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The Daily Tar Heel Opinion Monday, October 16, 2017 3
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they live in April, almost
n Friday, the NCAA dent employee who had
always an academic year
finally handed down a worked previous back-to-
address.
ruling on UNCs paper
classes. Despite speculation
EDITORIAL Early voting for the school rushes in the text-
book department told me
A
fan of UNC mens basketball, under the Barnes & Noble
its great. It makes following bout two years ago, cel a speech even if there ers will be watching for a Weekday hours begin-
another iteration is a chance it is met with Trojan Horse here. If this ning Oct. 23 are noon to regime.
recruiting exciting, March Apparently, the com-
games likely and ensures that of this board made protest. overture merely obfus- 7 p.m. at Chapel of the
Cross, and 9 a.m. to 6 pany is so much better at
we will have one of the most a vigorous defense of free While we disagree with cates a political attempt
p.m. at Carrboro Town raising money for student
talented rosters in the country. speech on campus. This other policies Sessions has to stifle legitimate debate scholarships because it is
As a fan of UNC, it was sad in outlined since his install- and protest of Confederate Hall.
specifically addressed the Both sites are open far better than the previ-
the way that a lot of news about demands for the prohibi- ment, we tentatively wel- monuments, or provide
Saturday Nov. 4 and ous, university-owned
UNC is sad. It represented tion of speech sympathiz- come this one. Too many legal cover for the deliber- Carrboro Town Hall has stores, at exploiting its
the best outcome for UNC, in ing with the Confederacy institutions of higher ate provocation of violence voting Saturday Oct. 28. workers, most of whom
a story of constantly lowered education have taken by speakers sympathetic
in the wake of a rally on (note: sites close at 5PM are students.
expectations. At my most
Oct. 25, 2015. This itera- cowardly positions regard- to Republicans, others on Halloween, it being And since scholarships
optimistic, I think of UNC as
an aspirational idea, where the tion of the board, for the ing our First Amendment sympathetic to the Trump Chapel Hill). and entry-level service
best is always on the horizon. In most part, still adheres to rights. As we have stated Administration, or espe- The 6,000 students jobs tend to go dispro-
these moments UNC is always this position. many times in these pages, cially racial supremacists, who registered to vote in portionately to poorer
about what it can be. Unsurprisingly, an edi- hard principled stances it will not be hard to spot Orange County last year students, there stands
The first public university torial board of a campus among university admin- or combat. That being or earlier and are still to be substantial overlap
in the United States constantly istrators occur far too said, all of the above here remain eligible to between scholarship hold-
newspaper thanks our
trying to more truly represent vote. ers and Student Stores
nation implicitly every day seldomly, particularly if groups, and every single
the public. A basketball pow- Early voting also allows student employees.
for the right to say what there is any kind of finan- person and group, have The universitys cor-
erhouse where integrity and Orange County voters to
we say without fear of pro- cial disincentive. We do a Constitutional right to poratization moguls are
on-court success are consis- report address changes
hibition. understand some of the speak here. It is in fact Mr. within the county as they therefore robbing Peter
tently prioritized in tandem. A
We, as a paper and challenges administrators Sessions solemn responsi- vote, important for stu- to pay Peter, cutting stu-
home for southern progressiv-
ism where the front line forms as a community, owe it face regarding securing bility to honor and defend dents who moved since dents pay to give them
against racism, censorship and to ourselves to continue free speech. that right. Assuming registering. more generous scholar-
poverty. Legendary figures like vigilance in defense of this Between litigatory vul- that is his sole interest, New residents can ships.
Franklin Porter Graham, Bill constitutional right even tures/attorneys, the poten- we support him and the register to vote at early All this leads me to
Friday and Dean Smith help if it guarantees confronta- tial for over-response Department of Justice in voting. To do same day question more than ever
prop up this vision. by campus security, bad that endeavor. registration, bring some what lies closer to univer-
tion with speech we find
In my more dour moments, evidence of your identity sity leaders hearts: stu-
beyond the pale, provided press, angry donors, liabil- We are Tar Heels, proud
I wonder why I always feel the and local address (for dent welfare or a corpora-
that speech does not spe- ity insurance claims and of our school and our com- tions bottom line.
