Editorials -

Opinion: In-state tuition for veterans should apply to all schools

April 21

Gov. Pat McCrory took a step in the right direction last week when he announced he would call on the General Assembly to approve in-state tuition for ...

Opinion: New cell coverage system is ideal partnership

April 20

If the construction of the Distributed Antenna System goes according to plan, the only coverage Tar Heel cellphone users will need to worry about will ...

Opinion: Clean up of Jordan Lake cannot wait

April 20

The environmental benefits of the Jordan Lake Rules outweigh the financial burden, and failing to reinstate them would be a mistake.

Opinion: UNC should follow peers in regards to reading days

April 20

Students would greatly benefit from reading days between the last day of classes and the beginning of the exam period.

Quickhits for April 17, 2014

April 17

After one of its bartenders was charged with selling alcohol to a minor, He’s Not Here has announced that it will no longer host 18 and up events. Now ...

Opinion: North Carolina should document new drug’s use

April 16

Attorney General Eric Holder has recently urged states and counties across the country to begin equipping their first responders with a new drug called ...

Opinion: Students should receive realistic drug education

April 16

By the time most students get to college, the only formal education they’ve had on the topic of recreational drug use is through the Drug Abuse Resistance ...

Opinion: Students need to be aware of new grading system

April 16

In an attempt to reduce grade inflation and provide a relative context regarding the coursework of different majors, UNC will finally implement a contextual ...

Opinion: Advisory email would be useful for student voters

April 15

The North Carolina State Board of Elections should make it easier for students living in residence halls to access voting information for the May 6 primary ...

Opinion: Carrboro's pay-as-you-throw proposal needs revision

April 15

The town of Carrboro recently decided to hire a consultant to explore the feasibility of a pay-as-you-throw solid waste disposal system.

Opinion: The University is not restricting freedom of speech

April 14

The University has every right to demand a “heads up” from professors intending to publish controversial opinions that could bring bad publicity and ...

Opinion: Mary Willingham’s data offers limited view

April 14

For months, the national media has had a field day with the claims made by Mary Willingham that 60 percent of UNC’s athletes read below an eighth grade ...

Viewpoint: Interview with faculty chair candidate Andrew Perrin

By Gabriella Kostrzewa | April 13

The election for the next chair of the faculty takes place this week. Bruce Cairns and Andrew Perrin are running for the position. Gabriella Kostrzewa ...

Viewpoint: interview with faculty chair candidate Bruce Cairns

By Gabriella Kostrzewa | April 13

The election for the next chair of the faculty takes place this week. Bruce Cairns and Andrew Perrin are running for the position. Gabriella Kostrzewa ...

Opinion: Higher education should be spread down the line

April 10

Two years ago, Carrboro High School senior Lee Mook began the Language for Youth program, in which CHS students volunteer their time to teach language ...

Opinion: Tax incentives for office space would draw more firms

April 10

Chapel Hill and Carrboro should consider implementing tax-based incentives to promote the development of additional office space.

Opinion: Whole bar to blame for serving underaged

April 10

Alcohol Law Enforcement officers recently cracked down on underage alcohol distribution at local bars in order to help curb underage drinking and the ...