Students voiced concerns about accessibility and inclusion on campus at an RHA town hall RHA town halls aim to provide a “direct line” from students to university officials. Leah Brennan March 8, 2017
Prince George’s County Schools will close Wednesday for ‘Day Without a Woman’ strike About 1,700 of the county’s teachers and 30 percent of its transportation staff requested off as part of the strike. Julia Heimlich March 8, 2017
The University of Maryland’s nearest Planned Parenthood is closing next week Two newer, more comprehensive branches have opened in the Washington area in the past 15 months. Angela Jacob March 8, 2017
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