To honor Rosa Parks’ legacy, UMD must learn from its past If UMD is serious about ending segregation, it must divest from companies tied to apartheid. Guest Opinion December 6, 2023
To encourage student research, UMD must provide opportunities beyond a $22 wage If the University of Maryland wants to increase its prestige, student researchers must be empowered to excel. Joey Barke December 5, 2023
Holding special elections for all vacant seats could strengthen Maryland’s democracy While Maryland democrats hold power, we need to implement long-lasting election reforms Hunter Craig December 1, 2023
UMD’s interim chalking policy restricts free expression and won’t prevent hate speech We cannot let our sidewalks lay bare. We must use them to spread our message. Joey Barke November 30, 2023
To honor Piscataway land, UMD must provide free tuition for Native students It's time for this university to put some substance behind the land acknowledgement. Isabella Cusack November 28, 2023
A ceasefire in Gaza will protect Israel more than destroying Hamas For Israel, losing its moral compass in the eyes of the west — and especially American youth — is existential. Jessica Ye November 21, 2023
On the Israel and Palestine issue, context matters UMD is obligated to protect the freedom of political expression on campus. Guest Opinion November 16, 2023
Revenue from parking citations should go towards funding student organizations Once the University of Maryland adequately fund DOTS, we can put parking citations to good use. Hunter Craig November 16, 2023
Mailing candidate information sheets to voters can improve turnout in local elections Voters aren't apathetic. They just don't have all the information they need. Hunter Craig November 3, 2023
UMD’s values don’t lie in building names. They are in its actions. If our buildings are bleak, plastering shiny new letters outside in the name of values is like putting makeup on a pig. Lynelle Essilfie October 30, 2023