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Alec Dent

Alec Dent is a graduate of the 2015 class of Lumberton High School. He will be entering the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a freshman this fall, and plans on pursuing a degree in journalism. In his spare time Alec enjoys watching classic films and tennis. His career goal is to become a tennis commentator and travel the world covering the sport he is passionate about. Alec's writings on tennis can be found on his website, www.dailyracquet.com.

Articles by Alec Dent

Skills Without Frills: The Rise of Coding Academies

Aug 22, 2016 · Alec Dent

The basement of a once–abandoned tobacco factory may seem to be an odd place to teach the most cutting edge computer technology, but that’s where The Iron Yard, a computer … Continue reading “Skills Without Frills: The Rise of Coding Academies”

Freshman Orientation: Conform or Be Cast Out

Jul 13, 2015 · Alec Dent

At UNC-Chapel Hill’s freshman orientation, I learned that free speech, so fundamental to the academy, is only permitted to those who toe the "progressive" line.