Letters -

Jaywalking fine needed for oblivious pedestrians

By Letter to the Editor | November 30

TO THE EDITOR: Despite being a frequent jaywalker myself, I must support the UNC Department of Public Safety’s new push to combat hazardous jaywalking. ...

Soda tax not the solution to the obesity epidemic

By Letter to the Editor | November 30

TO THE EDITOR: I found columnist Sarah Dugan’s argument regarding soda taxes (Soda Tax: A Solution to a big problem, Nov. 18) to be one-sided. As ...

Should drug tests be used to curb Adderall abuse?

By Letter to the Editor | November 29

TO THE EDITOR: I was visiting with friends who attend other universities over Thanksgiving break, and the prevalence of Adderall use came up in the ...

Planned logging efforts a travesty to Orange County

By Letter to the Editor | November 29

Orange County citizens need to know that OWASA is planning extensive, long-term logging in the Cane Creek Watershed surrounding Cane Creek Reservoir. ...

Support more research for a rare genetic disorder

By Letter to the Editor | November 29

TO THE EDITOR: Hi, my name is Carly Huff. I am 24 years old and I have a rare genetic disorder. I went to UNC-Chapel Hill and graduated in 2008. I ...

Don't donate to anti-gay Salvation Army this season

By Letter to the Editor | November 29

TO THE EDITOR: Briefly, in response to Carrie Dobbins (“Do not forget the true meaning of Christmas,” Nov. 28): I admire your strong anti-capitalist ...

Do not forget the true meaning of Christmas

By Letter to the Editor | November 28

TO THE EDITOR: I just adore Christmas.

Individualism should hold strong in Four Loko debate

By Letter to the Editor | November 28

TO THE EDITOR: What’s being lost in the debate over Four Loko is that this ban should come as a surprise to no one.

Four Loko is a dangerous drink, right to be banned

By Letter to the Editor | November 22

TO THE EDITOR: The letter “Personal decisions should guide Four Loko debate” (Nov. 17) advocates the freedom of personal choice, yet ignores important ...

Soda tax is regressive, intrusive, unnecessary

By Letter to the Editor | November 22

In the past two decades, the U.S. has experienced a “dramatic increase in obesity.” Interestingly enough, however, carbonated soft drink consumption ...

Enough: Criticism of UNC football team over the top

By Letter to the Editor | November 22

After months of open-minded patience, I have canceled my subscription to the News & Observer. Sunday’s editorial castigating Chancellor Thorp has ...

Sorry for the cube painting that caused some offense

By Letter to the Editor | November 22

TO THE EDITOR: I would like to take this opportunity to publicly apologize about a painting that promoted a UNC hockey tournament. The tournament ...

Learn about the history of worker struggles at UNC

By Letter to the Editor | November 21

TO THE EDITOR: What makes me proud to be a student at Carolina is the desire of our students to be active forces in shaping our campus environment.

Give thanks to those who deserve it at Carolina

By Letter to the Editor | November 21

TO THE EDITOR: With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time to think about what we’re thankful for.

Programs aim to ease transition for transfers

By Letter to the Editor | November 21

TO THE EDITOR: Thank you for “Transfer students struggle to graduate in 8 semesters” (Nov.

Wilson's legacy is worthy of celebration, respect

By Letter to the Editor | November 18

TO THE EDITOR: This is in response to Jonathan Jones’ article (“Russell Wilson should not be a celebrated senior, Nov. 17). I don’t see how this ...

Proposal could be bad for Carrboro landowners

By Letter to the Editor | November 18

TO THE EDITOR: This Tuesday the Carrboro Board of Aldermen will consider a change to the Land Use Ordinance (LUO), which will affect property owners ...

UNC must stop buying coal taken from surface mines

By Letter to the Editor | November 17

TO THE EDITOR: Despite pressure from student organizations and coverage from The Daily Tar Heel, administrators have continued to allow UNC to buy coal ...

N.C. State right to honor Russell Wilson as a senior

By Letter to the Editor | November 17

TO THE EDITOR: In response to Jonathan Jones’ highly opinionated column (“Russell Wilson should not be a celebrated senior,” Nov. 17) about N.C. ...

Personal decisions should guide Four Loko debate

By Letter to the Editor | November 17

TO THE EDITOR: Remember the first time you touched a hot stove? You probably learned pretty quickly that it was a bad idea. But did your mother have ...