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Descendants of the enslaved create connections during 1856 Project event
Razak Diallo
Descendants of the enslaved create connections during 1856 Project event
Razak Diallo
Razak Diallo
University of Maryland pilots course on hate crimes, honoring Lt. Richard W. Collins III
Jade Tran
University of Maryland pilots course on hate crimes, honoring Lt. Richard W. Collins III
Jade Tran
Jade Tran
University of Maryland Graduate Student Workers Call for Union Recognition at Campus Rally
Princess Tatsi
University of Maryland Graduate Student Workers Call for Union Recognition at Campus Rally
Princess Tatsi
Princess Tatsi
Students react to Maryland enshrining reproductive freedoms in state constitution
Madeline Seck
Students react to Maryland enshrining reproductive freedoms in state constitution
Madeline Seck
Madeline Seck
Canva, the popular digital design tool, is now free for university students
Caleb Winters
Canva, the popular digital design tool, is now free for university students
Caleb Winters
Caleb Winters
Black students gather to voice feelings and the impact of election results
Black Explosion
Black students gather to voice feelings and the impact of election results
Black Explosion
Black Explosion
Asian student enrollment drops at UMD after Supreme Court ends affirmative action
Theodore Rose
Asian student enrollment drops at UMD after Supreme Court ends affirmative action
Theodore Rose
Theodore Rose
Black Student Union's Miss Sophomore champions financial literacy for Black youth
Caleb Winters
Black Student Union's Miss Sophomore champions financial literacy for Black youth
Caleb Winters
Caleb Winters
University of Maryland hosts events to raise awareness on domestic violence
Madeline Seck
University of Maryland hosts events to raise awareness on domestic violence
Madeline Seck
Madeline Seck
‘It’s going to be okay,’ Harris concedes, addresses youth
Black Explosion
‘It’s going to be okay,’ Harris concedes, addresses youth
Black Explosion
Black Explosion
Black students watch the election results live in a community of support
Nina Wilson
Black students watch the election results live in a community of support
Nina Wilson
Nina Wilson
Black Muslim students experience conflicting emotions on Kamala Harris' candidacy
Riona Sheikh
Black Muslim students experience conflicting emotions on Kamala Harris' candidacy
Riona Sheikh
Riona Sheikh
University students continue the fight to protect student speech
Yugo Hines
University students continue the fight to protect student speech
Yugo Hines
Yugo Hines
Black Student Union celebrates their 48th Homecoming since desegregation
Nina Wilson
Black Student Union celebrates their 48th Homecoming since desegregation
Nina Wilson
Nina Wilson
Purple Line construction moves away from campus core, towards busy intersections
Omar Shoreibah
Purple Line construction moves away from campus core, towards busy intersections
Omar Shoreibah
Omar Shoreibah
High levels of food insecurity among Black residents in D.C. area, report finds
Caleb Winters
High levels of food insecurity among Black residents in D.C. area, report finds
Caleb Winters
Caleb Winters
Student workers express concerns about racism and lack of support on campus
Isaiah Hayes
Student workers express concerns about racism and lack of support on campus
Isaiah Hayes
Isaiah Hayes
Student groups gather a year after Oct. 7 to remember lives lost
Theodore Rose
Student groups gather a year after Oct. 7 to remember lives lost
Theodore Rose
Theodore Rose
Maryland’s First Lady speaks on mental health, economic challenges
Madeline Seck
Maryland’s First Lady speaks on mental health, economic challenges
Madeline Seck
Madeline Seck
Students gather to mourn the death of Marcellus Williams
Mario Morais
Students gather to mourn the death of Marcellus Williams
Mario Morais
Mario Morais
Elia Powers Challenges Newsroom Conformity in New Book
Isaiah Hayes
Elia Powers Challenges Newsroom Conformity in New Book
Isaiah Hayes
Isaiah Hayes
Highlights of the Black Student Union Freshman Council speeches
Nina Wilson
Highlights of the Black Student Union Freshman Council speeches
Nina Wilson
Nina Wilson
Students for Justice in Palestine submit lawsuit against UMD, alleging First Amendment violations
Theodore Rose
Students for Justice in Palestine submit lawsuit against UMD, alleging First Amendment violations
Theodore Rose
Theodore Rose
Concerns for reproductive rights rise as the election nears
Madeline Seck
Concerns for reproductive rights rise as the election nears
Madeline Seck
Madeline Seck
New Black Student Union president strives to create a family environment for Black Terps
Nina Wilson
New Black Student Union president strives to create a family environment for Black Terps
Nina Wilson
Nina Wilson
Larvicide program aims to decimate College Park's mosquito population
Caleb Winters
Larvicide program aims to decimate College Park's mosquito population
Caleb Winters
Caleb Winters
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Yugo Hines
Black students are excited by Kamala Harris entering the 2024 race
Yugo Hines
Yugo Hines
Maryland General Assembly passes bill to constitute the definition of consent and repeals force
Madeline Seck
Maryland General Assembly passes bill to constitute the definition of consent and repeals force
Madeline Seck
Madeline Seck
Despite financial gridlock, University Park restores bridge
Mikayla Roberts
Despite financial gridlock, University Park restores bridge
Mikayla Roberts
Mikayla Roberts
Black university students speak on SJP sit-ins at McKeldin Mall
Black Explosion
Black university students speak on SJP sit-ins at McKeldin Mall
Black Explosion
Black Explosion

