UMD’s antisemitism and Islamophobia task force must foster dialogue to fight ignorance This university has a responsibility to answer division with conversation and ignorance with knowledge. Joey Barke May 2, 2024
Fiction is universal. The Hugo awards discredit humanity by self-censoring. Free and fair selection of a fantasy and science fiction prize isn’t a political argument. Jessica Ye March 5, 2024
University Senate discusses free speech, interim chalking policy The conversations come as student groups have chalked messages across campus during protests. Marijke Friedman December 6, 2023
Anti-zionism is not antisemitic. Equating the two is dangerous. Just as we must condemn abuses against Jewish people, we must stand against the violation of Palestinian existence. Imaan Shikoh May 5, 2023
It’s hypocritical for parents to impose their beliefs on their kid’s education It’s time to stop the pearl-clutching and think seriously about what students should be getting out of their education. Adam Cullen October 29, 2021
Conservative speaker Will Witt met with student protesters at UMD book signing Will Witt was promoting his book "How to Win Friends and Influence Enemies: Taking On Liberal Arguments with Logic and Humor." Diamondback Staff September 29, 2021
Social media is students’ free speech platform. The Supreme Court must recognize that. Here’s why the newest free speech Supreme Court case matters. Courtney Cohn May 4, 2021
UMD can’t protect students until it clarifies its demonstration policy The Key of David protest drew attention to the inadequacy of UMD's policies. Caterina Ieronimo October 22, 2019