South Campus Commons/Courtyards need semester-based leasing options Yearlong leases are restrictive. Students need semester lease options. Ravi Panguluri February 13, 2023
South Campus Commons reverts to one community assistant per shift, cuts hours CAs learned at their monthly staff meeting earlier this month there would be one community assistant stationed at each service desk, a cut from the two CAs that had worked at service desks since the start of the fall semester. Parker Leipzig October 21, 2022
UMD students should be able to isolate in their on-campus apartments Location of isolation should not change for students who live in on-campus apartments. Rebecca Scherr September 6, 2022
UMD’s South Campus Market opens with grill and cafe Dining Services aims to eventually create a North Campus Market with a late-night grill and cafe. Ava Thompson April 10, 2022
UMD to offer flu shots in South Campus Commons this week Flu shots will be available in Commons 1 and Commons 5. Abigail Russ October 18, 2021
Residents of South Campus Commons 2 evacuate after oven fire No residents were injured, and the College Park Volunteer Fire Department was on scene for about 15 minutes. Diamondback Staff October 17, 2021
Some Commons, Courtyards residents remain dissatisfied after UMD’s agreement with MEDCO Residents are still being held responsible for the remaining seven months of their 12-month leases. Jonathan Tercasio February 5, 2021
UMD expected to sign agreement with MEDCO on student leases Students who requested to have their on-campus apartment leases terminated will receive credit for the fall semester, per the agreement. Jonathan Tercasio December 17, 2020
UMD SGA backs student-led fight to free on-campus apartment tenants from their leases Student advocates have also garnered support from elected officials and hired a legal team. Angela Roberts December 3, 2020
Everyone deserves affordable housing. Yes, even in College Park. It’s time for College Park to do something about rent around the city. Maya Rosenberg September 28, 2020