A new Maryland bill would allow students to buy textbooks tax-free twice a year The new bill seeks to create tax holidays for the next academic year. Brooks DuBose February 18, 2018
Chemotherapy for cancer could become more effective, thanks to a UMD researcher’s work Researchers made particles that stop cancer cells from being resistant to drug treatments for days. Lindsey Feingold February 18, 2018
Prince George’s County Police are getting new implicit bias training The training will run from March until November. Leah Brennan February 15, 2018
UMD professors create “super wood,” a material stronger than most steels It’s 11.5 times stronger than natural wood. Freelance Reporter February 15, 2018
SGA confirms new members and announces new voting platform SGA voting will now be held on the Stamp website instead of the Testudo website. Savannah Williams February 14, 2018
Grad students say academic and work conflicts keep them from getting involved at UMD A quality of life survey measured graduate students’ campus involvement. Angela Roberts February 14, 2018
Proposed fee increases for UMD dorms and dining plans gain RHA Senate’s support A proposal to increase on-campus parking fees failed in the RHA Senate. Audrey Decker February 13, 2018
An off-campus addiction and recovery treatment center will open to UMD students this fall The outpatient clinic will be on Hartwick Road. Brooks DuBose February 13, 2018
SGA members say a Testudo stuffed animal helps “bring the organization closer” A different SGA member takes home Ralph each week. Savannah Williams February 13, 2018
UMD grad students with families say they need more childcare resources on campus About 12 percent of this university’s graduate students have kids under 10 years old. Angela Roberts February 13, 2018