UMD students battle conflicting emotions, fear after Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation
Barrett was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 26.
UMD dining halls’ carryout boxes are compostable, but many students are throwing them out
“Some of us … [think] about the environment all the time, but most of us are kind of just too busy.”
College Park residents vote at Xfinity Center ahead of Election Day
The Xfinity Center avoided the long lines seen in other parts of the county.
Death by design: Windows in UMD’s buildings are killing birds
A UMD lecturer began a project in 2017 to monitor the bird collisions.
Months after contracting COVID-19, UMD students are dealing with the aftermath
Experts are still investigating long-term effects of the virus.
Q&A: Spyridon Marinopoulos is UMD’s Health Center next director
Marinopoulos will begin his role in January.
Students Helping Honduras holds Halloween-themed fundraiser for COVID-19 relief
The organization sold spooky-themed baskets to raise money for the Students Helping Honduras COVID Emergency Fund.
UMD experts advise students on taking care of their mental health during the pandemic
The panelists encouraged students to maintain schedules that included going outside, taking walks and disengaging from the news.
UMD to fund free one-on-one STI testing for the next several months
The testing, which started in October, will continue into the spring semester.
UMD students volunteer as poll workers during early voting at Xfinity Center
The polls are currently open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for early voting.