Higher education is increasingly prioritizing automated assessments and efficiency over deep thinking, creativity, and meaningful engagement, leaving students trained to pass quizzes rather than truly learn.
As Graham Platner again finds himself in hot water for using the r-slur in an April 2026 interview, voters are left to reflect on his numerous past controversies and apologies.
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• March 31, 2026
Traveling through Europe as a visually impaired cane user challenged my fears about mobility, but I found accessibility, independence, and support in places like Paris, Madrid, and Valencia. The experience transformed my confidence, showing me that true accessibility is as much about people and culture as it is about infrastructure.
A student with life-threatening food allergies reflects on the ongoing challenges of navigating Brooks Dining Hall, arguing that meaningful institutional changes remain absent.
Discussing Section 230, how it effects social media, AI, and the users of these platforms. This article includes a Change.org link to petition for the attention of Maine lawmakers for the implementation of laws that give more individuals rights over their online personal data.
