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Opinion: Renewed dorm rivalries could liven up South Campus

January 26

Once upon a time, there existed real, passionate rivalries between UNC’s South Campus dorms. This playful spirit was encouraged by the practice of organizing ...

Opinion: UNC's international profile could be more competitive

January 22

It is clear from its mission statement that the University of North Carolina operates in order to better both its students and the state from which it ...

Opinion: We must unite to protest BOG's actions

January 22

It’s been exactly one week, and the UNC-system Board of Governors has remained confusingly mum on its move to oust system President Tom Ross.

Opinion: Hypocrisy abounds in UNC’s handling of the Mock case

January 22

The lack of attention from the University regarding wrestling coach C.D. Mock’s personal campaign to blame women in general for his son’s sexual assault ...

Opinion: Higher gas tax would bring us into new century

January 21

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Opinion: Cancellation of call to prayer at Duke was wrong response to extremist threats

January 21

When Duke University decided to reverse course on its decision to allow the recitation of the adhan, the traditional Muslim call to prayer, from its chapel ...

Burn Book for Jan. 21, 2015

January 21

Diligent readers might recall a certain column from early last semester, written by the potentially clairvoyant Seth Rose. In this column, Rose discussed ...

Opinion: Shrewd silence on Ross decision must not be overlooked

January 19

Tom Ross’ ouster as UNC system president is troubling in its own right, but more troubling still has been the Board of Governors’ unwillingness to ...

Opinion: Alcohol policy should face up to power imbalances

January 16

Getting drunk is a central part of the college experience for many students. It has been for a very long time, and despite the best efforts of administrators, ...

Opinion: Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream is still far off

January 16

Mainstream conversations about Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy rarely acknowledge the historical truth that King was a political radical.

Quickhits for Jan. 15, 2015

January 15

Vive la liberte! Mere days after millions filled the streets in France to march in support of free speech and against all those who would threaten it, ...

Opinion: The University should move to paperless ticketing

January 15

There’s almost nothing better than singing the alma mater while embracing friends after a hard fought basketball win in the Dean E. Smith Center.

Opinion: Future leaders should promote blended learning

January 15

It is clear by now that blended learning has the potential to narrow the achievement gap in college classrooms.

Opinion: The Varsity needs more than digital improvements

January 13

As the Varsity Theatre fights to preserve its place on Franklin Street as an accessible and historic asset to the town, it deserves the continued engagement ...

Opinion: Fraternities should not hire strippers for rush events

January 13

Behold the excited yet wary freshmen, the curious exchange students and all those in between — spring rush is upon us!

Opinion: Advocacy networks a welcome addition to dorm life

January 12

This semester, the community governments that organize and run UNC’s residence halls are creating a new position designed to introduce students to campus ...

Opinion: Phil Berger uses twisted logic to obstruct civil rights

January 12

A federal court made North Carolina the 29th state in the union to legalize same-sex marriage in October. While civil rights groups and the LGBTQ community ...

Opinion: Support simple improvements for retail work

January 12

As a new year dawns and guilty memories of frenzied holiday shopping recede, North Carolina voters should resolve to improve the lot of the state’s ...

Opinion: Written consent policies improve transparency

January 12

Chapel Hill and Carrboro police would do well to follow the lead of other local law enforcement agencies in requiring written consent to conduct vehicle ...

Opinion: Being a fan comes with ethical responsibilities

January 9

In the midst of questions about the ethics of college athletics, some UNC fans might have decided to divert their attentions to the world of professional ...