Editorials -

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Editorial: Screw an internship, spend summer 2023 with yourself

By Editorial Board | April 19

"If you find yourself without an internship opportunity this summer, remember there are many other ways to fill your time and energy in the months before ...

Editorial: Treat H.B. 533 and all anti-abortion legislation as the serious threats they are

By Editorial Board | April 18

"The proposal of such a bill is a slap in the face to those that have the ability to get pregnant and the 55 percent of North Carolinians that favor some ...

Editorial: Terrorism charges against UNC activist indicative of unjust police violence, overreach

By Editorial Board | April 14

"For any student involved in social change, Halperin and Marsicano’s experiences are crucial to understand. Their time in Atlanta reflects a power dynamic ...

Editorial: Stop engaging with the far right. Seriously.

By Editorial Board | April 12

"It’s your choice how you choose to spend your time. But the next time you engage with some unsubstantiated claim online, consider just ignoring it. ...

Editorial: How to be a good neighbor in your college dorm

By Editorial Board | April 12

"Being a good neighbor is the same as being a good person or friend. It requires the same principles of self-discipline, respect, consideration and, most ...

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Column: Sports betting is a dangerous game

By Franklin Payne | April 11

"North Carolina needs to properly address the industry of online sports betting with safeguards and preemptive policies to help our vulnerable youth. ...

Editorial: GTHTC (Go to Hell, Tricia Cotham)

By Editorial Board | April 10

"It is clear that she has no interest in protecting progressive values in N.C. Instead, she put Republicans in a prime position to commandeer legislative ...

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Editorial: When falling out of a deep platonic love

By Editorial Board | March 23

"According to Psychology Today, platonic loss, not from death but by friend breakup, is just as painful as a romantic one. It can lead to psychological ...

Editorial: UNC knows how to go pro

By Rebecca Savidge | March 22

" The Tar Heels have been a leader in almost all of the varsity sports the University offers — and it goes beyond just being a good college team. UNC ...

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Editorial: Recognition for service workers comes in the form of fair pay

By Editorial Board | March 21

"We need a systemic and meaningful approach to addressing the needs of service workers to properly share appreciate for their important and fundamental ...

Editorial: No Spring Break plans? No problem.

By Editorial Board | March 6

"We get it – the FOMO is real. Watching your peers travel while you're kicking back in your shared college town can put a damper on the relaxation that ...

Editorial: No, that seat isn't taken. No, you can't join me.

By Editorial Board | March 5

"In this new semester, I encourage you to have a meal by yourself and appreciate precious quality me time."

Editorial: A tender(footed) apology from our Editorial Board

By Editorial Board | March 1

"In the wake of ongoing developments to the controversial School of Civic Life and Leadership, we have taken this time to reflect on our own reporting ...

Editorial: Black athletes broke boundaries in the 2023 Super Bowl

By Editorial Board | February 28

"Even as the sport integrated, the role of the quarterback — the head and face of a team, remains reserved solely for white boys. The powers-that-be ...

Editorial: School of Civic Life is just another example of ideological combativeness

By Editorial Board | February 28

"The new school will supposedly promote democracy and work to protect free speech at UNC. It’s astonishingly clear that the school is merely a Trojan ...

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Column: Ethical syllabuses don’t guarantee ethical behavior

By Grace Gao | February 26

"ProctorEdu reported that even with these policies strictly implemented, 60.8 percent of college students still act dishonestly in their studies, and ...

Editorial: UNC Ice Hockey is earning well-deserved respect

By Editorial Board | February 22

"As UNC Hockey looks forward to building off of the foundation they have constructed this season, whether it be getting more students involved, building ...

Editorial: Our endorsement for UNC's Student Body President

By Editorial Board | February 21

"After conducting interviews and researching their campaign platforms, we’ve come to the unconventional decision not to endorse a candidate for the ...

Editorial: The University can better reckon with policing

By Editorial Board | February 14

"As a public institution – especially one designed to foster new ideas and complex conversations – UNC needs to do a better job facilitating ...

Editorial: Out with the old and in with the hue

By Editorial Board | February 8

"While we can never fear that color is going to disappear from our world, it does impact several factors in our lives. Color is something we take for ...