By Stella Henretta
Writing for Change, established in 2013, continues to have an impact on its students by hosting annual performances, like Friday’s “Telling True Stories” showcase. Continue reading UMD, Northwestern High School students present true stories at Writing for Change event
By Jude Wilkenfeld
The large minority population in the county still suffers from modern-day school segregation, the panel explained. Continue reading UMD panel examines history, modern-day realities of school desegregation in PG County
By Duda Maciel
The Chi chapter of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. hosted the event, which was sponsored by many groups including the National Association of Hispanic Journalists UMD chapter and the U.S. Latina/o Studies program Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society. Continue reading Immigration panel highlights impacts, solutions of increased ICE presence
By Alicia Colegrove
Students agreed that the Purple Line will help students that live further away commute, but it could come with increased traffic and safety concerns. Continue reading UMD students express mixed feelings about Purple Line development
By Jennifer Baxter
Read about campus advocacy groups’ varying opinions on recent political topics and commuter students’ opinions on rising gas prices in this week’s newsletter! Continue reading TOP-SHELLF: Current political topics spark a wide range of conversation on campus
By Danielle Ngamegni
Since the University of Maryland is a public university, ICE agents are legally permitted to enter public spaces without the university’s approval. Continue reading UMD community addresses sanctuary campus debate, ICE safety concerns after Trump fires Noem
By Alicia Colegrove
The price of gas in Prince George’s County reached an average of about $4 on March 26, over a dollar more than Maryland’s average a month ago, according to AAA. Continue reading UMD commuter students navigate financial strain amid rising gas prices
By Josephine Andoh
Alleged reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity around the University of Maryland’s campus because of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown have left some students cautious and concerned. Continue reading UMD students express concern over alleged ICE activity near campus
Affordable housing development has been a continuous concern for lower-income communities around the Purple Line since the suburban light rail line’s conception. Continue reading Affordable housing remains a concern for communities along the Purple Line
By Sammy Joseph
Haraka Run and Walk will open in December outside of College Park, which the owner hopes will become a community hub for runners in Prince George’s County. Continue reading New running store in Hyattsville aims to build community in PG County
