Despite the long history and popularity of Greek life both at UNC and across the country, many students are calling for the abolition of Greek life in its entirety due to exclusion, sexual assault, and community safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving rise to the “Abolish Greek Life” movement.

With the rise of social media, the rapid decline in local newspaper coverage, the expansion of media echo chambers, and the rapid proliferation of “fake news”, the American people have been spoonfed a warped sense of reality through their news.

You don’t need a college level political science class to know about the First Amendment. People are taught at a young age that freedom of speech is guaranteed.

The way you spend your money can change the world. Purchasing goods and services from ethical companies is a great way to make a difference.

Many colleges are starting to formulate more solid plans for the fall semester, leaving many students wondering how their own personal campus experience will look. Mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing are only two of many policies that will be put in place regarding on-campus regulations at UNC.

As the fall semester approaches, university administrators are facing the difficult decision of how (and if) to reopen during a global pandemic. Currently, plans for the fall semester range from remote lectures, to “hybrid” classes, to a completely in-person semester.