Concerts are not your movie and the crowd is not your set
While there is nothing wrong with taking pictures and filming clips of a show, your concert experience shouldn’t happen entirely through a screen.
Pledge allegiance to the flag, not the US President
Asking for loyalty in exchange for money is something no higher education institution should agree to.
UMD professors can’t stay silent in today’s political climate
When U.S. universities silence open discussions, they are unintentionally mirroring the censorship they are supposed to be actively resisting.
New UMD infrastructure works for cars, not students
While this infrastructure is important for the safety of micromobility users, it has become harmful to pedestrians.
Politics is a popularity contest. Democrats must do better.
Ironically, the conservative movement suddenly feels more forward-thinking than the Democrats when it comes to mobilizing younger voters.
UMD must stop overlooking its transfer students
The number of transfer students in the U.S. is rising. Now especially, this university should promote more transfer student-friendly experiences.
UMD should use smarter giveaways to fill the stadium stands
Students make up the majority of the community, and without them, there would be no university sporting events.
UMD faculty must provide free textbooks, accessible options
Ensuring all students have access to required course materials is essential for creating an educationally-level playing field.
UMD cannot trade equity for appeasement
For now, the change at the University of Maryland is largely symbolic. But symbols exist for a reason.
Love Island USA was too dramatic this year
This season’s rise in dramatics may not only be due to the islanders but also because of the streaming platforms’ tendency to favor dramatic reality TV shows.