Some campus cyclists say DOTS’ bike concierge is an effort to gain community trust In the initial six-week offering period, 19 people registered for the program. Victoria Stavish October 7, 2021
SGA calls on UMD to address environmental concerns of Guilford Woods development The SGA will continue to oppose the development until the university addresses the concerns. Ryan White October 7, 2021
UMD School of Medicine professors conducts COVID-19 booster research, presents to FDA The national trial, called the Mix and Match COVID-19 Booster Study, is being conducted at ten sites across the U.S., including the medical school. Freelance Reporter October 7, 2021
Sick meals prove useful amid pandemic, some UMD students want more dining flexibility Sick meals have been offered since 2016, and are different from quarantine meals. Auzinea Bacon October 7, 2021
UMD students with COVID-19 vaccine exemptions adjust to life with added guidelines For students who have religious beliefs or medical conditions that prevent them from immediately getting vaccinated, the requirements have brought mixed feelings of ease and stress. Lyna Bentahar October 7, 2021
UMD club sports prohibited from playing against schools with no vaccine mandate The restrictions have upended seasons and frustrated students. Christine Zhu October 7, 2021
Former UMD football player launches anonymous survey app Pickle Poll Pickle Poll was born off McMahon’s daily friendly arguments amid quarantine. Freelance Reporter October 7, 2021
College Park Council talks feasibility of city takeover of some county responsibilities Building development and permitting processes could be more efficient if the city assumes control, according to a draft of a feasibility study. Grace Yarrow October 6, 2021
UMD students launch small businesses born out of pandemic hobbies The return to in-person sales has provided a long-awaited payoff for students who spent months of the pandemic perfecting their handmade crafts. Hannah Ziegler October 6, 2021
Asian Latinx students, professors at UMD say they often feel ignored and underrepresented Only three percent of the 22 million Asian Americans identify as Hispanic. Sofia Garay October 5, 2021