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UMD students gripe with on-campus voting process

By Anastasia Merkulova After waiting hours to vote, some University of Maryland students believe the campus should implement more efficient voting protocols. Large crowds of students voted in the presidential election at Adele H. Stamp Student Union on Tuesday, some standing in line for hours. Students had to vote at assigned polling locations on election day, which was likely Stamp or College Park City Hall … Continue reading UMD students gripe with on-campus voting process

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‘Nothing that we can’t do:’ Kamala Harris’ victory inspires UMD students

By Caleigh Bartash Days after Kamala Harris became the first woman elected as vice president, students at the University of Maryland said her win is a huge step forward but still not enough. During her victory speech on Saturday, Nov. 7, Harris said, “While I may be the first woman in this office, I won’t be the last.” Harris is the first woman to reach … Continue reading ‘Nothing that we can’t do:’ Kamala Harris’ victory inspires UMD students

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UMD political organizations brace for pivotal election

By Caleigh Bartash With just under five weeks until Election Day, student activists from the University of Maryland’s political organizations are preparing for what some believe will be the most important election they ever vote in.  Climate change, education, the economy and foreign work policy are just a few issues UMD students cite as most important to them before the election. Arianna Delgado, the UMD … Continue reading UMD political organizations brace for pivotal election

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UMD students weigh in on 2020 Democratic primary

By James Cirrone University of Maryland students are fighting for their favorite Democratic candidates as the Nevada caucuses approach Saturday.  One thing is clear: progressive policies have huge support and are massively popular with the college constituency. Shepherd Caruso, a sophomore American studies major, is mainly concerned with how the next president will help college students like her. “My preferred candidate is Bernie Sanders,” Caruso … Continue reading UMD students weigh in on 2020 Democratic primary

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UMD Students are still “Feeling the Bern”

By James Cirrone  As the 2020 primary heats up, Terps for Bernie 2020 is working overtime to get Sen. Bernie Sanders elected president. The campus organization held a “Plan to Win Party” on Monday night to strategize with fellow supporters and let them know how they can become actively involved. On the Terps for Bernie website, the group says they are “building a movement at … Continue reading UMD Students are still “Feeling the Bern”

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UMD alum announces presidential candidacy

By Rachel Clair University of Maryland alumnus Eric Swalwell officially announced his 2020 presidential run on Monday, April 8. During his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Swalwell, a father of two, stated that he intends to focus on gun control if elected. Swalwell is currently serving his third congressional term in California’s  fifteenth district, including the San Francisco area. In his official … Continue reading UMD alum announces presidential candidacy

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College Park Scholars panel discusses election issues

On Thursday evening, less than 24 hours after the third and final presidential debate of the 2016 election season, College Park Scholars students and faculty gathered in Hoff theater to discuss one simple question: Do facts matter? According to the Scholars website, the panel aimed to analyze presidential politics in “the age of truthiness.” As was explained in the first few minutes of discussion, truthiness … Continue reading College Park Scholars panel discusses election issues

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