College Park raises fine for illegal dumping from $50 to $1,000 City officials hope the state-maximum fine will help curb bulk item littering in public places. Carmen Molina Acosta December 31, 0999
UMD investigated far fewer sexual misconduct complaints last year, despite spike in reports Reports have increased about 122 percent since the Title IX office's founding. Leah Brennan December 31, 0999
College Park residents sound off on proposal to lengthen city council terms Only one of the about 13 people gathered supported the change. Carmen Molina Acosta December 31, 0999
Some UMD bathrooms aren’t accessible enough for people with disabilities Nearly 100 buildings on the campus still have bathrooms that need renovation. Victoria Ebner December 31, 0999
“The only time these names are remembered”: UMD event honors filicide victims It aimed to memorialize people with disabilities who were killed by their caretakers. Victoria Ebner December 31, 0999
Maryland delegate apologizes for using n-word to describe Prince George’s County district Del. Mary Ann Lisanti (D-Harford) was heard referring to part of Prince George’s County as a “n----- district.” Brad Dress December 31, 0999
UMD students honor victims of Kashmir terror attack with candlelight vigil, silent march “On Feb. 14, when the world was celebrating love, there was a terrorist attack in Kashmir spreading the seeds of hatred.” Freelance Reporter December 31, 0999
College Park officials want to make the Trolley Trail intersection safer Onlookers have seen cars and even Metro buses run the intersection’s pedestrian light. Alex Carolan December 31, 0999
A Maryland bill would give college athletes collective bargaining rights Maryland would be the first state to do so in the nation. Brad Dress December 31, 0999
UMD group offers a mix of dance and community service When they aren’t packing lunches or handing out hygiene products, the STEPP members practice stepping, a modernized African step dance. Freelance Reporter December 31, 0999