A UMD student is creating a charity magazine in response to Donald Trump’s election All proceeds will go to the ACLU. Freelance Reporter December 31, 0999
UMD grad students think they can make progress toward collective bargaining rights this year After football scandals and state elections, activists are optimistic. Angela Roberts December 31, 0999
“I’m still fighting”: Third Women’s March pushes for change, civil rights amid controversy Following reports of anti-Semitic comments from the march's board, the event saw lower turnout. Arya Hodjat December 31, 0999
A UMD professor won an international criminology prize for his research on drug enforcement Peter Reuter’s research indicates “light enforcement” of drug laws is more effective. Mary Dimitrov December 31, 0999
UMD’s counseling center and Dining Services are teaming up to help students prep for exams Academic coaches will be giving study tips in the South Campus Dining Hall this week. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park’s Applebee’s has shut its doors Slices, Pizza Mart, Kapnos Taverna and Rugged Wearhouse have also closed in recent months. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050. The SGA wants it by 2025. The SGA is pushing for action in the wake of a U.N. report on climate change. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
McKeldin Mall’s newest academic building in 50 years finishes construction this month The building has been under construction for about two and a half years. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A new parking lot near Xfinity could add 1,000 spots. UMD RHA is saying no. RHA members said adding a parking lot in the wooded area would jeopardize the environment. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
More than 30 UMD student groups were denied SGA funding in October It occurred amid a crackdown on student club recognition. DBK Admin December 31, 0999