need to look back to justify my cifically incite physical premium rises, and of munity and its tolerance University Housing resi-
optimism. In these moments course, pesky angry stu- of divergent viewpoints dents, early voting sites
violence. have housing rosters that Sara Maxwell
I question the mental leeway dents, all the incentives even if we despise some of
I give the heroes of the past. I
Attorney General Jeff will verify the address Doctoral Candidate
dont see UNC as it might be, Sessions recently stated are there for administra- the viewpoints. We on the part of the requirement). Geography
but rather as series of depressing that the Department of tors to lay a velvet fist board take this extremely In addition to Chapel
headlines. A public university Justice will be commit- down on the often messy seriously. UNCs score on Hill and Carrboro elec- UNCs hospitality is
with a student and faculty popu- ted to the defense of free and ugly exercise of the policies defending free tions, this academic year unmatched
lation much whiter than the speech on campus. He First Amendment. And speech and assembly even there are also primary
state that will not take down a specifically stated that much like rather gauche achieve the highest mark elections for Congress and
TO THE EDITOR:
Jim Crow era monument to the their objects of interest velvet can do, policies and possible on the website of other offices May 8, 2018.
[On the weekend of
Confederacy. A scandal-rocked include policies that: actions limiting speech Foundation for Individual If you are registered
Oct. 7], my family and I
basketball program that got off Ban any act that creates have slowly drawn over Rights in Education, a lib- elsewhere in NC, live in a
made our first ever trip to
because it had good lawyers and an offensive educational, many schools as a soft yet ertarian watch group. municipality and want to
UNC for the ND game.
did not commit the ultimate smothering blanket. The Department of vote by mail for the Nov.7
work or living environ- The welcoming,
sin of actually paying revenue election, absentee ballot
ment, citing the arbitrary We again tentatively Justice needs to vehe- friendly greetings that we
generating athletes. A home for application forms are at
conservative experimentation nature of that criteria. welcome Sessions and the mently protect this funda- received from so many
ncsbe.gov, the official NC
where the newest restrictions on Limits free speech DOJ in protecting our mental freedom. What do UNC students, alums and
elections website.
student speech can be advanced. to Free Speech Zones, collective right to speak you have to say? fans was second to none.
This same reality exists when I have traveled to sev-
Gerry Cohen
I am feeling more generous, eral away games for my
Raleigh NC
but more and more I worry school and never had a
that our triumphs really are EDITORIAL Cohen was elected to the
better experience, thanks
to the people of UNC.
the exception and not the rule. Chapel Hill Town Council
I
that just yet, but I find myself
dwelling on it more and more. n a recent info- loyalty to the NRA, espe- But we do see and predicted that Barnes & amazing hospitality and
Despite these reservations, graphic published cially in light of a national understand that the NRA Noble would raise more we cannot wait to come
I take great pride in going to a by The New York outcry for sensible gun is one of the largest and money for student schol- back again.
university with a commitment Times that ranked the control. most efficient interest arships than the now- Go Irish and Go Heels!
to ensuring all students can amount of money the In an editorial authored groups in this country. We defunct, university-owned
afford to attend, where social by this board on Monday, also understand the desire Bulls Head Bookshop and Pat Holston
National Rifle Association Notre Dame
justice has a long and commit- contributed to congress we condemned the massa- to own guns for sport and Daily Grind coffee shop
ted history and where the bas- cre that took place in Las self-defense, and that did let us examine how Class of 1995
members campaigns,
ketball team is so fun to watch. Vegas on Oct. 1 and called such a right is understood
UNC has always had people North Carolina Sens.
Richard Burr and Thom for policy to prevent future by most to be guaran-
who attack our core values,
people who fight to live up to Tillis came in at positions mass shootings. And this teed in the United States SPEAK OUT
those values and an apathetic two and four, respec- editorial shares those Constitution. WRITING GUIDELINES
center that watches from the tively, when compared sentiments and holds that While we may not agree Please type. Handwritten letters will not be accepted.
sidelines. UNC is ultimately to the rest of the Senate. Senators Burr and Tillis on the role of the NRA in Sign and date. No more than two people should sign letters.
should not be beholden to American politics, we do Students: Include your year, major and phone number.
only a culmination of these Together, they received
the NRA. hold that Senators Burr Faculty/staff: Include your department and phone number.
