Spring 2026

Mara K. Bell

Managing Editor and News Editor

Mara K. Bell is a junior journalism major at the University of Maryland with a background in copyediting, news management and investigative journalism. She’s currently reporting for a data-driven investigative project into deaths at Maryland juvenile facilities. When she's not working, you can find her reading at the library or training Muay Thai!

Written By Mara K. Bell

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SGA under fire amid divestment bill voting confusion

Parker Valby’s NCAA record coverage sparks conversation on women of color in sports

UMD campus safety measures clash with Black student leaders’ demands

Driving inclusivity: Black queer students find community in new branch launch

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