City of College Park to provide free at-home covid tests Tests will be available to pick up between Feb. 7 and 11 at local locations. Grace Yarrow February 6, 2022
Maryland General Assembly looks at marijuana, climate, redistricting Here's a recap of the Maryland General Assembly's first month of its 2022 session. Hannah Ziegler February 6, 2022
UMD students look to restaurants like Pupuseria La Familiar for culture, community The pupuseria brings El Salvador to College Park through food, language and culture. Alexa Figueroa February 6, 2022
Prince George’s County judge orders controversial redistricting map to be scrapped The proposed map was passed last November and caused severe backlash in College Park and other municipalities. Diamondback Staff February 6, 2022
Contract Dining Services employees want to see better benefits Even if they go through multiple contracts, these employees aren't always guaranteed full-time employment. James Cirrone February 3, 2022
UMD students share COVID safety concerns about the spring semester The university announced in January it would proceed with in-person instruction for the spring. Ava Thompson February 3, 2022
UMD RHA votes in support of $15 minimum wage for student workers The current plan has student workers receiving $15 minimum wage by 2025. Ava Thompson February 2, 2022
College Park City Council discusses reducing restrictions on homeownership grants Residents can use the grants, which began in 2005, on down payments or closing costs. Grace Yarrow February 2, 2022
UMD SGA lists mental health, student fees as key priorities Ahead of the legislative body's spring term, student leaders discussed a variety of initiatives and issues they plan to tackle. Parker Leipzig February 2, 2022
Dean Chang named UMD’s new interim chief innovation officer Chang will take over for Julie Lenzer, who held the position for the past five years. Auzinea Bacon February 1, 2022