Funerals are expressions of dignity. They should not be unaffordable.
Funerals are powerful protests surpassing prejudices that permanently contribute to our shared story.
Hundreds protest UMD administration’s response to violence in Palestine
More than 300 people joined the protest and walk-out organized by this university’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.
Hundreds of UMD students retaliate against demonstrators’ racist, homophobic remarks
Hundreds of students counterprotested the Key of David protestors at Hornbake Plaza.
UMD community gathers in protest against Iranian government’s actions
The crowd ended the protest with chants in Farsi and English including, "no justice, no peace," and, "women, life, freedom."
UMD students protest Philippine election results in DC rally
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. won the 2022 Philippine presidential election on May 9.
Protesters gather in DC to demand student debt cancellation
Activists called on President Joe Biden to sign an executive order cancelling over one trillion dollars of student loan debt nationwide.
Howard protests show that student unity is crucial to protect rights
Students still have rights, even if it annoys school administrations when we assert them.
‘Save Guilford Woods’: Students, community members rally to communicate pointed message
As the Western Gateway Development project threatens the possible destruction of Guilford Woods, students and community members gather on Mckeldin Mall to protest the destruction of natural land. As of Oct. 28, the project is halted while the university further examines the land’s environmental importance. Filmed by Sage Levy and Amelia Jarecke. Edited by Sage Levy.
UMD students fight back against anti-abortion demonstration at Hornbake Plaza
An anti-abortion advocacy group decorated Hornbake Plaza with graphic images on signs and on a jumbotron.
Community rallies on McKeldin Mall to protest development of Guilford Woods
Backlash to the development has grown this semester, with opponents blasting the university for standing by a development that would cause deforestation.