Randy Edsall was a mediocre coach, but big money swayed his firing
OUR VIEW: Edsall’s firing demonstrates the power of private interests in college athletics
Erasing “Curley” Byrd from campus erases our history — good and bad
If the equality we strive for today under Byrd’s name makes him roll over in his grave, then so be it.
Start teaching sexual misconduct education at freshman orientation
OUR VIEW: Sexual misconduct needs to be addressed earlier
Decriminalize sex work
If a more legal market makes sex workers safer, it’s a major improvement on the status quo.
For the love of God, there was Satan
Understanding the devil is more important than hating him.
Tuition hikes were expected, but poorly timed
OUR VIEW: The Board of Regents’ recent financial decisions weren’t wholly unexpected, but the lack of transparency is upsetting.
UMD’s current course evaluation system will never be useful
For better course evaluation response rates, UMD needs to ask things students care about.
UMD should subsidize the Co-op
The Co-op embodies admirable values — UMD should help keep it open.
Puerto Rico needs more federal government support
The territory still hasn’t fully recovered from Hurricanes Maria and Irma.