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Maryland Day returns: Photo story

Photos by Katharine Wilson Maryland Day returned to The University of Maryland community for the first time since 2019. Families and students attended the annual festival, which spread across campus. Attendees could visit food stands, walk around campus and participate in activities set up by different majors at the university. “We are always happy to come out and enjoy the campus and support all these programs,” … Continue reading Maryland Day returns: Photo story

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Nepali Night returns to UMD for first time in three years

Story and photos by Yonathan Shimelis The University of Maryland Nepalese Student Association held its first Nepali Night in three years at Hoff Theater inside Adele H. Stamp Student Union on Friday. The event was a celebration of the Nepalese new year, called Navavarsha.  The night featured a range of performances, including dances and even fashion shows showing a variety of traditional Nepali clothing, as … Continue reading Nepali Night returns to UMD for first time in three years

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Fifth annual Dream Gala raises funds for undocumented students

Photos and article by Jessica Harden Migrating Shells and Political Latinx United for Movement and Action in Society hosted the fifth annual Dream Gala on April 14 with the theme “Fruits of Our Labor.”  The Dream Gala started as a fundraiser event for the Dream Fund, which aids undocumented students with emergency funding, legal fees and other financial areas that many undocumented students are blocked … Continue reading Fifth annual Dream Gala raises funds for undocumented students

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Joint concert at the Clarice performed by those “united” by love of music

By Katharine Wilson The University Band and the Maryland Community Band brought together students and adults who wished to keep their passions for music alive through their joint band concert. The April 7 concert was held in the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Bands performed both contemporary and traditional wind band music. The free concert was held in the Dekelboum Concert Hall. Friends and family … Continue reading Joint concert at the Clarice performed by those “united” by love of music

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Bike-powered blender at Farmers Market promotes sustainability and Bike Week

By Jessica Harden The Farmers Market at Maryland, open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tawes Plaza Gardens during the spring and fall, reopened for the season on April 6.  The market hosts vendors from as far as 250 miles from College Park and gives students the opportunity to buy fresh produce.  “I basically came here every week last semester,” said sophomore … Continue reading Bike-powered blender at Farmers Market promotes sustainability and Bike Week

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UMD Greek Life lacks diversity, data shows

By Ceoli Jacoby Summer 2020’s political climate led institutions across the U.S. to consider their role in creating and upholding racist power structures. Among them were Greek Letter Organizations (GLOs) on college and university campuses — many of which still lack diversity in recruitment and membership and remain cost-prohibitive for low-income students.  Many marginalized racial and ethnic groups have formed their own GLOs. At the … Continue reading UMD Greek Life lacks diversity, data shows

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“Cinema Rediscovered” festival held at Old Greenbelt Theatre

By Yonathan Shimelis The Italian program at University of Maryland, in collaboration with the program of Cinema and Media Studies, hosted the first Cinema Ritrovato on Tour at the Old Greenbelt Theatre in Roosevelt Center on May 18. Cinema Ritrovato, or cinema rediscovered, is a festival dedicated to screening classic and restored films. The festival was started in 1986 and is held every year in … Continue reading “Cinema Rediscovered” festival held at Old Greenbelt Theatre

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Students distribute ribbons in support of Ukraine

Photos and story by Katharine Wilson The Ukrainian Student Association handed out ribbons in support of Ukraine outside of McKeldin library March 16.  The ribbons were made the same morning with help from students passionate about spreading awareness of the current humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Student volunteers said that many students who passed by took one of the free ribbons.  “As a college student, I … Continue reading Students distribute ribbons in support of Ukraine

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“Grass is Green” premieres at The Clarice

Photos and story by Katharine Wilson The world premiere of “Grass is Green” premiered at The Clarice as a part of the visiting artist series on Mar. 10.  “Grass is Green” is a dance focused on themes of destruction and rebirth inspired by the AIDS epidemic, wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. This piece was created by Chuck Wilt and UNA productions. “The Clarice is really … Continue reading “Grass is Green” premieres at The Clarice

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UMD Thrift holds pop-up thrift shop on the McKeldin steps

Photos and story by Emily R. Condon Racks of vintage thrifted clothes and shoes filled the open ledge outside McKeldin Library on March 10. An estimated 250 students visited the display, according to Ethan Pham of UMD Thrift. Pham, a sophomore information science major, started up ‘UMDthrift” (@umdthrift on Instagram) over winter break. After five friends, Ben Chipurnoi, sophomore undecided major, Ava Reiner, sophomore finance … Continue reading UMD Thrift holds pop-up thrift shop on the McKeldin steps

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