A voting guide for college students in College Park
The 2020 presidential election is approaching, and the last day to register to vote in Maryland is Oct. 13.
UMD to hold classes on Election Day
Instructors have been advised to be flexible and avoid scheduling exams on Nov. 3.
UMD students can now order voter registration forms off the menu at Nando’s
Nando's, which is also handing out informational pamphlets, started the initiative on Sept. 22.
UMD students confident in high turnout among college voters
Sixty percent of UMD students voted in the 2016 election.
Compulsory voting would push marginalized groups out further, not bring them in
The solution to nonvoting isn’t mandating voting — it’s breaking down barriers to democracy.
Requiring citizens to vote would improve our electoral process
Voter turnout remains low — compulsory voting is the solution.
As the presidential election nears, some UMD students are wary of mail-in voting
They want to make sure their vote actually counts.
TerpsVote and MaryPIRG get creative in registering students to vote
They're finding new ways to reach them digitally.
Can young progressives actually change America?
Young progressives have to find inspiration in organizing instead of leaving the fight.
UMD should prioritize educating students about voting
UMD students deserve a proper education on how to vote.