Maryland has some of the US’ strictest gun laws. Some leaders say it’s still not enough. U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards urged students to vote Nov. 8 and make their voices heard on gun legislation. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD RHA wanted students to vote. So it gave them root beer floats. The “Floats for Votes” event at La Plata Hall on Thursday registered about 60 students to vote. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Former governor, NFL quarterback, congressman all added to commission on Maryland football Five new members were announced Friday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD’s shuttle bus from Dulles Airport sees uptick in demand UMD colleges and other offices help pay for the bus. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Sean Urbanski’s lawyers request separate trials for murder, hate crime charges It’s been more than a year since Richard Collins was killed. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Former Maryland basketball player Damonte Dodd barred from College Park ahead of rape trial Dodd was also ordered to surrender his passport. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD doesn’t have to pay P.G. County’s minimum wage. These groups want to change that. Prince George’s County’s minimum wage increased Saturday from $9.55 per hour to $10.75 per hour, many University of Maryland students may instead make the state minimum wage of $8.75 per hour. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD SGA votes to support student fee that would raise nearly $1M for Title IX office The proposal requires students to pay $34 per year. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD alumni create free app to keep unwanted credit card charges in check The app currently has about 65,000 signups. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Health official shares his experiences combatting Zika with UMD students He said there needs to be more cooperation between local, state and federal health agencies. DBK Admin December 31, 0999