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Philip Merrill College of Journalism implements new mental health programs, along with other UMD colleges 

By Mackenzie Prince With Generation Z at the forefront of the mental health crisis in the United States, the University of Maryland is implementing additional measures to better support its students.  The Philip Merrill College of Journalism will provide extra counseling resources and access for students this school year.  In an email to Merrill students on Aug. 26, Dean Rafael Lorente announced that journalism students … Continue reading Philip Merrill College of Journalism implements new mental health programs, along with other UMD colleges 

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Spring’s annual Bike Week rolls around

By Shruti Kumar The University of Maryland held its annual Bike Week from March 30 to April 6. This event has existed since 2011 and promotes healthy, environmentally-friendly modes of transportation. Bike Week is sponsored by the university’s Department of Transportation Services in partnership with RecWell and is composed of cycling-related activities and giveaways each day of the week. Andrew S. Muir, the communications manager … Continue reading Spring’s annual Bike Week rolls around

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Baltimore health organization teaches students how to save lives during an opioid overdose

By Victoria Ebner Ten years ago, Harriet Smith, executive director at Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition, witnessed the traumatic overdose of one of her friends. Though her friend survived, Smith recognized that the situation could have gone otherwise. “We did not have access to Naloxone then,” Smith said, referring to a drug that combats overdoses.  “It just wasn’t a part of our day-to-day availability.” The Coalition, … Continue reading Baltimore health organization teaches students how to save lives during an opioid overdose

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MaryPIRG discusses hidden ingredients in beauty products during Detox Day

By Kelly Zheng Detox Day, hosted by this university’s MaryPIRG chapter Nov. 2, gave students an opportunity to learn more about the toxic ingredients hidden in some of their favorite beauty and care products. According to sophomore public policy major and Toxins Campaign coordinator Serena Saunders, Detox Day is meant to “raise public awareness and call on L’Oréal,” one of the biggest cosmetic companies in … Continue reading MaryPIRG discusses hidden ingredients in beauty products during Detox Day

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