Maryland legislature approves bill expanding paid sick leave for nearly 700,000 workers The bill would require the University System of Maryland to extend sick leave benefits to about 10,000 student workers. Carrie Snurr April 6, 2017
More than 40,000 University of Maryland email addresses are for sale on the dark web Universities are common targets for cyber criminals. Jack Roscoe April 6, 2017
Police charge UMD student after seizing 375 THC cartridges from College Park home Prince George’s County Police tracked a suspicious package to the address and searched the home on March 28. Christine Condon April 5, 2017
DOTS will offer a new shuttle, free bikes and discounted parking during Metro closures The College Park and Greenbelt Metro stations will both close for SafeTrack repairs in April. Julia Heimlich April 5, 2017
A new cafe in H.J. Patterson offers a Ramen bar, sushi and specialty teas The new cafe opened in the building’s renovated wing last week. Angela Jacob April 5, 2017
“Reclaim this campus for them”: UMD students support sexual assault survivors at sit-in Dozens of students spoke out and shared their experiences with sexual assault during the 10-hour sit-in on McKeldin Mall. Natalie Schwartz April 4, 2017
UMD’s first annual anime and video game convention draws 300 Students showed up in Princess Peach gowns, rainbow wigs and other cosplay outfits. Freelance Reporter April 2, 2017
RHA and Resident Life consider activity and date changes for UMD’s non-alcoholic tailgate The groups have hosted Terp Up For Game Day since the 2014-15 school year. Leah Brennan April 2, 2017
PRWeek named a UMD senior its Student of the Year PRWeek’s competition prompted students to create a campaign launching a spokesfigure for the Swedish furniture retailer IKEA. Freelance Reporter April 2, 2017
UMD closes out Women’s History Month with Celebration of Women event Seven female members of the university community received Women of Influence awards. Freelance Reporter March 31, 2017