My latest at The News & Observer: “UNC-Chapel Hill needs to be more transparent and stop operating behind closed doors. Last year, media organizations had to file suit against the university for denying the public access to the football program’s records during the NCAA investigations. Recently, as a student journalist, I…
UNC Healthcare Costs Shoot Up 54%
The debate over last year’s tuition hike was well publicized, but an increase of a far greater magnitude for students who are covered by the UNC system Pearce & Pearce (now Chartis) health insurance plan hasn’t received nearly the same attention. Dollar-for-dollar, tuition at UNC is going up $695 or…
Re: Has a University Department Illegally Endorsed Amendment One?
I’m not sure how conclusive that evidence may be, but if Marc is right, that calls into question a lot of the recent activities by the Campus Y including their campaign to “Stop Senate Bill 575.”
CR, Getting Noticed
I realize free time is practically nonexistent during finals week, but if you do have a moment or two, definitely check out the new exhibit on campus architecture in the North Carolina Collection Gallery (second floor of Wilson Library, on the left). Not only is it fascinating to see how…
Tunnel of Oppression Countdown: Two Days
Yes, it’s that time of year: time for your RAs to hector you and time for innocent students walking through the Pit to be harangued by UNC’s Right-Thinking and Compassionate People, all in an effort to convince (cajole? browbeat?) you into attending the Tunnel of Oppression. I’m told our ace…
Who’s Racist Now?
Fun fact: with last night’s endorsement of Calvin Lewis, Jr., College Republicans has endorsed a minority candidate four out of the last five elections: Kristin Hill (2008), Michael Betts (2009), Ian Lee (2011), and now Calvin (2012). Young Democrats, on the other hand, have endorsed only one minority candidate in…