Column: Students in Greek Life aren’t too young to learn about race

By Zari Taylor and Caitlyn Yaede | November 18

"It’s a privilege to even have the opportunity to have these issues explained rather than learning as you go as someone who lives with the consequences of not being an able-bodied, cishet, rich white man in this country."

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Column: The Pit isn't a place for extreme messaging

By Raymond Pang | November 18

"In a bid to make sure their message reaches and stays with people, many groups and individuals often resort to very extreme messaging or incendiary phrasing, which, while memorable, also tends to drive people away from the original goal." 

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Editorial: We stand with The Daily Gamecock — enough is enough.

By Editorial Board | November 18

"We will continue to use our voices as student journalists to call upon the University to be more accountable to students — not to their public image. We commend and support The Daily Gamecock in this struggle towards more equitable and fair university leadership."

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Column: The Kyle Rittenhouse trial and the threat of white vigilantes

By Caitlyn Yaede | November 17

"Rittenhouse’s actions are just one brush stroke in the larger picture of white vigilante violence that paints much of American political culture — and we are not untouched by this violence in North Carolina, or even on our own campus." 

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Column: Keeping the faith through religion

By Charlsie Doan | November 17

"I started to think that religion, all types of religion, is humanity’s attempt to keep the faith. So many of us need to believe that life isn’t random, and religion provides us with rituals and stories to help us keep believing that. Religion helps us keep the faith."

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Quiz: Which holiday drink from Starbucks are you?

By Editorial Board | November 17

Starbucks' annual holiday drinks are finally here, and since we’ve been waiting all year, it’s only natural to wonder, which one would you be? 

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Editorial: Mental Health Summit was a start, but events must be more accessible

By Editorial Board | November 16

"Hosting a mental health summit was an opportunity to look differently at the approach to mental health; it’s imperative to involve undergraduates in the conversation."

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Column: What's new in COVID-19 research

By Rajee Ganesan | November 16

"Here is a quick rundown of what’s new in COVID-19 research and development, and what to keep an eye out for in the upcoming months."

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Column: Misinformation is harming conversations about the Greene Tract

By Ben Rappaport | November 16

"While there is nothing inherently wrong with a desire for green space in our community, the issue of the Greene Tract is not simply about parks and trails, it’s about a historically marginalized community in Rogers-Eubanks being continually silenced — a silence perpetuated by the idea that Chapel Hill is somehow devoid of green space entirely."  

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Column: It’s about time — Campus Health will bring STI testing in-house

By Nicholas Li-wen Hatcher | November 16

"Infections like STIs are a public health issue, and we need health services to be easily accessible in order for people to actually use them. Campus Health is getting easier to access, but it still needs work."

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Op-ed: It's time to divest from Aramark

November 16

"As UNC’s contract with Aramark comes up for renewal in 2022, it is critical to divest from Aramark and invest in a partnership with a food service provider that aligns with the values we claim to hold."

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Column: In memory of the UNC Parents Helping Parents Facebook group

By Hannah Kaufman | November 15

"The UNC-CH Parents Helping Parents Facebook group is made up of 4,800 concerned Tar Heel moms, full of critiques and comments about everything from their child's wake-up routine to the inner workings of the UNC Board of Governors. After months of closely studying this group, we have found numerous posts so significant it would be a detriment to the UNC community not to share them." 

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Op-ed: All North Carolinians should fight for the Leandro Plan

November 15

"The Leandro Plan is the path forward to ensure that these basic needs of our state are met and when the time comes to vote in next November’s midterms, choose the representatives who stand behind it."

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Op-ed: The importance of retail workers and how we can protect them

November 15

"As the holiday season approaches and more people head into stores in search of the perfect gift, remember that for the millions of people behind the register, stocking shelves and helping customers, your shopping trip could result in their trip to the doctor."  

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Editorial: Blood drives show health is still political for queer people

By Editorial Board | November 15

"Those who are eligible should consider donating blood on Dec. 8 at Fetzer Hall, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Whether you’re eligible or not, everyone should advocate for the rights of gay and bisexual men in the public health arena."

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Editorial: Still Life Nightclub is coming to Chapel Hill

By Editorial Board | November 15

"The nightclub is meant to serve as Chapel Hill’s premiere entertainment experience. That might just be what Franklin Street needs."

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Column: Why is Christmas music on the radio in November?

By Raymond Pang | November 15

"While it’s impossible to separate Christmas and spending money on gifts, we need to remind ourselves that material goods aren’t everything and shouldn’t be your main priority for the holiday season."  

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Column: Applying to graduate school is an inequitable process

By Rajee Ganesan | November 12

"To combat inequalities in graduate admissions and academia as whole, it’s imperative to re-evaluate the cost of applying for degrees in higher education — and making pointed decisions to make the process more equitable for all those involved."

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Column: Course registration remains a frustrating process for UNC students

By Rajee Ganesan and Caitlyn Yaede | November 11

Changes to course registration sound promising on paper, but UNC’s failure to implement meaningful and systematic changes to how students enroll in courses leaves many confused and without the credits they need for the spring. With registration season coming to an end, it is clear the evaluation of high-demand courses was not a priority.  In order to further address these glaring problems with registration, UNC needs to focus on retaining faculty just as much as it works to allocate faculty. Departmental growth is not sustainable if professors feel their work is more meaningful at other institutions. 

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Quiz: Which UNC men's basketball newcomer are you?

By Editorial Board | November 11

Basketball season is now upon us and UNC has added a swath of talent added to the team. Take our quiz to find out which men's basketball newcomer you are. 

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