College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn will help lead a group that works to improve U.S. cities He was selected to hold one of 15 spots on the National League of Cities’ board of directors. Carly Kempler November 20, 2016
College Park City Council sent a letter disapproving Metro’s proposed hour cuts The proposals would reduce Metro service by an additional eight hours each week. Alex Carolan November 20, 2016
Chris Van Hollen becomes first senator-elect tapped to lead Democratic campaign commitee Van Hollen will also serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee. Naomi Grant November 20, 2016
University of Maryland students raise more than $3,700 for clean water access in Rwanda The campaign asked university members to pledge to drink only water for one week to raise awareness for the issue. Naomi Grant November 20, 2016
Reince Priebus won’t rule out a Muslim registry. Here’s Martin O’Malley’s response. The former Maryland governor has continued to criticize Trump’s picks for his administration. Rebecca Rainey November 20, 2016
UMD Asian American Student Union calls for solidarity at post-election town hall “It’s a scary world to live in,” junior economics and finance major Navraj Kalra said. Kimberly Escobar November 20, 2016
UMD Beta Theta Pi members encourage community to join bone marrow registry The fraternity held a bone marrow drive to support one member’s cross-country bike ride next summer to fight cancer. Natalie Schwartz November 20, 2016
University of Maryland students express concern with sexual harassment policy One student suggested better lighting, more surveillance cameras and improved UMD Alerts. Adam Zielonka November 17, 2016
A UMD student is creating a charity magazine in response to Donald Trump’s election All proceeds will go to the ACLU. Freelance Reporter November 17, 2016
“Protect this house”: UMD members stage walkout to support minorities after the election The rally was described as neither anti-Donald Trump or pro-Hillary Clinton. Anna Muckerman November 17, 2016