Multiple legislative Unity Party candidates drop out of SGA election Former candidates said they were not aware of the party’s failure to disclose all contributions in a financial report. Diamondback Staff April 13, 2017
A retired MLB pitcher-turned-CEO will be speaking at UMD’s commencement Mark Ciardi played on this university’s baseball team and completed his business degree in 1983. Natalie Schwartz April 13, 2017
Clothesline Project helps UMD sexual assault survivors tell “stories that need to be told” Stories of domestic and sexual abuse survivors written on T-shirts hung from clotheslines in Hornbake Plaza. Jack Roscoe April 13, 2017
Unity Party candidate Kay Barwell wants to “have a real conversation” about campus issues The party’s platform focuses on nine goals, including preventing sexual assault and promoting transparency within the SGA. Carly Taylor April 13, 2017
One Party’s A.J. Pruitt eyes SGA’s top spot after more than 2 years of involvement Pruitt is calling for more higher education funding, SGA involvement in state politics and advocacy for students. Alex Carolan April 13, 2017
SGA outsider Chris Boretti wants to make the organization more receptive to students The freshman finance major is running without a party affiliation. Diamondback Staff April 13, 2017
“Somebody that everyone loved”: UMD community mourns death of professor Jean VandenBosch VandenBosch taught in this university’s communication department for about five years. Carrie Snurr April 13, 2017
Unity Party violates SGA election rules by not disclosing support from conservative nonprofit The Unity Party recorded zero non-monetary contributions on its preliminary financial disclosure report. Diamondback Staff April 13, 2017
UMD SGA wants University Police to increase their interaction with students and faculty The plan encourages police to expand patrol of officers, further advertise the Ride Along/Walk Along Program and host more events. Carly Taylor April 13, 2017
UMD RHA unanimously approves resolution to expand diversity and inclusion efforts The resolution urges this university’s administration to develop a more “robust portal” of undocumented and minority resources. Leah Brennan April 12, 2017