“I need people to care”: The voices of UMD’s vigil for victims of anti-Asian hate On March 24, UMD students honored the lives lost in the recent Atlanta shooting and denounced anti-Asian racism. These are their voices. Diamondback Multimedia April 1, 2021
March Madness for dummies, from a dummy Have you ever wondered why is everyone yelling about basketball? Evan Hecht March 23, 2021
UMD students share recommendations for University Police at virtual listening session The listening session was a part of a yearlong evaluation of the University Police by the President’s Task Force on Community Policing. Madison Peek March 11, 2021
UMD a cappella groups reflect on how the pandemic has affected them Since the start of the pandemic, a cappella groups at this university have forgone their usual in-person performances and competitions for screen-friendly alternatives. Shifra Dayak March 11, 2021
UMD Counseling Center director discusses mental health support initiatives at SGA meeting “Student voice is critical,” Dr. Chetan Joshi said. Sofia Garay March 11, 2021
What ever happened to the Lettuce Club? The heydays of the cutthroat vegetable-eating challenge are long gone … or are they? Dylan Shulman March 11, 2021
UMD workers’ union speaks out on unsafe work conditions in first state labor board hearing The board is having hearings throughout the week. Clara Longo de Freitas March 9, 2021
UMD Task Force on Community Policing pushes back release of recommendations The task force won't release its recommendations until the end of the spring semester. Madison Peek March 8, 2021
UMD extends test-optional applications until 2023 The extension is part of an effort to increase access to the university. Clara Niel March 8, 2021
It’s been a year since most UMD classes moved online. Here’s how students are handling it. For some, continued online learning has taken an emotional and psychological toll. Clara Niel March 4, 2021