Less food waste, bike lane advocacy among UMD SGA’s sustainability priorities SGA members said they are looking to decrease carbon footprints at this university. Lillian Glaros September 11, 2023
Student outreach, reducing fees headline UMD SGA’s priority list UMD SGA's executive vice president Meghana Kotraiah said she’s looking to organize more everyday events for the student body. Lillian Glaros September 7, 2023
UMD SGA members falsify dozens of petition signatures in election appeal review process The Diamondback made contact this week with 51 of the students listed. Of those, 33 people said they did not sign the petition. Sasha Allen May 11, 2023
United Maryland’s Alexandra DeBus elected UMD SGA president after two-week results delay DeBus, a junior biochemistry major, defeated Aspire Maryland’s presidential candidate Scott Cronin by five percentage points in a close race for the position. Sasha Allen May 10, 2023
Anti-zionism is not antisemitic. Equating the two is dangerous. Just as we must condemn abuses against Jewish people, we must stand against the violation of Palestinian existence. Imaan Shikoh May 5, 2023
UMD SGA to investigate student body president on election interference claims A statement verified by Emma Selvin, the SGA governance board’s chief justice, alleged that Halbfinger assembled a new, unconfirmed governance board. Sasha Allen May 4, 2023
SGA’s Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions conversation is needed. All students must be heard. SGA must exemplify democracy’s greatest promise: any voice can and should be heard. Joey Barke May 2, 2023
UMD SGA votes to maintain current election policy on ticket formation Under current rules, SGA members who want to run in elections can reach out to fellow members to form tickets before spring semester. Freelance Reporter April 27, 2023
UMD SGA executive candidates emphasize student well-being, sustainability in debate Both presidential candidates discussed how they would address diversity, equity and inclusion issues at this university. Sasha Allen April 21, 2023
UMD SGA bills aim to educate students on mold prevention The bills also will put into place methods of educating students on preventive measures they can take. Sasha Allen April 20, 2023