LOCAL

Sports

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Maryland men's basketball dominates Ohio State in Big Ten Conference opener
Zion Williams
Maryland men's basketball dominates Ohio State in Big Ten Conference opener
Zion Williams
Zion Williams
Maryland falls in a deflating loss in the final home game of the season against Iowa
Ethan Nalima
Maryland falls in a deflating loss in the final home game of the season against Iowa
Ethan Nalima
Ethan Nalima
Maryland women's basketball cruise to victory over Towson
Christian Jackson
Maryland women's basketball cruise to victory over Towson
Christian Jackson
Christian Jackson
Marquette hands Maryland men's basketball a tough loss in front of home fans
Zion Williams
Marquette hands Maryland men's basketball a tough loss in front of home fans
Zion Williams
Zion Williams
Postseason hopes dim as Maryland football stumbles against Rutgers University
Zion Williams
Postseason hopes dim as Maryland football stumbles against Rutgers University
Zion Williams
Zion Williams
Maryland women's basketball tops Duke once again
Christian Jackson
Maryland women's basketball tops Duke once again
Christian Jackson
Christian Jackson
Maryland men's basketball extends home win streak by taking down the Rattlers
Alexa Henry
Maryland men's basketball extends home win streak by taking down the Rattlers
Alexa Henry
Alexa Henry
Terps blow past Mount St. Mary’s in second game of the season
Ethan Nalima
Terps blow past Mount St. Mary’s in second game of the season
Ethan Nalima
Ethan Nalima
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Zion Williams
Maryland football rallies to defeat USC in historic first matchup
Zion Williams
Zion Williams
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Zion Williams
Maryland football falls short against Northwestern due to multiple turnovers
Zion Williams
Zion Williams
Maryland men’s soccer ties with University of Virginia in tense rivalry match
Zion Williams
Maryland men’s soccer ties with University of Virginia in tense rivalry match
Zion Williams
Zion Williams
Parker Valby’s NCAA record coverage sparks conversation on women of color in sports
Mara K. Bell
Parker Valby’s NCAA record coverage sparks conversation on women of color in sports
Mara K. Bell
Mara K. Bell
The 18th Annual Povich Symposium: a column
Alexa Henry
The 18th Annual Povich Symposium: a column
Alexa Henry
Alexa Henry
Charissa Thompson gets called out for lying in her sideline reports
Aaron Dious
Charissa Thompson gets called out for lying in her sideline reports
Aaron Dious
Aaron Dious
A future starts with the next generation of sports journalists
Alexa Henry
A future starts with the next generation of sports journalists
Alexa Henry
Alexa Henry
The Heart of a Fighter: Jahmal Harvey's journey in the boxing ring
Mauriah Allen
The Heart of a Fighter: Jahmal Harvey's journey in the boxing ring
Mauriah Allen
Mauriah Allen
A Slow and Steady First Half Brings a Win to the Terps
Alexa Henry
A Slow and Steady First Half Brings a Win to the Terps
Alexa Henry
Alexa Henry
The Terps take on the Nittany Lions in College Park
Alexa Henry
The Terps take on the Nittany Lions in College Park
Alexa Henry
Alexa Henry
Panel featuring Coach Locksley and Doug Williams discuss book "The Rise of the Black Quarterback."
Mauriah Allen
Panel featuring Coach Locksley and Doug Williams discuss book "The Rise of the Black Quarterback."
Mauriah Allen
Mauriah Allen
One Out of A Thousand: Rayne Wright
Alexa Henry
One Out of A Thousand: Rayne Wright
Alexa Henry
Alexa Henry
Maryland running backs coach elevates the team, one player at a time
John Little
Maryland running backs coach elevates the team, one player at a time
John Little
John Little
Maryland’s Myers leads between the lines, while racing down the clock.
Nicholas Scott Doyle
Maryland’s Myers leads between the lines, while racing down the clock.
Nicholas Scott Doyle
Nicholas Scott Doyle
Chris Alleyne continues a legacy in UMD baseball
Valeria Isabel Gonzalez Montero
Chris Alleyne continues a legacy in UMD baseball
Valeria Isabel Gonzalez Montero
Valeria Isabel Gonzalez Montero
The Terps behind Maryland women's basketball
Langston Frazier
The Terps behind Maryland women's basketball
Langston Frazier
Langston Frazier
Maryland triumphs over Wisconsin to gain their sixth-consecutive win
Ashley Ankapong
Maryland triumphs over Wisconsin to gain their sixth-consecutive win
Ashley Ankapong
Ashley Ankapong
Sweet Senior Day victory for Maryland women's basketball
Markayla Brooks
Sweet Senior Day victory for Maryland women's basketball
Markayla Brooks
Markayla Brooks
Maryland’s Head Basketball Coach Mark Turgeon mutually agrees to part ways with UMD
Jon Dennis
Maryland’s Head Basketball Coach Mark Turgeon mutually agrees to part ways with UMD
Jon Dennis
Jon Dennis
University of Maryland Freshmen Reflect On New Anti-Racism Initiatives
Auzinea Bacon
University of Maryland Freshmen Reflect On New Anti-Racism Initiatives
Auzinea Bacon
Auzinea Bacon
The Battle for the Grand Slam Record: "Can Serena Do It?"
April Howard
The Battle for the Grand Slam Record: "Can Serena Do It?"
April Howard
April Howard
Mikesell, Jones and Austin Combine for 65-points in 60-point shellacking of Loyola
Jummy Owookade
Mikesell, Jones and Austin Combine for 65-points in 60-point shellacking of Loyola
Jummy Owookade
Jummy Owookade

