Editorial: Mold puts Granville residents in hotels and on-campus residents in debt

"While we're not necessarily expecting the University to put students in hotels, the status quo for on-campus residents is insufficient."

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Column: NC political trickery isn’t new: It’s tradition

This affinity for corruption isn’t a partisan issue: both the Democrats’ and Republicans’ hands are stained with the remnants of injustice, corruption and elitism that dominate North Carolina’s government.

Editorial: Help the herd, get your flu shot

When it comes to the flu shot, you just have to get it. 

Column: Weight, what did you just say?

So, next time you weigh your sexual partner before doing the deed, maybe ask yourself: am I being an asshole?

Editorial: We value profit over democracy in Hong Kong

More importantly, will we intervene? Or, will the Hong Kong protests be remembered as the time when the United States stopped fighting for others' democratic freedom? 

Editorial: Blackface and sombreros and headdresses, oh my!

A list of offensive Halloween costumes to help guide you through the insensitive costumes that you should definitely leave on the shelf. 

Editorial: With great power comes great responsibility for NCGENES project

The important work of UNC researchers could raise ethical questions.

Editorial: Why 18 year olds should be allowed to drink

"In combating alcohol-related illnesses and deaths, lawmakers should review their notes from the fight against tobacco. Alcohol taxes and better education on the risks of drinking are fairer and potentially more effective ways to reduce alcohol consumption."

Column: Nacirema and Alcohol

If it is a matter of protecting Nacireman youth, it would seem reasonable to also increase the age that one goes to war or the age that one can acquire a firearm since these also lead to youth deaths. 

Editorial: We still believe survivors

Now, a little over a year later, and in our own efforts to grapple with a campus culture that normalizes sexual assault, we felt the need to reaffirm our stance. It’s hard to believe that someone like Brett Kavanaugh was appointed to the highest court in the land. It’s hard to believe the bravery that Dr. Ford displayed during her testimony. It’s hard to believe that this is a conversation we are still having in 2019. 

Column: Assigned readings in mid-term season, in space

Should I be reading his emails, and like, participating? Does he care more about that? Or am I right to focus on my report? If only things were as straightforward as they were at my college back on Earth.

Editorial: Happy National Coming Out Day to everyone except for homophobic employers

With the same token, we want to affirm and support those who have yet to come out; whatever your reasons may be for staying in the closet, you are no less deserving of celebration. And whenever you’re ready, you’ve got a whole community of queer folks waiting to welcome you.

Editorial: You're paying for on-campus healthcare, here's how you can use it

This can be an awkward and confusing process depending on your financial situation, but it is important to advocate for your health without incurring unexpected charges. 

Editorial: Don't shoot the messenger

"Thunberg may not be an expert on climate change, but none of the real experts have managed to get people to care in the way that she has."

Column: Sex?

"So, to all of you people who think you’re sexually inexperienced because you haven't had a lot of partnered sex — you and your hand may very well be experts!"

Op-ed: Back to basics: Walkability in Chapel Hill

"Walkable streets. The priority of residents should be the priority of the town. Let’s make sure Town Council gets that feedback, too."

Column: LGBTQ+ people are resilient as hell

Any workplace would be lucky to have queer and trans staff members, and the Supreme Court should back this up by protecting our right to equal employment ⁠— regardless of who we are or who we love.