competing groups. The only way a combined $11,404,632 Edit: The DTH edits for space, clarity, accuracy and vulgarity. Limit
to protect UNC is to commit from the NRA. That num- While this board and Tillis make policy letters to 250 words.
to choosing a legacy of service. ber is staggering. These agrees with the need for independent of their close
Maybe then our victories will be good policy, we have not financial relationships to SUBMISSION
two North Carolinians Drop off or mail to our office at 151 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill,
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within a state. few months, the NRA has author, or at least support,
We must consider Sens. produced and proliferated some gun control measure
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10/18: Moderately Annoyed EDITORS NOTE: Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily rep-
Kirk Kovach writes on campus Burrs and Tilliss alle- ads that insinuate a com- to ensure the safety of resent the opinions of The Daily Tar Heel or its staff. Editorials reflect the
politics from the middle. giance to the NRA when ing civil conflict that would American citizens. opinions of The Daily Tar Heel editorial board, which comprises 10 board
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SportsMonday
WEEKEND SCOREBOARD
Mens soccer: UNC 0, Louisville 0
Football: Virginia 20, UNC 14
Womens soccer: UNC 4, Boston College 1
Volleyball: UNC 3, Virginia 0
Field hockey: UNC 4, VCU 1
hump.
Stewart had one foot out of
bounds when he recovered
the ball. Instead of an easy
touchdown for the Tar Heels,
FOOTBALL Virginia kept possession and
two plays later converted on
VIRGINIA20 a fourth and two, keeping its
drive alive and the ball out of
NORTH CAROLINA 14 UNCs hands.
Fedora saw this close call
By Kirk Meyer as simply another example of
Senior Writer the little things not going
UNCs way, but Stewart
There was no mistak- blamed himself for being in
ing the frustration in Larry the wrong place albeit by
Fedoras voice. just a few inches.
For the sixth time in seven I kind of knew I was close
games this season, the head to the sideline but I thought I
coach stood in front of the was in bounds, he said. Thats
media trying to explain or a missed big opportunity on
make sense of his North my part. Ive got to have a little
Carolina football teams loss. better football IQ and know
Weve got to find a way to where I am on the field.
get over the hump, he said. Missed tackles also plagued
Somebodys got to step up the Tar Heels defense
in a key situation and make throughout the game, with
a play. none more glaring than the
In Saturdays 20-14 loss two on Olamide Zaccheaus
to Virginia (5-1, 2-0 ACC) 81-yard catch-and-run touch-
the Tar Heels had plenty of down to give Virginia the lead DTH/ JACK DAVIDSO
opportunities but came up for good at the start of the Virginia free safety Brenton Nelson (28) dodges UNC tailback Michael Carter (8) after intercepting a Brandon Harris pass on Saturday.
short repeatedly some- fourth quarter.
times by a matter of inches. After catching a short out which have become common- But UNC came up short once as yet another tough break There is no margin of error
Perhaps the closest call for route from quarterback Kurt place this season. again when quarterback against UNC. for this team right now, he
UNC (1-6, 0-4 ACC) came in Benkert, Zaccheaus broke We just have to tackle, he Brandon Harris was sacked I dont think its my job to said. It kills me that I cant
the fourth quarter, right in free from safety Myles Dorns said. We had a couple guys in on fourth and eight, effec- question that, Harris said. If help get them over the hump.
front of the Tar Heels bench. attempt, and then shrugged off position to make the play, and tively ending the game. they missed it, they missed it. In a season in which UNC
With Virginia leading 20-14 Stewart as he dashed down the they just didnt make it. Harris was brought down Fedora praised his players seems unable to catch a
and driving in UNC territory, sideline and into the end zone. Despite these defensive by his facemask, but the for their effort and attitude. break, Saturdays loss served
linebacker Cayson Collins Safety J.K. Britt didnt miscues, the Tar Heels still play went uncalled. Neither But he also knows, with a ros- as yet another reminder of
delivered a hit on Cavaliers make excuses for the defense had an opportunity to win, Fedora nor Harris blamed ter depleted by injuries, the how much must go right to
running back Chris Sharp allowing another of what driving in Virginia territory the officials for missing the Tar Heels need all the help secure a victory.
and knocked the ball loose. it calls catastrophic plays, with under two minutes left. penalty, but the no-call served they can get. sports@dailytarheel.com