CULTURE

Blog
Students celebrate culture and community at African Student Association annual fall ball
Mylanie Ford
Students celebrate culture and community at African Student Association annual fall ball
Mylanie Ford
Mylanie Ford
Caribbean Student Association Push for Community Through Isles of Enchantment Gala
Imani Washington-Bivans
Caribbean Student Association Push for Community Through Isles of Enchantment Gala
Imani Washington-Bivans
Imani Washington-Bivans
Homecoming fashion show fuses creativity, culture and community
Lauren Smith
Homecoming fashion show fuses creativity, culture and community
Lauren Smith
Lauren Smith
Miss Unity Pageant Celebrates the Legacy and Support of Black Women on Campus
Imani Washington-Bivans
Miss Unity Pageant Celebrates the Legacy and Support of Black Women on Campus
Imani Washington-Bivans
Imani Washington-Bivans
Black Student Union Royal Court discuss goals for the future
Nina Wilson
Black Student Union Royal Court discuss goals for the future
Nina Wilson
Nina Wilson
Drag Queen Monét X Change talks sex, stereotypes and being gay in comedy show
Nina Wilson
Drag Queen Monét X Change talks sex, stereotypes and being gay in comedy show
Nina Wilson
Nina Wilson
University Symphony Orchestra performs 'Afro-American' in season opener
Lauren Smith
University Symphony Orchestra performs 'Afro-American' in season opener
Lauren Smith
Lauren Smith
Award-winning poet Ama Codjoe inspires young writers at Writers Here and Now Event
Caleb Winters
Award-winning poet Ama Codjoe inspires young writers at Writers Here and Now Event
Caleb Winters
Caleb Winters
Mavis Staples takes this university aboard the Love Train
Razak Diallo
Mavis Staples takes this university aboard the Love Train
Razak Diallo
Razak Diallo
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Lauren Smith
New university exhibition reflects on the historic demonstration against rape culture
Lauren Smith
Lauren Smith
Maryland Day introduces its audience to West African dance styles
Hannah Massey
Maryland Day introduces its audience to West African dance styles
Hannah Massey
Hannah Massey
Movie screening reveals David C. Driskell’s legacy on Black artistry
Caleb Winters
Movie screening reveals David C. Driskell’s legacy on Black artistry
Caleb Winters
Caleb Winters
Black Girls 2 creates safe environment for Black feminist conversations on campus
Madeline Seck
Black Girls 2 creates safe environment for Black feminist conversations on campus
Madeline Seck
Madeline Seck
Lorna Green, Founder of CAFE, receives Sue Hess Award At Maryland Arts Day
Caleb Winters
