Grading for accuracy is archaic. It’s time for labor-based grading. Through its assessment of effort, labor-based grading is a fair way to grade UMD students Rebecca Scherr November 8, 2022
Taxing students won’t fix crime. Community-based violence intervention programs could. The College Park City Council should not tax students to fund policing measures. Dalia Mustafa October 26, 2022
RAs should not have to choose between financial aid and reduced room and board Current laws harm financial aid prospects for RAs, and they must be changed. Rebecca Scherr September 21, 2022
Transgender Americans struggle to vote. Changing voter ID laws can help. Voter ID laws create harmful barriers for transgender Americans. Lei Danielle Escobal April 26, 2022
Transgender health equity bill fails to pass Maryland General Assembly The bill would've required Maryland's Medicaid program to cover gender-affirming care. Hannah Ziegler April 14, 2022
From the Newsroom: Next steps toward a more equitable newsroom The Diamondback has a long history dating back to 1910. Through successes and shortcoming, The Diamondback has always sought to better itself. Over… Zoe Pierce January 28, 2022
UMD American studies professor discusses impact of white supremacy on society Professor Wong's research was presented as part of a series on race, equity and justice Freelance Reporter November 22, 2021
Here’s what Black and Asian American solidarity could look like at UMD A coalition that includes Black and Asian American student leadership with other marginalized students could be an especially powerful one. Guest Opinion October 8, 2021
It’s time UMD gives women’s sports the attention they deserve UMD women’s sports are nationally awarded. They must be recognized for their efforts. Anthony Liberatori September 28, 2021
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