“They’re being boiled alive”: UMD student groups oppose SGA bill approving crab feast The bill ultimately passed 21-6 with three abstentions. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The UMD SGA voted to support a DOTS bus route to Annapolis next semester The pilot program will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from January to April. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
After numerous mold reports, Elkton Hall residents are being relocated to hotels “It’s a hot mess,” one student said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“Skin is illegible”: Berkeley professor wants to move past racial labels Berkeley professor Jabari Mahiri spoke about breaking down racial barriers. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“Stop Loh wages for student workers”: SLAP, union members rally for workers’ rights It was part of a statewide rally in support of worker’s rights during ongoing state employee contract negotiations. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD alerts said there was a tornado warning. The National Weather Service disagreed. There was a tornado watch in Prince George’s County, but not a warning. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A new medical facility could be coming to Largo in Prince George’s County The 15-member health commission will meet to approve the facility at the end of this month. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Ben Jealous wants to lower Maryland’s sales tax He announced a plan to change the rate to 5.75 percent. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Senate will consider programs in environmental health, finance and computer networking After a Senate Executive Committee vote, the four proposals will go to the University Senate next month. DBK Admin December 31, 0999