“An artistic healing process”: UMD and Bowie State team up to create unity mural
The mural comes after the murder of Bowie State University student Richard Collins on this university's campus in May.
UMD Police respond to reports of hate bias incident, suspicious activity, theft
This week in crime.
UMD engineering graduate students host workshop on white supremacy, domestic terrorism
There was a "call to action to do more in our engineering community" after Richard Collins' death, an event organizer said.
UMD emergency manager: “We are well-prepared” for potential hurricane
Hurricane Jose could hit the northeastern United States this week.
DBK Top Stories
COLLEGE PARK
‘That is a colossal fuck-up’: College Park reacts to noncitizens voting reversal
Officials announced Friday that the proposed amendment would not be adopted, days after the city council announced its passage.
SPORTS
Maryland field hockey loses, 2-1, to No. 17 Princeton after first-half struggles
The Tigers scored twice in the opening 27 minutes.
MUSIC
Ace Cosgrove puts on an alarmingly good show during NextNOW
Despite a fire alarm that cut his set short, Ace kept the performance lit.
LATEST STAFF EDITORIAL
Email from mock trial coaches highlights misunderstanding of diversity
OUR VIEW: Diversity isn't a gift from those with privilege to those without it. Diversity is a commitment to equal opportunity that rewards everyone.
OPINION
The apocalypse feels right around the corner. That’ll make for great fiction.
We are entering a golden age of post-apocalyptic fiction.
OPINION
The U.S. must end the ethnic cleansing in Myanmar
By ignoring these crimes, the U.S. is ignoring human rights
CULTURE
MTV’s ‘Moonperson’ brings gender inclusivity to award shows, kind of
MTV's 'Moonman' trophy is now the 'Moonperson' — but is that enough?
movies
“Talking Black in America” documentary teaches language diversity, not shame
The documentary, which aired at Stamp Student Union, celebrates African-American Vernacular English.
tv
This year’s Emmy Awards were as political as the shows they honored
The Emmys honored the best in TV — but didn't quite get there themselves.
Campus Life
Taking a look at College Park’s coolest street art
Sometimes the best art is done on walls, not canvas.
Science & Tech
A UMD team won $20,000 for its Alzheimer’s-detecting device
The team members will use their $20,000 prize to patent their software, buy more headsets and invest in clinical trials of their product.
State
US Rep. Anthony Brown pushes to remove Robert E. Lee statue in Antietam
The Robert E. Lee Statue Removal Act would require a plan for the statue's removal within 90 days of the legislation's enactment.
Nation
US Rep. Anthony Brown pushes to remove Robert E. Lee statue in Antietam
The Robert E. Lee Statue Removal Act would require a plan for the statue's removal within 90 days of the legislation's enactment.
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