Prosecutors rest their case in Urbanski trial after showing racist memes from his phone He's charged with murder and a hate crime in the stabbing of 2nd Lt. Richard Collins. Diamondback Staff December 16, 2019
After solemn midnight memorial, UMD hosts lunch celebrating Richard Collins’ birthday He would have turned 26 on Thursday. Diamondback Staff December 13, 2019
Students gather for midnight remembrance of Richard Collins on his 26th birthday The memorial came just hours after the first day of testimony in the trial for the man accused of killing him. Victoria Ebner December 13, 2019
“A symbol of love”: Collins family supporters gather at trial with buttons and t-shirts The judge had to tell a packed courtroom Wednesday that symbols supporting one side or another weren't permitted. Diamondback Staff December 12, 2019
On first day of testimony, Sean Urbanski’s lawyers argue he was too drunk to plan killing Prosecutors, though, said racist images "poisoned" Urbanski's mind. Diamondback Staff December 11, 2019
Jury chosen for Sean Urbanski murder trial A majority of the jurors selected are people of color. Diamondback Staff December 10, 2019
At Nyumburu, black UMD students again voice feelings of disconnect with diversity VP It was the second time Georgina Dodge visited the center in four days. Arya Hodjat December 10, 2019
“Only the beginning”: Richard Collins’ family and friends are working to cement his legacy In the two years since his passing, Collins' family has helped established a scholarship fund and draft meaningful legislation in the fight for remembrance for their son Christine Condon December 9, 2019
UMD student creates club to address health disparities in the LGBT community National surveys indicate members of the LGBTQ+ community experience greater rates of physical, sexual and mental health issues. Victoria Ebner December 9, 2019
UMD students join actress Jane Fonda, large crowds in D.C. for climate change protest It marked the ninth "Fire Drill Friday," protest, a movement against climate change that targets several large banks. Carmen Molina Acosta December 9, 2019