UMD LGBTQ+ community members, allies gather for inaugural Big Queer Photo This university’s LGBTQ+ Equity Center hosted the event to celebrate the center’s 25th anniversary and bring LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff together. Irit Skulnik May 3, 2024
UMD Latinx student group hosts US Census Bureau director Robert L. Santos is the first person of color to be permanent director of the U.S. Census Bureau. Freelance Reporter September 28, 2023
‘Crying in H Mart’ author Michelle Zauner speaks at SEE Event The lead singer of indie pop band Japanese Breakfast reflected on her Korean-American identity and her relationship with her late mother. Maithili Sule September 26, 2023
Elected officials who switch parties mid-term are undemocratic They need to be kept in check. Subject politicians who switch parties to special elections. Kyra Freeman May 10, 2023
It’s time for McCarthy to stand up to GOP hardliners. The reward is worth the risk. America is an ideologically diverse nation. McCarthy’s changing views are appropriate. Jessica Ye January 26, 2023
Rishi Sunak is not representative of Indian people in the UK. Stop heralding him as such. Rishi Sunak becoming Prime Minister is not a step forward for the Indian diaspora. Rohin Mishra October 28, 2022
UMD Filipino community celebrates Filipino American history month with art activism This year marks the 50th anniversary of martial law in the Philippines, which has led to human rights abuse for its citizens. Freelance Reporter October 25, 2022
It’s time to bring back fitness programs that center underrepresented groups Improving this university's toxic gym culture could help improve student mental health. Rohin Mishra September 23, 2022
Latinx community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with cookout, music on McKeldin Mall The event featured traditional Latin food and music, and had almost 300 attendees. Freelance Reporter September 19, 2022
Companies must work with minority communities to stop cultural appropriation Better access to corporate inclusivity and patent law will help cultural preservation. Dalia Mustafa September 15, 2022