UMD receives $21.25 million donation supporting career aid for student-athletes
It will fund scholarship and internship programs, among other resources.
Chewbacca the camel travels from Virginia to give rides at UMD’s Israel Fest
Chewbacca, or "Mr. Chewie," comes from Leesburg Animal Park.
Diversity task force proposes a policy on punishing threatening and intimidating conduct
The task force was formed in the wake of Richard Collins' death.
Dining Services requests $235k for gender-inclusive, wheelchair-accessible bathrooms
The South Campus Dining Hall bathrooms are not wheelchair-accessible or gender-inclusive.
DBK Top Stories
COLLEGE PARK
Greenbelt officials will form a committee to bolster participation in the 2020 Census
The committee will work to inform city residents of when the census is approaching.
SPORTS
Despite Mark DiLuia’s strong spot start, Maryland baseball loses, 7-1, to Purdue
The Terps left 11 men on base.
MUSIC
HHO returns to The Kennedy Center in hour-long set
The orchestra curated a blend of covers and originals in its second appearance at the center.
LATEST STAFF EDITORIAL
UMD’s Department of Resident Life must show more empathy toward students’ mental health
The Department of Resident Life shouldn't punish students for taking care of their mental health.
OPINION
We shouldn’t pretend James Comey is a liberal hero
Liberals must be wary of Comey's history.
OPINION
Destigmatizing bisexuality starts with increasing bisexual visibility
Bisexual people struggle to find community. We should be aware of their unique problems.
CULTURE
College Park stoners rejoice! 4/20 is here, and you’re in a great place to celebrate
The unofficial counterculture holiday is a day of celebration for weed enthusiasts.
movies
Review: ‘A Quiet Place’ is wickedly smart, if a bit shallow
Power couple John Krasinski and Emily Blunt create a film about family life in the scariest way possible.
tv
Review: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ is horribly good
The second season of the classic children's book is now on Netflix.
Campus Life
SEE’s spring comedy show brings past and present SNL members to UMD
Streeter Seidell, Alex Moffat and Vanessa Bayer cracked jokes in Stamp's Grand Ballroom.
Science & Tech
A revamped electric car charger is UMD’s Invention of the Year
It's 50 percent lighter and cheaper than ordinary electric vehicle chargers.
State
Larry Hogan is the second-most popular governor in the US, a poll shows
His approval rating stands at 68 percent, according to the poll.
Nation
SGA unanimously votes to support federal bill expanding open-source textbooks
The bill passed unanimously in a 29-0 vote.
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