Free speech matters more than feeling safe
To avoid a fascist dictator stronger than Donald Trump fancies himself in dreamland, we must allow offensive speech on campus.
UMD Senate and president’s office: We must be transparent and work together to fight hate
Transparency is vital, but sharing incomplete information can stifle dialogue, the school’s assistant president and University Senate chair write in a letter to the editor.
Two universities’ tragedies add an unprecedented level of urgency to improving campus climate
The Daily Texan’s editorial board emphasizes transparency and unity after the University of Texas experienced incidents of on-campus violence and hate.
Bigotry is a problem at UMD. ProtectUMD’s new demands won’t help.
When regulations prohibiting hate speech are enacted, they are perverted by powerful groups to suppress the speech of marginalized groups.
Why I won’t be wearing a cap and gown at graduation
It is only a matter of time before the educational system collapses on its head.
To combat climate change, the U.S. must not withdraw from the Paris Agreement
Abandoning this international diplomatic agreement would cause irreparable harm to our global climate.
Putin only speaks one language – strength
The U.S. must demonstrate strength to deter Putin’s future aggression.
Student apathy stems from the SGA’s illegitimacy
The SGA is largely symbolic. Real power is vested in this university’s administration.
Katherine Swanson: The SGA only works if the student body’s voices are heard
“The mark of a true public servant and what your SGA and student body president should be doing for you: listening actively and working toward solutions genuinely.”
A.J. Pruitt: a letter to the student body
“You can expect fundamental changes to the way our university operates.”