Tag: economy

UMD should use a small modular reactor to support clean energy in Prince George’s County

One small modular reactor could meet and exceed the university’s annual energy needs, allowing it to achieve energy independence and drastically reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

Anderson Lemus-Del Cid
February 14, 2025

Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could spell trouble for UMD students

For students already balancing tuition, fees and living expenses, these tariffs could further shrink their pockets.

Anderson Lemus-Del Cid
November 19, 2024

The sky’s the limit: we don’t need a debt ceiling

The debt ceiling’s existence threatens the very financial stability it was created to protect.

Kyra Freeman
May 2, 2023

Soaring insurance costs are unfair to the UMD student body

To prevent exploitation, this university must make insurance prices more manageable for students.

Rebecca Scherr
November 16, 2022

COLUMN: Going for it on fourth down could elevate Maryland football to new competitive levels

Elite teams take chances. Maryland football must take chances and go for it on fourth down.

Ravi Panguluri
September 2, 2022

Patents are harming innovation. It’s time to reform the patenting process.

Incessant patenting hinders innovation and stifles lifesaving technology

Rohin Mishra
July 20, 2022

The NFT market is ripe for financial malpractice

With its unclear ownership standards, the NFT market is dangerous for consumers.

Ravi Panguluri
June 21, 2022

A post-pandemic economic recovery must include strong child care

Parents can’t return to work without taking care of their children. We need to better fund child care.

Adam Cullen
April 14, 2022

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.

Zach Wandalowski
December 7, 2021

UMD opens center to support veteran entrepreneurs in the mid-Atlantic

The center is a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Hannah Ziegler
November 2, 2021