By Sandra Smith At an event held by the Meyerhoff Center for Jewish Studies and the Frederick Douglass Center on Wednesday, Joy Ladin navigated the concept of handling difficult conversations related to identity and gender.  Ladin, author of ten poetry books and a memoir, focuses on the intersection of literature, Judaism and transgender identity in her writing. At her presentation, she touched on the idea … Continue reading Meyerhoff Center hosts author Joy Ladin

By Sandra Smith The Clothesline Project and Take Back the Night events were held on Wednesday evening by University of Maryland’s Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence, or CARE, in hopes to raise awareness about sexual assault on campus. Across McKeldin Mall, T-shirts designed by victims of sexual assault hung from the trees. Shirts read: “It’s not your fault,” “No means no,” and … Continue reading CARE hosts events to spread awareness on sexual assault

By Jack Wynn The University Senate discussed the state of the University of Maryland and numerous proposals at a meeting Wednesday afternoon.  The senate’s sixth meeting of the year featured an address from University President Darryll Pines. Pines discussed recent exciting moments on campus as well as the direction of the college.  One highlight from Pines’ speech was his celebration of the David C. Driskell … Continue reading Pines celebrates Driskell Center and UMD Senate passes Elevate program proposal at latest meeting