POLL: What do you want to hear about at a Diamondback live event?
The Diamondback is hosting a live event in the spring 2026 semester, and we want to hear about what the community would most be interested in.
Note from the newsroom: The Diamondback pledges support for protected student speech
The Diamondback signed onto a brief supporting a lawsuit that challenges the use of two immigration laws to revoke student visas for protected speech.
Politics is a popularity contest. Democrats must do better.
Ironically, the conservative movement suddenly feels more forward-thinking than the Democrats when it comes to mobilizing younger voters.
UMD must stop overlooking its transfer students
The number of transfer students in the U.S. is rising. Now especially, this university should promote more transfer student-friendly experiences.
UMD should use smarter giveaways to fill the stadium stands
Students make up the majority of the community, and without them, there would be no university sporting events.
UMD faculty must provide free textbooks, accessible options
Ensuring all students have access to required course materials is essential for creating an educationally-level playing field.
UMD cannot trade equity for appeasement
For now, the change at the University of Maryland is largely symbolic. But symbols exist for a reason.
Love Island USA was too dramatic this year
This season’s rise in dramatics may not only be due to the islanders but also because of the streaming platforms’ tendency to favor dramatic reality TV shows.
College Park must remain a sanctuary city to protect its community
ICE has no role or place at the University of Maryland, a home of higher education and learning.