Opinion: Elections collapse the divide between private and public

By Editorial Board | November 8

While it may strike one as perverse that the email travails of Anthony Weiner punctuate one of the great philosophical and moral issues of this election cycle and public life in general, please hear this board out.

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Column: America is not going to be out

By Tyler Fleming | November 8

The Chicago Cubs’ victory in the 112th World Series was refreshing to watch. Historic underdogs, even if they weren’t this year, finally had their time to make baseball history.

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Column: It’s OK, you can be proud to be American

By Kiana Cole | November 8

Sometimes I leave conversations with Europeans questioning if I have any legitimate reason to be proud to be American. I’ve recently come to the conclusion that yes, I do, and I think today is an especially good day to explain why.

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Letter: Gov. Pat McCrory has done well for N.C.

November 7

I want to discuss the article “McCrory and Cooper (hold first debate).” I do not take fault with the article, because it summarizes the debate. The debate was nasty, neglecting to discuss important economic issues in-depth, instead focusing on polarizing social issues.

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Letter: ​Clinton is still a step forward for America

November 7

I don’t go to your school. I haven’t been in college since 1971. I’m a registered independent who’s so worried about this election that I’m contacting college newspapers in swing states. I hope you will indulge me.

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Real (trans) talk: Be respectful in your attempts at inclusivity

By Editorial Board | November 7

Queer and transgender people existed long before 2016. Sure, it might have taken until this year for transgender actresses to pave the way for media representation (hats off to Laverne Cox), but America has had gay Americans since America became America.

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Opinion: Make a compromise to satisfy different constituencies at UNC

By Editorial Board | November 7

To preserve and improve student self-government, undergraduate and graduate/professional student leaders need to come to a compromise.

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Column: With books, go home again

By Annie Kiyonaga | November 7

When I left home to go to school in North Carolina, my dad gave me a copy of Thomas Wolfe’s “Look Homeward, Angel.” Don’t think too directly about that correlation. It reliably makes me cry.

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Viewpoints: The Unsung Founders works just the way it is

By William J. L. Parker | November 4

Let’s keep the Unsung Founders Memorial just the way it is. It feels weird calling the memorial by its formal name. That’s because, until recently, I knew the tabular sculpture as “The Table of Oppression.”

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The Kvetching Board for Nov. 4, 2016

November 4

I made the mistake of RSVP-ing to the Obama rally for Hillary. Now I am deleting 30,000 of her emails.

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Viewpoints: They’re unsung, but they should not be forgotten

By Tyler Fleming | November 4

The basis of my viewpoint is built off the reality that no new statue will be built and no statue will be removed given the current climate. The Unsung Founders Memorial should not be overshadowed by a statue commemorating Confederate soldiers, but that is a fight for another viewpoint.

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Opinion: History might have too much of an eye on the founders

By Editorial Board | November 4

A lot can be learned from the origins of this nation, but in the modern United States, the Founding Fathers have taken on a status well beyond that of important historical figures.

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Column: Go for the salad or take the jog?

By Jesus Gonzalez-Ventura | November 4

If you are anything like me, and you too often find yourself questioning your life decisions after ingesting a box of donuts, then please read. Is exercise the most effective way to stay at a healthy weight?

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Letter: Self-care is better for students than stress

November 4

In the (editorial) “Midterms can hurt the mind, body and spirit — take care of yourself,” you address the difficulties that come alongside with midterms. You mention that although our GPA and grades are important, students undergo enormous amounts of stress during the midterm-season.

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Letter: ​Vote out Pat McCrory for a better N.C.

November 4

In the North Carolina gubernatorial debate between Gov. McCrory and Roy Cooper, McCrory touted his economic record and slammed Cooper for trying to make the campaign about social issues. McCrory’s critique is hypocritical on two fronts.

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Quick hits for Nov. 3, 2016

November 3

It’s 2016, UNC. There are more than two genders, there are people who don’t have genders and there are people who are fluid with their gender identity. All of that is OK!

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Opinion: College is still a good time to apply for scholarships

By Editorial Board | November 3

Scholarships make it possible for many students to afford attending this university. As tuition costs increase nationally and at UNC, the need for scholarships is reaching unprecedented levels compared to just a few decades ago.

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Opinion: 'Ring before spring' can’t fix the gender wage gap

By Editorial Board | November 3

The phrase “ring before spring” describes the long-held belief that women should be engaged by the spring of their senior year to ensure their lifestyle post-graduation. While we mostly have moved on from the days of MRS degrees, many still view college as a way to snag a partner.

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Column: Waiting in line for POTUS

By Alison Krug | November 3

I wrote this column waiting in line to see the president. I don’t know if I’ll get in. (I mean, I’ll know by the time I’m editing this column, but let’s keep a sense of suspense here.)

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Letter: ​Pat McCrory is being treated unfairly

November 3

Two things have overshadowed the current election for governor in North Carolina: the presidential race and the controversy behind House Bill 2.

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