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School bullying policy results in injustice
By Saaraa Farooq | Jan. 20, 2012, 8:52 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
The fact that Jacob Rogers had to take his own life to be heard and finally receive the attention he deserved, after years of bullying, is unacceptable.
MLK memorial redemption
By Jacob Buchholz | Jan. 20, 2012, 8:51 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
By dissecting and re-piecing together Martin Luther King Jr.'s words on the new national MLK Memorial, the architects completely lost the meaning behind the iconic speech.
Putting the "break" in winter break
By Rachel Auerbach | Dec. 28, 2011, 12:49 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
If only winter break could be restful, rather than a time to wrestle with the voice in the back of your head saying that you should be working.
War, what is it good for?
By Hannah Lynn | Dec. 21, 2011, 12:43 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
On Dec. 15, the U.S. officially withdrew its last troops from Iraq, but the war didn't have a grand conclusion that left the public cheering.
A price tag on lifelong lessons and school pride
By Janvi Raichura | Dec. 15, 2011, 2:32 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
It is hypocritical that student athletes do everything they can to succeed in their sport, but UMD administrators are not doing everything they can to honor this hard work. By cutting eight of its varsity sports, UMD is turning away a minimum of eight years worth of students who may have brought something special to the university, both athletically and intellectually.
Tracking pirates but losing the treasure
By Saaraa Farooq | Dec. 4, 2011, 1:01 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
People as young as teenagers go on the internet everyday and download free music. However, the teenagers aren't the whole problem, the problem goes back to pirates.
The new Face of protest
By Allison Daitch | Nov. 21, 2011, 1:26 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
Social media is the new way to protest. But the sudden boom of social media is only beginning to revolutionize the business world – utilizing technology to evoke change can and should happen.
Open minds, open ears
By Alison Kronstadt | Nov. 16, 2011, 10:16 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
When fliers for Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (P. Fox) were passed out during advisory last week, the outrage was immediate and widespread. What we should take away most from this is the discussion, and the importance of it.
99% problems, 1% solution
By Langston Taylor | Oct. 14, 2011, 10:44 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
The District has been "occupied” since October 1. While six of the protesters were arrested, the group made a major step forward Tuesday: it identified a coherent goal.
Execution of Troy
By Brittany Cheng | Sept. 29, 2011, 10:20 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
It is important to remember justice for the sake of closure is not actually justice. Taking the life of a potentially innocent man isn't justice. As long as there is a shadow of doubt, there was reasonable cause to assume that the justice system could have sentenced the wrong man to death.
An unanswered call
By Mimi Verdonk | Sept. 18, 2011, 6:16 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
What the American public wants, and needs, is an actual plan to generate savings, but what Obama provided in his speech earlier this month was a lot of empty words.
No more peanuts and cracker jacks
By Mimi Verdonk | Aug. 22, 2011, 10:15 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
As the fall sports season gets into full swing for Montgomery County, sweat, whistles and school spirit fill the air. Sadly, so does the late July decision to cut MCPS's athletic budget by almost ten percent.
Balancing outrage and accountability
By Saaraa Farooq | Aug. 6, 2011, 12:12 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
Although the opposition to the proposed curfew bill may be justified, parents must acknowledge that they are partly at fault for the issue at the heart of the proposal: a lack of control over their children.
One step forward, no steps back
By | July 27, 2011, 7:59 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
Although many people may see the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal as a major breakthrough, it is the first of countless steps needed for the acceptance for gays throughout the country.
Parenting like a pro
By Brittany Cheng | July 25, 2011, 11:24 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
On July 9, thousands flooded the streets of Juba to celebrate the birth of South Sudan and their independence from Sudan. Although the "birthday party" is over, the problems have just begun.
Order in the court
By Rachel Auerbach | July 12, 2011, 6:28 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
When spectator Matthew Bartlett, 28, gave prosecutor Jeff Ashton the middle finger during the Casey Anthony murder trial, Bartlett jeopardized the sixth amendment rights of the accused; this was justification for the judge's decision to order the arrest of Bartlett on the spot.
The power of big business
By Hannah Lynn | June 27, 2011, 9:49 a.m. | In Op/Ed »
The Wal-mart vs. Dukes decision, which is considered to be a landmark ruling, will only give rich and powerful businesses precedent in future sex discrimination cases.
A troubling norm
By | June 17, 2011, 1:30 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
After releasing a sexual picture on Twitter, Representative Anthony Weiner decided to seek treatment and resigned his position. The only type of treatment Weiner needs is a good dose of common sense.
Pruning Ivy tuition
By Sarah Harper | May 26, 2011, 1:56 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
Bloated tuition and living costs have limited the selection pool, and applicants without a comfortable family income are repeatedly shut out from the education they deserve.
The aftermath
By Alison Kronstadt | May 24, 2011, 1:32 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
Osama bin Laden is dead – unless the conspiracy theorists are right for the first time. But to those who were celebrating in the streets, this is more or less the only fact that matters: for the people from Pakistan, the terrorist's death may be only the beginning. Bin Laden's death prompted a newly introduced bill that proposes ending all American aid to Pakistan, which could have catastrophic results for the already problematic relations between the U.S. and Pakistan.
A good compromise
By Eli Schwadron | May 6, 2011, 1:30 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
Illegal immigration is one of the country's most controversial issues. In his 2011 State of the Union address, President Obama let the nation know that he would do his best to enforce the law and get rid of the hundreds of thousands of undocumented workers in our country. In order to do so, certain federal laws are being enacted, including one in particular that will soon have a large impact on our county.
Proceed with caution
By Alison Kronstadt | April 7, 2011, 1:04 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
When the damage from the tsunami spread to several of Japan's nuclear reactors, the issues raised sent ripples across the world. All the debate boils down to a simple question: is nuclear power worth the risk?
A high-stakes game
By Sarah Harper | March 4, 2011, 10:26 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
For college athletes, stiff competition is the name of the game. It's a competition to be healthy, both mentally and physically. In short, it's a competition on and off the field.
A crucial clean-up
By Myla Sapp | Feb. 10, 2011, 1:08 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
On Dec. 29, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). The new TMDL will be a beneficial part to restoring clean water in the bay and the region's streams, creeks and rivers.
Searching for sanity
By Melissa Haniff | Jan. 29, 2011, 9:52 p.m. | In Op/Ed »
In mid-December, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) began random inspections of carry-on bags at two Metrorail stations. The purpose, according to Metro, is simple: to keep riders safe and stop explosives or any other harmful devices from entering a train. But considering the limited resources and capability of the Metro system, the program is flawed and terribly inefficient.
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