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Autistic terps underwhelmed by university’s Autism Acceptance Month celebrations

By Emily R. Condon April was supposed to mark Autism Acceptance Month. But autistic students at the University of Maryland said there were few opportunities to spread the message. The only event known to the Autism Student Group in honor of the month was canceled, senior Emmet Ryan said in an email. “I did not personally participate in any University events during AAM as the … Continue reading Autistic terps underwhelmed by university’s Autism Acceptance Month celebrations

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UMD Professor honored in statue form by Smithsonian

By Minnie Stephenson Chemist Mercedes Taylor was never interested in playing with test tubes or trying on lab coats as a child.  “I didn’t think that chemistry was an immediately gripping topic for me,” Taylor said.  But recently, the Smithsonian recognized Taylor for her work in STEM with a statue at its gardens. Taylor, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of … Continue reading UMD Professor honored in statue form by Smithsonian

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Passover perspectives: students share family traditions

By Ilana Williams It’s time to pack up the sliced bread, oatmeal and muffins for the week and take out the Seder plate. From sundown on April 15 to sundown on April 23, Jewish people around the world will celebrate Passover, which honors their ancestors’ freedom from slavery in Egypt and journey to Israel.  It’s also a time for some favorite holiday traditions. “Tradition is … Continue reading Passover perspectives: students share family traditions

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The Hysterics will take the microphone now

By Minnie Stephenson Ambi Narula used to admire comedians. Now she is one. Narula fell in love with performing stand-up after taking a class about women in comedy at the University of Maryland. She started performing at the now-closed performance venue and restaurant MilkBoy ArtHouse. But Narula, a December 2020 graduate, said she noticed an issue with the comedy scene in College Park.  “I felt … Continue reading The Hysterics will take the microphone now

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Terps take spring break: 2022 edition

By Minnie Stephenson Spring break is making its COVID-19 comeback. COVID-19 has overshadowed spring vacation plans for the past two years. In 2020, University of Maryland students were sent home before spring break due to the onset of the pandemic. Last spring, most students studied online while they waited for vaccines. For most, traveling was an afterthought — or infeasible. Now, students seem to be … Continue reading Terps take spring break: 2022 edition

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UMD community sees hope for Ukraine

By Emily R. Condon From the men’s basketball team to the administration, the University of Maryland community is speaking out about the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian basketball player Pavlo Dziuba showed support for his home country by displaying its flag at games. President Darryll Pines sent out an email voicing solidarity with Ukrainian members of the UMD community. A vigil for Ukraine and collections for … Continue reading UMD community sees hope for Ukraine

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UMD says NextGen will power its future. Some say its plan is not sustainable.

By Ilana Williams For many students balancing schoolwork and a social life, the energy source powering the University of Maryland campus may be the last thing on their minds.  But clean energy is a priority for the Sustainability Committee, the Student Government Association group that monitors UMD’s Climate Action Plan progress. And some committee members are not happy with the university’s plan for a new … Continue reading UMD says NextGen will power its future. Some say its plan is not sustainable.

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Glitchy comeback of UMD dating site sparks nostalgia for 2019 version

By Minnie Stephenson Time was supposed to run out again for TerpMatch, the University of Maryland dating website, after a new version appeared for Valentine’s Day.  TerpMatch was set to close around the Feb. 14 holiday, “just in time for you to find that special someone,” the website said. But it was still up and running as late as Saturday for students with a UMD … Continue reading Glitchy comeback of UMD dating site sparks nostalgia for 2019 version

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From basement beats to sessions at Stamp: how JAM brought casual music practice to UMD

By Yonathan Shimelis It’s past sundown and the Adele H. Stamp Student Union is quiet — except for the harmony of music pouring out of the Baltimore Room, where passing students may hear a guitar, drums, piano or even a cowbell. Inside is Jammin’ at Maryland, a club that provides a space for members of the University of Maryland community to play music, whether they … Continue reading From basement beats to sessions at Stamp: how JAM brought casual music practice to UMD

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Students are pushing for statewide college climate action. Here’s what to know about the Maryland FUTURE Act.

By Ilana Williams With petition signings from McKeldin Mall to South Campus Dining Hall, MaryPIRG Student Climate Action Coalition members are spreading the word about the Maryland FUTURE Act. The University of Maryland’s Student Government Association and MSCAC will rally over Zoom Tuesday to support the act. If passed in the Maryland legislature, it would require many Maryland colleges to implement new sustainability and climate … Continue reading Students are pushing for statewide college climate action. Here’s what to know about the Maryland FUTURE Act.

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