The Diamondback’s Love & Relationships in College Park
This semester, reporters from The Diamondback explored College Park’s bars, interviewed couples around campus and penned essays about the frustrating realities of modern college dating to create our latest special edition: Love & Relationships in College Park.
Meet-cutes spark romance for 3 UMD couples
You’ve seen the viral video scene before — someone approaches a couple on the street and asks them a simple question: “How did you two meet?” In February, four Diamondback reporters did just that.
‘The Bachelor’ revives old school romance with season 29 premiere
Despite the over-produced, manufactured vibe of The Bachelor, it might be this era’s most natural way to meet someone.
Offbeat: Yes Dating Is Hard (But It Gets Better)
Dating in college. It’s easy to say that it’s one of the hardest things to navigate in our young adult lives.
Offbeat: Love in CP, it’s harder than you think
On this teaser episode, we explore how students feel about dating ahead of Valentine's Day.
Dating apps must prevent racial fetishization against Asian American women
Dating apps and websites should create an online space where algorithms do not encourage racial fetishization.
LGBTQ+ Students at UMD recount dating app difficulties
Following the installation of dating apps, UMD LGBTQ+ students have mixed feelings about the success of their experiences.
Sex in College Park 2022
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Letter to the Editor
On "It’s wrong to hold morally repugnant values. It’s also wrong to date someone who does."