UMD talk examines the effect of hip hop, sports and fashion on black men It was the first time this university’s NAACP chapter and the Black Male Initiative teamed up to hold an event. Freelance Reporter September 20, 2016
The College Park City Council agreed to work with UMD on a $6 million child care facility The council and the university want to address a “serious shortage” of local child care options. Hannah Lang September 20, 2016
University of Maryland students want to reform or abolish the American prison system Most of the university’s furniture comes from Maryland prisons. Some students on campus aren’t happy about it. Naomi Grant September 20, 2016
Here’s what could happen if everyone at UMD left their car at home for a day College Park is participating in Car Free Day on Thursday. Freelance Reporter September 20, 2016
Terps Against Hunger and Memorial Chapel aim to make 20,000 meals for families in need Last year, they aimed to pack 10,000 meals. This time, they doubled their target. Freelance Reporter September 20, 2016
University of Maryland, Baltimore’s medical school began Zika vaccine testing last week Developing a safe and effective vaccine “is critical to protect the public at large,” one researcher said. Rachel Kuipers September 20, 2016
The SGA wants to add a mandatory student fee to fund UMD’s Title IX office Title IX Officer Catherine Carroll says the office has been understaffed and underfunded for years. Sam Reilly September 20, 2016
Every year a student dies from hazing. Hazing Prevention Week wants to end the practice. This university hosted a “Goat” screening Monday in Stamp Student Union to raise awareness. Natalie Schwartz September 19, 2016
Not a fan of the bars? Terps After Dark is offering more alternatives to alcohol. A hypnotist, campfire and Cosmic Bowling are just a handful of offered events. Julianne Heberlein September 19, 2016
McKeldin Mall will reopen Monday, almost one month behind schedule Phase one of construction on McKeldin Mall started back in late May to fix flooding issues. Lindsey Feingold September 19, 2016