Israel does not deserve to be celebrated
Israel stands as an oppressor of the Palestinian people and should not be celebrated.
Putin only speaks one language – strength
The U.S. must demonstrate strength to deter Putin’s future aggression.
Student apathy stems from the SGA’s illegitimacy
The SGA is largely symbolic. Real power is vested in this university’s administration.
Katherine Swanson: The SGA only works if the student body’s voices are heard
“The mark of a true public servant and what your SGA and student body president should be doing for you: listening actively and working toward solutions genuinely.”
A.J. Pruitt: a letter to the student body
“You can expect fundamental changes to the way our university operates.”
Chris Boretti: a letter to the student body
“You haven’t been listened to. … Your input hasn’t been valued by previous SGA administrations. All of this will change.”
SGA Executive Board: Every student deserves a chance at leadership
Involvement in student organizations is essential to student success in life. Extracurriculars should not be a privilege reserved for those who have the time to pursue them.
The UMD Health Center should make emergency contraceptives available 24/7
A student’s sex life doesn’t operate on a 9-5 schedule. The university should make contraceptives accessible around the clock.
There’s a teachable moment in Trump’s revised travel ban
Take this opportunity to learn a few interesting things about Iran.
The RHA’s mandatory metro fee is a bad idea
Unless you spend more than $130 a semester on the metro, the new mandatory fee will not be worth it.