Maryland Democrats want state funding for Planned Parenthood if Trump cuts federal aid The bill proposes $2.7 million allocated toward the organization. Julia Heimlich March 9, 2017
Maryland’s Rep. Elijah Cummings: Trump’s language about black communities is ‘insulting’ Cummings is a senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Alex Carolan March 9, 2017
A new hotel, apartments and retail spaces are moving in near the College Park Metro Officials hope construction will begin sometime in 2018. Carly Kempler March 9, 2017
Some Maryland HBCU presidents are concerned Trump’s executive order doesn’t set aside funds There are four historically black colleges and universities in Maryland. Michael Brice-Saddler March 9, 2017
UMD student formerly stuck in Sudan says Trump’s travel ban caused “a lot of uncertainty” Abubakr Mohamed Hamid returned to this university about two weeks ago. Carrie Snurr March 9, 2017
One of Terp Thon’s Miracle Kids is coming to UMD next year Jaiwen Hsu was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, in 2010. Freelance Reporter March 9, 2017
Some UMD faculty and students skipped class for A Day Without a Woman The women’s studies department also closed as part of the strike. Diamondback Staff March 9, 2017
UMPD prohibits use of pepper spray in nonviolent situations following May incident The majority of the officers have also completed diversity training that University Police Chief David Mitchell ordered in July. Lindsey Collins March 9, 2017
UMD SGA votes to support 24/7 “morning after pill” access, as long as costs are reasonable The bill would make emergency contraceptives available on college campuses at all times. Carly Taylor March 9, 2017
University Police respond to a suspicious automobile, embezzlement, theft This week in crime. Lindsey Collins March 9, 2017