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Students demand cease-fire in Gaza at rally on Reichskristallnacht anniversary

by Sanya Wason “Free, Free Palestine!”  The chant echoed across Hornbake Plaza at the University of Maryland on Thursday as students supporting Palestine joined a walkout to demand a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip as the conflict entered its 33rd day. Israel launched the deadly counteroffensive in response to an Oct. 7 Hamas attack that killed more than 1,300 Israeli civilians. Israel’s counteroffensive includes bombing … Continue reading Students demand cease-fire in Gaza at rally on Reichskristallnacht anniversary

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State of the County panel uncovers university issues

By Jalen Wade According to a panel of Prince George’s County delegates, the University of Maryland is disconnected from its outer community. On Monday, April 29, a group of county representatives came to speak at the university’s State of the County panel in Francis Scott Key Hall. The event was sponsored by the African American studies department as well as Professor Jonathan England’s course in … Continue reading State of the County panel uncovers university issues

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Students voice concerns about university leadership at Fire the Liars rally

By Maristela Romero Over 20 student-led organizations held a protest to demand President Wallace Loh to commit to his retirement and call for student power to elect the next president and Board of Regents members. The UMD Muslim Alliance for Social Change, UMD Pride Alliance, UMD Socialists and Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society (PLUMAS), among many others, sponsored the rally to … Continue reading Students voice concerns about university leadership at Fire the Liars rally

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Student activists discuss mental health care at PLUMAS workshop

KARLA CASIQUE Student activists discussed how they can practice self-care in a event hosted by Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society (PLUMAS) on Dec. 8. Facilitated by counselors Maria Luz Berbery and Chandni Shah from the Counseling Center at the University of Maryland, the self-care workshop addressed how student activists do not focus enough on self-care, especially since the election. “I think it’s … Continue reading Student activists discuss mental health care at PLUMAS workshop

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