Elected officials urge Prince George’s County to support a ceasefire in Palestine Twenty-eight elected officials sent a letter in support of a ceasefire to County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and the Prince George’s County Council. Natalie Weger March 29, 2024
UMD SGA election ballot will include question about increasing student activities fee The referendum question comes after the Student Government Association cut student groups’ budgets throughout this academic year. Lillian Glaros March 28, 2024
UMD announces fines, impoundments for electric micromobility vehicles found in campus buildings The University of Maryland will impound vehicles, issue citations and ask students to report when they see vehicles indoors, a campuswide email said. Bridget Byrne March 28, 2024
Farming expert highlights importance of ethnic crops at UMD lecture Growing ethnic crops in the United States can create a market for small farmers to provide food to migrants, the speaker said. Freelance Reporter March 27, 2024
Prince George’s County Council considers extending rent stabilization through October The 2023 Rent Stabilization Act, which is set to expire April 17, limits landlords from increasing rents by more than 3 percent per year. Mira Beinart March 26, 2024
UMD students hold vigil to honor Ryan Gainer, call for end to police brutality About 30 attendees stood side-by-side and held candles while engaging in conversations about how to raise awareness about police brutality. Natalie Weger March 26, 2024
Prince George’s County Council committee discusses bill to promote safety at gun stores, ranges The information, such as handouts and signs, would focus on suicide prevention, firearm training, conflict resolution and mental health resources. Audrey Keefe March 26, 2024
UMD fraternities reportedly engaged in hazing and physical abuse, court filings show The alleged activities included chapter members being beaten with paddles, burned with cigarettes and torches and laying on nails, the documents said. Diamondback Staff March 16, 2024
UMD lifts cease and desist order for 32 IFC, PHA chapters Five Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association chapters will remain under university investigation. Diamondback Staff March 15, 2024
Trans UMD students say they struggled to find gender-inclusive housing Multiple students said the four-person minimum for gender-inclusive housing adds unnecessary barriers to housing for LGBTQ+ students. Irit Skulnik March 15, 2024