University of Maryland SGA supports a statewide fracking ban The Student Government Association will join over 100 organizations that endorse a permanent ban on fracking in this state. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Students say honoring UMD’s first black football player is a “no brainer” This university’s College Republicans chapter and the Graduate Student Government have given support for a Darryl Hill statue near Maryland Stadium. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD will open a center for investigative journalism in 2019 The center for graduate students is sponsored by the Scripps-Howard Foundation. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Resident Life offered students $750 to cancel their housing. It didn’t go well Fifteen students accepted the offer made due to dorm overcrowding concerns. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Memorial service planned for alum John McNamara at UMD’s chapel The service is set for July 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“A deep loss”: Friends and family remember Maryland football’s Jordan McNair He loved music, Marvel, The Office and trips to the zoo. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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