Tau Epsilon Phi’s racist, sexist email gets Twitter backlash UMD Social Justice tweeted a screenshot of a racist, sexist email involving three university fraternity members. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Junior Tim Martin named to Hogan commission on service, volunteerism Tim Martin first joined Cub Scouts at age 6. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
After Vegas shooting, Maryland lawmakers want to ban devices that quicken semiautomatic fire If passed, the act would outlaw bump stocks, which enable semiautomatic weapons to fire 400 to 800 rounds per minute. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Survey finds more than half of students text and drive Many students said they feel pressured to respond to incoming calls and text messages, regardless of whether they’re driving. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland decriminalizes pot paraphernalia and smoking in public Possession of marijuana paraphernalia could mean fines, but not criminal charges. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Senate committee will review a bill to create more gender-inclusive restrooms The proposal calls for more gender-inclusive facilities on the campus, including locker rooms, changing rooms and restrooms. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
PGPD respond to armed robbery on Route 1 The incident occurred at a commercial location at about 5 a.m. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Police respond to reports of weapon violation, disorderly conduct, suspicious activity This week in crime. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Former College Park Mayor Andy Fellows reflects on three terms of focusing on safety, development Sen. Jim Rosapepe called Fellow’s term “almost a historic period.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alec Ross visits UMD to help register students to vote Ross is the third Democratic gubernatorial candidate who has visited this university in the past week. DBK Admin December 31, 0999