Lorna Green, Founder of CAFE, receives Sue Hess Award At Maryland Arts Day
Caleb Winters
Caleb Winters
Black love: Valentine’s Day movie watchlist
Imani Agbionu
Black love: Valentine’s Day movie watchlist
Imani Agbionu
Imani Agbionu
Mariah Carey brings joy to the inner city in Maryland.
Aicha Bangoura
Mariah Carey brings joy to the inner city in Maryland.
Aicha Bangoura
Aicha Bangoura
Yurick Tchakounito on his journey to TikTok fame
Jon Dennis
Yurick Tchakounito on his journey to TikTok fame
Jon Dennis
Jon Dennis
Driskell Center hosts lecture about Black death and liberation
Alexa Henry
Driskell Center hosts lecture about Black death and liberation
Alexa Henry
Alexa Henry
Flashback Friday: Naomi Wilson on becoming Ms. Unity
ZyJon McCoy
Flashback Friday: Naomi Wilson on becoming Ms. Unity
ZyJon McCoy
ZyJon McCoy
The Clarice’s ‘A Bicycle Country’ is rich with humanity and culture
Taylor Edwards
The Clarice’s ‘A Bicycle Country’ is rich with humanity and culture
Taylor Edwards
Taylor Edwards
Beyoncé's Renaissance is coming to theaters - and many expect a cultural shift
Aicha Bangoura
Beyoncé's Renaissance is coming to theaters - and many expect a cultural shift
Aicha Bangoura
Aicha Bangoura
Cookies & Consent aims to bring inclusive sex education to UMD
Yugo Hines
Cookies & Consent aims to bring inclusive sex education to UMD
Yugo Hines
Yugo Hines
Terps Demand Action hosts Ladd Everitt for discussion on gun control
Madison Korman
Terps Demand Action hosts Ladd Everitt for discussion on gun control
Madison Korman
Madison Korman
Food insecurity and resources on campus
Madison Korman
Food insecurity and resources on campus
Madison Korman
Madison Korman
Horror Films To Watch This Halloween With Black Leads
Imani Agbionu
Horror Films To Watch This Halloween With Black Leads
Imani Agbionu
Imani Agbionu
Juke Joint: unity through performance
Razak Diallo
Juke Joint: unity through performance
Razak Diallo
Razak Diallo
Student Crochet Goods Knits Its Way to UMD
Ashley Ankapong
Student Crochet Goods Knits Its Way to UMD
Ashley Ankapong
Ashley Ankapong
UMD Dream Gala Celebrates Undocumented Students
Tolu Talabi
UMD Dream Gala Celebrates Undocumented Students
Tolu Talabi
Tolu Talabi
Department of women, gender, and sexuality host first Black Women's Studies movie night
Camryn Morris
Department of women, gender, and sexuality host first Black Women's Studies movie night
Camryn Morris
Camryn Morris
UMD school of language hosts Il Cinema Ritrovato film festival
Laura Charleston
UMD school of language hosts Il Cinema Ritrovato film festival
Laura Charleston
Laura Charleston

