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Week in Review: Rep. Steny Hoyer, Send Silence Packing, and the Arrest of Justin DeSha-Overcash's Killers

A look at the notable events of the past week.

On Monday, Rep. Steny Hoyer dropped by Seven Seas Restaurant to eat, talk shop and share stories from his time as a Terp for March's Experience and Enjoy College Park Tour. Check out photos from the event .

Columnist Ann Brennan , a sort of modern day treasure hunt that requires only the use of your brain, a free afternoon and a GPS.

On Wednesday, 1,100 backpacks were arranged in UMd.'s Stamp Student Union Grand Ballroom as part of "Send Silence Packing," an event held across campuses nation-wide to raise awareness about mental health issues. Check out a video from the event .

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On Thursday, county police of Stephan Weaver and Deandre Ricardo Williams, the two men charged with the . Both face charges of first degree murder. A preliminary hearing for Weaver has been set for April 22; Williams' will be held on April 29.


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