Frederick Douglass was a slave at Wye House. A UMD exhibit gives a look into life there. University of Maryland archaeologists sought to find evidence of how slaves influenced Maryland culture. Freelance Reporter November 21, 2016
UMD students evacuated after Terrapin Row experiences gas leaks Shortly after 11 a.m., Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to a call about an alarm sounding at Terrapin Row. Carly Kempler November 21, 2016
“There for us”: new UMD coordinator looks to be a resource for Asian-American students Kristina Mascarenas assumed the position in October as a full-time staff member. Kimberly Escobar November 21, 2016
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn will help lead a group that works to improve U.S. cities He was selected to hold one of 15 spots on the National League of Cities’ board of directors. Carly Kempler November 20, 2016
College Park City Council sent a letter disapproving Metro’s proposed hour cuts The proposals would reduce Metro service by an additional eight hours each week. Alex Carolan November 20, 2016
Chris Van Hollen becomes first senator-elect tapped to lead Democratic campaign commitee Van Hollen will also serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee. Naomi Grant November 20, 2016
University of Maryland students raise more than $3,700 for clean water access in Rwanda The campaign asked university members to pledge to drink only water for one week to raise awareness for the issue. Naomi Grant November 20, 2016
Reince Priebus won’t rule out a Muslim registry. Here’s Martin O’Malley’s response. The former Maryland governor has continued to criticize Trump’s picks for his administration. Rebecca Rainey November 20, 2016
UMD Asian American Student Union calls for solidarity at post-election town hall “It’s a scary world to live in,” junior economics and finance major Navraj Kalra said. Kimberly Escobar November 20, 2016
UMD Beta Theta Pi members encourage community to join bone marrow registry The fraternity held a bone marrow drive to support one member’s cross-country bike ride next summer to fight cancer. Natalie Schwartz November 20, 2016