For the first time, UMD students can declare a minor in disability studies It's the culmination of a years-long effort. Chloe Goldberg February 21, 2020
UMD’s student-led class program has grown, but organizers want more humanities courses Student Initiated Courses allow students to earn credit for teaching classes. Clara Longo de Freitas February 20, 2020
UMD’s undocumented student coordinator will leave after rejecting new contract The administration proposed broadening her role to include a wider scope of responsibilities. Diamondback Staff February 20, 2020
Student activists should use Makerspaces. UMD should make them more visible. Makerspaces could be activist resources if UMD advertised them better. Lexie Werner February 20, 2020
UMD graduate students are now required to have health insurance The school announced the change last week. Angela Roberts February 20, 2020
Graduate assistants need collective bargaining rights OUR VIEW: Collective bargaining rights would let them improve a flawed system. Diamondback Editorial Board February 20, 2020
Nearly all UMD dorms lose heat and hot water after power outage The outage occurred early Wednesday morning. Eric Neugeboren February 19, 2020
UMD’s Miguel González-Marcos remembered as “a true scholar and a great human being” He died last month at age 59. Diamondback Staff February 19, 2020
“The more spots, the better”: UMD RHA recommends adding more e-scooter parking to campus The resolution would add at least ten scooter parking zones to campus. Kanika Mehra February 19, 2020
“A welcoming community”: City Council expresses support for accepting refugees into the city Council members agreed to send a letter to the Secretary of State at their Tuesday work session. Angela Mecca February 19, 2020