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“You” season 4 switches up traditional plot structure with London murder mystery

By Olivia Borgula The newest installment of “You” highlights wealth inequality by diversifying its plot structure. Main character Joe Goldberg — a charming psychopath with a history of homicide — becomes the victim instead of the perpetrator.  In the latest season, Joe has assumed a new identity: Jonathan Moore, a London university professor. The new setting nods to traditional murder mysteries with gloomy shots of … Continue reading “You” season 4 switches up traditional plot structure with London murder mystery

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Annual All Niter ends after hours of fun, community-building and freebies

By Marissa Yelenik Students piled into the Adele H. Stamp Student Union Friday night, excited for various activities, free items, opportunities to connect with the campus community and a chance for self-care. The annual All Niter, which took place from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Feb. 10, allowed students to branch out in their experiences. From Family Feud to roller skating, from bowling pin … Continue reading Annual All Niter ends after hours of fun, community-building and freebies

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Ye spotting in Frederick starts dialogue on hate speech, antisemitism

By Ben Strober Ye, the disgraced rapper formerly known as Kanye West, was spotted in Frederick County, Maryland, on Monday, November 28th. “Seeing Kanye in Frederick just seemed unreal to me,” Gabby Alfano, a sophomore student from Frederick, said. Ye’s presence became public knowledge when a Twitter image surfaced of him dining at Matsutake Sushi & Steak on Buckeystown Pike. Earlier that day, Ye walked … Continue reading Ye spotting in Frederick starts dialogue on hate speech, antisemitism

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City of College Park holds Winter Wonderland and Maker’s Market

By Kara Thompson On Saturday, Dec. 10, the city of College Park hosted its first-ever Winter Wonderland outside of the City Hall building.  College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn spoke about this being the first winter celebration held outside City Hall and led a countdown to the tree lighting in downtown College Park. There was free hot chocolate and coffee for those in attendance, as well … Continue reading City of College Park holds Winter Wonderland and Maker’s Market

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ISF cancels annual Yalda celebration, holds vigil instead

By Kara Thompson  This story has been updated. The Iranian Students’ Foundation at the University of Maryland has traditionally hosted an event in December of every year to celebrate Yalda, or the winter solstice. But given the ongoing conflicts and human rights violations in Iran, this year’s event looked a little different.  In August, Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, died at the hands of the … Continue reading ISF cancels annual Yalda celebration, holds vigil instead

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Majority of Republicans support the U.S. becoming a Christian nation, UMD poll shows

By Lucy Hubbard Republicans are embracing Christian nationalism, which is the belief that the United States is a Christian nation and that there is no need for any separation between church and state.  University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll conducted ahead of the midterm elections found that 61% of Republicans support declaring the United States a Christian nation. 57% of Republicans believe the Constitution would … Continue reading Majority of Republicans support the U.S. becoming a Christian nation, UMD poll shows

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University of Maryland students flock to the polls for the 2022 midterm election

By Ceoli Jacoby, Joel Lev-Tov and Allison Seidel As election officials continue to count votes in Maryland and across the country, it remains to be seen whether or not the expected “red wave” of Republicans sweeping the U.S. House and Senate will materialize. Either way, it is clear that the college-aged demographic could be a deciding factor in this election and those to come. University … Continue reading University of Maryland students flock to the polls for the 2022 midterm election

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Taylor Swift has another success with her album “Midnights”

By Kara Thompson Taylor Swift set the stage for a fun-girl fall — and a healthy dose of self-loathing — with the  release of her tenth studio album, “Midnights.”  “Midnights,” which dropped at midnight on Oct. 21, is a 13-track album about “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life,” according to the artist’s Instagram.  “I love it so much, I have not … Continue reading Taylor Swift has another success with her album “Midnights”

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Baye and Asa’s “HotHouse” depicts America’s systemic failures through dance

By Allison Seidel Dance artists Amadi “Baye” Washington and Sam “Asa” Pratt performed at the University of Maryland’s Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 13th — giving audiences a taste of their upcoming project “HotHouse” as part of the Arts Citizenship Talks series. Premiering in January 2023, HotHouse is a “commentary on confinement” which explores themes of injustice, isolation and righteous anger through … Continue reading Baye and Asa’s “HotHouse” depicts America’s systemic failures through dance

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Food truck festival brings joy to UMD students during midterm season

By Allison Seidel In the midst of midterm season, the University of Maryland is bringing students together for events to help them destress.  The Department of Resident Life hosted their second annual Foodtruck Festival near the Mowatt Lane Parking Garage on Wednesday, Oct. 19th. The event ran from 11:30-2:30 p.m., giving students plenty of time to stop by for a quick meal before or after … Continue reading Food truck festival brings joy to UMD students during midterm season

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