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Unfair to analogize YMCA with mosque controversy

By Letter to the Editor | September 12

In response to Rochelle Gagg’s letter (“If no mosque allowed, then YMCA should be banned,” Sept. 10) to the editor about banning the YMCA in New York near Ground Zero — the men responsible for the 9/11 terrorist attacks were not motivated by the fact that they were men. Instead, they were driven by extremist beliefs. This is what has caused the controversy.

UNC air conditioner use is wasteful and unnecessary

By Letter to the Editor | September 12

According to the Sustainability Office, UNC spends over $83 million per year in energy costs. With the recession hitting UNC’s budget hard, reducing such a huge bill should be a top priority.

Make food your deciding factor

By Kyle Olson | September 12

When choosing where to study abroad one must weigh the many options carefully. The plethora of cities, countries or regions in which to spend a summer, semester or perhaps a year abroad affords us — as students at the greatest university ever — the privilege to be choosy.

Development marches on: With few stimulus dollars and a down economy, downtown Chapel Hill has shown sound growth

By Editorial Board | September 12

Chapel Hill residents may think the town is hindered without economic stimulus funds for job growth. But if plans for growth and initiatives by town leaders continue, we won’t need them. The town did get some stimulus money, like the funds that paid for pedestrian refuges on MLK. But the university environment and Research Triangle Park have insulated the area from worse job losses.

Integrative medicine is the future

By Sarah Dugan | September 10

Drugs. We all use them — whether recreationally or to treat medical problems. And the thing is, we use them too often. When you are choosing a treatment for a medical problem, there are better treatment options for you than prescription drugs.

If no mosque allowed, then YMCA should be banned

September 10

TO THE EDITOR: I found myself agreeing with Assemblyman Boyle’s letter (“Ground Zero mosque can be built, but shouldn’t,” Sept.

Keep on giving: Giving must help UNC capitalize in a down economy

By Editorial Board | September 10

The news that annual donations to UNC have stayed stable amid a rough economic year is encouraging.

Beyond counting minorities: Thoughts on diversity in response to the 2009-10 Report

By Editorial Board | September 10

It is easy, as we count the increases in underrepresented groups at UNC, to lose sight of why we “do” diversity. The stats are useful, but can’t measure success by themselves. Let’s consider the 2009-10 Diversity Plan Report, from the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. It addresses diversity at UNC during the past year, especially as it relates to underrepresented groups by race, gender and sexual orientation. There are highlights from the data.

Quick Hits for September 9, 2010

By Editorial Board | September 9

College grads Thumbs Up During the recession, college grads were less likely to be jobless than non-college grads.

Mr. Thorp Goes to Wilmington: Board of Governors oversight is welcome, but systemwide changes not yet needed

By Editorial Board | September 8

The Board of Governors should not force any action upon the UNC system in response to the investigation into UNC’s football program until it is absolutely necessary.

Really though, who are you?

By Hinson Neville | September 8

Hi, my name is Hinson Neville, and I’m a freshman prospective business major from Roanoke Rapids, N.C. living in Granville Towers — and if I have to give this spiel one more time, I just might vomit.

Carolina North going South: Annual report reveals unacceptably stagnant development on a vital project for UNC's future

By Editorial Board | September 8

The release of the first Annual Report of the Carolina North Development Agreement last week revealed that progress on the new campus has been sluggish and is showing few, if any, signs of accelerating. Though the current state of the economy is a reasonable obstacle, it is still crucial for the state and university to push forward on construction of Carolina North in order for UNC to remain competitive on both a national and global level.

Housekeeping not an easy job, take pride in work

By Letter to the Editor | September 7

TO THE EDITOR: I have been silently following the recent issues in the department of housing (“Righting the ship,” Aug.

It's time to move on from housekeeping controversy

By Letter to the Editor | September 7

TO THE EDITOR: Regarding “Righting the ship” (Aug.

UNC housekeeper break policy unfair to employees

By Letter to the Editor | September 7

We are writing to express our disagreement with the DTH editorial (“Break busts legitimate,” Aug. 31) that stated, “the break policy for housekeepers is reasonable and humane.” We are even more disturbed that University officials have failed to condemn a policy that treats housekeepers like children, demanding that they ask permission from supervisors to sit down when needed.

Don't pay to play: Students should do what's best for them, but paying for a search firm hardly seems like the best option

By Editorial Board | September 7

Many students are already trying to figure out what jobs or internships to do next summer.

No booze, no boys, no good: Policy name paints a negative portrait of sorority life

By Editorial Board | September 7

Panhellenic sororities at UNC can sometimes get an undeserved bad reputation.

Students left out to dry: Housing department should be better prepared for emergencies that force students out of dorms

By Editorial Board | September 7

Amid the wake of turbulent flood waters in a mid-campus residence hall last week, the Department of Housing and Residential Education showed a glaring weakness by leaving some students without clear direction. The department needs to do more to prepare and implement contingency plans for emergency situations in the future, so students can know what they are expected to do.

Medical students need more sex

By Perry Tsai | September 7

It’s true. I asked them. Well, not really. But Dr. Alan Shindel of UCSF did, in last month’s Academic Medicine. He asked more than 2,000 U.S. and Canadian medical students two questions: 1. How’s your sex life? and 2. Are you comfortable dealing with patients’ sexual issues?

Football players need to honor Carolina tradition

By Letter to the Editor | September 7

Down 13 starters, seven on one of the top ranked defenses in the nation, and they still came within six yards and seven points of beating former BCS champion and 7.5 point favorite LSU! I am very proud of my fellow Tar Heels that made the trip to Atlanta, especially T.J. Yates, who stepped up and delivered.