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Art Pope's racist history with UNC

October 1

In January 1975, a campus organization called the Union Forum used student fees to bring the National Information Director of the KKK to campus. His name was David Duke. Black students at the time were outraged.

Organize anyway, despite semester setbacks

By Alexander Peeples | October 1

In many ways this has been a dispiriting semester for the UNC community. Despite the violence and murder in Charlottesville, as close a proxy to Chapel Hill as exists, Silent Sam still stands.

Column: The exploitation of Puerto Rico

By Claude Wilson | October 1

Ultimately, the delayed, underwhelming response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is emblematic of the way Puerto Rico has always been treated.

Alcohol complicates consent, personally and legally

October 1

Consent is complicated and contingent on many factors. One major factor that determines the ability to give consent is a person’s level of inebriation.

The President and protestors have different American dreams

October 1

Taking a knee does not call into question the bravery of those who fight to protect the American dream. It simply questions whether that dream carries the same meaning for everyone in our country.

Be kind, take care of your body

By Evana Bodiker | September 29

Campus Health has been a sort of home away from home for me as an undergrad.

Should Vietnam War memorials go, too?

September 28

TO THE EDITOR: A question regarding Confederate Memorials

The puzzling case of the DTH crossword

September 28

As a fan of doing crossword puzzles in ink, I am saddened enough by your reduced publication schedule. I empathize.

Guest Op-Ed: Reflections on a Confederate rally in Chapel Hill

September 28

I thought of my father on Oct. 24, 2015 when I was attending a counter protest to a pro-confederate rally at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Explore the chemistry department's resources

September 28

The Department of Chemistry is proud to have a dedicated group of faculty who have led the way in reforming undergraduate instruction in chemistry.

Finding "commons" ground

September 28

When it comes to protecting “the commons” — including public water sources in North Carolina — there shouldn’t be much ideological difference between conservatives and liberals.

In defense of the political establishment

By Kirk Kovach | September 28

One purported reason for President Donald Trump’s ascension, and for that matter, Sen. Bernie Sanders’, is an anti-establishment sentiment among voters.

Viewpoints: Swim with devices, don't drown with them.

September 27

The issue: Three editorial board members share their viewpoints on whether or not students should have their laptops in class. In a scene from Animal House, Professor Jennings tries to take undergraduates through the intricacies of Milton’s Paradise Lost. Multiple student distractions are displayed. Jennings, dismayed, pleads “I’m not joking! This is my job!”

Viewpoints: Learning without laptops promotes writing over typing

September 27

The issue: Three editorial board members share their viewpoints on whether or not students should have their laptops in class. Faculty and lecturers at UNC should discourage the use of laptops in classrooms unless the requirements for note-taking cannot be executed without a laptop. As academic facilitators, they rely on reaction from the class to ensure a healthy dialogue between teacher and student, and a student’s participation in class is often contingent upon their environment.

Viewpoints: Laptop usage is an individualistic choice

By Faith Newsome | September 27

The issue: Three editorial board members share their viewpoints on whether or not students should have their laptops in class. Sophomore year is when it really hit me. As I fell into the routine of my second year of college I realized: I am a real life adult with actual responsibilities.

Column: Activism will never be convenient. #BoycottUNC

By Angum Check | September 27

When it comes to the glorification of activism, I very often have mixed feelings. Being vocal about sociopolitical issues has its inherent consequences.

There are better ways to remember history

September 26

TO THE EDITOR: I write to offer insights on the crisis our campus is facing regarding the Silent Sam monument, from a comparative cultural context and issue: the erasure, and commemoration, of the oppression of Jews in Eastern Europe.

Abortion is still not guaranteed

September 26

Thursday September 28 is International Safe Abortion Day. It is important to remember that abortion has not always been safe or legal in this country, even now, access to abortion is being circumvented by legislative action and continued stigma: with some states having only one abortion clinic.

You Asked for It: In which we confront angels, devils and sickness

September 26

Perry Carter (Ronald) and Derek Fulton (Ray-gun) are the writers of UNC’s premier (only!) satirical advice column. Results may vary.

This editorial board realizes its role

September 26

At the start of the semester, instead of exuding the usual excitement of entering a new school year, editorial board meetings felt solemn, with a giant elephant in the room. The first pitch jumped immediately into the topic of white supremacy. The next pitch followed suit, followed by another and another. We knew this coming into the job. We knew emotionally exhausting conversations were coming.