Free speech forum

By Letter to the Editor | September 25

To celebrate First Amendment Day, we’re inviting our readers to speak their minds.

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Eve Carson Scholarship accepting applications

September 25

One of the many things that makes UNC students great is their dedication to making a difference, not only on campus but in the community and in the lives ...

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Understand what CUAB faces with Homecoming

By Letter to the Editor | September 22

TO THE EDITOR: On behalf of CUAB, we would like to address Michael Hardison’s Sept. 21 letter. It saddens us to know that you are unhappy with the Homecoming ...

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Execution calls for look at death penalty, mourning

By Letter to the Editor | September 22

TO THE EDITOR: The loss of life is abominable in any instance. However, it is most appalling when supported and enforced by the government.

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Plaque on Silent Sam would prove offensive

By Letter to the Editor | September 22

TO THE EDITOR I am unmoved by the Real Silent Sam group’s efforts and cause. As a native North Carolinian, there is no disputing that our state has ...

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In defense of The New Pornographers at UNC

By Letter to the Editor | September 22

TO THE EDITOR: From a “fiscal standpoint”, you could do worse than throwing money at a band who have headlined numerous big festivals, as The New ...

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Recycling Solo cups only causes additional harm

By Letter to the Editor | September 20

Holly Beilin’s column “Alcohol: It’s the footprint in your hand” definitely had its heart in the right place. I encourage everyone to consider ...

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Silent Sam needs a future reminding people of past

By Letter to the Editor | September 20

Davie Poplar and Davie Hall are both named after William R. Davie, a prominent North Carolina slaveholder. Thomas Ruffin, the namesake of Ruffin Hall, ...

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The New Pornographers lack name recognition

By Letter to the Editor | September 20

The Carolina Union Activities Board has dropped the ball again. There have been two types of reactions to news of the New Pornographers headlining our ...

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Who is Troy Davis — DTH, do you know?

By Letter to the Editor | September 20

Who is Troy Davis — DTH, do you know? TO THE EDITOR In the midst of a looming execution of Troy Anthony Davis, a 42-year old American death row ...

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DPS inappropriately patted itself on the back

By Letter to the Editor | September 20

TO THE EDITOR: The Department of Public Safety’s attempt to redeem its shoddy reputation should not be made at the expense of a UNC student’s livelihood. ...

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The Next Great Idea

By Letter to the Editor | September 20

More than 222 years ago, a committee of six men lobbied to create the first state university in a budding nation.

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9/11 issue helped us all remember the tragedy

By Letter to the Editor | September 20

TO THE EDITOR: I really enjoyed reading your article on Sept. 11. It helped me reflect on what I was doing and my feelings on that dreadful day.

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False accusations led to loss of emailing rights

September 20

TO THE EDITOR: I wish to respond to The Daily Tar Heel’s excellent article about me. I never “involved the UNC network in a personal dispute.” ...

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Quit complaining and start walking to Franklin

By Letter to the Editor | September 19

TO THE EDITOR: Voting is a privilege. Or at least many of our predecessors felt this way. Women and African-Americans fought for this right. Those ...

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Alert Carolina was wrong to release student’s name

By Letter to the Editor | September 19

TO THE EDITOR: Whoever made the decision to include the name of the Carolina student accused of sexual battery in the most recent Alert Carolina message ...

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Reference to Lincoln did not mention his limits

By Letter to the Editor | September 19

TO THE EDITOR: Mr. Bartell, in Thursday’s paper, cites Abraham Lincoln’s faith in government “of the people, by the people, for the people” to ...

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Story on the School of Education lacked facts

By Letter to the Editor | September 19

TO THE EDITOR: As senior elementary education majors, we were excited to see education featured on the front page of Friday’s DTH.

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Second tornado warning last week was dangerous

By Letter to the Editor | September 15

The second Sept. 6 tornado warning undermined safety by eroding respect for Alert Carolina. It was sent only because the NWS mentioned “Orange County.” ...

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Setbacks are part of the long innovation process

By Letter to the Editor | September 15

It is true that UNC has hit a snag in its procurement of a suitable test supply for torrefied wood to replace coal on campus. But there are a few points ...

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