By Aylin Aarhus
University of Maryland Libraries invited archivist John Davis to discuss his new book ,“Keep Your Ear to the Ground,” which records the history of the capital’s punk scene from the mid-‘70s to the present using fanzines. Continue reading UMD archivist shares new book on D.C. punk history, fanzines
By Lena LaJoy
Three University of Maryland students expressed anger and hope as they marched through the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18, carrying signs and chanting to protest what they describe as the Trump administration’s corruption. Continue reading UMD students share experiences at D.C. No Kings protest
By Samantha Cohen Only a Metro ride away from the University of Maryland’s campus is Washington, D.C., where many students take advantage of various job and internship opportunities. Some students find it inconvenient to pay for their MetroCards each way, while others do not mind the small fee. According to the UMD Department of Transportation Services (DOTS), The Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) operates … Continue reading Should UMD students have free MetroCards?
By Mackenzie Prince Just nine miles from the University of Maryland’s campus is the nation’s beloved capital: Washington, D.C. In recent years, UMD’s acceptance rate has continued to decrease while the number of yearly applications has grown. Along with the rigorous academics and highly-spirited athletics, the perks of the school’s proximity to the capital city may also be contributing to UMD’s popularity. According to UMD … Continue reading How did proximity to Washington influence UMD students’ decision to attend?
By Franklin Zessis The University of Maryland is less than 10 miles from our nation’s capital, and because of the short proximity, many students from this university spend their free time in Washington, D.C. While many students said they enjoy visiting major tourist attractions such as the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, others prefer spending their time at hidden … Continue reading A guide from students on hidden gems in DC
by Brittany N. Gaddy The Colvin Institute of Real Estate held a webinar Wednesday for the University of Maryland community about gentrification and the deracination of the Black community in Harlem, New York and Washington as a part of the institute’s fall lecture series. Willow Lung-Amam, an associate professor of the urban studies and planning program and the director of community development for the National … Continue reading Professors, researcher talk gentrification’s lasting impacts on Black communities during webinar
By: James Cirrone Larysa Kurylas, a Ukrainian-American designer and architect, designed the Holodomor Memorial in Washington D.C. and came to the University of Maryland School of Architecture Monday to give a dynamic presentation about her sculpture. She was joined by several of her colleagues who helped pull the project together. “Holodomor” in Ukrainian roughly translates to “kill by hunger.” Josef Stalin carried out the Holodomor … Continue reading The Holodomor: millions of deaths commemorated with wheat
By Vanessa Reis Nonprofit organization Current Movements hosted a screening of Shola Lynch’s Free Angela and Political Prisoners Saturday night at the Eaton Workshop in Washington, D.C., documenting Angela Davis’ transformation into a revolutionary icon in this film directed by Shola Lynch. According to their Facebook page, Current Movements aims to connect grassroots activists, movements and organizations through art, film and technology. This screening marked … Continue reading “Free Angela and Political Prisoners” educates audience on prolific activist
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
By David DeWeaver In the summer of 1990, before “self-care” became a catchphrase, 22-year-old Alex Counts saw first-hand what burnout looked like. He was in Washington, D.C. working as the legislative director for an anti-hunger advocacy nonprofit called RESULTS. It was, in his words, “a preposterously senior role” for someone who’d just graduated from college the year prior. So it made sense that on a … Continue reading Philanthropist and professor shares three decades of insight in new book
