"While our speakers are undoubtedly accomplished and deserving of respect, graduation speakers tend to be successful professionals rather than the kind of inspirational changemakers who have become household names."
"They make eye contact with you, either the moment they look up from their phones or pause mid-conversation with their friends, and then the unthinkable happens. Just as you’re about to say something or think they will, they walk right past you. No wave, no nod, no acknowledgement."
"This loss of prominence of chefs like Bourdain and Fieri affects not just food journalism, culinary storytelling and cuisine exploration but something deeper — it has led to a commercialization of food culture and the erosion of its artistry."
"Off-campus students should make a greater effort to spend time on campus, taking advantage of university life while they’re still physically at UNC."
