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Maryland men’s basketball snaps cold streak with 67-62 win over Minnesota

Solomon Washington drives to the rim during Maryland men’s basketball’s 82-62 loss to Ohio State on Feb. 5, 2026. (Jonathan Peter Belling/The Diamondback) Solomon Washington was asked five questions ...
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Fans express concern as Maryland men’s basketball’s spiral continues against No. 12 Purdue, 93-63

Fans left Xfinity Center on Sunday with a familiar feeling. Maryland men’s basketball lost its ninth Big Ten game in 10 tries to No. 12 Purdue, 93-63, the Terps’ 12th loss by double digits this season ...
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Maryland women’s basketball’s in-game arena host built a career off her passion

JayCee Ruffin, the in-arena host for Maryland women’s basketball, always believed that one thing dies so another can live. That was the case for Ruffin on April 17, 2012, the day her collegiate ...
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What to know about UMD’s winter weather resources

The University of Maryland experienced an “unprecedented situation” as dorms lost hot water and heating services from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. Though hot water and heating ...
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Prince George’s County leaders respond to ICE presence

The city of College parks welcome sign located in Prince George's County on Route 1 on March 4, 2025. (Clare Roth/The Diamondback) As ICE raids surge across the country, local politicians and ...
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UMD SGA to consider boycott, divestment and sanctions resolution

A speaker addresses the Student Government Association legislature on Sept. 24, 2025. They advocate for the university to play a lesser role in the Gaza conflict. (Elan Amienyi/The Diamondback) The ...
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For those raised in College Park’s Lakeland, the wounds left by its destruction remain

Any time George Randall was up to no good when he was a kid, not only would he get a scolding and a spanking before even getting home, but by the time he opened up his door, his mother would already ...
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Albi Ndrenika almost had to give up soccer. He’s thriving for Maryland.

Albi Ndrenika had the ball at his feet. The SECU Stadium bleachers filled the sky behind him as onlookers watched at the Varsity Team House fields. Maryland men’s soccer was playing a preseason ...
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UMD SGA passes boycott, divestment and sanctions resolution on Yom Kippur

Speaker of the Legislature Diego Henriquez holds the Student Government Association gavel at the general body meeting on Sept. 17, 2025. (Clare Roth/The Diamondback) Disclaimer: SGA president Dhruvak ...
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PGCPS to expand pre-K as part of statewide education plan

Prince George’s County Public Schools is looking to expand early childhood education to reach more students as part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a statewide education reform plan. Andreia ...