UMD SGA hosts campus accessibility audit for Disability Awareness Month Attendees of the accessibility audit were encouraged to look for things that didn’t comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Sanya Wason October 11, 2024
UMD Purple Line construction, two-way bike lanes lead to new safety measures Both projects have raised some concerns among campus members about biker and pedestrian safety. Talia Macchi October 11, 2024
Subway, Chick-fil-A to move to new locations in Stamp food court Subway is taking over Saladworks’ location and Chick-fil-A will relocate to the space previously occupied by Roy Rogers. Nicole Pilsbury October 9, 2024
Local leaders promote student election engagement at UMD event The “Power to the Polls” event was co-hosted by this university’s Black Girls Vote student organization and the Student Success Leadership Council. Lillian Glaros October 9, 2024
Hundreds of UMD community members gather to honor people killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023 This university’s Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace chapters hosted the “All Day For Palestine” event. Diamondback Staff October 8, 2024
UMD community members gather at Hillel on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack More than 1,000 attendees sang, prayed and delivered speeches about people killed in Israel and the impact Hamas’ attack has had on students on campus. Katharine Wilson October 8, 2024
UMD GSG sees more than 47% decrease in representatives since COVID-19 pandemic In the 2019-20 academic year, the Graduate Student Government had 73 representatives. It has just 38 representatives to begin this academic year. Oliver Mack October 8, 2024
UMD Jewish, Israeli students reflect on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack Monday marks one year after Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took about 250 people hostage in its attack on Israel. Diamondback Staff October 7, 2024
UMD students criticize university’s lack of Metro discount program This university does not participate in the WMATA’s U-Pass program, which offers college students discounted rides on the Metrorail and Metrobus. Freelance Reporter October 7, 2024
UMD DOTS to host 10 events in October for annual safety month Every October, DOTS organizes various educational events and activities aimed at promoting transportation safety at this university. Talia Macchi October 7, 2024