UMD interracial couples discuss relationships on Loving Day Some recalled struggles with family members, others mentioned inappropriate glances from passersby. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD union rallies against a fee increase that would raise Shuttle-UM drivers’ pay About 30 people participated in the rally on Friday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD President Wallace Loh says GOP tax reform bill will harm higher education Graduate students at this university have protested the bill. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
City council votes to amend College Park’s fence ordinance after years of debate The council voted unanimously to amend the ordinance. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
An SGA committee wants to make reusable bags free at UMD convenience stores This program would make the $7 bags free, but they’d have to be returned. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD students recovering from addiction can opt for an off-campus housing program next fall A second off-campus facility will serve as an outpatient clinic for students. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin introduces law to protect journalists from revealing sources An identical version of the bill passed the House in 2007, but did not pass the Senate. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Author Kevin Powell urges UMD students to be activists in their communities Powell encourages students to learn about the history of racism in America. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Rich Madaleno discusses politics at UMD He was the first guest of the College Democrats and Our Revolution UMD’s joint-hosted speaker series. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
After its dedication, UMD’s new bioengineering building is ready for spring classes More than 400 people attended the dedication on Friday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999