In an attempt to “listen to its students,” UNC is conducting a poll on what to replace the asbestos with. Completing this survey will earn students half a CLE credit.

“We can’t just get rid of it,” says Lee Roberts. “It’s part of our history here at UNC. But we understand certain concerns about cancer, or whatever asbestos causes, so we are opening up discussion to the people who make UNC so great — our students.”

Since Roberts refuses to remove the asbestos completely, a poll can be found in this very comment section asking students what the asbestos should be replaced with. Its options are: Black Mold, Lead, or Termites.

“Why isn’t there an option to write in an answer? I was going to say Formaldehyde,” says UNC student Eye Luhv Lee III.

“Removing the asbestos won’t solve anything. This asbestos is a historical memorial to our ancestors and southern heritage, not a carcinogenic hazard,” said a member from the Students for the Preservation of Southern Architectural History club.

“Really, it’s not a matter of ending or not ending the asbestos, it’s about student’s rights… to choose to breathe in asbestos.”

“We already have Lead in Carroll Hall and black mold in most residence halls, so my vote is termites,” says UNC first-year Silas Dardanos. 

Students can gain the other half of CLE credit by assisting in the removal of asbestos. Sign-up slots will be available after the replacement material is confirmed. This is a developing story.

What do you think UNC should replace the asbestos with?