SGA could take action to support Chesapeake Bay cleanup after potential Trump budget cuts
President Trump is proposing to cut Chesapeake Bay restoration funding from $73 million to $5 million.
This group shares University of Maryland workers’ stories, “Humans of New York” style
The group wants to connect the campus community by highlighting its “unsung heroes.”
Students voiced concerns about accessibility and inclusion on campus at an RHA town hall
RHA town halls aim to provide a “direct line” from students to university officials.
UMD students will be able to choose a substance-free housing option for next semester
Carroll Hall will pilot the program, which is aimed toward students who want to live in an alcohol- and drug-free environment.
UMD on-campus residents could start paying a mandatory fee for unlimited Metro access
The idea stemmed from a similar program at American University.
Four UMD student groups are creating surveys to guide textbook affordability solutions
One long-term initiative being considered is open source textbooks.
Milo Yiannopoulos resigned from Breitbart News after backlash over comments on pedophilia
The conservative journalist was also uninvited from CPAC after his comments on sexual relations among young boys surfaced in a video over the weekend.
UMD RHA calls on DOTS to assess environmental impact before building parking garage
DOTS had proposed a 600-space garage earlier this semester to address parking shortages on the campus.
UMD students experienced the dangers of texting and driving through virtual reality
The presentation was delivered through Samsung Gear VR, allowing participants to see the perils of distracted driving firsthand.
A proposed parking lot at the University of Maryland could grow from 600 to 900 spaces
The parking lot’s location has not yet been decided.