UMD Hillel’s Global Justice Shabbat focused on the Syrian refugee crisis
The 150 participants listened to speakers and discussed ways they could take action to help Syrian refugees.
College Park area restaurants closed Thursday to recognize ‘A Day Without Immigrants’
The nationwide movement was a response to President Trump’s immigration policies.
The College Park City Council voted to support DACA and condemn Trump’s travel ban
One councilman called supporting DACA “the right thing to do.”
Former Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski defends Sen. Elizabeth Warren after Senate rebuke
Mikulski said the rebuke would have a “long-lasting effect” on women’s rights.
UMD SGA passes resolution to support recognizing Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The resolution passed 21-8, with three abstentions.
The Hotel at The University of Maryland will start taking reservations in April
The Hotel’s management has already received calls from people wanting to reserve rooms.
Three University of Maryland students made a drinking game into an app
“Peer Pressure” can be downloaded via iOS and eventually on Android.
UMD President Loh opposes sanctuary campus status in letter addressing ProtectUMD demands
Loh invited ProtectUMD to discuss ways they can work together in “achieving common goals and protecting shared values.”