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‘The bare minimum:’ UMD students express mixed reactions to announced wage increases

The administration announced it would increase hourly wages to $15 in January 2023. Union-represented employees have been making $15 an hour since spring 2022.

Auzinea Bacon
September 19, 2022

$20.5M federal grant for New Carrollton transit hub paves way for growth

The transit hub is expected to include a new train hall to replace New Carrollton's current Metro station and new sidewalks and bike lanes.

Akshaj Gaur
September 19, 2022

Maryland Democratic leaders call for increased canvassing efforts at headquarters opening

At the opening event, multiple state and federal Democratic nominees and elected officials encouraged voters to canvass for Democratic nominee Wes Moore.

Ava Thompson
September 19, 2022

Oral health educator Dr. Alice Horowitz celebrates distinguished career

Dr. Horowitz has won many awards for her work in the field of tooth decay and oral cancer prevention.

Freelance Reporter
September 19, 2022

Music and advocacy meet in UMD graduate ensembles’ food bank benefit recital

As of 2021, 25.2 percent of the population of College Park lived on or below the poverty level.

Marwa Barakat
September 19, 2022

Republicans at UMD divided on gubernatorial vote

Former President Donald Trump endorsed right-wing candidate Dan Cox, who beat moderate Republican Kelly Schulz with more than 50 percent of the vote in July's gubernatorial primary.