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UMD students react diversely to the 2024 election results

By Ashna Balroop  University of Maryland students expressed fear, concern and optimism last week regarding the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.  Voting was held at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, where students waited in long lines to cast their ballots. On that day, students also attended watch parties or feverishly spent hours refreshing online … Continue reading UMD students react diversely to the 2024 election results

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UMD students gripe with on-campus voting process

By Anastasia Merkulova After waiting hours to vote, some University of Maryland students believe the campus should implement more efficient voting protocols. Large crowds of students voted in the presidential election at Adele H. Stamp Student Union on Tuesday, some standing in line for hours. Students had to vote at assigned polling locations on election day, which was likely Stamp or College Park City Hall … Continue reading UMD students gripe with on-campus voting process

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By Andrew Mollenauer  Election Perspectives: With just one day until the 2024 election, students in College Park are ready to make their voices heard. TerpsVote and VOTE (Fearlessly)! Have partnered since early in the semester to offer a mobile “pop-up” display as a resource for voter registration and education.  Our reporter, Ashna Balroop, stopped by the voter engagement space recently to ask fellow students their … Continue reading TOP-SHELLF

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University of Maryland faculty and students collaborate to increase voter participation

By Charlotte Ormond One month away from the presidential election, the University of Maryland has increased its efforts to educate and encourage student voters with the new “VOTE (Fearlessly)!” initiative.  VOTE (Fearlessly)! is a traveling informational booth that offers students guidance on the voting process. The booth aims to be an open platform for sharing concerns, asking questions or engaging in discussions on election-related topics. … Continue reading University of Maryland faculty and students collaborate to increase voter participation

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UMD political organizations brace for pivotal election

By Caleigh Bartash With just under five weeks until Election Day, student activists from the University of Maryland’s political organizations are preparing for what some believe will be the most important election they ever vote in.  Climate change, education, the economy and foreign work policy are just a few issues UMD students cite as most important to them before the election. Arianna Delgado, the UMD … Continue reading UMD political organizations brace for pivotal election

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UMD campus divided on Election Day

All day Tuesday, students walked out of the polling places at Stamp and Ritchie, wearing their “I Voted” stickers proudly. For many, this historical presidential election marked the first time they would be eligible to vote. “We have one of the most diverse campuses, arguably, in the country,” said sophomore Julia Zhen, a double supply chain management and information systems major. “So I think the … Continue reading UMD campus divided on Election Day

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UMD “Our Revolution” chapter holds voter information session

Our Revolution, a progressive political group on campus, held a nonpartisan voter information session on Wednesday evening in an attempt to educate students on senate, congressional and local candidates in time for Election Day Nov. 8. The big day is now only two days away. While the majority of students probably made up their minds on the presidential ticket long ago, most students voting in … Continue reading UMD “Our Revolution” chapter holds voter information session

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