By Samantha Caruso “Everything happens for a reason, and I think what’s going on in Washington is a wakeup call for all of women. We’ve been laid back,” Sen. Joanne Benson said May 4 in Taliaferro Hall. Benson was one of five women speaking as part of the “Women in Politics” panel hosted by She’s a Terp at Taliaferro Hall on May 3. Benson represents … Continue reading “She’s a Terp” hosts panel on importance of women in politics
By Samantha Caruso At a discussion centered around discussing solutions for preventing gun violence, panelists concluded that lessening the publicity given to gunmen in mass shootings would be a good place to start. Maryland Discourse hosted “Finding Solutions: Preventing Gun Violence,” April 26 in Jimenez Hall. The five panelists — Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Anne Arundel and Prince George’s); Del. Deborah Rey (R-St. Mary’s); Liz Banach, … Continue reading Panelists on opposing sides come together to discuss gun violence debate
By Samantha Caruso Tisha Thompson spoke at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism Feb. 15 about her work for ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” and her career as an investigative reporter. The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism hosted the event. “Outside the Lines” sent Thompson to College Park in January for the Michigan State men’s basketball game against Maryland. Michigan State’s team has recently come … Continue reading Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism hosts ESPN’s Tisha Thompson
