WASHINGTON – While the country is waiting to see who will win the most seats among Democrats and Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, another battle is taking place, one fought by women, regardless of their political party. Women candidates…
Hundreds turn out for UMD student “Justice for Jordan” rally
As the University of Maryland and University System Board of Regents controversy and fallout continue in the wake of the death of Jordan McNair, a member of the football team last spring, students turned out on Thursday afternoon for a “Justice for Jordan” rally. Hundreds turned out to voice their differing views on the justice they were seeking for McNair’s death.
In wake of football coach’s firing, University of Maryland remains in turmoil
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland – A tumultuous two days of statewide outrage directed at the University System of Maryland Board of Regents’ handling of the probe into football player Jordan McNair’s death climaxed on Thursday as the board chairman resigned and…
Maryland’s 2018 comptroller race an apparent mismatch
If it were a horse race, the challenger would be considered a longshot.
Nevertheless, in a contest for the Maryland comptroller’s seat, a little-known Republican candidate is more than willing to take on the well-established, incumbent Democrat all the way to the finish line.
Maryland AG race pits national issues against local crime
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, a Democrat, is running for reelection against Republican and political newcomer Craig Wolf — and the race has gotten tighter over the last few months.
UMD President fires football coach after Board of Regents reinstates him
Just one day after being reinstated by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, football head coach DJ Durkin has been fired. The football team players, community and national backlash all lead to the surprise decision from university president Wallace Loh Wednesday evening.
Fans, students and players react to outcome of investigation into Maryland football culture
More than two months into the investigation, the USM Board of Regents released the results to the public.
Underwater Halloween takes pumpkin carving to the deep
The usual equipment for Halloween pumpkin carving might include a pen, a scoop, and sharp knife. But, at a diving quarry in Frederick County, this pumpkin carving competition called for goggles, air tanks and flippers.
Maryland Football investigation comes to an end
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents announced their recommendations regarding the state of the Terrapins football team. Head coach DJ Durkin and athletic director Damon Evans will return to their duties at the university. University President Wallace Loh announced he will step down from his presidency at the end of the academic year.
University of Maryland regents: Loh to retire in June, Durkin and Evans to stay
BALTIMORE – The University System of Maryland Board of Regents on Tuesday recommended that the university’s president, Wallace Loh, athletic director Damon Evans and head coach DJ Durkin retain their jobs despite finding “problems that festered” within the football program,…
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