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Candidates hone in on Warren at Oct. Democratic debate

The twelve candidates in attendance included, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, former Vice President Joe Biden, South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, California Sen. Harris, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Businessman Tom Steyer, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and entrepreneur Andrew Yang.

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A Monday evening of mindfulness and meditation led by SKY Happiness and Miss Black and Gold Court.

The intimate conversation-based workshop was the kickoff for Women’s Appreciation Week and served as a chance for students to “take a breath and really focus on mental health,” said Claire Asenso, the reigning Miss Gold.

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UMD adds new African Studies minor

Starting fall 2019, the University of Maryland will offer a new minor in African studies under the Department of African American Studies. The creation of a minor dedicated entirely to African studies would make it the first academic program of its kind at the university.

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Black women’s studies joint minor at the University of Maryland uplifts Black women

For associate women’s studies professor Michelle Rowley, students attend university to take advantage of the opportunity to think critically and read widely, and with the Black women’s studies minor, students at University of Maryland can do this.

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