By Joe Wicke Study habits are an essential tool for college students. As the spring semester comes to an end, many are finding that getting some fresh air could be the solution they need to improve their grades.  Many studies in college research centers have linked working outside with improved mental health. Lindsey Walter, a freshman microbiology major and volunteer counselor for the Help Center … Continue reading Having trouble studying? A change of scenery may help

By Vivian Renkey Throughout the performance, traditional Balinese dancers took the stage to showcase their choreography. Each dancer in the ensemble was dressed in a traditional Puspanjali outfit, which is famous for their vibrant colors and embellished accessories and jewelry. The University of Maryland Balinese Gamelan Saraswati Ensemble showcased an evening of music, dance and culture at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on Thursday. … Continue reading UMD gamelan ensemble performs traditional Balinese music, dance

By Joe Wicke For many students, the end of the semester can be stressful. Whether it be finding a last minute job or internship or figuring out a summer trip, the people who run the University of Maryland Memorial Chapel have students covered. Students relaxed and enjoyed live piano and Subway sandwiches at the most recent Wind Down Wednesday in the Garden Chapel. Srinivas Varma … Continue reading UMD Wind Down Wednesday gives students a break before finals

By Jack Wynn Gathering at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union gallery on Tuesday, a half dozen students arrived for an art tour to learn about the artworks displayed throughout the student union as part of the Contemporary Arts Purchasing Program.  Every two years, students from a variety of majors apply to become part of the selection process for CAPP. Students who are selected travel … Continue reading Tour of CAPP art exhibits generates student interest

By Jack Wynn The Sports Management Program at the University of Maryland is improving and growing in popularity among students. Collaborative efforts with the School of Public Health’s Department of Kinesiology, the Robert H. Smith School of Business and Maryland Athletics made the program for students to have freedom in exploring sports business. Now, the program’s second cohort is twice the size of the first. … Continue reading Sports business program provides students with a path to success

By Joe Wicke They’ve performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They’ve performed alongside pop icon Björk at Carnegie Hall. Now, the band Alarm Will Sound performed the piece “Music for 18 Musicians” at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on Saturday.  Alarm Will Sound is a chamber orchestra made up of 20 musicians who play contemporary classical music. The group was founded in 1996 … Continue reading Alarm Will Sound honors their past performing “Music For 18 Musicians”

By Samantha Cohen Students “sprung into Stamp” to show off their Taylor Swift knowledge during TEST-udo Trivia Night on Tuesday.  Gathered around the Greg Heffley statue in the lower level of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, students tackled 60 questions using Kahoot about Swift, her albums, her lyrics and songs, famous guest appearances in her music videos and which movies her songs appeared in. … Continue reading Student Swifties compete in Taylor Swift trivia