The underrated importance of debate moderators
Debate moderators have essential duties such as debunking lies told by the candidates.
Our erratic campus Wi-Fi must be fixed
OUR VIEW: At this high-tech university, the Wi-Fi cannot remain this inconsistent.
Before we can heal from hate-bias investigations, UMD must be transparent with students
UMD didn’t disclose the result of a noose investigation.
The computer science field’s sexism is deeper than one TA handbook
UMD’s computer science program must counter the broader sexism rooted in the profession.
Maryland doesn’t need more mandatory minimums
State lawmakers were wrong to approve new mandatory minimum sentences for gun-related crimes.
Why “taking her swimming on the first date” is problematic
A critique of today’s ever-evolving dating culture.
On foreign policy, Hillary Clinton is no better than Donald Trump
Don’t let Trump’s laughable political stances distract you from the fact that Clinton’s views are pretty terrible too.
Conversion therapy for minors is child abuse. Maryland should ban it.
Religion doesn’t excuse abuse.
UMD students deserve timely access to mental health resources
OUR VIEW: This university must focus on giving all students access to mental health resources when they need them.
We must be able to trust in our police
OUR VIEW: Slow and closed investigations won’t build trust between police and their citizens.