UMD, state groups take action to help Haitian refugees amid outcry over border treatment Groups are pushing for changes to the Biden administration's immigration policies and raising funds for the refugees. Sofia Garay October 28, 2021
With pandemic exposing health disparities, Maryland launches health equity commission The commission will give advice on issues of racial, ethnic, cultural or socioeconomic health disparities. Auzinea Bacon October 28, 2021
Want to help the environment? Some local residents suggest keeping leaves on yards. Some local residents say keeping leaves in yards could help protect insects and the environment. Anaya Truss-Williams October 28, 2021
Satisfying a sweet tooth: Insomnia Cookies reopens in College Park The new store is located at 4513 College Park Ave., across from Target and the Landmark. Abigail Russ October 28, 2021
Prince George’s County extends indoor mask mandate to December The county executive can amend or terminate the mandate at an earlier date. Shreya Vuttaluru October 27, 2021
Black faculty, staff speak out against racism at UMD during BFSA town hall At the town hall, Black employees at this university shared their experiences with discrimination and anti-Blackness during their time on the campus. Shifra Dayak October 27, 2021
After backlash, UMD adjusts COVID-19 travel policy for club sports Under the updated policy, teams competing against players from a school without a vaccine mandate must get tested for COVID-19. Christine Zhu October 27, 2021
Maryland is among eight states set to launch digital IDs with Apple Wallet The states were the first in the nation to sign up to adopt digital IDs. Anaya Truss-Williams October 27, 2021
College Park Council raises concern about proposed traffic measures on Cherry Hill Road The changes would include adding a median and another lane to the shopping center's easternmost entrance by the Starbucks and near Route 1. Grace Yarrow October 27, 2021
UMD students fight back against anti-abortion demonstration at Hornbake Plaza An anti-abortion advocacy group decorated Hornbake Plaza with graphic images on signs and on a jumbotron. Diamondback Staff October 27, 2021