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Maryland joins growing list of states pursuing TikTok bans for government devices

A bill passed unanimously in the Maryland House of Delegates this month that would prohibit the installation and use of TikTok on all state government networks and devices.

Marijke Friedman
March 30, 2023

Marylanders to vote on abortion rights constitutional amendment in 2024

The bill is part of a larger package of legislation aimed to strengthen reproductive rights in Maryland.

Marijke Friedman
March 30, 2023

Prince George’s County officials, students address rising youth crime

The presentations included the latest juvenile crime statistics in the county and the efforts by the county to stunt rising crime.

Akshaj Gaur
March 30, 2023

Masterful Strings series brings The Nightingales Sonata to the Clarice

Lea Luboshutz and her two siblings became celebrated musicians at a young age.

Freelance Reporter
March 30, 2023

Ex-College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn indicted on 80 child pornography charges

The charges are 40 counts of promotion or distribution and 40 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials.

Katharine Wilson
March 29, 2023

Maryland appellate court reinstates Adnan Syed’s murder conviction

The court ruled that a lower court had violated the victim's family’s rights.

Bridget Byrne
March 28, 2023

UMD sociology alum starts company teaching virtual cooking classes

By founding her own company — Fancy & Spicy — Brin Xu is able to provide interactive cooking classes and connect home chefs from around the world to anyone who wants to learn.

Nick Elliott
March 28, 2023

Half-baked hopes: Stamp Panera opening delayed to August

The contract between the University of Maryland and Panera Bread company has been signed as of January, but health and safety permits are not ready for approval.

Natalie Weger
March 27, 2023

Julian Assange documentary “Ithaka” presented at UMD

The documentary was followed by a Q&A with Assange's father and attorney.

Freelance Reporter
March 20, 2023

UMD GSG calls for mandatory periodical faculty, staff sensitivity training

The resolution highlights how some graduate students fail to report these types of issues in fear of losing their funding, receiving backlash from faculty, or having their degree progress discontinued.

Marwa Barakat
March 19, 2023