Column: Gaslight, gatekeep, goodbye mainstream feminism

By Caitlyn Yaede | September 16

"Finally, it’s time to reexamine what it means to be a 'girlboss' in an economy that is far too often exploitative and still upholds barriers against marginalized employees."

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Column: Remembering North Carolina's role in post-9/11 United States

By Josiah Townsend | September 16

"As September is suicide prevention awareness month, it is important to recognize their sacrifice does not stop on the battlefield but should be remembered even after their military service."

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Column: The best Chapel Hill restaurants for a plant-based diet

By Layla Peykamian | September 16

"Plant-based options are far and few between, and sometimes impossible to discover. This is especially true in North Carolina, which is after all, a state famous for its barbecue. With that being said, here’s a list of some of my favorite restaurants in Chapel Hill that do satisfy a plant-based diet (already discovered and compiled) for you to enjoy."

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Column: Go off to see the Wizard at Beech Mountain's Land of Oz

By Rajee Ganesan | September 15

"The Land of Oz was a unique experience that any history buff, musical lover or Wizard of Oz fan can enjoy, and supporting the lively event is a way to keep its history alive, and expand it back to what it once was."

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Column: The things I never learned in school, but should have

By Raymond Pang | September 15

"I didn’t feel like general K-12 education had truly prepared me for life on my own, both inside and outside the college classroom — and I’m not alone."

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Column: "The Melodic Blue" cements Baby Keem's name in the rap game

By Carson Elm-Picard | September 14

“The Melodic Blue” shows Keem deepening his iconic sound while also debuting rap’s most powerful duo. If one thing is true, Baby Keem is going to be here for a while. 

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Editorial: The chancellor's commissions were made to be ignored

By Editorial Board | September 14

"These commissions are full of students, faculty, staff and community members who volunteer their time to discuss how to make Carolina better, but their efforts are wasted if the suggestions and recommendations they pose are pushed to the wayside."

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Editorial: John Mulaney doesn't owe us anything

By Editorial Board | September 13

"We can’t help but feel sympathy for Tendler, and even some outrage at Mulaney. But we can realize that we don’t know — and will likely never know — the big picture."  

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Office DJ: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

By Olivia Rojas | September 13

"I love latin music — that’s it. That’s the article."

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Column: Musgraves' "star-crossed" reaches cosmic heights of heartbreak

By Ira Wilder | September 13

"The fact that 'Golden Hour' and 'breadwinner' were written within four years about the same person quite honestly incites personal trust issues."

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Editorial: We're over the 'cheugy' trend

By Editorial Board | September 12

"As humorous as it can be to reminisce on old styles of our childhood, the “cheugy” trend does have its flaws." 

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Editorial: UNC administration has plenty of its own 'publicity stunts'

By Editorial Board | September 12

"It seems as if any criticisms of the administration by students can be brushed aside as “publicity stunts,” and go unaddressed by University leaders."  

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Column: Bippity-boppity-bad! Even magic couldn't fix this 'Cinderella' remake

By Guillermo Molero | September 9

"Once upon a time … there was a world where this movie didn’t exist. If only we could still be living in it."

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Column: Netflix's "The Chair" eerily parallels UNC's campus climate

By Charity Cohen | September 9

"The flaws in academia as exposed by 'The Chair' aren't only applicable to Pembroke University and UNC, but in all systems that are rooted in racism and sexism."

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Editorial: School shootings are back, and they've impacted North Carolina

By Editorial Board | September 9

"It is deeply troubling that as lawmakers attempt to make guns more accessible, we've witnessed two tragic shootings. It's an unfortunate sign of what state lawmakers are enabling." 

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Column: The resurgence of nerdy trends is a good thing

By Annie Grace Plott | September 9

"In my own experience, I remember being harassed for liking Harry Potter in middle school. I was called a “nerd” and made fun of for liking the books and seeing the movies, especially by my female peers. So, it is a bit hurtful to see these same individuals posting about their house on Facebook, or adding to the trend of dressing up in outfits inspired by the characters."

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Letter: UNC Administration must listen to the demands of the President's Council

September 9

"Administrators should listen to the reasonable demands of the President’s Council, starting with an apology for their absence at the table."

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Column: Sexual harassment on Franklin Street is a problem

By Layla Peykamian | September 8

"UNC has consistently exhibited an unwillingness to put effort into keeping its students safe. For a campus infamous for its sexual assault rate, I am particularly appalled."

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Column: Three chords and the truth

By Ira Wilder and Caitlyn Yaede | September 8

"We have hopes that country music will return to its diverse roots, serving not only a white, conservative middle class, but the diverse ethnic and racial traditions of working-class America. In the meantime, the genre that has been bent toward pop, rock and blues now too often bends toward the right."

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Editorial: Reproductive autonomy needs more protection

By Editorial Board | September 7

"Abortion laws in the U.S. are consistently subject to the wanton judgment of nine people. They are the last line of defense for female-identifying individuals seeking control over their own bodies and wellbeing."

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