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SGA president: UMD shouldn’t have hired its new chief diversity officer without student input

Other applicants participated in a competitive national search and were required to interact with students, faculty and staff. The same cannot be said of Roger Worthington.

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The U.S. poet laureate matters — especially in uncertain times

Poetry can reassure us, it can challenge us and it can educate us. A good poet laureate can do all those thing as well.

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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.

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Editorial Cartoon

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Why I give fake phone numbers when strangers approach me

We must stop young men from associating aggression with dignity.

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Binge watching may do some shows a disservice

There’s a popular trend moving towards binge watching entire television series. But sometimes, episodes might be better watched separately.

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Senate now hiding spare key to the Capitol in Mitch McConnell’s jowls

“Whenever Mitch feels threatened, he just retreats into his shell. Sometimes he won’t come out for hours until we promise to give him some fresh cabbage or deny health insurance to 9/11 first responders,” Speaker Paul Ryan said.

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The success of the U.S.-China relationship will depend on Trump’s flexibility

Warmer relations between the U.S. and China would come at a costly price.

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The UMD Health Center should make emergency contraceptives available 24/7

A student’s sex life doesn’t operate on a 9-5 schedule. The university should make contraceptives accessible around the clock.

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Kevin Huerter’s mom extends his bedtime to 9 p.m. after win over Michigan State

Following today’s win, Erin Huerter decided to postpone Kevin’s nightly lullaby and glass of warm milk for an extra hour.

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