100 UMD students gathered in solidarity with those protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline The American Indian Student Union is tired of waiting for change. Freelance Reporter November 7, 2016
Inaugural summit aims to address lack of women and minorities in computer science The Maryland Center for Women in Computing held its Diversity in Computing Summit Monday. Freelance Reporter November 7, 2016
DOTS launched an Uber-like app, except it’s free All you need is the Transloc Rider app and a smartphone with WiFi. Angela Jacob November 7, 2016
UMD’s Graduate Student Government wants Columbus Day to be Indigenous People’s Day For many, Columbus Day marks the start of centuries of violence against indigenous groups. Natalie Schwartz November 7, 2016
There are 10 times more registered Democrats than Republicans in Prince George’s County County residents also gave more than $2.5 million to Democratic candidates. Rebecca Rainey November 7, 2016
University of Maryland Police investigates BB gun incident A vehicle was allegedly driving around campus and shooting at students with a BB gun. Michael Brice-Saddler November 6, 2016
Undocumented students express frustration at inability to vote in 2016 election “It’s a worthless type of feeling because I don’t have a say in something that is going to affect me, my career, and my education.” Kimberly Escobar November 6, 2016
Students worldwide competed to improve security software in a contest led by UMD The challenge for the contest was to design a secure data management platform. Rachel Kuipers November 6, 2016
College Park is the worst small city in Maryland, a survey finds City officials disagree. Lindsey Feingold November 6, 2016
The 2016 presidential election is sending UMD students to the Counseling Center More than half of U.S. adults said the election is causing them “significant” stress. Alex Carolan November 6, 2016