“No Justice, No Peace”: protesters march in Columbia, Maryland in honor of George Floyd

By Ceoli Jacoby The death of Minnesota resident George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department has rocked the United States to its core and once again galvanized the Black Lives Matter movement. Residents of Columbia, Maryland joined in the outrage Tuesday as thousands marched from The Mall in Columbia to the Columbia Lakefront as part of an event organized by HoCo For … Continue reading “No Justice, No Peace”: protesters march in Columbia, Maryland in honor of George Floyd

University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

by Jenna Pierson The University Senate met on Dec. 4 for their last session of the fall semester, during which they discussed upcoming changes in leadership for the senate and house, adenovirus on campus, the review and alteration of current sexual assault policies on campus and the future of College Park. President Loh emphasized to the senate body the upcoming social and economic changes that … Continue reading University Senate discusses upcoming changes for 2020

City Council creates Census committee to increase registration numbers of residents, students in College Park

By Luke Gentile The College Park City Council voted unanimously Oct. 9 to establish a 10-member Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census to encourage greater Census participation in residents. City Council Community Development Planner Kacy Rohn said the formation of the committee is in response to the lackluster registration numbers recorded in the 2010 Census by certain “at-risk” groups. She said “at risk” means … Continue reading City Council creates Census committee to increase registration numbers of residents, students in College Park