Column: 31 thoughts on 'Halloween'

Horror movie fans, rejoice. The Oct. 19 release of "Halloween," a direct sequel to the 1978 film by the same name, may buck the trend of failing slasher flicks, potentially sparking a resurgence of masked murderers on cinema screens. 

Column: Netflix and thrill

I remember being attracted to the horror genre because it was explicitly forbidden.

Column: Treat Maya Little like Brett Kavanaugh

Letter: Honor Court should be representative

Column: The spookiest part of Halloween

Later, I found out that this is only one version of a “spooky” experience that has been shared by many of my friends and peers on Halloween night at UNC.

Editorial: Snapchat is a 'force to be reckoned with'

Instead of mocking from a distance, though, isn’t it more interesting, and more optimistic, to grapple with the very real positive and negative consequences that social media sites have for our daily lives?  

Guest op-ed: Silent Sam speaks

The gate to UNC needs to be widened, not narrowed. There need to be permanent reminders, including of me, to symbolize our strained turning toward true respect and equality for all our citizens. Then, these pieces together can create a great space for open dialogue to bind and seal our wounds. 

Column: Fraternities go beyond the stereotypes

“Meet people and talk to them. I think you’d be surprised to find how many good, quality people there are on this campus.” 

Editorial: Leave it to Beaver. Wait, what?

"Voting ought not be a privilege granted only to those who have the time and resources to do so, but rather a fundamental right extended to and enjoyed by all."

Editorial: Don't repeat the mistakes of the last system president search

Students, faculty and staff alike are all entitled to know who may soon be leading their system and have a say in who that person is. 

Column: Breaking news: white men have egos

We all have that one guy in our lecture that just will NOT stop talking.

Column: Dogs, scotch, well-reasoned argumentation and Jonah Goldberg

That’s why I’m writing this article — to encourage you to come to his talk regardless of what political affiliation you lean toward. You’ll learn something. You’ll probably have a decent time. You’ll certainly meet some interesting people. There might even be free food (I doubt it, but it’s worth the risk). And, if all else fails, you can gather a few friends outside and start protesting.  

Column: We're all going to die (carbon emissions edition)

"If the private sector dictates our future, then we are guaranteed not to have one."

Letter: Maya Little did a service to UNC

"Thank you to Maya Little and the other students who were instrumental in having the statue removed."

YAFI: In which we go crowd-surfing and eat hair

Kent McDonald (Tia) and Annie Kiyonaga (Tamara) are the writers of UNC’s premier (only!) satirical advice column. Results may vary.  

Guest op-ed: Institutional suicide

"On either side of the stage in Lee Chapel hang elegant portraits of the founders, in military dress — both were, after all, professional soldiers, although much else."

Column: The Failure of Grievance Studies

"If the University truly valued producing students who are not only more knowledgeable in their chosen field of study but also possess the ability to think, they might attempt to reform these departments. Clearly, the University does not value this."

Column: Slow down there, liberals

The campus culture is changing so rapidly and so perversely that to address one facet of it would neglect many others. But, I’ll give it a try. 

Column: The royal baby and biracial representation

This is what the royal baby means for biracial representations of power, tradition, authority and national identity.

Editorial: Candy corn is an icon undeserving of hate

This column defends candy corn, claiming it an underappreciated treat. The corn syrup, sugar and salt creation reminds us about life's simplicity. Candy corn should be enjoyed, and those that love it should enjoy it proudly.