There’s a difference between appreciation and exploitation
Appropriation lies on a spectrum, but it can often be exploitive.
Saturday Night Live must find a way to satirize Trump without legitimizing him
Donald Trump is already a comedic character. SNL must be careful not to normalize him as a public figure.
Maryland’s outdated pension system is keeping valuable talent away
Maryland needs to modernize its pension offerings to attract top talent to the state government’s workforce.
Money alone will not bring about academic excellence
Passionate educators and engaged students are motivated intrinsically, not by monetary benefits.
Birthright Israel is inherently political
From the name to the trip’s highlights, Birthright Israel has many political components.
Michael Flynn’s Resignation is a Victory for Reporting
Flynn’s resignation is a tangible manifestation of what happens when all the spin and bluster of politics falls away.
The customer isn’t always right
Blindly appeasing customers degrades workers and eats away at resources.
The perils of a university-driven society
Each individual should exploit this life to the fullest and decide where their correct path lies, whether in a library, classroom or cockpit.
How memes saved music (and killed rockism)
From Drake’s dance moves to Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show, meme culture has thrown dirt on rockism’s grave.
“My arrow moved on her like a b—-!” Zeus fires Cupid over leaked Valentine’s Day audio.
“When you’re the god of love, they let you do anything.”