ShotSpotter’s flaws make it a dangerous investment for UMD
The system is so inaccurate that there are false positives 87 percent of the time in places such as New York City.
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.
Doctoral students are being left behind. Pathway programs can help them.
Doctoral programs need pathway opportunities that help students go from graduate assistantships to careers post-degree without a delay.
UMD’s dining halls leave students struggling for space, consistent hours
This university must extend the dining halls’ hours of operation and keep the same opening and closing times for all halls every day of the week.
Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could spell trouble for UMD students
For students already balancing tuition, fees and living expenses, these tariffs could further shrink their pockets.
Graduate workers’ collective bargaining is a democratic right
Administrators at this university argue annually against laws to allow graduate labor unions. They don’t just respect laws blocking a union. They actively advocate for those policies to remain in place.
UMD must support student activists who face burnout
This university needs to support its beleaguered student activists through more accessible and focused resources.
Civic engagement is the remedy voters need for post-election guilt
It would be naive to think that a presidential candidate’s promises are the end-all and be-all of finding solutions for issues so personal to us.
Test-flexible admissions will ensure fairness at UMD
Until a better choice becomes available, a test-flexible policy is the most generous and equitable approach for this university.
UMD must be more proactive in supporting international students
About 4,993 international students are enrolled at this university in fall 2024, and many could face hard adjustments with cultural and language barriers.