This Maryland bill would make it legal for motorcyclists over 21 to ride without helmets Some motorcyclists at the University of Maryland support the proposed legislation. Rina Torchinsky February 14, 2020
City council backs state hate crime bills supported by family of Richard Collins The bills would modify Maryland's hate crime statute to include offenses committed either in whole or in part because of hate. Angela Mecca February 12, 2020
UMD shuts down China-sponsored center amid controversy It comes after Congress passed legislation that could endanger some funding to the school. Matt McDonald January 27, 2020
“Only the beginning”: Richard Collins’ family and friends are working to cement his legacy In the two years since his passing, Collins' family has helped established a scholarship fund and draft meaningful legislation in the fight for remembrance for their son Christine Condon December 9, 2019
UMD Senate sees high volume of legislation following changing state and federal laws This semester, all senate committees have been charged with multiple pieces of legislation. Lyna Bentahar December 3, 2019
The American Indian Student Union wants UMD to acknowledge it is built on tribal land UMD is one of several Big Ten universities to be built on native land. Amanda Hernández November 22, 2019
America’s surveillance state practices betray its citizens Before condemning China, we must confront the U.S. government's privacy breaches. Kevin Hu November 15, 2019
SGA calls for more student involvement in the search for UMD’s next president The emergency legislation was created Tuesday night. Amanda Hernández September 26, 2019
Styrofoam is set to be banned next year, but UMD hasn’t used it for years Maryland is set to be the first state to ban Styrofoam. Angela Mecca September 10, 2019
The homeless need a voice in politics. College Park has helped grant them one. Homeless people have the hardest time voting — but need access the most. Kevin Hu September 9, 2019