UMD student dies from pneumonia caused by serious strain of adenovirus Freshman Olivia Paregol was being treated in Johns Hopkins Hospital's intensive care unit. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A new parking lot near Xfinity could add 1,000 spots. UMD RHA is saying no. RHA members said adding a parking lot in the wooded area would jeopardize the environment. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
At UMD panel, football investigator says race wasn’t a factor in abusive team culture “The problems were not necessarily race-oriented,” he said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
An LGBTQ advocate at UMD wants Title IX to investigate the football program A report on the team revealed a coach frequently hurled homophobic and sexist insults at players. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
After 5 months, UMD parts ways with trainers who failed to properly treat Jordan McNair Steve Nordwall and Wes Robinson are no longer employed by the university. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD President Wallace Loh: Undocumented students “deserve our support” Loh urged the campus community to take action and support the DACA initiative. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Former U.S. Secretary of Education John King to deliver UMD’s winter commencement address He will deliver the winter commencement address on Dec. 18. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Chris Van Hollen becomes first senator-elect tapped to lead Democratic campaign commitee Van Hollen will also serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD Republicans, Democrats spar over sick leave and immigration at debate The debate was hosted by Maryland Discourse and co-hosted by PLUMAS. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“I feel humiliated”: UMD housekeepers say they’ve been rebuked for speaking Spanish “You can’t tell me I can’t speak in my language.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999