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D.C.’s Arepa Zone adds a new Venezuelan flair to College Park dining scene

By Sophia Yodice
Arepa Zone’s founders emphasized accessibility and community engagement as central to the brand’s expansion, often positioning new locations near universities and cultural centers. Continue reading D.C.’s Arepa Zone adds a new Venezuelan flair to College Park dining scene

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Students experience taste of centuries-old flamenco, an art ‘full of feelings’

By Kendrick Brown
Aula De Flamenco is just one of many programs hosted by the organization TorcuArt, which is dedicated to promoting the art of flamenco through education and performance throughout the United States.  Continue reading Students experience taste of centuries-old flamenco, an art ‘full of feelings’

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Bad Bunny to play ’26 halftime show, draws mix of support, controversy

By Elizabeth Faragi
The NFL announced that Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show last week. This announcement comes during Hispanic Heritage Month.  Continue reading Bad Bunny to play ’26 halftime show, draws mix of support, controversy

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PG County’s Dinosaur Park preserves remains of extinct giants

By Rory Cahill
Over 100 million years ago, the land that is now Prince George’s County was home to a colossal animal, possibly approaching 70 feet in length and weighing more than several elephants. Continue reading PG County’s Dinosaur Park preserves remains of extinct giants

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Enduring, invasive spotted lanternflies problematic on campus

By Hannah Harris
Spotted lanternflies are not leaving the University of Maryland campus or the surrounding College Park area anytime soon, according to professors from the university’s Department of Entomology.  Continue reading Enduring, invasive spotted lanternflies problematic on campus

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DUIs on the rise at UMD

By Kendrick Brown
DUIs are the most common crime reported at UMD, according to the University of Maryland Police Department Uniform Crime Reports. Continue reading DUIs on the rise at UMD

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Seasonal sickness strikes on campus

By Lena LaJoy
When students arrive back on campus, close contact from communal living, busy dining halls, studying and extracurricular activities all play a role in the spread of sickness. Continue reading Seasonal sickness strikes on campus

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Henson Day recognizes iconic alum, Muppets creator Henson

By Hannah Harris
Students gathered in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union on Wednesday to celebrate the birthday of the late Jim Henson, University of Maryland alum and creator of “The Muppets.”  Continue reading Henson Day recognizes iconic alum, Muppets creator Henson

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UMD Farmers Market promotes small businesses, quality products

By Lena LaJoy
Every Wednesday, students and local business owners arrive at Tawes Plaza for the weekly farmers market, which promotes small businesses while providing students with cheaper, environmentally friendly products. Continue reading UMD Farmers Market promotes small businesses, quality products

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False claims spread following Charlie Kirk’s murder 

By Elizabeth Faragi
False and misleading claims about the suspect and what really happened have pervaded social media since the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10.  Continue reading False claims spread following Charlie Kirk’s murder 

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