Fresh eyes will give a necessary new perspective

By Editorial Board | October 8

The Chapel Hill Police Department was right to ask the State Bureau of Investigation to have a greater role in the investigation of last year’s homicide ...

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UNC can’t dive into athletic reform without support

By Editorial Board | October 8

While the past couple years have shown that the athletic-academic machine is broken, UNC would better survive as an institution if it were to lead the ...

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Alert Carolina has improved through new policies

By Editorial Board | October 7

Alert Carolina is working towards a balance between detail and timeliness in its alerts that should be commended.

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Folt’s pledge to listen to students is admirable

By Editorial Board | October 7

Chancellor Folt should be praised for her efforts to reach out and speak to all corners of campus in her first three months at UNC.

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The drop period should not be shortened

By Editorial Board | October 7

The Board of Governors’ plan to shorten the drop period at UNC-system schools is one that needs to be reconsidered. The proposal, which would restrict ...

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The state should give more warning to budget changes

By Editorial Board | October 4

The N.C. General Assembly should have considered the consequences of abruptly changing the formula for appropriating funds from the North Carolina Education ...

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Chapel Hill should develop annual music festival

By Editorial Board | October 4

It’s time to end Carrboro’s musical domination over Chapel Hill.

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Students should not bear the weight of athletic travel

By Editorial Board | October 4

This school year marks the beginning of a new era in ACC sports, with the inclusion of three new teams and one on the way.

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Quickhits for October 3, 2013

By Editorial Board | October 2

A deadlocked Congress has caused a government shutdown. While national parks, museums and monuments will shut down, “essential” departments such as ...

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North Carolina should welcome voter ID law input

By Editorial Board | October 1

Gov. Pat McCrory and members of the N.C. General Assembly should take the U.S. Justice Department lawsuit as an opportunity to refine the voter ID law ...

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Town and gown team up to improve game day

By Editorial Board | October 1

Recent improvements to football game day operations by both the town and University mirror the excellence usually presented by the teams that are playing ...

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New gun law will lead to less safety on campuses

By Editorial Board | October 1

With a new state law that went into effect Tuesday, concealed carry permit owners are now legally allowed to bring handguns onto UNC’s and other public ...

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Transfer students should continue to receive support

By Editorial Board | October 1

UNC should be proud of the way it provides the foundation for a relatively easy transition into the University for transfer students.

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Property owners need to seek input from community

By Editorial Board | October 1

Owners of the Rathskeller property should make an effort to reach out to students for their input and take into account the suggestions of town development ...

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The state shouldn’t pass on funds for fracking studies

By Editorial Board | October 1

The decision to return almost $600,000 worth of grant money intended for water studies back to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is bewildering ...

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Bike corrals should not replace car parking

By Editorial Board | October 1

Increasing bicycle parking downtown should not come at the cost of limiting availability of motorist parking spots.

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Applications should recognize LGBT community

By Editorial Board | September 29

Universities throughout the country are recognizing multiple gender identities and sexual orientations on their admissions applications, allowing potential ...

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Resident advisors should clarify the reporting process

By Editorial Board | September 29

Students who speak to their resident advisors about sexual assault generally are not aware that RAs are among a group of university faculty that is required ...

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New top fundraiser should take action quickly

By Editorial Board | September 29

When David Routh begins his job as the new vice chancellor of development on Oct. 14, it is absolutely imperative that he starts fundraising immediately. ...

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The University should add more fields in the future

By Editorial Board | September 26

It’s only necessary to witness one fight between intramural flag football and club soccer teams to realize that field space at UNC is far too limited. ...

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