UMD is using its community garden to bolster its fight against food insecurity on campus The garden plans to work with the Campus Pantry throughout the summer. Emily Williams May 8, 2020
COVID-19 has exposed damaging racial health disparities statewide, UMD professors say The disparity is due to a variety of factors, including higher rates of poverty and lack of access to nutrition, one professor said. Matt McDonald May 6, 2020
Mental health and empathy go hand-in-hand. Here’s how to balance both. We need to consider ourselves and others during this time of crisis. Caterina Ieronimo May 4, 2020
To protect its economy and public health, Maryland needs to stay locked down Hogan needs to keep Maryland closed despite Trump's demands. David Gordon April 17, 2020
Younger COVID-19 patients don’t automatically deserve preferential treatment With a shortage of life-saving medical equipment, older patients can't be ignored. Kevin Hu April 2, 2020
“Health first”: A shake shop in College Park delayed its opening amid COVID-19 pandemic The cafe's owners have another shake shop in Hyattsville and a gym in Beltsville. Jonathan Tercasio March 24, 2020
Forgiving student loan debt should be a priority during the coronavirus pandemic Students need relief during the pandemic. Leniency on their loan payments would help. Maya Rosenberg March 24, 2020
College Park opioid treatment center to ramp up outreach efforts amid low patient turnout Staff say they see as few as five patients per day. Eric Neugeboren March 23, 2020
UMD prepares for potential move online in light of Maryland coronavirus cases Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed five coronavirus cases in the state as of Sunday. Diamondback Staff March 9, 2020
Daylight saving time is antiquated and sometimes dangerous We don't need daylight saving time Kevin Hu March 8, 2020