The Diamondback

The Diamondback is a student-operated newspaper at the University of Maryland. It is updated every day online and can be found at dbknews.com. In addition to its online presence, the newspaper is printed weekly on Thursdays and can be picked up at various spots across the campus and in the College Park area.

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DBK Dishes: 4 easy recipes for your newest go-to bite

2 weeks ago | dbknews.com | Abigail Warwick

Food is one of the biggest cultural connections among us, but cooking might be one of the most frustrating parts of college life. The Diamondback’s engagement team asked staff members for their favorite recipes, including go-to quick meals to longtime family traditions. We hope readers can take away a new favorite recipe, either as a quick fix to dinnertime woes or to try out something challenging. Here’s the first edition of Diamondback Dishes.
Federal government revokes visas from some UMD international students

2 weeks ago | dbknews.com | Katharine Wilson

Some international students at the University of Maryland have had their legal status in the U.S. unexpectedly terminated by the federal government, this university confirmed in a statement to The Diamondback Tuesday. This university did not comment on how many students had their legal statuses revoked. This university’s International Students and Scholars Services office is communicating with impacted people to give specific information about their situations, this university wrote.
The Diamondback Sports Digest: Maryland basketball hits the transfer portal

2 weeks ago | dbknews.com | Eli Cohen

Welcome to The Diamondback Sports Digest. Every week, we send you a rundown of the latest Maryland athletics news. Maryland hired former Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams on Tuesday, two days after Kevin Willard left College Park to take the helm at Villanova. A mass exodus of the Terps’ roster ensued, with Derik Queen declaring for the NBA draft and a majority of other players entering the transfer portal.
Maryland men’s basketball’s Derik Queen declares for NBA draft

2 weeks ago | dbknews.com | Harrison Rich

Maryland men’s basketball freshman Derik Queen is declaring for the 2025 NBA draft, he announced Saturday on ESPN’s SportsCenter. The big man told his decision to Maryland alum Scott Van Pelt while sporting a shirt that read “I’m From Baltimore.” Queen was unable to contain his wide grin as he thanked God, his mom, former coaches and inner circle for helping him reach this point.
Buzz Williams snags 2 former Aggies as first transfers for Maryland men’s basketball

2 weeks ago | dbknews.com | Eli Cohen

Maryland men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams landed his first commitments at the helm of the program on Friday. Texas A&M forwards Pharrel Payne and Solomon Washington announced they are following their coach to Maryland. The pair combined for 37 starts last season and will add to a depleted Terps roster. Despite playing just 20 minutes per game, Payne averaged 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds as a junior, ranking third for the Aggies in both.
Buzz Williams takes over a program in limbo, but has a vision for Maryland men’s basketball

3 weeks ago | dbknews.com | Harrison Rich

For the first time in a few weeks, a Maryland men’s basketball press conference ended without commotion. Newly-hired coach Buzz Williams held his introductory press conference Wednesday at Xfinity Center and spoke along with University of Maryland president Darryll Pines and interim athletic director Colleen Sorem, who expressed their belief in Williams and the program.
Lizzy Alspach announced as The Diamondback’s next editor in chief

3 weeks ago | dbknews.com | Katharine Wilson

Managing editor Lizzy Alspach will be The Diamondback’s 2025-26 editor in chief, the Maryland Media Inc. board announced Tuesday. Alspach — a junior journalism and Spanish language, literatures and culture major — first joined The Diamondback as a freshman copy editor in August 2022 and became copy chief in December 2022. She has served as a managing editor since April 2023. Alspach will take over the role on April 13 and will replace current editor in chief Apurva Mahajan.
Federal judge dismisses UMD, fraternity lawsuit on Greek Life suspension

3 weeks ago | dbknews.com | Katharine Wilson

A federal judge dismissed the case between the University of Maryland and certain fraternities impacted by last year’s temporary pause on chapter activities on Monday, according to court documents. “That crisis is over, and Greek life continues at the University,” Judge Deborah Boardman wrote in her opinion.
Maryland athletics hires Texas A&M’s Buzz Williams as men’s basketball coach

3 weeks ago | dbknews.com | Harrison Rich

Maryland athletics has hired Buzz Williams as the next Maryland men’s basketball head coach, the university announced in a release Tuesday. ESPN reported the contract is a six-year deal. The news comes just two days after former head coach Kevin Willard officially departed for Villanova. “It is an honor and privilege to be named the head coach of the University of Maryland men’s basketball team,” Williams said in the release.
Maryland men’s basketball guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie enters transfer portal

3 weeks ago | dbknews.com | Eli Cohen

Maryland men’s basketball guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie entered the transfer portal on Monday. 247Sports first reported the junior’s decision. The former Belmont transfer and All-Big Ten third team selection averaged 14.7 points, 4.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds while leading the conference in 3-pointers. In Big Ten play, Gillespie had the 15th-highest points per game and the fifth-most assists, leading the Terps in both categories.