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Column: It’s bigger than soccer — here’s why you shouldn’t watch this year’s World Cup

By David Rowe | November 16

"Qatar has been a contentious landing spot for the event, even outside of the alleged corruption that ultimately led to its bid. The treatment of migrant workers has been a massive concern. If you’re still debating watching this year’s World Cup, here’s a suggestion: don’t."

Column: Elon Musk isn't for free speech — he's for misinformation

By Will Christensen | November 15

"Musk isn’t solving any kind of first amendment or free expression problem by buying the company; he’s just imposing his own misguided values on a social media platform with millions of users."

Column: Overcoming post-enrollment stress

By Olivia Henley | November 15

"Now we get to exercise a life skill that will set you apart in the years to come. When the system makes you fold, don’t let it. Swim against the current."

Letter: Dean of The Graduate School in support of increasing graduate student stipends

November 15

"While The Graduate School does not set the stipend for graduate students, it strives to advocate for resources necessary to support them. From recruitment to mental health and well-being, increasing graduate student stipends will positively affect our University, our students, and the state."

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Column: We need to rethink gifted and talented education in NC

By Georgia Roda-Moorhead | November 15

"In a country that views education as an economic equalizer and key predictor for future success, policymakers have a moral imperative to ensure that every child receives equitable access to high-quality instruction."

Column: The Chinese character 'biang' and what it means to me

By Michelle Seucan | November 14

"From my many years at the Chinese school, I have developed an intimate relationship with the many complexities and simple pleasures of my culture — from language and conversation to traditional dances and costumes. I've uncovered the various parts of humanity through the lessons of discipline, global understanding, storytelling and communication. To me, biang is representative of the diverse aspects of humanity, a story told through numerous building blocks of history. "

Op-ed: A student organization’s attempt to divide the School of Law falls flat

November 13

"The UNC Federalist Society made a deliberate and ultimately self-defeating choice to invite a speaker who was not only purposefully provocative, but also failed to deliver any substantive message capable of surviving academic scrutiny."

Office DJ: Songs that warm my punk, metal and emo heart

By Caroline Parker | November 13

"But, no matter how many new genres and artists I’m introduced to, the emo, punk, metal and grunge scenes will always be my musical homes."

Column: $1.2 billion should come with strings attached

By Samad Rangoonwala | November 13

"So when manufacturers like VinFast come to NC asking for billions in government handouts, there's no reason not to restrict the size of the cars they want to flood our streets with. Regulatory power exists for a reason."

Column: Broke? How to start investing as a college student.

By Noelle Harff | November 13

"When it comes to buying stocks, you can’t just go to the New York Stock Exchange and purchase equity like you would an apple at the store. When investing in stocks, bonds and other funds, you'll need a middle man."

Office DJ: Songs I'm grateful for

By William Christensen | November 9

"So thank you, Beirut, Mumford and Sons, and fun. Thank you, Daniel Caesar and Taylor Swift. Your music lets me hang out with people hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles away. It reminds me not to be a stranger with the people who have had such an impact on my life."

Column: Why Heisman voters can (and should!) vote for Drake Maye

By Adrian Tillman | November 9

"Maye is, by all measures, in the midst of a historic season for UNC. And with the two odds-on favorites to win the Heisman Trophy — Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker and Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud — both coming off disappointing performances, the time is finally right to make the ‘Maye for Heisman’ push."

Column: "Her Loss" is Actually His Loss

By Zari Taylor | November 9

"As an avid Drake fan, I was disappointed with “Her Loss.” Sonically, it is well produced, but a slower listen to some lyrics highlights a more interesting story of a rich but perhaps lonely man still in search of himself. One nearly forgets that it’s a collaborative project with 21 Savage’s contributions outdone by Drake’s overpowering narcissism."

Column: It's time for Democrats to get serious about gerrymandering.

By Samad Rangoonwala | November 9

"Regardless of how the midterms go on Tuesday, Democrats in state legislatures across the country can still put down the white flag and pick up a map. You know, for democracy."

Column: Dads smoke weed, apparently — ending classism of high-end dispensaries

By Juliana Chiaramonte | November 9

"Some people can walk into a dimly-lit, high-end lounge and buy their weed from someone wearing gloves to open a glass case, and some people have to sit in prison. Cannabis reform and decriminalization are imperative, but prioritizing gentrified, high-end dispensaries is a step in the wrong direction."

Column: "High peasantry" shows how celebrities can't read the room

By Mariam Ali | November 9

"Acknowledging your target audience as working-class citizens and intentionally appealing to them for profit does not equate to the ability to read the room, let alone knowing how to walk into one progressively."

Column: Dating needs an overhaul

By Tanner Arter | November 8

"Dating apps have effectively killed the dating scene for LGBTQ+ and straight individuals. From hookup culture to perpetuating racial stereotypes, these apps have long stifled emotional connections among users."

Column: Why do we sensationalize celebrity deaths?

By Zari Taylor | November 8

"While all gun violence is senseless, Takeoff’s talent and promising music career make his death harder to cope with. His contributions to the world mean that this loss impacts not only his family but his fans. It’s frustrating that the final moments of his life were recorded and circulated online."

Column: The sober(ish) trend taking over health culture

By Katie Sanger | November 7

"Sober curious individuals are looking to answer a simple question: Why? Why does alcohol hold such a prominent presence in human interaction?"

Column: Why the work week is the new weekend

By Spence Whitman | November 7

"When SZA wrote, “Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,” in her song "The Weekend," she was wrong. Those are weekdays. The days with the most under-appreciated potential."