Tag: covid-19 pandemic

Students who don’t qualify for UMD’s limited COVID isolation housing express frustration

Students who live a six to eight hour drive away from the university have to go home if they test positive for COVID-19 and live in on-campus housing, according to the HEAL line.

Parker Leipzig
October 5, 2022

Music and advocacy meet in UMD graduate ensembles’ food bank benefit recital

As of 2021, 25.2 percent of the population of College Park lived on or below the poverty level.

Marwa Barakat
September 19, 2022

UMD music majors discuss their futures shaped by the pandemic

For most students, the pandemic broke routines. But for some music majors, it helped them see beyond the music world.

Parker Leipzig
February 18, 2022

UMD faculty, staff navigate parenthood amid pandemic

The coronavirus complicated the already stressful task of raising young children.

Freelance Reporter
February 18, 2022

UMD Dining Services experiences some food shortages

There could be a shortage of the dining hall's usual cookies.

Victoria Stavish
October 12, 2021

The new, post-pandemic normal for music festivals

The return of concerts and festivals this summer is a real possibility. Here’s what may be different.

Morgan Pravato
April 13, 2021

Offbeat extra: Diamondback staff talk mental health during the pandemic

A round table of Diamondback staff discuss mental health during the pandemic and the ways they’ve been coping.

Offbeat Staff
April 3, 2021

UMD a cappella groups reflect on how the pandemic has affected them

Since the start of the pandemic, a cappella groups at this university have forgone their usual in-person performances and competitions for screen-friendly alternatives.

Shifra Dayak
March 11, 2021

UMD needs to give students wellness days during the semester

A few days off, as a treat.

Jessica Ye
March 7, 2021

The ‘Ratatouille’ musical shows the power of the Broadway community

The digital show raised two million dollars for the actors fund.

Evan Hecht
January 13, 2021