UMD suspends QR code contact tracing strategy due to lack of effectiveness The move comes as cases decline at this university and in Prince George’s County. Christine Zhu October 19, 2021
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. holds UMD’s multicultural fashion expo Models, singers and dancers took the stage Tuesday night at “The Shades of Us." Sofia Garay October 19, 2021
UMD to offer flu shots in South Campus Commons this week Flu shots will be available in Commons 1 and Commons 5. Abigail Russ October 18, 2021
Residents of South Campus Commons 2 evacuate after oven fire No residents were injured, and the College Park Volunteer Fire Department was on scene for about 15 minutes. Diamondback Staff October 17, 2021
Community rallies on McKeldin Mall to protest development of Guilford Woods Backlash to the development has grown this semester, with opponents blasting the university for standing by a development that would cause deforestation. Diamondback Staff October 16, 2021
Sean Urbanski, who stabbed Lt. Richard Collins III at UMD, seeks new trial Urbanski's attorneys argue the trial court acted inappropriately by allowing the jury to see racist memes from Urbanski’s phone. Abigail Russ October 15, 2021
Hot water outage to affect all UMD dorms, academic buildings starting Friday The outage will affect all on-campus dorms, buildings and South Campus Commons 1 and 2. Hannah Ziegler October 15, 2021
Nine UMD cafes are closed due to traffic projections, staffing shortages Some students have turned to bringing coffee or snacks from home or altering their past habits. Victoria Stavish October 15, 2021
SGA may launch survey to gauge if some public health students want mandatory advising The SGA also elected its new speaker pro tempore. Ryan White October 14, 2021
UMD Red Cross Club holds blood drives during nationwide supply shortage The club is planning to have three blood drives a semester this school year, as well as fundraisers and charity drives to support the Red Cross. Lyna Bentahar October 14, 2021