Analyzing classic literature has been a staple of English classes for years. Unfortunately, the complex language and writing styles bore students while discouraging their interest in…
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We seem to live in an age of increasing risk management and overly protective safety precautions and, as a result, many educational institutions are taking…
This past week, Democratic candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton agreed to four additional debates in the coming months. These debates double the amount of…
This past week, the residents of Iowa voted for their top choice as the Democratic and Republican nominee for the President of the United States. However,…
Students have the power to advocate for their grades. It’s very easy to overlook the fact that students can attend office hours and talk with…
With UMBC’s Interfraternity Council’s rush having just ended and Panhellenic Association’s in its early stages, it is clear that there exists a wide gap between the behavioral…
In his final State of the Union, President Barack Obama did an excellent job at addressing the progress he has made throughout his eight years…
Taking classes over winter break seems like a solid way to get ahead – or get back on track – academically. This goldmine of education comes at…
Hillary Clinton has been fearing this day since she launched her campaign. New Democratic Presidential Nomination Polls in Iowa have Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton in…
CNN aired the highly anticipated documentary “The Hunting Ground” on November 22, which focuses on students who have been victims of sexual assault at colleges across…
Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia recently made the remark that it “wouldn’t surprise” him if the Supreme Court strikes down capital punishment soon. Over 1,000…
Recently, the news and social media have become saturated with reports and opinions on the horrible attacks in France that were perpetrated by ISIS. People…
With Thanksgiving break fast approaching, students and faculty rush to make deadlines, make travel plans and make room for food. While the latter isn’t so…
America loves to group its people together. As much as we brag about being the most diverse nation in the world, it hides the fact…
The headache of registering for classes has always been an issue for students. After getting past the typically useless advising meetings, students are left to…
Two weeks ago, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals made a mistake in ruling against President Obama’s executive action on immigration reform, one of the…