“Not at all the same thing”: Virtual orientation a reality for incoming UMD students The program will take place over one day instead of two, and much of it will be self-guided. Chloe Goldberg April 24, 2020
UMD Senate holds first virtual meeting after coronavirus-related delays The body passed three pieces of legislation. Lyna Bentahar April 22, 2020
From Spotify to TikTok: SGA campaigning in the age of COVID-19 As the coronavirus pandemic has emptied out the University of Maryland campus, social media managers have had to get creative. Diamondback Staff April 22, 2020
Route 1 Mask Match recruits volunteers to sew, distribute face coverings for those in need The group has already delivered nearly 60 masks and received over 850 requests. Jonathan Tercasio April 20, 2020
“A huge part of my life”: UMD students plan alternative Pride celebrations Students are still looking for ways to celebrate Pride come June. Freelance Reporter April 20, 2020
We’re all adjusting to quarantine, so be empathetic Quarantine is not a good studying environment. We can make it easier for each other. Liyanga de Silva April 15, 2020
“An institution”: Friends and colleagues mourn renowned artist David Driskell He died last week of complications from the coronavirus. Diamondback Staff April 10, 2020
Black Marylanders are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, state health dept. says Black residents made up nearly 50 percent of patients whose race was recorded. Matt McDonald April 9, 2020
Photo essay: Campus has been empty for three weeks. Here’s what’s left behind. The University of Maryland's 1,335-acre campus is now a ghost town. Diamondback Photo Staff April 5, 2020