UMD’s diversity education requirements may be revamped soon The changes aim to help students understand their own identities and systemic racism, among other issues. Joelle Anselmo November 23, 2020
College life has been different for UMD freshmen. Now, their holidays will be, too. With Thanksgiving this week, some freshmen are adapting their Thanksgiving traditions because of the pandemic. Freelance Reporter November 23, 2020
UMD organization helps fundraise to distribute period products in College Park "There's so many disparities right now in communities that don't have access to hygiene products like we do." Freelance Reporter November 23, 2020
UMD’s Prison Resistance Project gathers to discuss COVID-19’s effect on prisoners Over 250,000 prisoners have been infected since March. David Suggs November 20, 2020
“Cold shoulder”: Students blast UMD administration for grading decision at town hall The town hall comes days after the university announced it would not implement pass/fail grading this fall. Amanda Hernández November 20, 2020
UMD Campus Pantry prepares to combat food insecurity for Thanksgiving amid pandemic The pantry has seen an increase in visitors since the beginning of the pandemic. Freelance Reporter November 19, 2020
UMPD investigating four car thefts at university golf course The incidents were reported between Nov. 10 and Nov. 18. Madison Peek November 19, 2020
SGA unanimously passes resolution asking UMD to reconsider pass/fail decision UMD instead extended the deadline for students to withdraw from a class by three weeks. Lyna Bentahar November 19, 2020
UMD GSG passes bill to fight racism and marginalization The legislation stems from an open letter about the physics department's marginalization of Black students. Khushboo Rathore November 19, 2020
RHA discusses updates on new dorm construction, dining hall hours The directors of Residential Facilities, Resident Life and Dining Services provided updates to the RHA. Christine Zhu November 18, 2020