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
In-person dining has left students with sensory sensitivities ‘overstimulated and anxious’ The University Health Center offers medical exemptions to some students who aren't comfortable eating indoors. Victoria Stavish October 26, 2021
Gaysians at UMD brings inclusivity and community for Asian LGBTQ+ members The club has many plans in mind to bring members together, like movie nights, thrift shopping and more. Auzinea Bacon October 26, 2021
Members of UMD’s marching band express pride over Lil Nas X’s Twitter recognition Award-winning musician Jon Batiste also tweeted in support of the band's cover of his song "I NEED YOU." Khushboo Rathore October 25, 2021
UMD architecture alumni tour new College Park construction projects The guided tour showed architect alumni both finished and ongoing projects that are part of College Park’s development scene. Freelance Reporter October 25, 2021