UMD students demand action following mass shootings

By Kara Thompson Atlanta. Boulder, Colorado. Virginia Beach, Virginia. Orange, California. Bryan, Texas.  Dozens of people have been killed in mass shootings in less than a month, and these five towns are just a few of the sites where lives were taken. Gun violence has been brought to the forefront of public concern once again after these recent mass shootings. People across the country have … Continue reading UMD students demand action following mass shootings

UMD students react to Trump’s acquittal

By Kara Thompson Students at the University of Maryland had strong reactions to the second acquittal of former President Donald Trump, with some students arguing that the lack of conviction sets a dangerous precedent.  On Feb. 13, the Senate voted 57-43 to acquit Trump on charges of inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in the most bipartisan impeachment decision ever. It was also … Continue reading UMD students react to Trump’s acquittal