Construction for additions to Commons Shop will come after spring break Construction for the new coffee bar and grill started in fall 2021. Ava Thompson March 9, 2022
UMD’s frequent collaborator, UMBC, receives top research designation The universities have many ongoing projects centered around robotics, AI technology and public health. Nene Narh-Mensah March 9, 2022
Former UMD employee indicted for theft, accused of stealing $1.1 M Schuetz was indicted on one count of theft over $100,000 and another count of theft between $1,500 and $250,000. Grace Yarrow March 9, 2022
College Park City Council authorizes purchase of $1.7M Calvert Road property The vote came after a public hearing where residents expressed their views on the city's intention to purchase the Calvert Road property, with some raising concerns over city spending. Nene Narh-Mensah March 9, 2022
Maryland gubernatorial candidates talk climate change goals, policies at forum The League of Conservation Voters and Maryland Matters hosted ten candidates at Tuesday evening’s forum. Hannah Ziegler March 9, 2022
After three years of planning, UMD opens ablution room for Muslim community The opening gained attention after the Muslim Students Association posted a viral Tiktok about it. Auzinea Bacon March 8, 2022
Maryland Court of Appeals overturns Prince George’s redistricting map The county will use the original map drawn by the county’s redistricting commission. Christine Zhu March 8, 2022
Student Alumni Leadership Council celebrates UMD’s 166th birthday The Student Alumni Leadership Council recognized the day with their annual Charter Day event Freelance Reporter March 8, 2022
Hundreds take to D.C. to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine United Help Ukraine has held protests every day since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Diamondback Staff March 8, 2022
Some UMD students want a carryout dining option again For only the first two weeks of the semester, carryout supplies cost approximately $92,000. Ava Thompson March 8, 2022