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Sunday show moderators tackle the press, politics and the Trump era during panel discussion

By Alex Burke The University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism assembled three of the nation’s top Sunday morning news moderators on Wednesday for a discussion on the state of broadcast journalism and the role of the press at the dawn of the Trump administration.  CNN’s Dana Bash, FOX News’ Shannon Bream and NBC’s Kristen Welker explored the challenges of covering politics, the relevance … Continue reading Sunday show moderators tackle the press, politics and the Trump era during panel discussion

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Proposed visa rule continues to worry faculty, students

by Joel Lev-Tov The Trump administration proposed a fixed term for international student visas on Sept. 25, a move that has continued to draw criticism from Maryland politicians, school administrators and students.  The proposed rule change would affect international students on F-1 and J-1 visas, including those at the University of Maryland. Currently, those visas allow international students to stay in the country as long … Continue reading Proposed visa rule continues to worry faculty, students

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“A complete shock:” Inside a study abroad student’s coronavirus experience

By Ceoli Jacoby The tension was palpable in the Dorn household on Wednesday, March 11. In a primetime Oval Office address that evening, President Donald Trump announced his plans to suspend “all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30 days” in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.  Immediately, Erin Dorn was overcome with concern. Her daughter Katie Dorn, … Continue reading “A complete shock:” Inside a study abroad student’s coronavirus experience

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‘Like drinking from a firehose’: NPR journalist speaks about reporting in the era of Donald Trump

By Morgan Politzer National Public Radio political correspondent Mara Liasson led a discussion Wednesday night about dealing with hate, bias and the changing world of political reporting under Trump. Liasson has been a political correspondent for NPR for over 30 years. She discussed how the political landscape has changed since President Trump took office, as well as the impact his actions have had on both … Continue reading ‘Like drinking from a firehose’: NPR journalist speaks about reporting in the era of Donald Trump

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DACA uncertainty takes a toll on affected students’ mental health

By Kelly Zheng Juan Sandoval often wakes up sweating heavily thinking about going to classes. “When I’m in this stage, I feel dangerously low and excessively anxious,” he said. “I knew I should stay home again.” He had symptoms of anxiety and bipolar illness growing up and was diagnosed with a mental health disorder last year, but his panic attacks have worsened since he has … Continue reading DACA uncertainty takes a toll on affected students’ mental health

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UMD students, faculty conflicted on immigration proposals in Trump’s SOTU

By Kelly Zheng University of Maryland students and faculty reacted with mixed feelings to President Donald Trump’s immigration proposals in his State of the Union Address on Jan. 30. The president presented “four pillars” for immigration reform. They consist of a pathway to citizenship for 1.8 million Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, building a wall on the southern border, eliminating the green card … Continue reading UMD students, faculty conflicted on immigration proposals in Trump’s SOTU

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