Bill would repeal state song that called on Marylanders to support confederacy This is the third time that bill sponsor Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-Montgomery) has tried to repeal the song. Matt McDonald March 12, 2021
UMD’s witnesses testify at hearing for workers union’s labor complaint The witnesses testified about the university's relationship with the union. Clara Longo de Freitas March 12, 2021
GSG calls on UMD to provide grad employees with documentation of COVID vaccine eligibility The aim is to solve the problem of some graduate students being turned away by vendors. Khushboo Rathore March 12, 2021
UMD students share recommendations for University Police at virtual listening session The listening session was a part of a yearlong evaluation of the University Police by the President’s Task Force on Community Policing. Madison Peek March 11, 2021
UMD a cappella groups reflect on how the pandemic has affected them Since the start of the pandemic, a cappella groups at this university have forgone their usual in-person performances and competitions for screen-friendly alternatives. Shifra Dayak March 11, 2021
Prince George’s County to loosen capacity limits to 50% for all restaurants and businesses The order comes days after Gov. Hogan announced he would lift all state dining capacity restrictions. Emily Williams March 11, 2021
UMD Counseling Center director discusses mental health support initiatives at SGA meeting “Student voice is critical,” Dr. Chetan Joshi said. Sofia Garay March 11, 2021
UMD English department hosts webinar on anti-racism and student activism The discussion was part of a yearlong series that focuses on anti-racism research, teaching and public engagement. Freelance Reporter March 11, 2021
WMATA expects Congress’s $1.4 billion relief package will keep transit cuts at bay The transit authority does not yet know how much funding it will receive. Anaya Truss-Williams March 11, 2021
UMD student organization hosts guest speaker series to encourage virtual networking Guests in the speaker series include Denis McGlynn, CEO of Dover Motorsports, and entrepreneurs who were on the popular show Shark Tank. Freelance Reporter March 11, 2021