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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…

Cyber safe

UMBC proves successful in protection against cyber attacks With cyber attacks against universities on the rise, online college security systems, including those at UMBC, work…

Lessons in attending lectures

Why our administration should dodge the trend of mandatory attendance  UMBC’s lectures are currently in the province of the professor – to decide whether or…

Construction at UMBC — A Perpetual Nuisance

Frequent delays in construction pose a hassle to students Few would argue that enhancement of our facilities isn’t a good thing, but could the campus…

Flooding in the forecast

UMBC lacks adequate care for walkways in inclement weather Even after many construction and improvement projects to better draining conditions on UMBC’s campus, some areas…