District 2 City Council candidates say they’ll address environmental concerns The special election for a seat on the council in District 2 will be held on Nov. 8. Freelance Reporter November 4, 2020
UMD alumni connect with former classmates amid pandemic, share homecoming memories “People have been going out of their way to connect.” Freelance Reporter November 4, 2020
“The need doesn’t go away”: UMD students turn to volunteer work during pandemic Some students have volunteered at food banks, while others have found volunteer work relating to the presidential election. Freelance Reporter November 4, 2020
UMD dining halls’ carryout boxes are compostable, but many students are throwing them out “Some of us … [think] about the environment all the time, but most of us are kind of just too busy.” Freelance Reporter November 3, 2020
“I got my vote in”: Some Prince George’s County voters use poll accommodations For some voters, voting accessibility services can define how easy or difficult it is for them to vote. Freelance Reporter November 3, 2020
Months after contracting COVID-19, UMD students are dealing with the aftermath Experts are still investigating long-term effects of the virus. Freelance Reporter November 2, 2020
Students Helping Honduras holds Halloween-themed fundraiser for COVID-19 relief The organization sold spooky-themed baskets to raise money for the Students Helping Honduras COVID Emergency Fund. Freelance Reporter October 30, 2020
UMD students volunteer as poll workers during early voting at Xfinity Center The polls are currently open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for early voting. Freelance Reporter October 30, 2020
UMD student teachers gain experience with online instruction While many are still enjoying student-teaching, some students say they worry they're not getting the experience to prepare them to one day be in the classroom. Freelance Reporter October 29, 2020
Students petition UMD to return to pass/fail grading for hybrid semester The university returned to its standard grading policy this semester, despite many students remaining virtual. Freelance Reporter October 29, 2020