COVID cases are rising. UMD shouldn’t rush to remove testing options.
By getting rid of accessible and free testing, UMD is ignoring the current reality of COVID.
UMD reports five referrals for COVID noncompliance since start of spring semester
The five referrals were a part of 90 referrals filed since the beginning of the school year.
Prince George’s County to lift mask mandate Monday
Prince George's County is in an area of "moderate" transmission, according to the CDC.
Here’s what the Black Plague can teach us about post-COVID labor trends
This pandemic has provided workers a chance to demand better working conditions. They just need to make sure to do so while they still can.
UMD students share COVID safety concerns about the spring semester
The university announced in January it would proceed with in-person instruction for the spring.
Biden’s preventative COVID-19 measures come far too late
The administration’s COVID-19 response fell drastically short of where it needed to.
Safety concerns spur some UMD professors to host classes online
Professors should consult their department chair or college dean if they want to move classes online.
UMD students turn to dating apps to connect with others amid pandemic
Some users looked for casual online friendships while quarantining alone.
UMD Dining Services to offer carryout option for first two weeks of semester
Students who choose the dine-in option must wear a mask unless they are actively eating or drinking.
UMD can’t expect students to adhere to its confusing COVID-19 safety protocols
Without clarity and support, UMD's COVID-19 safety protocols come at great cost to students