UMD students stage walkout to support marginalized peers

“We are not afraid,” echoed throughout campus on Thursday, Nov. 17, as more than 350 students and faculty came together to demonstrate their solidarity with marginalized students on campus. The “Walk Out 2017” march led by Jamie Hurtado and the Protect UMD campaign raised awareness about protecting groups whose voices are often overlooked and undermined by society. The non-violent march began at the Testudo statue in … Continue reading UMD students stage walkout to support marginalized peers

UMD campus divided on Election Day

All day Tuesday, students walked out of the polling places at Stamp and Ritchie, wearing their “I Voted” stickers proudly. For many, this historical presidential election marked the first time they would be eligible to vote. “We have one of the most diverse campuses, arguably, in the country,” said sophomore Julia Zhen, a double supply chain management and information systems major. “So I think the … Continue reading UMD campus divided on Election Day