Maryland Democrats fear millions will lose coverage under Republican Obamacare replacement Republican lawmakers say the Affordable Care Act has failed, leading to higher premiums and a lack of choice in the health care market. Lexie Schapitl March 7, 2017
Two Greek councils, citing insensivity, won’t participate in UMD’s Greek Week Greek Week has served as a “crutch for cross council interaction,” the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Multicultural Greek Council wrote in a letter. Carrie Snurr March 7, 2017
Trump’s new travel bans eases restrictions on visa holders, Syrian refugees The new order will go into effect March 16 to give those affected a 10-day warning. Diamondback Staff March 6, 2017
“One of the smartest people I ever knew”: UMD mourns death of professor Ray Paternoster Paternoster, who has worked at this university since 1982, died Sunday morning. Jessie Campisi March 6, 2017
UMD DOTS and Dining Services are preparing for the ‘Day Without a Woman’ strike The March 8 strike could affect several University of Maryland services. Sara Karlovitch March 6, 2017
UMD Jewish community remains unified in wake of anti-Semitic threats across the nation Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 27 this year, 100 bomb threats were called into Jewish centers and day schools in the U.S. and Canada. Rosie Kean March 6, 2017
In its most successful year ever, Terp Thon raises more than $1 million Terp Thon is the youngest dance marathon to reach the fundraising benchmark. Diamondback Staff March 5, 2017
University of Maryland’s Terp Farm has produced nearly 30,000 pounds of food in 3 years The farm has also donated about 6,000 pounds to organizations such as this university’s Campus Pantry. Sara Karlovitch March 5, 2017
UMPD is working with an SGA council to address police and student relations The council met with University Police on March 3 to discuss student concerns. Carly Taylor March 5, 2017
UMD students will be able to choose a substance-free housing option for next semester Carroll Hall will pilot the program, which is aimed toward students who want to live in an alcohol- and drug-free environment. Leah Brennan March 5, 2017