Maryland could soon be the ninth state to offer universal free school meals Currently, eight states in the country provide free school meals for all students without taking their socioeconomic background into account. Mira Beinart February 25, 2024
UMD students call for end to violence in southern Gaza at demonstration Tuesday’s demonstration also included calls for this university to divest from certain corporations. Natalie Weger February 23, 2024
UMD panel highlights people of color in agriculture, sustainability The event was part of this university's celebration of Black Climate Week, a part of Black History Month that those at the forefront of climate solutions. Freelance Reporter February 23, 2024
Maryland General Assembly discusses bill to legalize medical aid in dying The End-of-Life Option Act comes amid national conversations about legalizing medical aid in dying. Sam Gauntt February 22, 2024
College Park City Council decides vacancy tax subcommittee’s initial responsibilities City staff proposed that the phase one subcommittee have one voting member from each of the city’s five districts. Eden Binder February 21, 2024
College Park City Council considers temporarily closing Hollywood Farmers Market Many College Park residents strongly oppose a pause to the market’s operations, according to Mayor Fazlul Kabir. Eden Binder February 21, 2024
UMD entomology department set to study rare cicada emergence Faculty in the University of Maryland’s entomology department plan to study two cicada broods this spring. Freelance Reporter February 20, 2024
Hate bias incidents underscore racial disparities between UMD RAs, residents Black students only make up 13 percent of this university’s undergraduate population but make up 41 percent of all resident assistants. Mario Morais February 20, 2024
Local officials say Campus Drive bike lane intersection poses danger to community The lane’s design makes it possible for bike wheels to get caught in the track’s grooves, which could cause accidents. Bridget Byrne February 19, 2024
UMD students celebrate Black culture, fashion at prom dance This year’s Black History Month theme at this university is “Reconnecting AfroFutures,” according to MICA. Natalie Weger February 18, 2024