Column: Almost, kind of growing up

By Evana Bodiker | February 27

My favorite TV show is ending. “Girls,” the often controversial and critiqued HBO series, is ending. While the mourning period hasn’t yet hit me, my friends and I can still bemoan the ridiculous choices the characters in the show make.

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Letter: Abortion policy shouldn’t misinform

February 27

The issue of abortion rights is particularly ambiguous in North Carolina, not only for financial reasons, as stated in the article about Norma McCorvey, but due to the implementation of legislation similar to the new House Bill 62 (Women’s Right to Know Ashley’s Law).

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Letter: ​Ask Trump to rethink the global gag rule

February 27

Conversations about abortion are on the rise due to the recent death of “Jane Roe," the plaintiff in the historic Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion. President Trump’s reinstatement of the global gag rule makes these conversations more important than ever.

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Letter: UNC does not protect vulnerable students

February 27

This letter, "UNC does not protect vulnerable students," has been removed because it did not meet The Daily Tar Heel's standards for accuracy. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes.

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Column: UNC would benefit from vegetarianism

By Georgia Brunner | February 27

I have been a vegetarian since I was 8. I did it because I really liked animals, and it made me sad thinking about them dying for the sake of pepperoni on my pizza.

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Letter: ​Solar energy is on the rise here in NC!

February 23

With record-breaking installments, solar energy, for the first time, became the largest source of new energy in the U.S.

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Letter: ​UNC doesn’t support all students

February 23

The Op-Ed, “A Message to the Chancellor,” from Stephen Stacks that was published on Tuesday brilliantly exposed the disappointments in Chancellor Folt’s emails over the last couple of years.

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Kvetching Board for Feb. 24, 2017

February 23

To the cute brunette in the chorus with all the allergies — hope you’re not allergic to dates because I’d like to take you out for something romantic. And dairy-free.

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Column: A new bill, same issues

By Cameron Jernigan | February 23

This week, two N.C. General Assembly Republicans came together with two Democrats to sponsor a bill that “repeals” the controversial House Bill 2.

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Opinion: Partisanship shouldn’t affect academic research

By Editorial Board | February 23

With the availability of academic funding drying up, academics are increasingly confronted with the difficult task of navigating funding sources.

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Opinion: A new regional transport plan is up for approval

By Editorial Board | February 23

Last week the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization opened itself up to public input at an open house regarding their Comprehensive Transportation Plan, accepting public comment until Feb. 24 and planning to adopt the plan on March 8. 

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Column: A socialist on Weaver Street

By Claude Wilson | February 23

Socialism — one of the greatest Bogeymen in the minds of the American Republic throughout the last century.

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Column: Column, columns, art and the NEA

By Annie Kiyonaga | February 23

The genesis of my love for studying art can be traced pretty concretely, in my mind, to a moment during my senior year of high school.

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Opinion: Consider spending your money to help organizations here

By Editorial Board | February 23

Donations give organizations the financial resources to survive and operate. While giving money should never be the only form of activism one takes, it certainly is helpful. 

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Letter: ​N.C. voters should determine elections

February 23

Your readers should know there’s a statewide movement afoot — for the voters to determine who controls our elections.

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Opinion: We generally love college, but not at this moment

By Editorial Board | February 23

“You can be anything you want to be when you grow up,” we declare to children as they enter kindergarten. 

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Letter: Competition seeks best senior orator

February 23

Seniors with speaking skills, pay attention!

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Letter: ​HKonJ showed strength in numbers

February 23

I was proud of my home state of North Carolina after reading about the record attendance for the HKonJ. The diversity of the advocacy groups in attendance speaks of how power lies in numbers.

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Letter: ​It’s on men to learn about consent

February 23

One in five. Those are the odds of a young woman being sexually assaulted during her four years in college.

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Quick Hits for Feb. 23, 2017

February 23

Is the student body president election drama over? Or is it just beginning? 

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