Free press should be exercised free of fear

By Letter to the Editor | November 27

TO THE EDITOR: For the Chapel Hill Town Council, “sorry” seems to be the hardest word. While much of the debate over the raid on the former Yates ...

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Be a researcher to let your voice be heard

By Letter to the Editor | November 21

Many of us try to distance ourselves from politics. We are researchers, not lobbyists, I was once told, but now is not the time to assume that your absence ...

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Where does that bite of turkey come from?

By Letter to the Editor | November 21

The Thanksgiving story has been ingrained in most of us from the time we colored our first turkey hands to last-minute cramming for a U.S. history class. ...

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Police raid was justified because of threat

By Letter to the Editor | November 20

Since Sunday, I’ve read several articles and a letter about the police raids on the former Yates Motor Company building. None of them give the police ...

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BOG should vote no to skyrocketing tuition

By Letter to the Editor | November 20

I’m a proud UNC alum. I attended UNC because it’s a top institution, affordable and the “university of the people.” When I enrolled in 2000-01, ...

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Celebrate UNC’s diverse transgender community

By Letter to the Editor | November 20

Sunday marked the 13th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day memorializing those killed due to anti-transgender fear and hatred. This year, at ...

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Be grateful for UNC in spite of tuition hikes

By Letter to the Editor | November 17

I believe I am not alone when I express my absolute distaste for the sense of entitlement displayed by so many of those vehemently opposed to any and ...

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Don’t feel mediocre: you are invaluable to UNC

By Letter to the Editor | November 17

I am writing to fellow Tar Heels that feel mediocre in a community of incredible people that often fosters this.

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Margolis’ criticism of athletics is misinformed

By Letter to the Editor | November 17

This letter responds to Lewis Margolis and the letter published on Nov. 15.

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Eve Carson 5K will be held on Saturday

By Letter to the Editor | November 17

In March 2008, our community lost Eve Marie Carson, an exceptional person. The former UNC student body president lived with an incredible vivacity, and ...

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Police actions cause resentment from public

By Letter to the Editor | November 17

I have always been proud of the police culture embodied by the Chapel Hill Police Department. They communicate with the public and use the minimal amount ...

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Rape prevention fosters a safe place for children

By Letter to the Editor | November 15

TO THE EDITOR: The recent controversy over allegations of child sexual abuse at Penn State brings to light a sobering and poorly understood issue. Sexual ...

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Academics vs. athletics can damage integrity

By Letter to the Editor | November 15

Professor Margolis, why mince words at this point? You see no place for Division I football and basketball programs at the University of North Carolina. ...

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Article misrepresents students with ADHD

By Letter to the Editor | November 15

As an ADHD student, I was incredibly shocked and offended to read your article, “Alert on Adderall.” It did nothing more than perpetuate negative ...

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Penn State kvetch was disrespectful to victims

By Letter to the Editor | November 14

I’m puzzled by Friday’s Jerry Sandusky/Dance Marathon kvetch. Surely the author wasn’t making light of the fact that survivors of sexual assault ...

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Field hockey team thanks UNC for support

By Letter to the Editor | November 14

As our team moves on to play in the Final Four this weekend in Louisville, I would like to thank the campus community — in particular, Carolina Fever ...

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America Recycles Day promotes sustainability

By Letter to the Editor | November 14

Carolina has made great strides in its efforts to become more environmentally friendly and move toward a sustainable future. If you have ever wanted to ...

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Cunningham should look to Kang for goals

By Letter to the Editor | November 14

Bubba Cunningham should follow in the footsteps of Emil Kang, who became the Executive Director for the Arts at Carolina six years ago. Mr. Kang made ...

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Horowitz ad uses Quran verses out of context

By Letter to the Editor | November 13

TO THE EDITOR: In response to David Horowitz’s most recent ad in The Daily Tar Heel, we are deeply concerned with the ignorance that is being exhibited ...

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UNC’s scandal cannot compare to Penn State

By Letter to the Editor | November 13

TO THE EDITOR: In lieu of the recent accusations leveled at members of the Penn State football program, I have taken time to reflect on the football scandal ...

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