Op-ed: It's time to replace the word 'stigma' with 'sanism'

March 17

"The mental health and suicide prevention campaigns have prioritized ‘awareness’ and ‘education’ over the dismantlement of discrimination that survivors of severe mental illnesses continue to face. They cement that prioritization by refusing to call 'mental health stigma' by its real name."

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Column: Feeling disconnected from the voting process? Consider working at the polls

By Emma Green | March 17

"It is immensely rewarding to watch first-time voters excitedly take their 'I voted' sticker and hear kids say that they can’t wait to vote. People are often appreciative of poll workers and are eager to learn."

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Column: Stop gatekeeping. Spread the wealth

By Malea Mull | March 17

"Yet, does someone else liking or having the same things as you diminish the value of it? It seems like a silly question, but this is ultimately the reason people gatekeep."

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Column: Biden’s State of the Union shows the danger of blind support

By Madelyn Rowley | March 12

"This is a message to my fellow Democrats, my fellow liberals, my fellow leftists and progressives, those who have gone “woke,” those who rage about conservative politics as much as I do: stop drawing your loyalty around party lines."

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Column: Stop calculating your relationships

By Shea McIntyre | March 5

"We may attribute the “500+ connections” accolade to LinkedIn, but it’s equally used in everyday social interactions on this college campus from just waves or subtle head nods as one walks through the quad."

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Satire: How to listen to music in a not-lame way (like me)

By Sasha Green | March 5

"You might think you’re safe. But somewhere out there a 12 year old is making a fan art animatic to your song choice."

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Column: As women, taking every precaution against violence is still not enough

By Katie Littlejohn | March 5

"When our parents talk to us before they send us off to college, they should not have to communicate their fears for our safety, telling us what to avoid so we may not lose our lives."

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Column: Complacency in the face of genocide is complicity

By Harry Black | March 4

"This is how a genocide happens. With near-complete complacency."

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Column: Lessons we can all learn from Black feminism

By Emma Culley | March 4

"Throughout history, mainstream feminism has focused on the narrow concerns of upper and middle-class white women, and while discourse over last names, body hair and climbing the corporate ladder are feminist topics, they are not the most pressing concern for a vast majority of women."

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Column: Playlists — the sixth love language

By Ellie Kollme | March 4

"There is no other gift that demonstrates how close you feel to someone, the impact they have on you and how well you know them."

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Opinion: Financial delays ensure that college is becoming a class privilege

By Madelyn Rowley | March 3

"These delays are very telling in regards to who universities and federal programs value. It becomes more clear by the day that attending a four year, out-of-state university is a class privilege."

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Opinion: What makes a Best Picture?

By Robin McGillivray | March 3

"When we delve into what makes a film a Best Picture, we are unfailingly met with the impossibility of determining such a title. The Best Picture winners represent a narrow slice of largely mainstream cinema which follow formulaic trends and succumb to the weaknesses of their own voting system. But somehow, despite its flaws, that iconic image of the little golden man retains its white-knuckled grip on cultural significance."

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Satire: Please don't read this article

By Sydney Baker | March 3

"Here at the Opinion Desk, we believe the best opinions are those uninformed ones."

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Column: Give classical music a chance

By Sydney Baker | March 3

"The next time you find yourself walking to class as you listen to 'No Hands,' consider a change. Classical music is begging you, DJ, turn it up."

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Satire: How to cure depression

By Harry Black | March 3

"Now that we’re running with depression, you might be wondering, 'How do I cure this?' Well first, you have to really want to. You can’t just sit there like a loser, being sad forever. You need to want to get better. That’s up to you. If you’re not already feeling better after reading that, there are a couple more things you can try. I’ve compiled a list of four surefire ways to make sure depression is a thing of your past."

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Satire: I just hired Google Calendar as my new assistant

By Jordyn Balam | March 3

"I shifted uncomfortably, sipping my now-lukewarm coffee. I started to feel self-conscious, and decided if she was going to spend the rest of the time we had together looking at Google Calendar, so would I."

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Column: Parasocial relationships foster unhealthy obsessions

By Mariam Ali | March 1

"However, in extreme cases, the constant upkeep and undying devotion to an individual with whom they do not have personal relations becomes unhealthy. Actively participating in fan narrative, enforcing the belief that your celebrity can do no wrong, absolves them of their humanity."

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Column: Listen to music better. Put on the whole album.

By Shea McIntyre | February 28

"I confess, I regard myself as a better listener than others. This is because I listen to music like I read a book."

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Column: UNC has a PLUS Swipe problem

By Teo Almaguer | February 28

"Were you planning on using a PLUS swipe for dinner? I hope you’re okay with fried chicken."

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Column: Reflections on love and loss across continents

By Eva Eapen | February 28

"For many, our relationships with our extended families are defined by bi-monthly FaceTimes and annual trips to the motherland. Deep-seated familial love exists despite the physical barriers between us, but these impediments shape our experience of loss and of grief."

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