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Camels, boycotts and the Shuk: Students celebrate Israel Fest and the country’s 70th anniversary  

By Morgan Politzer Students both celebrated and boycotted Israel’s 70th anniversary of independence during the Jewish Student Union’s (JSU) annual Israel Fest on April 19th on McKeldin Mall. The event was co-sponsored by several organizations both on and off campus, including Maryland Hillel, and is designed to celebrate and educate students on Israeli culture. As per tradition, the event featured camel rides, a dunk tank … Continue reading Camels, boycotts and the Shuk: Students celebrate Israel Fest and the country’s 70th anniversary  

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‘Like drinking from a firehose’: NPR journalist speaks about reporting in the era of Donald Trump

By Morgan Politzer National Public Radio political correspondent Mara Liasson led a discussion Wednesday night about dealing with hate, bias and the changing world of political reporting under Trump. Liasson has been a political correspondent for NPR for over 30 years. She discussed how the political landscape has changed since President Trump took office, as well as the impact his actions have had on both … Continue reading ‘Like drinking from a firehose’: NPR journalist speaks about reporting in the era of Donald Trump

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BSOS International Week showcases Arabic Flagship Program

By Morgan Politzer BSOS International Week, hosted by the BSOS Dean’s Student Advisory Council, celebrated the international backgrounds and diverse cultures of students on campus and was held from March 26-30. The week included a variety of events showcasing the international community on campus, including discussions with guest speakers, study abroad information sessions and presentations from various student groups. The Arabic Flagship Program hosted multiple … Continue reading BSOS International Week showcases Arabic Flagship Program

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ZeniMax cofounder talks developments in VR, AR with students

By Morgan Politzer The director of the virtual reality innovation center at the University of Maryland spoke to students about the changing landscape of technology and the rise of augmented and virtual reality on Feb. 28 in the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center.   Lucien Parsons is the co-founder and former Vice President of Operations of ZeniMax Online Studios, the company owner of … Continue reading ZeniMax cofounder talks developments in VR, AR with students

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“Terps Don’t Suck:” University group petitions to ban plastic straws on campus

By Morgan Politzer The University of Maryland chapter of the Sustainable Ocean Alliance and students in the Public Leadership Scholars program started a campaign to create a campus-wide ban on plastic straws. The SOA chapter at UMD was co-founded by sophomore environmental science politics and policy and Spanish double major Lillian Wessel as a part of her capstone for the Public Leadership Scholars program. “Although … Continue reading “Terps Don’t Suck:” University group petitions to ban plastic straws on campus

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