Opinion

Killings in Chapel Hill expose deeper problem

Another senseless attack happened in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. But the killings, besides being senseless, reveal a deeper problem that needs to be solved.

By Jordan Brunner | February 15, 2015

Boos & Bravos: Feb. 12

Bravo to Kanye West for a stunning Grammys performance with Rihanna and Sir Paul McCartney, but boo to Netflix for retracting the leaked episodes of House of Cards season 3.

By Editorial Board | February 12, 2015

Ukraine conflict: A new way forward

Continued escalation of pressure on Putin has only made him more hard line. Arming Ukraine won’t help. Diplomacy will. Here’s why.

By Jordan Brunner | February 12, 2015

How to be forever alone on V-Day

Here are some crucial tips to make your Valentine's Day one to remember.

By Yesenia Brewster | February 12, 2015

DARE to say NOPE to drugs

NOPE promises to bring a sober, serious, factual perspective to the realities of prescription drug abuse.

By Harrison Finzel | February 12, 2015

Student media training for budding journalists, not university cheerleader

We’re journalists in training and, as a student media organization, that’s the way it’s supposed to be.

By Editorial Board | February 11, 2015

The people support net neutrality actions, so should Republicans

Congressional Republicans seem to be missing the fact that the FCC's decision also agrees with most of the people who commented on the issue.

By Zach Josephson | February 11, 2015

Iconic monarch butterfly should actually take front seat to some of the critically endangered

$3.2 million to launch a new monarch butterfly conservation campaign is essential to conserving the monarch butterfly, which leads a delicate lifestyle.

By Kayla Chan | February 11, 2015

The Republican Party's sugar daddy primary

Like a bunch of horny contestants on "The Bachelorette," top Republicans are desperately vying for the Koch brothers' love and affection.

By Harper Neidig | February 10, 2015

Obama administration at fault for Kayla Mueller’s death

Mueller’s possible death would only be the latest blemish on the Obama administration’s poor record of protecting U.S. citizens abroad.

By Connor Murphy | February 10, 2015

Marriage equality the smallest barrier for LGBT community

Alabama recently became 37th state to legalize gay marriage. While this is a huge step forward, gay rights are still facing major challenges.

By Alec Grafil | February 10, 2015

Government transparency, community awareness important in political sphere

Including the public in decisions that will impact their lives doesn’t just protect the concept of justice — it’s also common sense.

By Editorial Board | February 9, 2015

#FreeAdnan: convict investigated in podcast 'Serial' earns appeal

And then there's the Nisha call.

By Sydney Maki | February 9, 2015

Affordable health care for all can be found by crossing state lines

Imagine insurers building multi-state plans around ones that share borders and similar demographics and economic characteristics. This creates larger risk pools that lessen volatility of health-care spending and administrative costs.

By Noah Smith | February 9, 2015