Letters -

Op-ed: We must fight for sustainable graduate worker stipend at UNC

January 16

"We recognize the value of our labor, even if the administration does not. We demand a stipend compatible with our human dignity. We demand to be made ...

Op-ed: UNC must 'lead the pack in climate action.' Does the Cogeneration facility help?

January 13

"I hope UNC might live up to its motto Lux Libertas as it considers who this university and medical center serves and whom they harm."

Op-ed: The Belichick hire could redefine athletes’ academics in a way nobody is talking about

January 12

"But this big-time athletics hire might also be an opportunity to redefine academics, at least in one way. How? By treating Belichick and his staff not ...

Op-ed: A climate change refuter will be president — which side are you on?

November 19

"With a fascist in office, this far-reaching federal action is now impossible. It is abundantly clear that this government won't fight for us. Therefore, ...

Op-ed: Trump's election is a devastating blow for survivors. I know because I am one.

November 17

"In one term, Donald Trump eliminated dozens of legal protections for victims of gender-based violence."

Op-ed: Trump's victory is a special delivery from the Democratic Party

November 17

"Now, more than ever, the only people that are capable of standing up for our interests are ourselves. An injury to one is an injury to all."

Op-ed: My post-election to-dos

November 14

"But tomorrow, the number one on my to-do list will be to fight, to peacefully protest. Spend the rest of my life working to reverse the systematic oppression ...

Op-ed: Let’s get SCiLL’s origins right, like it or not

November 7

"Contrary to the contrived orthodox narrative, SCiLL is as worthy an example of shared University governance as you’ll find, unlike the faculty hegemony ...

Op-ed: Students say Helene made climate change and this election personal

November 3

"This year we experienced what awaits us if we don't move fast on climate action."

Op-ed: Voting for Josh Stein is crucial for the future of North Carolina's democracy

October 21

"To protect our voices and our votes, we must look to leaders like Josh Stein, whose record as attorney general has consistently demonstrated his commitment ...

Op-ed: Student rentals harm Northside residents

October 3

"Student tenants, working in conjunction with the Town, must work to preserve Northside and create fairer housing opportunities throughout Chapel Hill." ...

Op-ed: Art Pope on Democracy, Policy and Business in NC

September 18

"The last time I checked, North Carolina had a vibrant democracy as a “purple” state with a Republican legislative majority, a Democratic Governor, ...

Op-ed: Black Student Movement is concerned for UNC’s future without D&I

September 16

"The political state of North Carolina and the country more broadly have heavily warped policymakers and invested parties' grasps on the value of DEI. ...

Op-ed: Black Student Movement to reopen communication with The Daily Tar Heel

September 15

"To protect the well-being of our people, BSM has previously chosen not to speak with or work in collaboration with The DTH. Recently, The Daily Tar Heel ...

Op-ed: UNC professor responds to future SCiLL faculty member's New York Times guest essay

September 11

"SCiLL's mission, like that of other similarly inspired centers across the country, is supported by the generosity of rich donors working to defend and ...

Op-ed: More than 900 students say Lee Roberts will never be their chancellor

August 29

"Lux, libertas — light and liberty, the UNC motto. Lee Roberts’ and the Board of Governor’s rule has cast our university in darkness and liberty ...

Op-ed: UNC must do more to combat antisemitism

April 28

"As a representative of the Jewish community on campus, I call upon interim Chancellor Lee Roberts to take action to protect Jewish students on campus." ...

Op-ed: Grounds workers should not be used to disrupt peaceful protests

April 22

"Administrators and the chancellor are hiding behind facilities workers to disguise their intentions. They want to quash dissent and protest but without ...

Attack on DEI: Statement from the Black Student Movement

April 18

"These recent actions from the Board of Governors convey that the diverse voices of students across our campuses are not worth protecting, at least not ...

Op-ed: Mental health, deeper happiness and the University’s mission

April 11

"It’s clear that improving mental health more broadly will require changes in the social, cultural and technological environment we’ve created for ...