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Zach Gaver is a senior English and economics major from Virginia Beach, Va. He is serving his third semester on the editorial board and the DTH.

UNC student body president candidates are impressive

By Zach Gaver | February 10

Let’s be honest, The Daily Tar Heel’s editorial board doesn’t exactly have the best record for student body president endorsements. In recent years, ...

Solar panels should be implemented with efficiency

February 10

The town of Chapel Hill does well to explore the addition of solar panels on town-owned facilities, but economic feasibility should be the chief concern ...

Progress borne by past Kenan-Flagler deans shows no signs of stopping

By Mahmoud Saad | February 6

Simply put, Doug Shackelford “gets the blue.”

New fraternity sexual assault prevention policy has room for improvement

February 6

Sexual assault is an issue that has dominated conversations regarding social justice policy at UNC for some time now.

Quickhits for Feb. 6, 2014

February 5

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Sierra Wingate-Bey is a senior journalism major from Durham.

North Carolina should listen to Obama

By Sierra Wingate-Bey | February 5

When a person works a full-time job for the minimum wage, but does not have enough money to properly feed, house and clothe a family without being considered ...

Trey Bright is a sophomore economics and political Science major from Fayetteville.

Raising the minimum wage is not the answer

By Trey Brights | February 5

While few would deny that raising the minimum wage is a well-intentioned strategy, it is incredibly inefficient and runs the risk of furthering the very ...

Recycling opportunities remain for Greeks

February 4

Initiative is the name of the game when it comes to setting trends, particularly in recycling programs. This was exemplified by the remarkable results ...

New initiative needs student involvement

February 4

The newest residence hall composting initiative needs active support from the UNC community. After a failed effort last year, the Environmental Affairs ...

Recommended voting measures a must for the state

February 4

Now that North Carolina will face a shorter early voting period this year, the simple task of casting a vote could now become longer and more laborious. ...

Self-plagiarism rules have place in Honor Code

February 3

The newly proposed change to the Honor Code prohibiting self-plagiarism is a necessary addition that would promote academic integrity and clarify a gray ...

Timeliness vital for cancellation notices

February 3

Class cancellations and office closures due to inclement weather should be announced via email at least a few hours in advance.

UNC should release information N&O asked for

February 3

Chancellor Carol Folt recently told the UNC Board of Trustees that the University must fully acknowledge lessons from its past regarding academic and ...

Women's games should see larger stage

February 2

This University has one of the most storied athletic traditions in the country. From the legendary women’s soccer and men’s basketball programs to ...

Electronic accessibility should be kept in mind

February 2

What can UNC learn from schools in Wake County? As it turns out, a lot about textbooks. The middle schools are taking an innovative approach to outfitting ...

No perfect fit for student body president

By Trey Bright | January 31

Many people have a vision of what they believe a perfect leader to be — charismatic, organized and maybe even good looking. But former Student Body ...

Elections should be held at Cobb Residence Hall

January 31

As the decision to establish an on-campus voting site continues, UNC students and personnel work closely with county officials during their evaluation, ...

Quickhits for Jan. 30, 2014

January 29

As a result of the 2-inch snowpocalypse in Atlanta, the men’s basketball team was stranded at the airport. The team was forced to ride the metro and ...

The University needs a new arena

By Dylan Cunningham | January 29

Strong tradition can only do so much to overcome a structure that pales in comparison to those at schools with similarly elite basketball programs.

Renovations are a sufficient solution

By Zach Gaver | January 29

The construction of a new basketball arena to replace the Smith Center would be foolish and wasteful of two of the University’s most valuable resources ...