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Monday’s ad against “Islamic apartheid” preaches xenophobia

By Layla Quran | March 4

Reading through The Daily Tar Heel on Monday, I was not surprised by another ad by David Horowitz claiming Islam to be a religion of hate and oppression. ...

Hybrid buses help the town and University

By Editorial Board | March 4

On Saturday, Chapel Hill Transit unveiled 15 new diesel-electric hybrid buses. Chapel Hill’s fleet now has 29 hybrid buses, which make up about one-fourth ...

Making federally funded research public considered wise

By Editorial Board | March 4

The Obama Administration’s directive requiring federal agencies with more than $100 million in research and development expenditures make available ...

Bicycle Apartments will alleviate pressure on Northside

March 3

On Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Town Council took a positive step toward ameliorating tensions between long-term Northside residents and short-term student ...

Fixing Fetzer Field would benefit multiple sports

March 3

Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham, along with the Rams Club, should work to renovate Fetzer Field. Rather than putting the emphasis on potential Smith ...

Random class checks are inconvenient, but suffice

March 3

As an outside academic review team’s visit to campus quickly approaches, the University is taking proactive steps to show it has corrected the academic ...

Get educated on the prevalence, complexity of sexual assault

By Anna Barson | February 28

It’s easy to picture the world a certain way — as college students, we tend to live under the assumption that we are invincible.

Explore solar panels on Fetzer Hall for UNC’s future

February 28

The Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee is developing a plan to include solar panels in the renovation of the roof of Fetzer Hall. This proposal ...

Rams Head rock climbers should take caution

February 28

Last spring, a student fell from the Rams Head Recreation Center climbing wall, severely injuring her lower body and legs. Naturally, such a dangerous ...

Quickhits for Feb. 28, 2012

By Editorial Board | February 27

At a meeting of the National Governors Association last week, Gov. Pat McCrory paid a compliment to Gov. Padilla of Puerto Rico, remarking as to what ...

Tar Heel Rifle and Pistol Club deserves equal treatment

February 27

Student Congress will vote on a controversial bill next week that, if passed, will require the Tar Heel Rifle and Pistol Club to jump through unnecessary ...

Senate Bill 122 would reduce human trafficking

February 27

State legislators should pass Senate Bill 122, entitled “Sex Trafficking/Sex Offender Registration,” in order to deal with the state’s human trafficking ...

Everyone must feel free to speak out for change

By Editorial Board | February 26

An individual’s right to voice his or her grievances in the public sphere must be steadfastly protected and defended. The issue of the Honor Court charge ...

Payday loans hurt those at their most vulnerable

February 26

In 2001 the sun set on payday lending in North Carolina. The law that allowed payday lending expired and wasn’t renewed by the N.C. General Assembly. ...

SBP elect should find high quality candidates for team

By Editoiral Board | February 25

The selection committee for the Lambden administration’s executive branch officers should focus on complementing student body president-elect Christy ...

YMCA should get more member input on decisions

By Editorial Board | February 25

The local YMCA Board of Directors is looking to renovate its facilities and layout — specifically, by removing the racquetball courts.

UNC should comply with accreditation agency review

By Editorial Board | February 25

The University needs to cooperate fully with its accrediting agency to prevent possible sanctions ranging from loss of accreditation to forcing graduates ...

Politics has no place on the system’s Board of Governors

February 25

When selecting the new members for the UNC-system Board of Governors, the General Assembly should avoid partisan politics.

Carrboro is right to seek an advocate for day laborers

By staceman | February 24

When selecting the new members for the UNC-system Board of Governors, the General Assembly should avoid partisan politics.

The NC Education Lottery does not deserve its name

February 24

The North Carolina Education Lottery is not living up to its name. The lottery needs fundamental changes in order to validate its necessity in our state. ...