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‘Fact or Fake’ teach-in series helps UMD reflect on 2020

By Gabrielle Lewis In 2020, Cynthia Baur encountered several students and faculty members at the University of Maryland who were concerned and confused about the legitimacy of information regarding major events, such as the pandemic and racial justice protests.  Baur worried about people feeling so unsure about what information they could trust, so she set out to start a series of teach-ins through the Herschel … Continue reading ‘Fact or Fake’ teach-in series helps UMD reflect on 2020

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‘Nothing that we can’t do:’ Kamala Harris’ victory inspires UMD students

By Caleigh Bartash Days after Kamala Harris became the first woman elected as vice president, students at the University of Maryland said her win is a huge step forward but still not enough. During her victory speech on Saturday, Nov. 7, Harris said, “While I may be the first woman in this office, I won’t be the last.” Harris is the first woman to reach … Continue reading ‘Nothing that we can’t do:’ Kamala Harris’ victory inspires UMD students

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Student groups push to mobilize voters ahead of Election Day

by Molly Work Student groups at the University of Maryland like the NAACP, Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society and the Black Student Union mobilized voters ahead of Election Day by raising awareness about issues like voter suppression.  Student leaders understand the magnitude of this year’s election and worry that lack of information can keep students away from the polls.  “[In] 2016, … Continue reading Student groups push to mobilize voters ahead of Election Day

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UMD’s Xfinity Center chosen as an advanced polling location

By Julia Rosier The University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center Pavilion has been chosen to operate as an advanced polling center for this year’s election. The University of Maryland Athletics Department organized and created the “VoTERP” initiative, a student-athlete campaign that provides resources about voting.  “It kind of all sort of dovetailed into how can we, as a community partner with Prince George’s County, how can … Continue reading UMD’s Xfinity Center chosen as an advanced polling location

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UMD political organizations brace for pivotal election

By Caleigh Bartash With just under five weeks until Election Day, student activists from the University of Maryland’s political organizations are preparing for what some believe will be the most important election they ever vote in.  Climate change, education, the economy and foreign work policy are just a few issues UMD students cite as most important to them before the election. Arianna Delgado, the UMD … Continue reading UMD political organizations brace for pivotal election

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UMD students weigh in on 2020 Democratic primary

By James Cirrone University of Maryland students are fighting for their favorite Democratic candidates as the Nevada caucuses approach Saturday.  One thing is clear: progressive policies have huge support and are massively popular with the college constituency. Shepherd Caruso, a sophomore American studies major, is mainly concerned with how the next president will help college students like her. “My preferred candidate is Bernie Sanders,” Caruso … Continue reading UMD students weigh in on 2020 Democratic primary

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Activist Cecile Richards encourages civic involvement among women at dean’s lecture series

by Brenda Wintrode Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards declared Thursday that since stepping down from the reproductive rights organization, she’s shifted her focus to turning out more women voters for the upcoming election.  The activist and author told a crowd of over 100 people at the Dean’s Lecture Series that she has partnered with other non-profit leaders to create a women’s power-building organization called … Continue reading Activist Cecile Richards encourages civic involvement among women at dean’s lecture series

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UMD Students are still “Feeling the Bern”

By James Cirrone  As the 2020 primary heats up, Terps for Bernie 2020 is working overtime to get Sen. Bernie Sanders elected president. The campus organization held a “Plan to Win Party” on Monday night to strategize with fellow supporters and let them know how they can become actively involved. On the Terps for Bernie website, the group says they are “building a movement at … Continue reading UMD Students are still “Feeling the Bern”

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