Category: Opinion - Page 7 - The Diamondback

USM should not cut ties with defense contractors to preserve research, student development

There is a difference between divestment, a request for the University System of Maryland Foundation to sell off business interests, and cutting research ties.

Autumn Perkey
September 18, 2024

Stop leaving commuters behind and start investing in them

The university's lack of strategies to involve commuters undermines their college experience.

Nikki Rostamiani
September 12, 2024

Poor waste management is poisoning Marylanders. MedStar must rectify it.

For the sake of Marylanders' health, MedStar needs to cut ties with Curtis Bay's incinerators.

Olive Beverly
August 28, 2024

UMD’s DOTS must replace costly parking fines with productive alternatives

The goal isn’t to avoid the ticket fee entirely, but to give students a learning opportunity before they have to pay.

Anderson Lemus-Del Cid
August 26, 2024

Fighting domestic violence is a universal effort. Policymakers need to do their part.

Improper state funding creates negative consequences for survivors.

Autumn Perkey
August 20, 2024

Universities must evolve curricula to equip students for an AI-dominated workforce

By prioritizing and embracing interdisciplinary learning and engaging with the ethical dimensions of AI, universities can prepare students to navigate the changing landscape with confidence and human creativity that AI can never mimic.