Students supporting Palestine protest UMD’s Israel Fest Police arrived at the scene, but they did not make any arrests. Sam Reilly April 19, 2016
Police investigate off-campus armed robbery Police issued an all-clear at about 5:50 p.m. Michael Brice-Saddler April 19, 2016
Social activists visit UMD to discuss community change and struggle The panelists included activists Felipe Luciano, co-founder of the Young Lords in New York, and Paul Pumphrey, a former Black Panther Party member. Diamondback Staff April 19, 2016
UMD students Sit Down 2 Stand Up against sexual assault The event featured various guest speakers, including Lili Bernard, one of the women who has accused Bill Cosby of rape. Naomi Grant April 18, 2016
SGA candidates aim to inform during town hall despite low turnout The Bold Party shared its plans to move forward with efforts to prevent sexual assault and continue this year’s initiatives, including a push for pre-published syllabi. Sam Reilly April 18, 2016
Turbans for Terps event in Hornbake Plaza aims to educate, spread awareness of Sikh religion The Sikh Student Association’s tent was set up for four hours during the day and interacted with more than 100 students. Tom Hausman April 18, 2016
University Health Center’s Gear Up Step Up campaign hopes to provide more visible peer mentors The funds raised will provide peer educators and interns with polos, name tags and backpacks. Kimberly Escobar April 18, 2016
UMD alumni’s Javazen wins $80,000 from Cupid’s Cup to improve brand The founders behind the coffee and tea hybrid won $75,000 for first prize and $5,000 from the audience choice award. Diamondback Staff April 18, 2016
Medical examiner’s report determines cause of student death last year Ross Korzeniewski was found dead Nov. 30. Michael Brice-Saddler April 18, 2016
Women rob UMD employee on River Road walkway The suspects entered a silver SUV and fled onto Paint Branch Parkway toward Route 1. Michael Brice-Saddler April 18, 2016