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Students assemble at Hornbake Plaza to demand divestment on Earth Day 

By Sanya Wason “We demand divestment!” was loudly heard across Hornbake Plaza on Monday as the student organization 17 for Peace and Justice gathered its members.  The club demanded environmental justice this Earth Day, including the University of Maryland’s divestment, or separation from, major fossil fuel companies.  Elena Rangelov, the co-president of 17PJ and a sophomore computer science major, said the club wanted to protest … Continue reading Students assemble at Hornbake Plaza to demand divestment on Earth Day 

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Israeli journalist says Trump’s foreign policy changed Middle East for the better at talk

by Franklin Zessis “Things could’ve been much, much worse” without former President Donald Trump’s Abraham Accords, which several Arab countries normalize relations with Israel, Israeli journalist Barak Ravid said at a talk at the University of Maryland on Tuesday evening.  “Without the Abraham Accords, we wouldn’t be having this conversation,” he said. Ravid — a CNN political and foreign policy analyst and Axios reporter — … Continue reading Israeli journalist says Trump’s foreign policy changed Middle East for the better at talk

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Kavanaugh confirmation evokes contrasting opinions among students

By Maristela Romero The controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination drew the attention of the country, including University of Maryland students who hold divided opinions about the scandal. Kavanaugh’s nomination process, from the alleged sexual assault of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and similar claims from two other women to his emotional response during his testimony, has been met with on-campus protests from some students and sympathy … Continue reading Kavanaugh confirmation evokes contrasting opinions among students

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UMD students gather in front of McKeldin to protest Judge Kavanaugh’s U.S. Supreme Court nomination

By Maria Trovato The UMD Socialists held a speakout to protest Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court and support survivors of sexual assault Oct. 2. The crowd of about 25 people stood in front of McKeldin Library, chanting phrases like “Whatever we wear, wherever we go, yes means yes and no means no!” and “When women’s rights are under attack, what do we do? … Continue reading UMD students gather in front of McKeldin to protest Judge Kavanaugh’s U.S. Supreme Court nomination

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University graduate students rally against Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By Natalie Jones University of Maryland graduate students rallied on McKeldin Mall in solidarity with other graduate students across the country to protest the Tax Cuts and Job Act on Nov. 16. Led by chants such as “GOP, kill the bill,” “no taxation without compensation” and “we’ve got to fight, education is a right,” university graduate students marched from McKeldin Library to the Administration building … Continue reading University graduate students rally against Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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Students celebrate annual Israel Fest, others protest

By Danielle Kiefer Students celebrated Israel’s 69th year of independence at the Jewish Student Union’s annual Israel Fest on McKeldin Mall May 2. Israel Fest, co-sponsored by organizations including Maryland Hillel, is held every year to celebrate and educate students on Israeli culture. The event typically offers camel rides and free food including falafel and Aroma coffee, an Israeli-based espresso bar. This year’s festivities included a … Continue reading Students celebrate annual Israel Fest, others protest

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Post-election emotions run high on UMD campus

More than a  week after the 2016 presidential election, the University of Maryland campus is still buzzing with passion, intensity and emotion from both sides of the political spectrum. From a strictly historical standpoint, the election of Donald J. Trump was unprecedented. Both his lack of government or military experience and his blunt and often highly controversial campaign rhetoric make him stand out from the first … Continue reading Post-election emotions run high on UMD campus

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UMD students stage walkout to support marginalized peers

“We are not afraid,” echoed throughout campus on Thursday, Nov. 17, as more than 350 students and faculty came together to demonstrate their solidarity with marginalized students on campus. The “Walk Out 2017” march led by Jamie Hurtado and the Protect UMD campaign raised awareness about protecting groups whose voices are often overlooked and undermined by society. The non-violent march began at the Testudo statue in … Continue reading UMD students stage walkout to support marginalized peers

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