COLUMN: Mark Turgeon’s abrupt departure shouldn’t excite Maryland fans
Terp fans will be quick to exaggerate Turgeon's flaws, but his exit will cause expansive chaos in the program.
Public sector jobs aren’t being filled. It’s because these workers aren’t paid fairly.
Let’s treat public sector jobs with as much importance as they deserve.
By leaving campus buildings open to the public, UMD puts student safety at risk
UMD must prioritize building safety measures that deemphasize the police.
The American judicial system must stop protecting white vigilantes like Kyle Rittenhouse
By broadly allowing self-defense claims, courts let white fear turn into legal violence
Pay up Pines: It’s time to end the wage gap at this university
To alleviate egregious pay gaps among workers, institutions must listen to their workers and pay them livable wages.
Data on race and ethnicity must be properly aggregated to prevent harm
In a space where Asian Americans are celebrated through cultural organizations and the Asian American Studies Program, how does the university manage to invisibilize the Asian American community?
The Biden administration must stop sending mixed messages on the climate crisis
If this administration is serious about solving the climate crisis, ending processes such as offshore drilling should frankly be an easy decision.
Stop the environmental destruction of Cyber Monday
Thanksgiving is about being thankful. It shouldn’t be followed by climate destruction.
UMD’s quest for educational prestige should not come at the cost of racial diversity
Racial diversity, not acceptance rate, should be administration’s focus.