Author: Grace Dille

Junior Multiplatform Journalism Major and Spanish Minor at the University of Maryland
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Cultural Explosion brings talent and culture together for one banging night

By: James Cirrone The University of Maryland Global Communities Student Association hosted the Cultural Explosion on Wednesday, an annual event dedicated to bringing people of all cultures and talents together for one unique show. Two different a cappella groups, a magician, a stand-up comedian, the Swing Dance Club at UMD, the Hip-Hop Orchestra, and the Maryland Latin Dance Club performed under the same roof. The … Continue reading Cultural Explosion brings talent and culture together for one banging night

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Take Back the Night event educates students on sexual assault and supports survivors

By Grace Dille The CARE To Stop Violence Office and the University Health Center hosted the annual Take Back the Night event April 25, allowing students the opportunity to share their stories and work together to combat sexual assault through social media platforms. This year’s theme stemmed from the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements that have surfaced in recent months, according to Campus Advocates Respond and … Continue reading Take Back the Night event educates students on sexual assault and supports survivors

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Congress of Jugglers and UMD Juggling Club entertain in annual variety show

By Grace Dille The Congress of Jugglers and the UMD Juggling Club hosted their annual variety show on April 21, featuring juggling, comedy, dancing and other performances. The founder of the Congress of Jugglers, Wil Allyn, invited those who wanted to perform in the show to Ritchie Coliseum beforehand. He then selected the best to take the stage at Hoff Theater. Throughout the show, Allyn … Continue reading Congress of Jugglers and UMD Juggling Club entertain in annual variety show

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Altar in honor of Lt. Richard Collins III is vandalized during restorative justice summit

By Grace Dille The Prison Resistance Project hosted a Summit on Restorative Justice and Alternatives to Prisons in the Stamp Student Union on April 7 and 8, in which they invited students, activist groups, professors, staff and experts on the prison system to share their vision of a world with freedom. Amidst lectures, panels and discussions, the two-day event — which took place April 7 … Continue reading Altar in honor of Lt. Richard Collins III is vandalized during restorative justice summit

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The Sikh Student Association Ties Turbans to Educate Students on Sikhism

By Grace Dille   The Sikh Student Association gathered in Hornbake Plaza on March 28 to eradicate the stigma behind turbans and educate students about Sikhism. At the annual Turbans For Terps event, the Sikh Student Association offered students free turban tying, Indian food and information about Sikhism, which is the fifth largest religion in the world, and originates from Punjab, India. “There’s this huge … Continue reading The Sikh Student Association Ties Turbans to Educate Students on Sikhism

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College Republicans and Young Americans for Liberty face off in debate led by Maryland Discourse

By Grace Dille UMD College Republicans and Young Americans for Liberty tackled issues including immigration and foreign aid during a debate March 15 in Jimenez Hall. Gideon Epstein, events director for non-partisan group Maryland Discourse, moderated the debate, and the opposing teams were represented by three students each. “While the GOP is primarily a conservative party, we do have several strong libertarian voices that help … Continue reading College Republicans and Young Americans for Liberty face off in debate led by Maryland Discourse

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VOICES of Social Change holds panel to discuss recent athlete activism for social and racial issues

By Grace Dille VOICES of Social Change held a panel conversation March 8 in the Stamp Grand Ballroom on athlete activism, examining the surge of social and racial activism over the last several years. Professor Kevin Blackistone (University of Maryland) moderated the panel, which included Diane Roberts (WUSA9 Sports), Dave Zirin (The Nation), Ben Carrington (University of Southern California), Grant Farred (Cornell University), and Damion … Continue reading VOICES of Social Change holds panel to discuss recent athlete activism for social and racial issues

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Dress giveaway helps prepare PG County high schoolers for a perfect prom night

By Grace Dille Prince George’s County Alumnae and Kappa Phi Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., teamed up to present the 10th annual Prom Dress Giveaway, held March 3 at the Nyumburu Cultural Center. Prom is a special evening for high schoolers, but not everyone can afford a brand new dress for the occasion. Prom Dress Giveaway co-chair Phyllis Davis said the event was … Continue reading Dress giveaway helps prepare PG County high schoolers for a perfect prom night

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Halal Mexican cuisine, Krazi Burrito, brings variety to Route 1

By: Grace Dille Krazi Burrito, a restaurant that blends Mexican food with halal cooking, opened along Route 1 on Feb. 12, offering one more late-night option to students. The fast-casual restaurant shares the same building as Krazi Kebob on Route 1, both of which are owned by College Park business owner Nomie Hamid. Krazi Burrito took the place of Bread N Greens, a restaurant Hamid … Continue reading Halal Mexican cuisine, Krazi Burrito, brings variety to Route 1

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UMD celebrates Black History Month with this year’s theme: “Reclaiming Our Voices”

By Grace Dille To celebrate black culture and condemn racism on campus, University of Maryland is centering Black History Month around the theme “Reclaiming Our Voices” this February. “Black History Month is a time when we’re able to remember what we’ve been through, what we’ve overcome in this country, and just to celebrate blackness and all of its different forms,” said Rachel Akins, this university’s … Continue reading UMD celebrates Black History Month with this year’s theme: “Reclaiming Our Voices”

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