldn’t ...

Editorial: Free swim lessons for all!

By Editorial Board | January 30

This initiative is a solid step from within our community to alleviate some of the problems we face. It’s not often that we get to read about something ...

Editorial: Kobe Bryant: What the media got wrong

By Editorial Board | January 30

"It is the new attention economy that has morphed journalism into a glorified competition of who can be the first to deliver the most shocking news story ...

Editorial: Eight-week paid leave is not enough

By Editorial Board | January 28

"The Editorial Board applauds UNC for beginning to grant two types of four-week paid family leave beginning in January, particularly for being equitable ...

Editorial: A voting explainer for UNC students

By Editorial Board | January 28

UNC is making it easier to submit your ballot this year. And even if you'll be away, here's other ways to make your voice heard.

Editorial: A commitment to transparency

By Editorial Board | January 26

The editorial board on candidate endorsements in the current political climate.

Editorial: Avoid a "Contagion" by getting vaccinated

By Editorial Board | January 26

Some general advice: make sure you are vaccinated, wash your hands, avoid places with a lot of people and go to a doctor ASAP if you are not feeling well. ...

Editorial: Political activism or Twitter slacktivism?

By Editorial Board | January 23

"If you had told Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that building social movements could be done in 140 characters or less, we doubt he would believe you. The ...

Editorial: Coronavirus: Why you should be watching

By Editorial Board | January 23

With the first reported case in Washington state, government officials have already started cracking down on preventing the virus from making rounds across ...

Editorial: Submit a missed connection, find love at UNC

By Editorial Board | January 21

Ever heard of missed connections? The Daily Tar Heel is launching its own rendition of the hopeless romantic's search.

Editorial: “Little Women” and the issue of sexism in Hollywood

By Editorial Board | January 16

"Amy March, portrayed by Academy Award nominee Florence Pugh, said it best: 'The world is hard on ambitious girls.'"

Editorial: #WWIII jokes privilege views over humanity

By Editorial Board | January 12

American elitism and military complex has been on full display. The humanity at the foundation of this conflict has been disregarded for online views ...

Editorial: A Silent Sham

By Editorial Board | January 12

"Silent Sam may not have a place on this campus anymore, but white supremacy does. Systemic racism isn’t going anywhere — UNC has always allowed it ...