Bickering may delay student housing
The developer of a proposed student housing complex told the College Park City Council last week that a contract disagreement between the two parties could…
The true story of Testudo
The word “testudo” comes from the Latin word for tortoise. To the ancient Romans, “testudo” referred to a military formation in which a group of…
Survivor speaks to 100 in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day
Survivor Allan Firestone came to speak to more than 100 students at Maryland Hillel Wednesday night, the start of Yom HaShoah — the Jewish term for Holocaust Remembrance Day — which continues Thursday.
Overcoming the impact of ‘readicide’
As high school graduates, we all have had experience with “readicide.” Though you might not be familiar with that specific term, I guarantee you are…
A drive for sustainability
Three DOTS parking enforcement vehicles feature truck beds filled with plants this semester. Officials said they hope the stunt helps shed light on sustainability initiatives.
Letters to the Editor
Don’t blame the police I agree that the university and the surrounding College Park area do have a serious crime problem. However, I find it…
Puffing smoke: Kicking a campus habit
I’ve never smoked a cigarette. The closest I’ve gotten to actually smoking any tobacco product was holding an uncut cigar between my teeth just to…
Letters to the editor
Recently, I have been reading all of the articles in The Diamondback about the increased police presence in College Park in response to the numerous…