UMD students rally in DC for suspension of intellectual property rights for COVID vaccine While the rally continued, the Biden administration announced actions towards suspending the intellectual property protections for the vaccine. Madison Peek May 6, 2021
The blockade of Yemen is a humanitarian crisis. Biden has the power to end it. By not opposing the Saudi blockade of Yemen, Biden is choosing money over morals. Caterina Ieronimo April 13, 2021
UMD community is optimistic the Biden administration will revitalize Title IX regulations Biden has signaled a desire to overturn the Trump administration’s regulations. Eric Neugeboren February 11, 2021
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… Julia Nikhinson December 30, 2020
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. Joelle Anselmo December 9, 2020
UMD undocumented students and their advocates say fight continues for immigration rights “This is what the country needed — a change." Amanda Hernández December 1, 2020
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. Elana Morris November 22, 2020
Not a coup, but something new: UMD professors decipher Trump’s post-election actions Some UMD professors say Trump's reaction doesn't constitute a coup, but it's still unprecedented. Clara Niel November 17, 2020
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. Jonathan Tercasio November 17, 2020
The nation’s deep political divide has polarized the families of these UMD students With family on opposing sides, these students weigh in on the challenges of an increasingly hostile political environment. Joelle Anselmo November 16, 2020