Should teachers be allowed to host Zoom classes on snow days?

By Mackenzie Prince  The University of Maryland announced the night before that its College Park campus would close on Feb. 12 due to inclement weather. All classes were canceled, and only weather-essential employees, such as dining hall staff, were required to report.  However, some students, like freshman biology major Sydney Zimmerman, were still encouraged to participate in online instruction via Zoom.  “My chemistry teacher said … Continue reading Should teachers be allowed to host Zoom classes on snow days?

Fifth Annual Symposium on Environmental Justice explores role of pollution in inequality

By Vanessa Reis The university’s school of public health held its fifth annual Symposium on Environmental Justice and Health Disparities at Stamp Student Union Saturday. A number of panels discussed the usage of litigation as a tool for environmental and social change. One panel in particular discussed the impacts of President Donald Trump’s environmental policies and how to combat these policies through litigation. “What we’re … Continue reading Fifth Annual Symposium on Environmental Justice explores role of pollution in inequality