Some UMD students express concern over new mask mandates
From Feb. 28 to March 10, the positivity rate for university-administered tests was 2.06 percent.
Some UMD students, shuttle drivers call for greater safety measures on routes
Multiple Shuttle-UM drivers expressed concerns over campus construction projects that make routes unpredictable and other safety problems such as speeding cars.
Pines ablaze: Fire Protection Engineering holds annual Christmas tree burn demonstration
The Department of Fire Protection Engineering completed their annual Christmas tree fire safety demonstration Thursday.
UMD CARE to Stop Violence holds discussion for Stalking Awareness Month
The meeting went over topics such as how society has normalized aspects of stalking and problems on campus
By leaving campus buildings open to the public, UMD puts student safety at risk
UMD must prioritize building safety measures that deemphasize the police.
The Astroworld tragedy should serve as a reckoning for the live entertainment industry
The crowd surge was preventable at multiple points.
Universal standards are needed to make hate crime laws stronger
For the U.S. to finally put a stop to the disproportionate cruelty experienced by underrepresented groups, we must combat hate-based violence in all its forms.
Big artists have a responsibility to protect their fans. They should stop touring.
The overall safety of the public is more important than touring right now.
Some UMD students say blue light glasses help prevent strain from virtual classes
Despite differing medical opinions on whether blue light causes eye strain, some students say the glasses are helping them get through the virtual semester.
UMD SGA postpones annual safety walk due to COVID-19 concerns
The event was supposed to be held this month.