UMD’s food pantry is fundraising for a $1 million upgrade
It's part of a widespread effort to fight food insecurity on campus.
It took almost a year, but all of UMD’s handicap-accessible entrance markers are back
UMD removed 47 of the 57 markers last fall.
This UMD professor is researching Russian disinformation ahead of the midterm elections
Her project will last until May of next year.
UMD alerts said there was a tornado warning. The National Weather Service disagreed.
There was a tornado watch in Prince George's County, but not a warning.
DBK Top Stories
COLLEGE PARK
College Park is getting a “99% authentic” Mexican restaurant this fall
Taqueria Habanero specializes in tacos and quesadillas.
SPORTS
“The light has come on” for Donovan Pines, and now he leads Maryland soccer’s defense
Pines had to battle for a starting spot last year.
MUSIC
Review: The crowd went wild for FIDLAR at the 9:30 Club
The mosh pit never died!
LATEST STAFF EDITORIAL
The Counseling Center should challenge white people’s racism, not create a “safe space” for them
OUR VIEW: The Counseling Center needs to redefine White Awake.
OPINION
Nationalize everything
Public ownership can do more good than private corporations.
OPINION
If UMD really believes in fearless ideas, it should excuse student absences for protests
Maryland should make protests an excused absence for students.
CULTURE
What’s still exciting from SDCC one week out
The dust has settled and only a few trailers remain.
movies
Review: ‘American Chaos’ says nothing new about the 2016 election
The documentary just rehashes the past — and poorly at that.
tv
Highlights from the 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards
Everything that happened and didn't happen at the 70th Emmys.
Campus Life
Anis Mojgani and The Asia Project prove the touching power of poetry
The two-time National Poetry Slam Champion Anis Mojgani closed out Monday's show.
Science & Tech
UMD will launch a $3 million center for grad students to study sustainability
The program aims to recruit women and minorities.
State
Ben Jealous wants to lower Maryland’s sales tax
He announced a plan to change the rate to 5.75 percent.
Nation
“May you stay forever young”: Hundreds mourn UMD journalism lecturer Rob Hiaasen
Hiaasen was killed in the Capital Gazette shooting last week.
