PSA’s annual Occupy McKeldin elevates marginalized victims

By Hannah Ziegler The Preventing Sexual Assault (PSA) student group at the University of Maryland hosted its  annual Occupy McKeldin week from April 25-30 to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual assault on campus. PSA canceled Occupy McKeldin last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year the event took place virtually and featured 18 speakers across five days of activities. The theme of … Continue reading PSA’s annual Occupy McKeldin elevates marginalized victims

‘Drag Race’ queen Shea Couleé gives students Zoom makeup tutorial

By Hannah Ziegler “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 5 winner Shea Couleé joined University of Maryland students for a drag makeup tutorial and Q&A session hosted by Student Entertainment Events (SEE) on Thursday. The hour-long tutorial covered a wide range of topics including makeup tips, zodiac signs, favorite “Drag Race” memories and Couleé’s family roots in Maryland.  “I spent a lot of time going … Continue reading ‘Drag Race’ queen Shea Couleé gives students Zoom makeup tutorial

‘A Leader’s Rhetoric Matters’: Scholars and Professors Analyze Jan. 6 Insurrection in UMD Libraries Series

By Hannah Ziegler The University of Maryland Libraries held an Interdisciplinary Dialogue event with five university departments on Friday to discuss the historic Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Professors and scholars in history, journalism, communications and government and politics, as well as librarians, shared presentations during the 90-minute discussion to provide cross-departmental perspectives on the Capitol insurrection.  Event moderator and librarian Eric Lindquist … Continue reading ‘A Leader’s Rhetoric Matters’: Scholars and Professors Analyze Jan. 6 Insurrection in UMD Libraries Series

UMD Students balance fun and safety at SEE Build-A-Bae event

By Hannah Ziegler When Leah Hopson saw an opportunity to replicate her childhood memories of visiting Build-A-Bear Workshop, she immediately knew how she and her roommate would spend their Friday afternoon. Hopson, a senior atmospheric and oceanic sciences major, was one of many students who attended the annual Build-A-Bae event hosted by Student Entertainment Events (SEE) at Stamp Student Union on Friday.  Build-A-Bae often attracts … Continue reading UMD Students balance fun and safety at SEE Build-A-Bae event