Diamondback Online - The University of Maryland's Independent Daily Student Newspaper

A shutdown of the popular file sharing hub Direct Connect prompted threats toward a student for threatening to expose the hub administrator.… 4 Comments

A car crash Friday between a University Police officer and a Facilities Management worker led to both being hospitalized.… Post the First Comment

Both Maryland graduates who worked closely with former Rep. Mark Foley said they became wary of his behavior toward young pages… Post the First Comment

Three colleges gain more seats in the Senate while the business school misses out on another seat by about 200 students.… Post the First Comment

Jazz and dance scene at the university in the 1930s and 1940s served as predecessor for Princeton Review party school of recent years.… Post the First Comment

The university's collection of world's fair materials has captured the attention of officials for the 2010 world's fair in Shanghai.… Post the First Comment

Because of the lack of university-sponsored carpools and ride-sharing programs, students have organized their own groups on Facebook to find rides.… Post the First Comment

A Patent researcher who started working at the co-op in 1978 still pulls shifts behind the cash register on days off.… 1 Comment

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church's new living-learning center aims to strengthen the ties between the church and the university.… Post the First Comment

Winter break is a challenging time for nearby businesses, as students leave jobs to head home.… Post the First Comment