Lifting trans ban in women-only chess tournaments promotes inclusivity in all sports If we allow transphobic rhetoric to enter spaces having nothing to do with physicality, then we lose important ground. Isabella Cusack April 23, 2024
The US Senate must give the foreign surveillance act stronger privacy protections More federal agent training and increased watchdog funding would make the act more effective. Ben Dodge April 16, 2024
Children make mistakes. They shouldn’t pay for it with their lives. Punishment should be used as a method of holding people accountable, not abusing them. Isabella Cusack April 15, 2024
Maryland must revamp health care policy to save prescription drug coverage Reference based pricing can save retirees money and help Maryland restore its current prescription drug coverage. Ben Dodge April 12, 2024
Congress dropped the ball on current NIL practices. Shoot for better standards If we want to attract more collegiate stars, the least we can do is make sure they’re all treated equally. Joey Barke April 11, 2024
UMD needs to harness innovation and use storm windows to protect students If the university invested in storm windows, it could save students from the consequences of its own housing policies. Sam Krakower April 9, 2024
UMD’s counseling center needs revamping. Here’s a cost effective way to do it. Greater access to therapy on campus would give students struggling with mental health an outlet. Joey Barke April 5, 2024
Maryland is running low on substitute teachers. UMD’s education majors can help. To properly show teachers our appreciation, we can help give them the time off they deserve. Sam Krakower April 5, 2024