Year in review: The Diamondback’s 2020 in pictures
In a normal year, I would come into the newsroom every day and pick the best photo to accompany each article. But, this…
Most Americans know Kamala Harris as VP-elect. For this UMD professor, she’s family.
UMD professor Sharada Balachandran Orihuela is Harris' first cousin.
After tumultuous election, current and former UMD students reflect on their ideal USA
Six UMD community members considering the change they want to see in their everyday lives and the country as a whole.
There’s nothing wrong with the Democratic party’s infighting
Debate is a normal part of democracy. Don't discount its impact.
Exhausted, but unsurprised: UMD students react to Trump’s refusal to concede
One student expressed support for letting Trump's legal battle play out in court.
For UMD students and alumni who stutter, Joe Biden’s election win is “incredibly powerful”
Students, alumni and faculty alike hope Biden's presidency will combat the stigma surrounding speech impediments.
The tenuous hope of my Trump-free twenties
My generation came of age under Trump. Now, we wait to see what a world without him looks like.
A return to normalcy in education policy won’t be enough
The incoming Biden administration needs to go beyond a return to Obama-era education reform.
What having Jill Biden in the White House could mean for educators
Jill Biden’s position as first lady can bring hope and change for teachers.
Local voters discuss their reactions, hopes for policy changes following Biden’s victory
They reflect on what they hope the future could look like with a Biden presidency.