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UMD students emphasize inclusion at Occupy McKeldin sexual assault awareness event

The eight-hour event featured eight guest speakers, chalking, therapy dogs, thrift shop pop-ups and raffles. It also included the new addition of a mental health resources table to support sexual assault victims on this university’s campus.

Diamondback Staff
April 16, 2023

UMD Powwow celebrates Native American culture

This year’s UMD Powwow took place at the Stamp Student Union on March 11.

Diamondback Staff
April 8, 2023

UMD Native American powwow returns to campus after three-year hiatus

The event included about 40 traditional dancers, who hailed from states as far as Montana, and about 15 other artists who sang and played the drums.

Diamondback Staff
March 13, 2023

‘School shootings have followed us’: Life as a college student amid unending gun violence

The Diamondback interviewed 20 students over the past few weeks about gun violence on college campuses in the age of school shootings.

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March 12, 2023

Unifursity Furries creates a safe, welcoming space for UMD furries

Despite misconceptions, the club has felt a positive reception and manages to bring an intertwined web of communities together.

Diamondback Staff
March 8, 2023

The Diamondback’s 2023 Wellness Guide

Dear Reader, With classes, studying and life outside of school, it can be difficult to maintain personal wellness, especially for a college student at…

Diamondback Staff
March 3, 2023

UMD community in ‘deepest shock’ after ex-Mayor Patrick Wojahn’s child pornography arrest

Wojahn was arrested and charged Thursday with 56 counts of child pornography. He resigned his city government position Wednesday evening.

Diamondback Staff
March 3, 2023

College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn resigns as he faces child pornography charges

Police linked a social media account to Wojahn that contained explicit child sexual abuse material with prepubescent boys and older men.

Diamondback Staff
March 2, 2023

UMD LGBTQ+ Equity Center director finalists share goals for role

The office searched for a director last spring after former acting director Shige Sakurai departed in February 2022.

Diamondback Staff
February 28, 2023

Here’s what it’s like to work at some on-campus jobs at UMD

Pay for 2022 hourly wage jobs for undergraduate students at the University of Maryland ranges from $12.50 per hour to $25 an hour, according to records acquired by The Diamondback.

Diamondback Staff
February 21, 2023