Prince George’s County Council fails to elect new chair
District 5 council member and chair Jolene Ivey will likely keep her position for the 2025 legislative year, she told The Diamondback.
Civic engagement is the remedy voters need for post-election guilt
It would be naive to think that a presidential candidate’s promises are the end-all and be-all of finding solutions for issues so personal to us.
The Diamondback’s 2024 election coverage
Follow along here for The Diamondback's updates on the 2024 election and how to vote.
How to vote on Election Day in Prince George’s County
Maryland voters will head to the polls next week for the Nov. 5 general election headlined by key races at the state and national levels.
UMD pop-up display spreads awareness about voting, 2024 election
The display, called "VOTE (Fearlessly)!," opened on Sept. 4 in Tawes Plaza as part of NEXTNow Fest.
Misinformation is everywhere, digital media literacy is the antidote
The University of Maryland must implement mandatory digital media literacy courses to combat misinformation.
UMD initiative encourages students to become poll workers in upcoming election
Student poll workers are crucial amid a decline in the number of retirees and older people who are able to participate after the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to vote in the 2023 UMD SGA elections
Students get to vote for three executive officers, a representative for their living community, and a representative for their major.
College Park City Council aims to increase student engagement in city affairs
Council members proposed creating a neighborhood guide to introduce students to civic associations, public officials and other parts of city government.
16-year-old voters will not fix our democracy. Better educated voters could.
Dropping the voting age will not fix the American democracy.