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Opinion: We need more women analyzing sports

By Editorial Board | December 1

Sexism in sports is not a secret. Opportunities are scarce even in the journalism world. Often when reporting positions become available, women are relegated ...

Opinion: We can all learn from Glenn Beck’s change of heart

By Editorial Board | November 29

2016 was truly the year of “anything can happen.” In the most obvious ways, it set the stage for major changes that are going to come in the political ...

Opinion: A nation divide might not need to stand

By Editorial Board | November 28

Immediately following the election, calls for unity were everywhere, coming from a lot of people. The president, the president-elect, Hillary Clinton ...

Opinion: Free speech is good in theory, but not so easy in practice

By Editorial Board | November 27

Free speech is one of those rights that falls under the “applies to all people” category. It is considered undeniable, equalizing and ought to be ...

Opinion: We should more actively seek out objective truths

By Editorial Board | November 27

Science is perhaps the most grounded connection we have to the laws that govern our world. Public policies, which quite literally govern our world, should ...

Opinion: Public schools should empower future adults

By Editorial Board | November 21

Public education is a beautiful thing. It ideally takes kids from all walks of life, regardless of any outside factors, and gives them an equal and undeniable ...

Opinion: Journalism should seek the truth, not balance sides

By Editorial Board | November 21

From newsrooms, living rooms and war rooms alike, a consensus emerges: Journalists did not cover this election, or President-elect Trump, correctly.

Opinion: Now is the time for all of us to speak out against hate

By Editorial Board | November 20

The Ku Klux Klan is holding a rally in our state. The white nationalist group — or more accurately, white terrorist group — was thought to have been ...

Opinion: Donald Trump is not the problem; he only represents it

By Editorial Board | November 20

Sometimes the biggest jokes aren’t funny at all, and honestly no better notion can sum up the most recent presidential election cycle than that one. ...

Opinion: Is it necessary to throw off unjust governments?

By Editorial Board | November 17

Personal morality and national citizenship usually go hand-in-hand in the United States. Doing what is right in your own life can lead to a more sustainable ...

Opinion: The Constitution is important all day, every day

By Editorial Board | November 17

The checks and balances of our government’s constitution deserve respect all the time, even if just to preserve them for times like these. With President-elect ...

Quick hits for Nov. 17, 2016

November 16

ABC 11 reported that we blurred the line between free speech and respect for the democratic process. How so, ABC? Did we call for a riot? Did we say the ...

Opinion: In light of recent events, use art as an outlet and tool

By Editorial Board | November 16

When times are tough, we often turn to words of wisdom, hugs, protest, or – for some of us – absentmindedly perusing through Facebook for some immediate ...

Opinion: There is light to be seen in the dark, find some

By Editorial Board | November 16

The weather now is perfect Carolina autumn. Do yourself a favor. Get up, ignore all screens and walk outside. Walk down Franklin Street from Chapel Hill ...

Opinion: Know your space and be mindful at protests

By Editorial Board | November 16

The past week has seen no shortage of political unrest and protesting. While the presidential election is the main focus, the North Dakota Access pipeline ...

Opinion: Self-care can be an act of politicism, radicalism and love

By Editorial Board | November 16

As the dark cloud of President-elect Donald Trump grows closer and closer, the call for self-care has defined the post-election melancholia amongst liberals ...

Opinion: Working for Trump in Trump's America

By Editorial Board | November 14

A role in the Federal Government is the dream of many students. Rather it be through an internship or full-time employment, the chance to help shape ...