Today’s mainstream fashion mocks the hippie movement
The hippie movement originally rejected capitalism and the mainstream. These are exactly what today’s fashion labels endorse when they market hippie-inspired clothing.
STEM and the humanities are equally important, and should be taught together
The two disciplines teach different but equally useful skills.
Hinduism is more than cows and karma
Hinduism remains an enigma to many in countries outside of India. It’s time we change that.
The insufferable rise of the Self-Proclaimed Undergraduate Public Intellectual
Steve Bannon uses deception tactics to fake being an intellectual.
Basketball is business, and loyalty is overrated
In the NBA, profits outweigh the human narratives.
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.
The anti-vaccination movement puts our well-being at risk
New breakthroughs are often met with resistance before their benefits are proven. The benefit of vaccinations has already been proven, so why are people still opposed to getting vaccinated?
UMD’s living-learning programs need better housing options for trans people
Too few dorms that house living-programs are gender-inclusive.
Why did UMD give Carly Fiorina a platform for Women’s History Month?
Fiorina has done no favors for women — she shouldn't be honored.