The Kirwan Commission recommends sane education policy. Hogan needs to listen. Maryland's inequitable education system needs reform. Liyanga de Silva February 20, 2020
Teaching takes more than knowledge. Professors need training. Formal teaching training should be mandatory. Liyanga de Silva February 14, 2020
Coronavirus is scary — but it shouldn’t be an excuse for xenophobia People fear the unknown more than coronavirus. We must challenge our biases. Liyanga de Silva February 6, 2020
UMD needs a disability studies department Disability studies will shape the future, and we should get on board. Liyanga de Silva February 2, 2020
Dating apps make forming meaningful connections more difficult TerpMatch has potential for UMD students, but dating apps create unrealistic expectations. Liyanga de Silva December 9, 2019
You should defend your principles. Cause a scene at Thanksgiving. Don't keep the peace just because they're your family. Liyanga de Silva November 21, 2019
Vulnerable demographics bear the worst consequences of EPA regulation rollbacks Bad environmental regulation doesn't just hurt the planet. Liyanga de Silva November 14, 2019
The Downtown Farmers Market did its job — College Park is no longer a food desert Its closure is a testament to new options. Liyanga de Silva November 7, 2019
If UMD wants a more diverse student body, it can’t mistreat service workers of color Treating employees of color poorly discourages students of color from enrolling. Liyanga de Silva November 1, 2019
College admissions should be equitable. Standardization will never get it there. Standardized assessments punish college applicants from underprivileged areas. Liyanga de Silva October 24, 2019