Journey to Jeopardy!: UMD student reminisces experience of competing on iconic game show Ciara Donegan won $27,601 in her initial episode, but lost when she played as returning champion. Parker Leipzig April 3, 2022
Maryland judge defers ruling on new congressional map amid rising tension The map that prevails will define the state’s congressional districts until the next redistricting, after the 2030 census. Hannah Ziegler April 3, 2022
UMD commuter students express worry for their wallets as gas prices stay high As of Thursday, gas prices nationally have reached an average of $4.23 per gallon. Diamondback Staff April 1, 2022
How language instructors are creating a gender-inclusive Hebrew The gendered language can cause issues for nonbinary and genderqueer speakers. Lyna Bentahar April 1, 2022
UMD alum works with local nonprofit to send undergarments, hygiene products to Ukraine Since the start of the war, I Support the Girls has collected over 118,000 bras, underwear, menstrual products and toiletries to be sent to Ukraine. James Cirrone April 1, 2022
College Park residents stow away their lawn mowers for pollinators during No-Mow April A study in Wisconsin found not mowing lawns for a month increased bee diversity five-fold. Grace Yarrow March 31, 2022
UMD student brings sports to underprivileged communities around the world UMD sophomore Sara Blau started Game Changers, a nonprofit that takes used sports equipment and donates it to communities around the world who can't afford it. Freelance Reporter March 31, 2022
UMD SGA unable to override veto of mental health excused absence bill The bill originally passed during a meeting on March 9. Parker Leipzig March 30, 2022
Maryland General Assembly approach final budget for next fiscal year One of the biggest measures is proposed funding that would launch a paid family leave insurance program. Hannah Ziegler March 30, 2022
UMD Horowitz Center would make health literacy more accessible The bill will allow the Horowitz Center to work with state agencies and nonprofits on simplifying the language they use when communicating. Auzinea Bacon March 30, 2022