Gallery: Maryland Day 2017

by Morgan Politzer Maryland Day is an annual tradition at the University of Maryland. It is a one-day open house in which there are six different “learning neighborhoods” around campus with informative and interactive activities for both children and adults. Prospective students were given the opportunity to learn about the university and the different majors and programs available to them. Other activities included arts and crafts, … Continue reading Gallery: Maryland Day 2017

Gallery: March for Science

On Saturday, April 22, 40,000 people congregated on Constitution Ave. in Washington. The March for Science had brought them together on a rainy day with the common goal of advocating for the adoption of scientific policies and an increase in research and design funding from the federal government. Despite the weather, participants were energized, brought many creative signs and wore intricate costumes to the display.   Continue reading Gallery: March for Science

Out of the Darkness Walk raises suicide awareness on campus

Gallery by Lauren Anikis by Yelin Jung More than 300 students and community members participated in the Out of the Darkness Walk held by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise suicide awareness and funds on April 9 on McKeldin Mall. CJ Pendleton, a senior kinesiology major, decided to bring this event to campus because of his own personal struggles with depression and suicidal … Continue reading Out of the Darkness Walk raises suicide awareness on campus