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.
As campus reopening looms, UMD union fights for worker protection
Union members rallied at a protest in College Park on Tuesday.
The streets belong to pedestrians — they shouldn’t be dominated by cars
Now is the time to reconsider how we prioritize pedestrians.
Students need security. UMD needed to be more clear about on campus housing changes.
Mishandling on campus move-out is unfair to students.
“Not part of the community”: UMD commuter students say long days make them feel excluded
About 1 in 5 UMD students hold a commuter parking pass.
Autonomous cars won’t be a safe driving alternative until they have stronger regulation
Without rigorous guidelines, there’s little to stop companies from sacrificing lives to advance their technology.