By: Jeremy Gerlach A conservative astronomy professor talks about climate: both global and academic “I want to be Galileo,” says Professor Chris Clemens, a 13-year member of the Astronomy and Physics department at UNC-Chapel Hill. “I’m that academic struggling against the current flow of thought.” Take one look at Clemens, and you see that with a [...]
By Anthony Dent Americans are (rightfully) cynical about our politicians. Our eyes glaze over with each new cycle along the infinite loop of promises of “bipartisanship” or “civility.” Just look at President Barack Obama- elected on promises of transparency, civility, and honesty, yet demonstrating none of these qualities in the recent debt ceiling debate. Even [...]
By Chelsea Walker The UNC chapter of the American Association of University Professors recently submitted a strongly worded letter to the Daily Tar Heel providing poignant examples of what the association believes amounts to maltreatment of the housekeeping staff. The letter particularly addressed UNC housekeeping’s policy, stating that staff may not sit down unless they [...]
