College Park community reacts to WMATA’s proposal to close Metro station and bus lines

By Mira Varghese The College Park City Council unanimously agreed during its March 9 meeting to send a letter to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) opposing its proposed budget cuts, which would close the College Park Metro Station and two bus lines.  According to budget documents from WMATA, its proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 includes closing the city’s metro station due to … Continue reading College Park community reacts to WMATA’s proposal to close Metro station and bus lines

Black UMD alumni unite to share experiences

By Mira Varghese Black alumni of the University of Maryland united Thursday, Feb. 18 for the “Say It Loud: a Black Terpspective” panel, during which they shared their varying experiences as students, which spanned decades.  The University of Maryland Alumni Association and the University of Maryland Black Terps Alumni Network sponsored the event. The panel was geared towards highlighting “past and present events that defined … Continue reading Black UMD alumni unite to share experiences