Letter: ​The legal history of abortion in the U.S.

January 24

In British antiquity, throughout the colonies, during our founding Revolution, by our Constitutional Convention and in our promising country, abortions were unlimited with full approval of the law.

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Letter: ​Try service-learning courses with APPLES

January 24

Thank you for drawing attention in your editorial on Jan. 18 to PHIL 292, an APPLES service-learning course offered through the philosophy department, as a great model of community-engaged learning and an option for students to fulfill their experiential education credit!

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Column: To see the big picture, you have to see its framing

By Cole Stanley | January 24

At the height of the Cold War, a group of social scientists conducted an experiment. They gathered a group of survey respondents and asked them a simple question: Should a Soviet reporter be allowed in the U.S.?

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Opinion: More space for pick-up sports

By Editorial Board | January 23

Among our ultra-successful varsity programs, many sports clubs and the eclectic mix of intramural leagues run by Campus Recreation, there are wonderful organized outlets on campus for students to enjoy watching and playing sports.

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Column: Help me feed my caffeine addiction

By Tyler Fleming | January 23

UNC students work hard enough to merit an independent coffee shop easily accessible from campus. We have plenty of food places, we have bars, we have convenience stores, but if you want a high quality cup of coffee, you have to walk a good distance.

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Opinion: Be a person about the town

By Editorial Board | January 23

Political activism is in the air. The left may have lost badly in the election, but millions are taking to the street to protest the nationalistic, hyper-conservative trends this country is going down.

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Opinion: The Women’s March was a good start for mobilization

By Editorial Board | January 23

The mission of the historic Women’s March following President Trump’s inauguration called for people “(to) stand together in solidarity ... recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country.”

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Opinion: Make use of your community and help sustain it

By Editorial Board | January 23

It takes a village to keep us holistically healthy. We often talk about the importance of community and social support in the context of our mental and emotional well-being.

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Column: Don't punch 'Neo-Nazis' in the face

By Benji Schwartz | January 23

Can I just have a moment of your time and ask a silly question please? I’m just wondering, we can all agree that punching people in the face and not in self-defense is wrong, right? Yes? Good.

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Op-ed: Muslim FAQ

January 23

Sometimes I go the entire day, entire week, or maybe even the whole month without having to talk about it.

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Column: The illusion of the gender binary

By Claude Wilson | January 19

House Bill 2 has brought our state’s transphobia into the spotlight, but we should recognize that this legislation is also a prejudiced response to the notable growth in recent years in the number of people who identify as “genderqueer,” or “non-binary,” distinct from the usual categories of “male” and “female.” 

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Opinion: What does it really mean to combat fake news?

By Editorial Board | January 19

Fake news is the hottest topic in politics and media these days. Hardly a day goes by without seeing some sort of hot take about why fake news is dangerous or why we should take actions to prevent it from spreading. 

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Opinion: Rep. John Lewis needs our support in his next fight

By Editorial Board | January 19

Today, we say goodbye to President Barack Obama and watch as President Donald Trump takes his oaths. Tomorrow, thousands will march across the country.

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Column: Do work worth working for

By Alison Krug | January 19

“The newspaper is no place for someone who likes it soft.”

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Kvetching Board for Jan. 20, 2017

January 19

It’s only the second week of school and I’m already so tired that I tried to unlock my room with my car remote. It didn’t work.

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Letter: Student-athletes should not be paid

January 19

On many college campuses, student-athletes are seeking monetary payments for their performances on the playing field. Paying student-athletes would jeopardize the very existence of collegiate athletics.

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Letter: ​UNC will feature an incredible speaker

January 19

One of the great things about being a student here at UNC is the caliber of guest speakers our university attracts.

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Opinion: Parents should have conversations about consent with kids

By Editorial Board | January 19

Bystander intervention, consent and sexual assault are increasingly common topics on college campuses.

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Opinion: United, the press stands

By Editorial Board | January 19

Last week, our president-elect held his first press conference since the election. Among the many points of focus — the piles of white papers as props, the cramped ballroom, the rumors — one theme trumped them all: his open antagonism toward the press.

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Letter: ​Musings and advice from an alum — Pt. 2

January 19

Right after college I landed a good, cushy job set up for me in Charlotte.

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