UMD journalism lecturer Rob Hiaasen believed in “the power of story” Hiaasen, 59, was one of five killed when a gunman opened fire at the Capital Gazette on Thursday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Stamp Student Union’s Capital One bank will close in August It will be replaced by another bank. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland’s Dorchester Hall is getting a $10 million makeover next year The renovation will allow higher-energy efficiency standards and better living conditions for students. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Trump or Clinton? It largely depends on whom you dislike more, poll finds University of Maryland students and faculty weigh in on the recent voter mindset. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The University of Maryland Senate will revise the “antiquated” code of student conduct The Senate Executive Committee also discussed diverse hiring practices at its meeting Tuesday night. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“It’s a dress, not a yes”: UMD’s SlutWalk aims to raise sexual assault awareness Victim blaming is what inspired the idea of SlutWalks. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park residents no longer need an excuse to vote with an absentee ballot Previously, College Park voters had to provide one of five excuses to vote absentee. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
University of Maryland, Baltimore’s medical school began Zika vaccine testing last week Developing a safe and effective vaccine “is critical to protect the public at large,” one researcher said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park City Council talks budget, honors UMD’s LGBT Equity Center The city designated May 18, 2018 UMD LGBT Equity Center Day. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students realized a piloted, solar-powered helicopter didn’t exist. So they made one. It stayed in the air for nine seconds. DBK Admin December 31, 0999