UMD students trek to Women’s March in D.C.
...building. At the Supreme Court, pro-life protesters from an organization named Students for Life were holding signs. “I’m from a pretty liberal town myself, so I’ve never seen that big...
Former Maryland coach Roy Lester was a Montgomery County icon. Now, he’s a hall of famer.
...level. Thirteen of his recruits ended up playing in the NFL, including Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy White. It was clear Lester was building a program to compete at...
I’m stuck with a roommate who doesn’t care about the pandemic
...open to allow some fresh air inside. Every morning, we heard the birds perched on the trees next to our building chirping. Throughout the day, we heard the laughs and...
Maryland football is putting faith in youthful offensive line after dour 2019 season
...24 when the Terps take on Northwestern. It will serve as both a litmus test and a building block for the group before a run of top-25 opponents begins the...
UMD students take to video game Among Us to make friends
...living in his building. “It’s just a lot of fun,” Leavitt said. “We’ve had many late nights where [we] just keep playing the game for hours.” The app is available...
USM committee addresses controversial building names in new policy revisions
...believe the fight is far from over. “National discourse around the naming buildings is highly charged right now,” it continued. “UMD has set itself up for future building name protests.”...
Students reflect on several weeks back in face-to-face classes
By Hojung Ryu For The Diamondback When Shelly Chikis stepped into a classroom in the biology-psychology building at the University of Maryland in mid-September for a class during the coronavirus...
UMD hires coordinator for immigrant and undocumented student life
...Oct. 12. “Rocío’s experience building community with immigrant and undocumented students and her desire to advocate for financial and career opportunities for students make her an ideal fit in the...
UMD promotes social distancing through painted shapes on McKeldin Mall
...on the steps, Moy said. But last week, the actors faced the Administration Building, and the audience sat in the painted spaces on the grass. “As improvisers, we’re always up...
A pause on Purple Line construction adds to unfinished projects at UMD
...Mitchell Building. But now, the senior information science major says it’s “ugly” and disordered. For some, the campus has become unrecognizable because of the ongoing construction projects, such as the...