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Student worker woes

Why mandatory work programs for students aren’t beneficial Some believe that every student should be required to retain some sort of job while attending school.…

Netanyahu’s flop

Exaggerations and assumptions by Netanyahu Prime Minister Netanyahu needs to rethink his current strategy of dramatization, accusations and allegations in order to keep his country…

Just the little things

Should little extra costs be free? With the increasingly high price tag of a college education, should the little costs be made complementary for all…

Dangers of an armed campus

Some universities are motioning for guns on campus to protect against sexual assault Ten states across the country currently have lawmakers working to create bills…

Unconventional budgeting

The many benefits of ending the war on drugs Maryland’s recent decriminalization did not benefit the state much — regulating and legalizing is exactly what…

Affirmative consent is sexy

Legislators need to adopt the College Sexual Assault Bill in order to increase intolerance for sexual assault On Tuesday, February 24th, Maryland legislators discussed a…

AP US History is not “American” enough

Oklahoma House Education Committee votes to change and potentially ban AP US History test A bill was approved by an education committee in Oklahoma earlier…

Off-campus priorities

SGA funding for off-campus activities SGA has a policy in which it primarily seeks to foster campus life. While this policy is reasonable, it has…

Treading lightly

Difficulties in war on ISIS President Obama and other public officials need to re-evaluate the request for authorization of war against ISIS. There are many…

Snowed out

Sidewalks often covered in snow When campus remains open after a snowstorm, sidewalks are often still icy or slushy. While ice skating is fun, no…

A dream deferred

UMBC’s ambivalence in the face of change Given the sudden influx of global action over the past year or so, students of UMBC have recently…

New term renders new tuition hikes

Increases in tuition unexpected and lofty Increased tuition for UMBC students worsens an already large burden. It seems that higher education, the stepping-stone to prosperity,…

Resources at the ready

Students of UMBC have resources to succeed, but not all take advantage UMBC provides many resources for students in finding jobs and internships that are…

Unaffordable living

International students will find cheaper off-campus housing When it comes to finding a place to live year-round, it is more affordable to live off-campus. UMBC…