College Park wants to be a top-20 college town. Here’s how close it is to getting there. The Diamondback takes a closer look at the wide-reaching efforts to shape College Park into a top-20 college town by 2020. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Police cast doubt on private investigator’s statements about Maria Fisher’s death The statements implied Fisher was drugged, but police say they’re unsure of this. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD student reports off-campus robbery on hiker-biker trail near The Varsity The incident occurred at about 10 p.m. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Not a fan of the bars? Terps After Dark is offering more alternatives to alcohol. A hypnotist, campfire and Cosmic Bowling are just a handful of offered events. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD is ranked as a top LGBT-friendly campus, but some transgender students don’t agree Some students have reported experiencing transphobic jokes and microaggressions in the classroom. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
DOTS announces bus service cuts to make up for budget shortages The weekend bus to the College Park Metro will be cut. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Prince George’s County delegate discusses gun control legislation at UMD panel Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk, one of the panelists, cosponsored three recent gun control bills signed by Gov. Hogan. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD has “come a long way” with diversity, professor says at lecture series kickoff The “Democracy Then and Now” initiative will span 17 lectures over the next two months. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Envision Maryland candidate Jonathan Allen will be the SGA’s new president Allen defeated Recognize UMD’s presidential candidate, Humza Yahya. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Say goodbye to daily buffalo chicken wraps It’s a part of Dining Services’ initiative to offer healthier food options. DBK Admin December 31, 0999