Application for federal student loan forgiveness is now open Applicants can receive up to $20,000 in debt relief if they received a Pell Grant, and up to $10,000 if they are not Pell Grant recipients. Nene Narh-Mensah October 17, 2022
Loan forgiveness is not enough. Public college tuition must be free. This change is imperative for middle- and low-income families. Dhruvak Mirani September 12, 2022
Prince George’s County offering limited monkeypox vaccines As of Friday afternoon, appointments for Aug. 3 through Sept. 2 were unavailable, but the county's website said more appointments would be added if the county receives more vaccine doses. Shifra Dayak August 6, 2022
Before Biden can talk about his political goals, he must show he’ll fight for them To have any chance at success, Biden needs to come to terms with the reality of politics. Adam Cullen March 8, 2022
Citizen conventions could be the answer to ending climate change inaction The climate decision-makers are often old white men. Let’s bring new voices to the table. Zach Wandalowski November 16, 2021
UMD, state groups take action to help Haitian refugees amid outcry over border treatment Groups are pushing for changes to the Biden administration's immigration policies and raising funds for the refugees. Sofia Garay October 28, 2021
The teaching of American military exceptionalism must end The Afghan war wasn’t a success. It shouldn’t be taught as such. Lei Danielle Escobal September 30, 2021
UMD professors push for passage, expansion of Build Back Better Act in Congress Professors want to see more provisions added to the bill, especially when it comes to giving faculty more of a say in hiring their colleagues. Shifra Dayak September 27, 2021
Democrats’ electoral future depends on the outcome of the reconciliation bill If Democrats can’t pass the reconciliation bill, they could be in trouble. Adam Cullen September 17, 2021
Businesses have a societal obligation to require their employees to get vaccinated Americans bailed businesses out during the pandemic. It’s time they return the favor. Anthony Liberatori September 14, 2021