Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan faces resistance for not taking a stance on Trump’s policies Hogan’s hands-off approach could prove damaging, professor Stella Rouse said. Christine Condon February 9, 2017
One UMD student ate a frozen donut hole. It sparked a business venture. FroDoh has sold more than 200 boxes of frozen donuts in the Maryland Food Co-Op. Sara Karlovitch February 9, 2017
“We want to fight for their rights”: RHA, SGA and GSG leaders voice support for immigrants The three student group presidents issued a joint statement “with love and solidarity.” Leah Brennan February 9, 2017
UMD SGA passes resolution to support recognizing Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day The resolution passed 21-8, with three abstentions. Rosie Kean February 9, 2017
UMD faculty are among 42,000 academics who signed a petition opposing Trump’s travel ban More than 200 University of Maryland faculty members, including the University Senate chair, signed on. Freelance Reporter February 9, 2017
University Police respond to vandalism, theft, fraud This week in crime. Michael Brice-Saddler February 9, 2017
University Police respond to harassment incident involving sexual video chat A similar extortion case happened in October. Jessie Campisi February 8, 2017
“I don’t think we’ve heard the last of it”: Attorney says Trump will fight for travel ban An immigration lawyer visited the University of Maryland Tuesday to field questions about the ban. Angela Jacob February 8, 2017
UMD signed a letter against Trump’s travel ban, along with nearly 600 other colleges UMD joined other Big 10 and University System of Maryland institutions. Freelance Reporter February 8, 2017
Lawmakers are pushing back against education privatization to combat DeVos confirmation Democratic legislators say charter schools and voucher programs serve as a bandaid that fails to address achievement gaps. Lexie Schapitl February 8, 2017