Some UMD students say blue light glasses help prevent strain from virtual classes Despite differing medical opinions on whether blue light causes eye strain, some students say the glasses are helping them get through the virtual semester. Freelance Reporter September 23, 2020
Residential parking permits required on 48th Avenue after overcrowding complaints The ruling pertains to parking on the 8400 and 8500 block. Clara Niel September 23, 2020
Amid pandemic, Rosh Hashanah looked different for many Jewish students this year "Any opportunity that we have to show that we’re here and to show that we are a community together — even if we’re a community apart — is valuable.” Freelance Reporter September 23, 2020
Locals have raised more than $12K to keep a Greenbelt cafe afloat The online auction features more than 150 items and has been up since Sept. 7. Anaya Truss-Williams September 22, 2020
UMD launches online dashboard to track hate bias incidents Students were unable to visit the dashboard Monday due to technical difficulties. Eric Neugeboren September 22, 2020
Despite COVID-19 and some minor delays, UMD construction projects are on schedule Crews on campus are working under social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 screening. Emily Williams September 22, 2020
College Park city hall project reaches milestone with first floor cement pouring The project is set to include retail space, a plaza and office space for both the city of College Park and the University of Maryland. Freelance Reporter September 22, 2020
For those raised in College Park’s Lakeland, the wounds left by its destruction remain Major restructuring has made the once-thriving community fundamentally different. Clara Niel September 21, 2020
Lack of communication surrounding UMD’s COVID-19 tests has left some feeling unsupported The problems range from missed phone calls to delayed results. Madison Peek September 21, 2020
State labor board moves unfair labor practice complaint against UMD forward The union that represents this university’s workers filed the complaint in July. Clara Longo de Freitas September 18, 2020