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Viewpoints: Memes Connect Carolina

By Abbas Hasan | August 29

Who knew memes could mean so much more than raunchy laughs?  As I continue my years at Carolina, I hope to contribute to that conversation and dabble in meme creation myself. 

Seth Newkirk

Column: UNC needs greater focus on class diversity

By Seth Newkirk | August 29

My view of the University is rather simple: the University is a place where those students who are the most talented should go after high school to continue their education. Attempts to create lasting social differences through universities can be better achieved by other means. 

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Guest Op-Ed: Silent Sam from a historian's perspective

August 26

"As someone who teaches American military history, I cannot count the number of student-veterans who have expressed dismay to me over the statue and what it represents in their eyes: war against United States and the killing of its military personnel."

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Editorial: UNC should defer rush

August 23

Universities across the country are implementing delayed rush policies in an attempt to give first-years time to breathe and establish themselves before committing to Greek life. Perhaps this is a policy UNC would be wise to adopt, as well. 

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Column: Menstruation Frustration

By Sydney Peregoy | August 23

I always like getting back into the mindset of having to juggle the responsibilities of my rigorous course-load with making sure I’m prepared for that treasured time of the month.  

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Guest Column: Pauli Murray and Silent Sam

August 22

"UNC has had a long tradition of making African Americans unwelcome on campus. Silent Sam symbolized that desire to keep the school a place for those with considerable privilege."

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Silent Sam's Wake

By Will Rierson | August 22

Today’s Tar Heels need to consciously build understanding with one another for a civilized community to survive this event, as it cuts to the core of a racial and historical identity divide. 

Tarik Woods

Column: Sam is down and I am hopeful

By Tarik Woods | August 21

Every day hundreds of our fellow Tar Heels of color walked past a statue dedicated to those who declared war against the United States in defense of slavery. The debate on whether to remove this blemish from our campus is now more heated than it has been in many years. The University spent nearly $400,000 protecting it last year alone due to strong opposition to its continued presence at UNC. 

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Column: Dispelling Silent Sam Myths

By Tarik Woods | August 20

Silent Sam has been commanding the attention of students, faculty and lawmakers as one of the hot-button issues still to be resolved. Here's a quick breakdown of the controversy so far.