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Editorial: Mental Health Summit was a start, but events must be more accessible

By Editorial Board | November 16

"Hosting a mental health summit was an opportunity to look differently at the approach to mental health; it’s imperative to involve undergraduates in ...

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Editorial: Blood drives show health is still political for queer people

By Editorial Board | November 15

"Those who are eligible should consider donating blood on Dec. 8 at Fetzer Hall, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Whether you’re eligible or not, everyone ...

Editorial: Still Life Nightclub is coming to Chapel Hill

By Editorial Board | November 15

"The nightclub is meant to serve as Chapel Hill’s premiere entertainment experience. That might just be what Franklin Street needs."

Editorial: Personal branding can serve as a barrier to creative pursuits

By Editorial Board | November 10

"Personal branding is a privilege many cannot afford, and it cannot be guaranteed to be linked to the quality of a candidate. And the potential pitfalls ...

Editorial: UNC is asking the wrong questions about police on campus

By Editorial Board | November 8

"The assumption behind questions about UNC Police’s presence and programming is that UNC Police plays some kind of beneficial role for UNC students ...

Editorial: New North Carolina legislative maps undermine our elections

By Editorial Board | November 3

"The North Carolina Republican-led Redistricting Committee's maps represent everything wrong with partisan map-making. The manipulation in the proposed ...

Editorial: The ACC should stay in North Carolina

By Editorial Board | November 2

"The ACC's rise can be traced back to North Carolina. Without the basketball success and national branding of Duke and UNC, the ACC wouldn't have nearly ...

Editorial: It's time to abolish policing within educational institutions

By Caitlyn Yaede | November 1

"This approach of relying on the community is ultimately rooted in abolitionist principles — a set of goals that work to dismantle the prison-industrial ...

Viewpoints: The Editorial Board's favorite Halloween candies

By Editorial Board | October 26

"Being sold in giant bags at the supermarket, everyone has their own opinions on which Halloween treat reigns supreme during the month of October. Here, ...

Column: We shouldn’t still be squabbling over affirmative action

By Nicholas Li-wen Hatcher | October 25

"Yes, it is frustrating whenever anyone receives an advantage in college admissions — fair or not. However, the real problem is that we have to play ...

Editorial: David Price's retirement opens the door for change

By Editorial Board | October 25

"In a district Price has easily carried over the past three decades, the district is all but certain to remain as a Democratic hold. Still, a new face ...

Editorial: Professors shouldn't have to be mental health resources

By Editorial Board | October 24

"Teachers should serve as role models, educators and occasionally mentors to students — not therapists."

Editorial: The Editorial Board's endorsements for Orange County's municipal elections

By Editorial Board | October 18

"We believe the endorsed individuals below would make strong candidates for office in Orange County. We urge you, if eligible, to vote in municipal elections ...

Editorial: Attendance policies need to be adjusted for student mental health

By Editorial Board | October 18

"By increasing flexibility in attendance policies across all departments, as well as integrating wellness days into the regular semester schedule, the ...

Editorial: Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day will require more than a proclamation

By Editorial Board | October 12

"In order to truly recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the University must go beyond words and take action. It must invest in the sovereignty of Native ...

Editorial: Sustainability is about more than fast fashion

By Editorial Board | October 12

"While fast fashion is often villainized for its role in waste and carbon emission, they share the blame with higher-end brands that so often are left ...

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Editorial: Campus celebrities are a product of consumer culture

By Editorial Board | October 11

"People are not meant to be consumed or branded, and doing so can yield unhealthy expectations for what mundane life looks like. Unlike consumable goods, ...

Editorial: Mental health resources for the Chapel Hill community

By Editorial Board | October 10

"In light of recent events, the Editorial Board has compiled a list of mental health resources for the UNC community. These resources are intended to ...

Editorial: Looking forward to the Campus Y's work this year

By Editorial Board | October 8

"As the Campus Y enters this new phase, the Editorial Board looks forward to seeing its social justice efforts continue."

Editorial: Senator Burr's double standard of taxing NIL deals

By Editorial Board | October 5

"A system where athletes are subjected to a double tax would be a massive failure. The regular student on scholarship, who makes money on the side, does ...