University of Maryland’s nuclear reactor got its license renewed for 20 years The reactor was originally licensed in 1960. Naomi Grant January 26, 2017
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen cosponsored a bill to protect young undocumented immigrants The legislation would safeguard undocumented immigrants’ addresses and phone numbers. Rosie Kean January 26, 2017
Resident Life is looking for new locations for its proposed 1,500-bed housing complex The department’s plan to renovate Dorchester Hall has been approved. Leah Brennan January 26, 2017
Many LGBTQ Americans fear losing their rights under Donald Trump’s administration This university will continue to protect students in the LGBTQ community. Natalie Schwartz January 26, 2017
ProtectUMD coalition responds to President Loh’s email on demands Members say they “expected more transparency” from the administration. Natalie Schwartz January 26, 2017
Some UMD bathrooms might start providing free feminine hygiene products The SGA’s drafted legislation will be on a trial basis this spring. Lexie Schapitl January 26, 2017
UMD President Wallace Loh responds to ProtectUMD demands in campus letter “There are ’demands’ that should not – and will not – be implemented,” Loh said. Jessie Campisi January 26, 2017
UMD President Loh opposes sanctuary campus status in letter addressing ProtectUMD demands Loh invited ProtectUMD to discuss ways they can work together in “achieving common goals and protecting shared values.” Jessie Campisi January 26, 2017
President Trump’s plan to defund two endowments threatens UMD arts and humanities funding The endowments have granted this university about $2.5 million for research, performances and projects since 2010. Diamondback Staff January 26, 2017
Gov. Larry Hogan announced an initiative to address Maryland’s heroin and opioid epidemic Heroin-related deaths in Maryland have tripled since 2010. Lindsey Collins January 26, 2017