“Keep the faith”: U.S. Rep. John Lewis speaks to UMD community The civil rights movement icon came to the Memorial Chapel to discuss his book and racial issues in the United States. Freelance Reporter October 13, 2017
LGBT+ students and allies at UMD have a new place to hang out LGBT+ students and allies can meet in the biology and psychology building’s Rainbow Room every Thursday. Freelance Reporter October 12, 2017
Nonprofits host bowling fundraiser in College Park for disability employment Proceeds from the event will go toward funding adaptive and accessibility equipment. Freelance Reporter October 9, 2017
“Together we reclaim the night”: UMD PSA holds second Slut Walk More than 50 survivors, advocates and supporters marched down McKeldin Mall. Freelance Reporter October 8, 2017
UMD and local politicians hold first Hispanic Heritage Conference in the region Del. Carlo Sanchez (D-Prince George’s) was one of the event’s many speakers. Freelance Reporter October 1, 2017
PG County officials hope to create small donor matching program for local elections County officials discussed modeling a program similar to Montgomery County’s. Freelance Reporter September 29, 2017
Two College Park City Council candidates are campaigning together Attendees discussed various issues with the candidates during the session including development, traffic and parking. Freelance Reporter September 28, 2017
City, state and UMD officials celebrate at MilkBoy ArtHouse before first live performance The venue’s first live performance is “The Bitter Game” by Keith Wallace, playing Wednesday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Freelance Reporter September 27, 2017
UMD academic dishonesty cases have decreased, Student Conduct Committee says The number of academic dishonesty cases has decreased by 20 percent from 2015-16 to 2016-17. Freelance Reporter September 25, 2017
College Park’s Thirsty Thursdays will rotate restaurants each month Attendees were offered free wings and other specials. Freelance Reporter September 22, 2017