We must take cyberbullying more seriously. Legal action is the right move. Stronger penalties for cyberbullying will help put the focus on vulnerable children. Liyanga de Silva March 11, 2018
Maryland is set to give inmates free menstrual products. That’s a win for women’s rights. Feminine hygiene products are a necessity, not a privilege. Liyanga de Silva March 4, 2018
Congress isn’t going to reform gun laws — so let’s put metal detectors in schools Metal detectors would prevent shootings. Liyanga de Silva February 19, 2018
UMD alerts should be sent in Spanish It’s a matter of public safety. Liyanga de Silva February 18, 2018
Trump’s planned Metro cuts are an attack on low-income students Reductions to transportation funding are an obstacle to economic mobility. Liyanga de Silva February 4, 2018
Our obsession with school rankings is making our education system worse Schools’ reputations shouldn’t be prioritized over students’ needs. Liyanga de Silva January 28, 2018
Stop eating turkey on Thanksgiving It’s a ridiculous tradition and an environmental travesty. Liyanga de Silva November 27, 2017
UMD must bring more compost bins to on-campus apartments Accessibility is the biggest barrier to greater sustainability. Liyanga de Silva November 20, 2017
The crackdown on sexual assault needs to go beyond Hollywood The Harvey Weinstein effect should extend to the common people. Liyanga de Silva November 12, 2017
UMD administrators don’t know what a home is Not all students come from a welcoming and inclusive environment. Liyanga de Silva November 5, 2017