"UNC Shooting: Tragic Messages, Troubled Students, and a Nation Helpless to Gun Violence"

The editor of The Daily Tar Heel, the University of North Carolina's student newspaper, discusses the emotional front page they published featuring text messages sent during the recent shooting on campus. The messages ranged from expressions of fear and concern to updates on the situation. The editor explains that the decision to publish these messages was to create a historical record of the event and to capture the full experience and emotions felt by UNC students. The cover serves as a personal reflection for the campus community and a relatable message for others who have experienced similar situations.