‘She’s on our side’: Megha Sevalia is an advocate as City Council student liaison As student liaison to the council, Sevalia is tasked with bringing students’ opinions to the forefront of the council’s decisions. Grace Yarrow October 10, 2021
‘We demand change’: UMD students rally for more action against sexual assault on campus As students marched from McKeldin Library to Fraternity Row, their anger and frustration was palpable. Diamondback Staff October 9, 2021
At picnic, UMD labor groups call for more worker protections Representatives from AFSCME 1072 Local and other campus groups advocated for worker hazard pay, higher wages and more. Shifra Dayak October 9, 2021
UMD hosts Mental Health Awareness Week, emphasizes well-being amid in-person transition The Counseling Center teamed up with various mental health and student groups on the campus to organize events for the week. Freelance Reporter October 8, 2021
Pines calls response to Guilford Woods development “emotional,” “political” issue The university president emphasized the need for affordable graduate student housing. Abigail Russ October 7, 2021
UMD replaces certificate program with Science, Technology, Ethics and Policy minor The University Senate voted on Thursday to discontinue the Science, Technology and Society certificate. Khushboo Rathore October 7, 2021
Some campus cyclists say DOTS’ bike concierge is an effort to gain community trust In the initial six-week offering period, 19 people registered for the program. Victoria Stavish October 7, 2021
SGA calls on UMD to address environmental concerns of Guilford Woods development The SGA will continue to oppose the development until the university addresses the concerns. Ryan White October 7, 2021
Sick meals prove useful amid pandemic, some UMD students want more dining flexibility Sick meals have been offered since 2016, and are different from quarantine meals. Auzinea Bacon October 7, 2021
UMD students with COVID-19 vaccine exemptions adjust to life with added guidelines For students who have religious beliefs or medical conditions that prevent them from immediately getting vaccinated, the requirements have brought mixed feelings of ease and stress. Lyna Bentahar October 7, 2021