Opinion

Blog
Black love: Valentine’s Day movie watchlist
Imani Agbionu
Black love: Valentine’s Day movie watchlist
Imani Agbionu
Imani Agbionu
Mariah Carey brings joy to the inner city in Maryland.
Aicha Bangoura
Mariah Carey brings joy to the inner city in Maryland.
Aicha Bangoura
Aicha Bangoura
The 18th Annual Povich Symposium: a column
Alexa Henry
The 18th Annual Povich Symposium: a column
Alexa Henry
Alexa Henry
Flashback Friday: Naomi Wilson on becoming Ms. Unity
ZyJon McCoy
Flashback Friday: Naomi Wilson on becoming Ms. Unity
ZyJon McCoy
ZyJon McCoy
Maryland is taking the right steps towards digital equity, but there is more to be done
Black Explosion
Maryland is taking the right steps towards digital equity, but there is more to be done
Black Explosion
Black Explosion
Sexyy Red: Sexism in Rap
Madison Korman
Sexyy Red: Sexism in Rap
Madison Korman
Madison Korman
America needs to rethink its representation of Black culture during Black History Month
Princess Tatsi
America needs to rethink its representation of Black culture during Black History Month
Princess Tatsi
Princess Tatsi
Can everyone leave Megan Thee Stallion alone?
Taylor Edwards
Can everyone leave Megan Thee Stallion alone?
Taylor Edwards
Taylor Edwards
Black women need to be included in the conversation on sexual assault
Aaron Wright
Black women need to be included in the conversation on sexual assault
Aaron Wright
Aaron Wright
The COVID Funk: How music can help cope with the stress of the pandemic
Destiny Bell
The COVID Funk: How music can help cope with the stress of the pandemic
Destiny Bell
Destiny Bell
Drake Delivers a Mixed Bag with “Scary Hours 2” EP
Nene Narh-Mensah
Drake Delivers a Mixed Bag with “Scary Hours 2” EP
Nene Narh-Mensah
Nene Narh-Mensah
COVID Restrictions Are Loosening Up Across the Country, UMD Shouldn’t Follow
Nene Narh-Mensah
COVID Restrictions Are Loosening Up Across the Country, UMD Shouldn’t Follow
Nene Narh-Mensah
Nene Narh-Mensah
Hasan Minhaj Takes the Stage in Light-Hearted Homecoming Comedy Show
Nene Narh-Mensah
Hasan Minhaj Takes the Stage in Light-Hearted Homecoming Comedy Show
Nene Narh-Mensah
Nene Narh-Mensah
Four albums released in 2020 that you should add to your fall playlist
Taylor Edwards
Four albums released in 2020 that you should add to your fall playlist
Taylor Edwards
Taylor Edwards
The Battle for the Grand Slam Record: "Can Serena Do It?"
April Howard
The Battle for the Grand Slam Record: "Can Serena Do It?"
April Howard
April Howard
Five underrated albums released this summer that you should listen to
Tomi Adelekan
Five underrated albums released this summer that you should listen to
Tomi Adelekan
Tomi Adelekan
Who is Trump up against within his party in the 2020 primaries?
Malika Budd
Who is Trump up against within his party in the 2020 primaries?
Malika Budd
Malika Budd
Which 2020 presidential platforms support the Black community?
Destiny Brown
Which 2020 presidential platforms support the Black community?
Destiny Brown
Destiny Brown
Kamala Harris, friend or foe?
Malika Budd
Kamala Harris, friend or foe?
Malika Budd
Malika Budd
Black women are fighting stereotypes and restrictions surrounding their natural hair
Alexandra Glover
Black women are fighting stereotypes and restrictions surrounding their natural hair
Alexandra Glover
Alexandra Glover
A silent state of mind
Alexandra Glover
A silent state of mind
Alexandra Glover
Alexandra Glover
Pocket Points effectively convinces students to stay off their phones
Iman Hassen
Pocket Points effectively convinces students to stay off their phones
Iman Hassen
Iman Hassen
Youth vote more important than ever with upcoming midterms
Iman Hassen
Youth vote more important than ever with upcoming midterms
Iman Hassen
Iman Hassen
Kavanaugh's appointment exemplifies America's archaic ideals
Keombré Mclaughlin
Kavanaugh's appointment exemplifies America's archaic ideals
Keombré Mclaughlin
Keombré Mclaughlin
Should Felons be Allowed to Vote?
Mecca Mustafa
Should Felons be Allowed to Vote?
Mecca Mustafa
Mecca Mustafa
Lauren Frost
Black Excellence, but Make it More Inclusive
Lauren Frost
Lauren Frost
Sexual harassment: the hydra-headed issue of the year
Simret Aklilu
Sexual harassment: the hydra-headed issue of the year
Simret Aklilu
Simret Aklilu
Dreading Halloween: Creating a Dialogue about Cultural Appropriation
Amina Lampkin
Dreading Halloween: Creating a Dialogue about Cultural Appropriation
Amina Lampkin
Amina Lampkin
Blitter: an App Created Specifically for Black Twitter Users
Amina Lampkin
Blitter: an App Created Specifically for Black Twitter Users
Amina Lampkin
Amina Lampkin
Safe Spaces must be Outlined to Combat the Rise of Traumatic Events
Julian Holmes
Safe Spaces must be Outlined to Combat the Rise of Traumatic Events
Julian Holmes
Julian Holmes
 
 

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