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Government shutdown impacts UMD students’ air travel as holidays near

By Lena LaJoy

Flight delays and cancellations have wreaked havoc nationwide due to the recent government shutdown, and students worry about how this will affect their Thanksgiving break. Continue reading Government shutdown impacts UMD students’ air travel as holidays near

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Untold stories: a first-generation panel

By Miller Rogers-Tetrick
A First-Generation Celebration Panel hosted by the Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Leadership Council, offered a moderated conversation and networking on navigating college and the workforce. Continue reading Untold stories: a first-generation panel

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Divine Creations: How one student started a nail service for her peers

By Elizabeth Faragi 
When society shut down in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people developed new hobbies, such as knitting, baking and reading. For sophomore marketing major Ava Strawther, nail art became her pandemic hobby. Continue reading Divine Creations: How one student started a nail service for her peers

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UMD students react to daylight saving time shift

By Lena LaJoy 
University of Maryland students woke up more rested Sunday morning after the end of daylight saving time, which set the time back one hour, providing students with an extra hour of sleep. Continue reading UMD students react to daylight saving time shift

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Terp Carnival continues UMD Homecoming tradition of fun, connection

By Lena LaJoy
At the end of Homecoming weekend, multiple games, inflatables and food could be found set up at McKeldin Mall for the annual Terp Carnival. Continue reading Terp Carnival continues UMD Homecoming tradition of fun, connection

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Maryland students show up in style for spooky season

By Elizabeth Faragi
Halloween has always been a holiday for kids. But do these traditions stop once kids grow up? Not at the University of Maryland. Continue reading Maryland students show up in style for spooky season

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Bonjour, Ciao, Nǐhǎo: The community at UMD’s weekly language meetings

By Stella Henretta
Every Monday evening, students, staff and alumni at the University of Maryland head down to the multipurpose room in St. Mary’s Hall to attend weekly Language Chat sessions. Continue reading Bonjour, Ciao, Nǐhǎo: The community at UMD’s weekly language meetings

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Students, community join in celebration of Diwali

By Kendrick Brown

Students and community members entered the ballroom of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union to celebrate Diwali, one of the most important Hindu holidays on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Continue reading Students, community join in celebration of Diwali

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Resident Assistants creating backbone of campus community

By Elizabeth Faragi

Small but vital groups are what make the University of Maryland so special. One group in particular works extra hard: resident assistants. Continue reading Resident Assistants creating backbone of campus community

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Board and Brew supplement food, drinks with hundreds of games

By Kendrick Brown

By serving food and games, Benjamin Epstein and Brian McClimens have filled what they considered College Park’s entertainment void since 2014. Continue reading Board and Brew supplement food, drinks with hundreds of games

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