Students restart Food Recovery Network to reduce food waste at UMD
The group donates leftovers from the university's dining halls to a local church called Christian Life Center.
UMD students with assistance animals call for better etiquette around their furry friends
Department of Resident Life Service Animal Etiquette guidelines label petting and making noises as distractions for service animals.
UMD RHA supports non-mandatory fee increases across departments, but reject DOTS
The fee increases would help with wage increases, department maintenance costs and other funds.
UMD RHA passes bill calling for improved flood response plans
The bill passed unanimously.
Roaches, poor maintenance among Parkside apartment gripes
Rent is increasing at Parkside, but residents say the conditions don't justify the increase.
UMD commuters continue to face overcrowding, inconsistent arrival times on #141 bus
The #141 Shuttle-UM Park and Ride from Gaithersburg makes six trips a day and the university currently provides two shuttles per stop.
UMD students share COVID safety concerns about the spring semester
The university announced in January it would proceed with in-person instruction for the spring.
UMD RHA votes in support of $15 minimum wage for student workers
The current plan has student workers receiving $15 minimum wage by 2025.
UMD set to resume in-person classes this spring
The university’s announcement of a full in-person return comes as the state of Maryland is currently in a state of emergency for 30 days.