Lunar lanterns light up McKeldin Mall in celebration of Vietnamese culture
The celebration is one of the association’s biggest fall events, one week before the Mid-Autumn Festival — a widely celebrated holiday in some Asian cultures.
Some expired COVID-19 tests are still usable. Here’s how you can check.
Some tests from pharmacies and this university's health center are marked as expired.
Lemon Zest Festival brings together local musicians, artists
The festival’s organizers hoped to bring together artists and highlight local organizations and businesses.
New halal restaurant in College Park hopes to provide variety for local Muslim community
Legends Halal Grill, located adjacent to the Domain College Park apartment complex, opened its second branch on Aug. 24 in College Park.
UMD sexual assault awareness group’s chalk messages met with mixed reactions
The majority of feedback the organization received from students, including survivors of sexual assault, was that the messages hurt or affected them.
Campus unions unite in push for collective bargaining rights
The event comes ahead of Friday morning’s Board of Regents meeting, where collective bargaining will be one of the subjects of discussion.
Prince George’s County Council to revisit virtual voting rules after heated debate
The proposed legislation would allow remote voting and attendance of council members for parental leave, illnesses, caregiving responsibilities and more.
UMD employees push for alert system to include extreme heat warnings
In College Park, across June, July and August, there were 14 days where the maximum temperature was 90 degrees or above.
September heat wave leaves UMD students without AC uncomfortable
Resident Life offered alternative sleeping arrangements by setting up mattresses for students in communal areas with air conditioning.
UMD student liaisons discuss student concerns, encourage city election turnout
The pair held the voter registration drive for the second consecutive Wednesday, incentivizing student voter registration with free reusable shopping bags.