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PG Change Makers Coalition Fights for Local Change in Prince George’s County

by Kiersten Hacker After the killing of George Floyd by police on May 25, protests spread across the nation. The Black Lives Matter movement gained strength as demonstrations, caravans, virtual events, and many other actions took place to bring awareness to the issues of police reform and systemic racism. While protests occurred on the national level gaining widespread attention, many organizations and communities began organizing … Continue reading PG Change Makers Coalition Fights for Local Change in Prince George’s County

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UMD’s Xfinity Center chosen as an advanced polling location

By Julia Rosier The University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center Pavilion has been chosen to operate as an advanced polling center for this year’s election. The University of Maryland Athletics Department organized and created the “VoTERP” initiative, a student-athlete campaign that provides resources about voting.  “It kind of all sort of dovetailed into how can we, as a community partner with Prince George’s County, how can … Continue reading UMD’s Xfinity Center chosen as an advanced polling location

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State of the County panel uncovers university issues

By Jalen Wade According to a panel of Prince George’s County delegates, the University of Maryland is disconnected from its outer community. On Monday, April 29, a group of county representatives came to speak at the university’s State of the County panel in Francis Scott Key Hall. The event was sponsored by the African American studies department as well as Professor Jonathan England’s course in … Continue reading State of the County panel uncovers university issues

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“Puppies with PAD” Event Aims to Help PG County Shelter Dogs

by Jillian Atelsek Students who were happy to stumble upon a field of puppies while walking to class Thursday afternoon have Phi Alpha Delta, a pre-law coed fraternity, to thank. The group was hosting “Puppies with PAD,” an event aimed at raising money and awareness for the PG County Animal Shelter. In partnership with members of the fraternity, volunteers from the shelter brought a group … Continue reading “Puppies with PAD” Event Aims to Help PG County Shelter Dogs

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No injuries reported in South Campus Diner fire

A fire that lit up the South Campus Diner late Monday night resulted in no injuries. Late Monday night police officers came rushing into the South Campus Diner, told everyone to leave and pulled the fire alarm. The diner was quickly evacuated as police cars, fire trucks and ambulances rushed to the scene. Rumors started circulating on campus as to the cause of the fire as … Continue reading No injuries reported in South Campus Diner fire

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