Know how you know what you know

September 12

Epistemology, or how we know what we know, sounds like a very complicated, advanced philosophical concept. In some ways, it definitely can be. But in other ways, it is fundamental to every single learning enterprise on this campus. 

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Column: But what about Venezuela, Claude?

By Claude Wilson | September 12

Whenever I bring up socialism, whether in columns or in conversation, someone will inevitably butt in with the same tired point: “But what about Venezuela, Claude? Everyone in Venezuela is starving because socialism! Why didn’t you think of that?” So, with the recent expansion of sanctions imposed on the Bolivarian nation, let’s ask ourselves: what about Venezuela? 

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You Asked For It: In which we scam Campus Dining Services and keep your butt dry.

September 12

Perry Carter (First Citizens) and Derek Fulton (Wells Fargo) are the writers of UNC’s premier (only!) satirical advice column. Results may vary. 

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Phillips Hall is spooky, confusing and among the worst buildings to have class in

September 12

It's creepy and it's kooky. Mysterious and spooky. It's altogether ooky. It's Phillips Hall.

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You don't have to be lukewarm to be moderate

By William J. L. Parker | September 11

Growing up, I considered myself a conservative, but the starch finally washed out of my views in high school after repeated cycles of internet libertarian propaganda.  I still love libertarianism — the non-aggression principle is a beautiful basis for an ideology — but I want more flexibility. If libertarianism is khakis and a polo to conservatism’s business suit, I want a t-shirt and running shorts. 

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Free speech is more than just speech

By Alexander Peeples | September 10

When free speech becomes only literal speech it ceases to exist for everyone that isn’t already being heard.  

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Remembering and reflecting

September 10

On this day of collective mourning and remembrance, this board took time to reflect on the tragedy's legacy and its place within a larger timeline of American-Muslim relations. 

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Parallels in protest and protected speech

September 10

TO THE EDITOR:  I am very much in sympathy with the DTH columnist who, in your issue of Sept. 6, complains of the mistreatment of the Unsung Founders Memorial. 

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Speak your mind, mindfully

September 8

Talking about race doesn’t make you racist. 

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Ningún ser humano es ilegal

By Cameron Jernigan | September 7

 On Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the government would begin the process of terminating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the Obama administration policy that protects many young undocumented immigrants. 

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Viewpoint: Chapel Hill is a public forum for students

September 6

Perhaps the best argument that voting in Chapel Hill in important is that legislators have repeatedly attempted to strip students of this right to vote in their college towns.  This summer, Representative Bob Thorpe drafted a bill that would effectively prohibit out-of-state students from voting in local elections, contending that college students “unfairly influence” elections.  This is indicative of the power a student vote holds.

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Ending DACA hurts student journalism

By Tyler Fleming | September 6

As the editor of this newspaper and leader of a student organization, I cannot remain silent as powers well above my own aim to limit the people who could potentially work at this paper or attend UNC. 

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My defense of cultural federalism

By William J. L. Parker | September 6

America needs more cultural federalism.   In a very real way, the internet has made culture global. As long as I have wi-fi and a working device, I can concern myself with just about any part of the Earth.

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Viewpoints: Home is where the vote is

September 6

As students of UNC, we live in our own little bubble, with the University as the focus of our lives. But UNC is not Chapel Hill. It is only a part of the community, and the only part we really deal with on a regular basis. We don’t know the local issues. We don’t know the local politicians.

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It's not just politically correct

September 6

There is nothing “political” about removing hateful speech from your everyday word choice. Using language that aims to respect everyone in our community is part of being a good citizen.

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The unsung founders deserve better

By Angum Check | September 5

With the current conversation around Silent Sam and its removal, I thought I’d write about the monument that stands in juxtaposition to Sam — the Unsung Founders Memorial.

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Speak up in recitations, save your TA some time

September 5

It would be torturous if every student in a 100-person lecture volunteered to speak up every class.

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Get to class. Now.

September 5

 The conclusion of Spider-Man’s origin comic bears this quote: “With great power comes great responsibility.”  

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You Asked For It: Stinky and godless

September 5

 Perry Carter (Team Katy Perry) and Derek Fulton (Also Team Katy) are the writers of UNC’s premier (only!) satirical advice column. Results may vary. 

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Column: Your voice, not ours

By Tyler Fleming | September 4

Print space is prized amongst my staff now. Giving up a whole paper to mostly non-staff made content isn't something we would normally do. 

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