UMD students stage walkout to support marginalized peers

“We are not afraid,” echoed throughout campus on Thursday, Nov. 17, as more than 350 students and faculty came together to demonstrate their solidarity with marginalized students on campus. The “Walk Out 2017” march led by Jamie Hurtado and the Protect UMD campaign raised awareness about protecting groups whose voices are often overlooked and undermined by society. The non-violent march began at the Testudo statue in … Continue reading UMD students stage walkout to support marginalized peers

American Indian Student Union hosts solidarity event for Dakota Access Pipeline protests

The American Indian Student Union at the University of Maryland hosted an event on campus Monday to demonstrate their solidarity and with the Dakota Access Pipeline protesters. About 30 students gathered and took a photo in front of Honorable Plaza, where they held up signs while raising their fists to show their support for those not only who will be affected by the pipeline, but the … Continue reading American Indian Student Union hosts solidarity event for Dakota Access Pipeline protests