UMD has created a micromobility crisis. It must fix it. It is within this university’s power and budget to implement safe solutions for all road users, no matter their mode of transportation. Guest Opinion October 9, 2024
An expanded Big Ten alliance could be a game changer for equitable university policy The Big Ten Academic Alliance is impressive, but the universities involved have a responsibility to do better. Isabella Cusack March 13, 2024
Nighttime gate checks just provide a facade of safety. UMD can be more effective. When students commit sexual assaults, the danger isn't outside our community. Rohin Mishra February 2, 2024
Stop squabbling with e-scooter violations. UMPD must tackle real crime instead. Deployment of UMPD resources across campus crime hotspots will make us safer. Hunter Craig February 1, 2024
UMPD lacks transparency. More open forums could change that. Instead of blasting us with alerts, UMPD needs to establish better community relations. Isabella Cusack December 7, 2023
UMD announces task force to address antisemitism and Islamophobia, interim chalking policy The creation of the task force, which will be composed of students, faculty and staff, comes amid a surge of violence in Israel and Palestine. Shifra Dayak November 27, 2023
Safer scooters and drivers increase campus safety. The Veo curfew does not. Veo scooters lack many safety features students should have access to. Ravi Panguluri October 16, 2023