The ‘Anora’ sweep was manufactured and undeserved In all honesty, is the film even worth watching? It feels like the answer is no. Does it deserve Best Picture? Absolutely not. Jahnavi Kirkire March 13, 2025
TAs deserve hourly pay, not symbolic stipends When we dedicate hours to help our fellow students and improve their college experiences, we deserve to be compensated for our work. Jahnavi Kirkire March 6, 2025
Updated technology can help UMD become more accessible Too often, it feels like disabled students are an “afterthought” in the grand scheme of this university’s community. Jahnavi Kirkire February 24, 2025
Foreign language studies are overlooked. A mandate would change that. This university must make foreign language courses mandatory for students across campus — a move that would probably be a little controversial, but would make our student body more prepared for their futures. Jahnavi Kirkire February 11, 2025
UMD must provide better mental health support for RAs We exist in a position built to support others but with a lackluster framework for supporting ourselves. We are exhausted. Jahnavi Kirkire December 6, 2024
UMD must support student activists who face burnout This university needs to support its beleaguered student activists through more accessible and focused resources. Jahnavi Kirkire November 13, 2024
Metro access isn’t a luxury, UMD should support student transit Every morning, I wake up at 4:30 a.m. I get ready, wake myself up and sometimes stare out of my dorm window wondering what exactly I’m doing this for. Jahnavi Kirkire October 28, 2024