TAs are essential to university operations. It’s time they’re paid like it. All university TAs deserve to be paid minimum wage — at least. Rebecca Scherr October 19, 2022
Immigrants are not political pawns. Governors must stop treating them like it. Instead of funding political stunts, governors should fund immigrant resettlement initiatives Dalia Mustafa October 19, 2022
Addressing sexual violence must be rooted in survivor support, not reputation An extension of UMD's public relation efforts won't prevent sexual assault. Only systematic reforms will. Dhruvak Mirani October 18, 2022
Honors College programs should be more malleable to changing student interests Honors students need more freedom in their course offerings Ravi Panguluri October 16, 2022
We need overdose prevention sites to address Maryland’s opioid crisis Cannabis decriminalization is a good start. OPS instillations must come next. Rohin Mishra October 14, 2022
The Maryland legislature ought to change the name of Columbus Day There shouldn’t be a disparity in the figures our state representatives decide and those that we choose to celebrate. Imaan Shikoh October 13, 2022
Given the practical experience they provide, all clubs should grant course credit Earning course credit for Mock Trial is good. All clubs granting it would be great. Rebecca Scherr October 12, 2022
UMD students are UMD students. The DACA ruling shouldn’t change that. Regardless of the verdict, UMD must continue to protect its DACA students. Dalia Mustafa October 12, 2022
New students need lecturers, not research professors, in introductory courses Impressionable young freshmen need the best first impressions of their majors. Ravi Panguluri October 11, 2022
Universities don’t benefit from campus police forces It’s time to overhaul private and public policing on our campus and beyond. Dhruvak Mirani October 11, 2022