Editorial: Changes the Editorial Board hopes to see next fall

"The Editorial Board discussed its main grievances with UNC and the improvements we hope to come back to in the fall."

Editorial: Despite what the Board of Governors say, DEI is essential to UNC

"DEI programs represent more than empty symbols for institutions to win points for being progressive; these programs are essential to fostering a community ...

Editorial: The Editorial Board rates favorite Franklin Street restaurants

"The best thing about Franklin Street food is there’s something for everyone. From the Mexican at Cosmic Cantina and Que Chula Tacos & Tequila Bar ...

Editorial: CDS must do better to serve students with dietary, religious restrictions

"When dining halls close their regular dinner hours at 8 p.m., it makes it difficult for students to find healthy and fulfilling options without paying ...

Editoral: Elected officials must do more for mental health

"While there are plenty of polarizing issues that divide our state legislation along partisan lines, mental health is a bipartisan issue. Everyone ...

Editorial: Our endorsement for UNC's 2024 Student Body President

Editorial: Bring back open conversation

"Real, educational and beneficial conversations are rooted in disagreement. We should possess the ability to tell another adult that we found their comment ...

Elections to the red carpet: What the Editorial Board will cover in 2024

"As we head into the spring semester, the Editorial Board has taken the time to look back at 2023 and predict what the new year might have in store. Whether ...

Editorial: The Editorial Board’s year in review

"We aim to be holistic in our commentary and consider multiple viewpoints when we meet each week before releasing an opinion or calling for change. We ...

Editorial: Redistricting cannot mean gerrymandering

"Gerrymandering allows representatives to choose who their voters, which effectively creates a government that is neither by nor for the people."

Editorial: The Editorial Board's endorsements for the 2023 municipal elections

This November, voters will choose their municipal representatives in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The Editorial Board, composed of 15 undergraduate students, ...

Editorial: Was Morehead-Cain's expansion to sophomores only for those in the know?

"Limiting information to a certain group of students, whether intentional or not, begs the question: Is there a select applicant pool that the Morehead-Cain ...

Meet the 2023-24 Editorial Board

We are honored and excited to be able to shed light on issues that impact the day-to-day lives of our readers. So, here are the faces — some new and ...

Editorial: UNC Facilities Services workers should be able to afford Chapel Hill

"This shortage of affordable housing and livable wages is even more alarming given that Facilities Services is undergoing a 'high volume of staff vacancies,' ...

Editorial: Two times too many

"Standing alone, the presence of an armed individual on campus is terrifying. Coupled with the death of Zijie Yan on Aug. 28, this is unimaginable and ...

Column: We need transparent policies on generative AI use

"We are still early in the process of making AI policies. The most challenging part of this is that what works for one department may not work for another ...

Editorial: The NCAA wants student-athletes' revenue, not well-being

"Tez Walker deserves to play. Accepting the verdict, even if begrudgingly, is enabling the NCAA’s authority. UNC needs to suit up, defend Tez Walker ...

Editorial: We must stay vigilant in combatting COVID-19

"Without the safety net of a UAA, the University should proactively emphasize safe practices and support for students affected by COVID-19 to protect ...

Editorial: We deserve to be kept informed, we deserve dignity

"It seems UNC and Chapel Hill Police had a lack of preparation for a crisis like this. In a world threatened by gun violence daily, students deserve more ...