Finally, main protagonists that aren’t white men By Mike Ruiz Contributing Writer ruiz1@umbc.edu For a long period of time there has been a problem with…
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This is a point/counterpoint article; to see the other side, click here The language requirement at UMBC By Aviva Zapinsky Contributing Writer avivaz1@umbc.edu The language…
This a point/counterpoint article; to see the other side, go here Foreign language requirement is positive and holds benefits for UMBC students By Holly Vogtman…
The discussion boards need exposure, not moderation By Gideon Shrier Contributing Writer gshrier1@umbc.edu Useful posts and trolls show up in equal measure – is this…
Cannabis should not destroy a youth’s future By Tahsin Khan Senior Staff Writer tkhan3@umbc.edu Full legalization is the necessary step to stop the detrimental, judicial…
Thanksgiving break isn’t enough to decompress By Holly Vogtman Staff Writer hollyv1@umbc.edu Some schools are adding a Fall break or are lengthening Thanksgiving break. UMBC…
UMBC shows same dedication to arts and humanities as it does to STEM By Allison Opitz Contributing Writer opitz1@umbc.edu Though many were initially taken aback…
Team-based learning only works in an ideal world By Aviva Zapinsky Contributing Writer avivaz1@umbc.edu According to many professors, team-based learning is more effective than lecturing.…
Why this misguided practice needs to go By Gideon Shrier Contributing Writer gshrier1@umbc.edu UMBC has required academic advising for years – but does the policy…
Trigger warnings encumber deep discussion By Sara Khan Contributing Writer khan17@umbc.edu A movement to have “trigger warnings” has been spreading rampant among colleges and universities.…
A fireside chat with the SGA president By Ganesh Mysore SGA President gmysore1@umbc.edu UMBC SGA is an organization that listens to your concerns and offers…
Trigger Warnings create a safer experience for students sensitive to disturbing materials By Holly Vogtman Staff Writer hollyv1@umbc.edu Trigger warnings are making their way to…
UMBC stands out; let’s keep it that way By Allison Opitz Contributing Writer opitz1@umbc.edu Homecoming week always makes students wonder where the spirit is, and…
Lack of advertising for homecoming leaves students disengaged from its festivities By Holly Vogtman Staff Writer hollyv1@umbc.edu Lack of advertising for Homecoming has left the…
Ashby Henningsen Asst. Editor, News ahenni1@umbc.edu Despite being a major movement in the climate change movement, major news networks failed to give the New York…
That is the Question By Aviva Zapinsky Contributing Writer avivaz1@umbc.edu For many students working part-time jobs is a question of necessity, but balancing the course-load…