University Police consider creation of student police academy
With the proposed academy, students could participate in weapons training using props equipped with CO2 cartridges and take part in a simulated traffic stop.
UMD hosts panel to educate students about the effects of sexual violence
About 30 students attended the discussion to learn more about the impacts of sexual assault on survivors’ sex lives.
College Park City Council votes to remove portion of amendment adjusting voting threshold
The removed portion addressed a supermajority requirement for charter amendments that violates state law.
Maryland doesn’t stand alone in the Big Ten when it comes to toilet paper
At least seven other Big Ten schools use one-ply over two-ply.
City Council makes changes to budget for upcoming fiscal year
The budget does not call for any increases in taxes, fees or fines.
SGA to fund about 40 percent of student group requests, as well as scholarship fund
SGA will also back a Montgomery County Amazon HQ2.
UMD graduate students place in top 10 for COTE design competition
The contest received around 400 entries.
Group of UMD students gather for weekly meditation sessions
About seven to 15 students gather on McKeldin Mall every Thursday for some much-needed relaxation.
UMD improves standings in annual RecycleMania tournament
Officials attribute this year’s success to having an overarching theme for the tournament.
UMD professors create “super wood,” a material stronger than most steels
It’s 11.5 times stronger than natural wood.