SBS guide to planning last-minute Halloween costumes around UMD’s campus

By Cait Heiderman
Looking for an easy Halloween costume to throw together at the last minute? Instead of placing an expensive online order or spending your rent money on a costume you’ll only wear once, use resources on and around the University of Maryland campus to build a look of your own. Continue reading SBS guide to planning last-minute Halloween costumes around UMD’s campus

UMD student-led organizations host town hall, protest AI production in Philippines

By Miguel Zárate
Members of various student organizations attended an event Anakbayan College Park hosted, a chapter of a larger mass organization of Filipino youth across the United States and in the Philippines. TerpCHRP, FCAdvocacy, Kabataan Alliance DMV and Students for Justice in Palestine were among those who attended. Continue reading UMD student-led organizations host town hall, protest AI production in Philippines

UMD students worry about economic instability, political division as they look toward adulthood

By Neneh Burnside
As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, University of Maryland students said they are concerned about rising living costs, finding jobs after graduation and how political decisions could affect their financial futures as they prepare to enter adulthood. Continue reading UMD students worry about economic instability, political division as they look toward adulthood

UMD students, community raise money for Children’s National Hospital at Terp Thon color run

By Jose Gonzalez
Terp Thon’s “A Mile for Miracles” color run on Saturday, which raised money to support Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. Both students and Miracle Kids, who were previously or currently being treated at the Children’s National Hospital, participated in the event. Continue reading UMD students, community raise money for Children’s National Hospital at Terp Thon color run

UMD community discusses pedestrian, driving safety concerns as DOTS celebrates Safety Month

By Jocelyn Hudnell
In honor of Safety Month, DOTS hosted numerous events and activities that promoted safe driving and safe road navigation. Some students still express concerns about pedestrian awareness, construction on campus and cars driving at dangerous speeds. Continue reading UMD community discusses pedestrian, driving safety concerns as DOTS celebrates Safety Month

TOP SHELLF: UMD’s CARE office educates about relationship violence, Gov. Moore calls for sexual assault policy reform

By Jennifer Baxter
This week at the University of Maryland, the CARE to Stop Violence office hosted its Purple Lights Night to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month, while Gov. Wes Moore called for review of college campus sexual misconduct policies and the Young Democratic Socialists of America demanded sanctuary campus. Continue reading TOP SHELLF: UMD’s CARE office educates about relationship violence, Gov. Moore calls for sexual assault policy reform